Licensed ammunition and shooting supplies shop

Licensed sporting shooters, hunters, primary producers who control pests, and members of local shooting clubs.

Margin on each box of ammunition and on add-on products like accessories and gear. Repeat customers and club relationships bring steady sales, and some shops add services such as reloading supplies.

• Careful record keeping and attention to detail
• Strong product knowledge
• Customer service and sound judgement when refusing a sale
• Stock control and ordering

• A firearms dealer licence is likely needed, and personal checks, a fit and proper person test and approval timeframes vary by state and territory
• Strict rules on secure storage, premises security, record keeping and who you can sell to, so check exactly what your state requires
• Public liability and a suitable insurance for stock, theft and premises, as some insurers will not cover this type of business
• Banks, payment providers and online platforms may restrict ammunition sales, so check before relying on them
• Council zoning and planning approval for the premises
• Workers compensation insurance and staff licensing or checks if you hire

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, security, licensing and opening stock. These are estimates, so check what your state or territory requires before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $12,000 to $60,000, depending on your location, range and customer base. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for stock, security, insurance and premises costs.

A firearms dealer licence is likely needed, with personal checks and timeframes varying by state and territory. Check storage, security, record keeping and sales rules, insurer willingness to cover you, payment provider limits, and council zoning.