Ammunition and shooting supplies shop

Hunters, target and sport shooters, gun owners, and people who use local ranges and clubs.

Retail markup on ammunition and accessories. Repeat customers, bulk or case discounts, and sales to local clubs and ranges help keep sales steady.

• Customer service and product knowledge
• Inventory and ordering
• Careful record keeping and rule following

• Federal rules on who you may not sell to, and age limits that differ for handgun and rifle ammunition, so check current federal and state law
• Some states and cities require an ammunition vendor license, background checks or record keeping, so check with your state and local authorities
• Insurance can be harder to find and more costly for firearms-related businesses, so shop around early
• Safe storage, fire code and security requirements for your building and landlord's lease terms
• Prices swing with supply, so avoid tying up too much cash in stock

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, opening stock and insurance. Insurance can be harder to find and more costly for firearms-related businesses, so shop around early.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your location, what you stock and your local customer base. Prices swing with supply, so avoid tying up too much cash in stock.

Check current federal and state law on who you may not sell to and on age limits for handgun and rifle ammunition. Also check whether your state or city requires a vendor license, background checks or record keeping, plus fire code, security and lease terms.