Archery pro shop with tuning bench

Hobby and competitive archers, bowhunters, parents buying for young beginners, and local clubs or youth programs.

Margin on equipment sales, plus paid services like bow setup, tuning, arrow building and repairs. Sales usually rise before hunting season, and lane time or lessons can add steadier income.

• Hands-on bow setup and tuning
• Friendly, patient customer advice
• Inventory buying and tracking
• Safety awareness

• General liability and product liability insurance, especially if customers shoot on your premises
• Zoning and business license rules for retail and any indoor range, check with your city or county
• Dealer agreements may set minimum orders or pricing rules, so read them carefully
• Seasonal sales swings, so plan cash flow for slow months
• Some states and cities have rules on selling certain items to minors, check local rules

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, stock and whether you add an indoor lane. Read any dealer agreements carefully, since they may set minimum orders. Treat this as an estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your range, location and tuning services. This is revenue before costs. Sales swing with the seasons, so plan cash flow for slow months.

Check general and product liability insurance, especially if customers shoot on your premises. Also check zoning and business license rules for retail and any indoor range with your city or county, and local rules on selling certain items to minors.