Airsoft supply shop for local players

Hobby players, airsoft clubs and field operators, and the occasional gift buyer or parent.

Retail margin on gear, consumables and accessories, with extra income from repairs, upgrades and bulk orders for clubs and events.

• Product knowledge of the hobby
• Customer service
• Stock buying and inventory control
• Careful record keeping

• Airsoft replicas are treated very differently across states and territories, and some restrict or ban them. Check your state's rules before signing a lease.
• Importing replicas or parts may need police and customs permits. Check with the Australian Border Force and your state police.
• Age checks and sale records may be required, so ask your state authority what you must keep.
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus a shop fit-out that meets any storage or security conditions
• Council zoning and shop lease terms, and whether your landlord is happy with this type of stock
• Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST

Estimates typically put startup costs at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your lease, fit-out, stock range and any security or storage conditions that apply to the stock you carry.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, the range you stock and how well you connect with local clubs and fields. This is revenue, not profit.

Airsoft replicas are treated very differently across states and territories, so check your state's rules before signing a lease. Importing may need police and customs permits, and age checks and sale records may be required.