Thank you all for your input. It paints sort of a bleak picture. I wonder how all these guys are making any money owning a shop. I now understand that the money is in used guns, ammo, gunsmithing, and accessories; but, when you consider the overhead costs (e.g., security systems/hardware), how is anyone surviving? I guess that's why the number of gun shops has gone down. Am I misunderstanding your input? Is there a glimmer of hope, or should I simply give up the dream and pursue other venues?
