Online hunting gear store

Hunters and campers in your province or across Canada who can't easily find specialist gear nearby.

Retail margin on products sold online, or on drop-shipped items. Bundles, seasonal sales and an email list help repeat sales.

• Setting up and running an online store
• Product knowledge and writing helpful descriptions
• Order handling and shipping

• Selling or shipping firearms, ammunition and some other items has strict rules, so check federal and provincial requirements before listing them
• Shipping limits on items like knives and bear spray, so check with your carriers
• Collect and remit GST/HST or provincial sales tax as required, and check your registration obligations
• In Quebec, check French-language requirements for your website and product information
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and check your home insurance and commercial liability cover
• Returns on sized clothing can eat into margins, so set a clear returns policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000 CAD, depending on your website setup, opening stock and how niche your range is. Check insurance too, including your home insurance and commercial liability cover.

Selling or shipping firearms, ammunition and some other items has strict rules, so check federal and provincial requirements before listing them. Also check carrier limits on knives and bear spray, sales tax obligations, and French-language requirements in Quebec.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000 CAD, depending on your niche, range and marketing. Returns on sized clothing can eat into margins, so set a clear returns policy. Plan on at least about 10 hours a week.