Small LGS Perspective

[knox]

I was at Personal Defense Options yesterday and did some chatting with the staff.  (They are great, by the way).

 

I was told they have broken many In Store sales records recently.  And that makes sense.  Whether they sell all the guns they get in the same day, or they sit for a couple of months waiting for someone to buy them, the sales numbers are the same.  

 

There wasn't much in the way of guns there to buy, but I was told they can order.  I didn't get into wait times - I was running out of free time and had to get back home.  

 

So, it appears as the small LGS are doing well during this time.  I am glad to see that. 

 

I wonder how the gun ranges are fairing?  

[Raoul]

Based solely on the amount of brass I see on the ground I'd say little change. Probably the indoor ranges have seen an increase, but I bet the real ranges that offer a variety of shooting disciplines have not. Maybe when the weather warms up.

[knox]

Nice to hear.

[runco]

I say all LGS not only in Tennessee but everyone in the U.S. have broken double digit sales records, however restocking with on-hand inventory with guns that actually sells, ammo that actually sells, and anyting else will likely be a huge challenge.  I say the margins made in December and January will be needed to pay the bills in February and March.  Hopefully by then, everthing will return to normal.