New Gun Store in Knoxville

[Dolomite_supafly]

Just wanted to pass this along to those here. I have no affiliation with him but have had a decent conversation with him. He is a decent guy but he has no inventory at this time because he is just starting out. He did say he is willing to order anything that someone might want if they don't mid waiting. He also said he isn't looking to get rich, just cover his rent and costs associated with operating the shop.

He is also one of the farthest east shops in Knoxville. He is located On Tazewell pike about 1/8th mile from Murphy road which is the road that connects Tazewell and Washington pikes.

He will be charging $20 for transfers. That is $20 for the transfer and $10 for the TICS. This is about as cheap as anywhere else in Knoxville.

bbfirearms@hotmail.com

Chris Bayless

B & B Firearms

5417 Tazewell Pike Suite B

Knoxville, Tn. 37918

865.687.7664

Even though he is an FFL holder he said he is not going to be doing any gunsmithing. He said it required additional inspections and licensing because of the chemicals and tools normally used in gunsmithing.

If you have an opportunity to buy something and don't mind waiting please give this guy a chance. We definitely need another down to earth dealer. It also sounds like his pricing is going to be reasonable compared to most others in the area.

And just to reiterate, I have no affiliation with him.

Dolomite

ETA:

5417 Tazewell Pike Suite B, knoxville tn - Google Maps

Edited July 21, 2011 by Dolomite_supafly

[Murgatroy]

That is a hike, but I may check him out.

[Erik88]

since we're on the topic of new gun stores I should mention that a new store is opening soon in the Maryville/Alcoa area.

I believe it's called Stars and Stripes Shooting Sports.

[Mike.357]

that place is about ten minutes from me. I use the gas station he shares a parking lot with from time to time.

It is also five or ten minutes from the Brodway exit on I 640

[chemprof]

Gah!! How am I supposed to save for retirement if these guys keep opening up places for me to spend gun money? Hurrah!!!

[ftncityfatboy]

is the proprietor a guy about 50ish, balding, walks with a cane? I played baseball and went to school with a Chris Bayless.....Just askin

[Dolomite_supafly]

is the proprietor a guy about 50ish, balding, walks with a cane? I played baseball and went to school with a Chris Bayless.....Just askin

Yes

Dolomite

[Guest nysos]

Good to see such cheap transfers, and this shop is by far the closest to my house compared to the others. If his hours are good I will definitely be doing some shopping here. Good to see some competition popping up in the knoxville area, right now coal creek gets money from me for range time/targets, occasionally ammo when I haven't had time to reload. Bill's outpost gets some money, accessories (haven't bought any firearms yet from them but plan to), and new guy will be getting my transfers.

[Jon_L]

41 minutes from me... Doesn't sound too bad, actually. I'll give a look. I'm tired of CCA being the only place I go in Knox.

[Guest bulluck533]

Got to go by Stars and Stripes shooting sports this weekend and the people there were nice.

There prices were high compared to Bill's Outpost and Frontier Firearms, but as i said they were good people.

[ftncityfatboy]

Just wanted to pass this along to those here. I have no affiliation with him but have had a decent conversation with him. He is a decent guy but he has no inventory at this time because he is just starting out. He did say he is willing to order anything that someone might want if they don't mid waiting. He also said he isn't looking to get rich, just cover his rent and costs associated with operating the shop.

He is also one of the farthest east shops in Knoxville. He is located On Tazewell pike about 1/8th mile from Murphy road which is the road that connects Tazewell and Washington pikes.

He will be charging $20 for transfers. That is $20 for the transfer and $10 for the TICS. This is about as cheap as anywhere else in Knoxville.

Even though he is an FFL holder he said he is not going to be doing any gunsmithing. He said it required additional inspections and licensing because of the chemicals and tools normally used in gunsmithing.

If you have an opportunity to buy something and don't mind waiting please give this guy a chance. We definitely need another down to earth dealer. It also sounds like his pricing is going to be reasonable compared to most others in the area.

And just to reiterate, I have no affiliation with him.

Dolomite

ETA:

5417 Tazewell Pike Suite B, knoxville tn - Google Maps

Got by to see this new store, sure enough it is owned by my old buddy Chris. We played baseball together, swam together, went to High School together. I visited with him for almost 2 hours. We talked about old times, people and mostly guns. He is starting to get some inventory, still limited due to cash flow, but again as stated, if you can wait he will do you right...He tempted me with a Bushmaster AR15 complete with scope & sling......Thanks Dolomite, you helped reconnect me with an old friend.

[dralarms]

I stopped by the other day, nice enough fellow but between me and my son we had more guns on us than he had in the display case. LOL

[Dolomite_supafly]

Glad you guys reconnected.

He is a decent guy and even though he hasn't really got an inventory he will order anything you want. He also charges a lot less than most for transfers.

Dolomite

[wcsc12]

Hmmm...I may have to stop by and check this place out on Monday during my gun running errands.

[Guest bulluck533]

How much does he charge for transfers?