The Second Amendment ensures law-abiding citizens can obtain firearms to protect their families, go hunting, and enjoy shooting at targets. U.S. citizens own more than 390 million firearms, according to the firearms research center Small Arms Survey. If you're looking to own a firearm, you need to find the right gun store for your needs. In this blog, we discuss a few things you should look for in any firearm store.

Quality Firearms and Accessories

A good gun store should, obviously, have a good selection of quality firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns. It also should have a good selection of accessories that enable you to clean your firearms, safely store them, and protect them. Holsters, cases, and safes or storage lockers all help to protect your firearms and keep others away from them.

If you're on a stricter budget, look for gun stores that sell used equipment, too. Used equipment is typically cheaper than brand-new equipment, and well-established gun stores should have a wide selection of both for you to decide between. Just like a car, if a gun has been maintained well, it can be just as good old as it is new.

Excellent Gunsmithing Services at the Gun Store

Gunsmiths who are highly trained and experienced are very important for repairing and modifying your firearms. A good gun store should have gunsmiths on staff who are experts in firearm maintenance, repair, and customization. They can mount scopes on your rifles, install new grips, and perform more intricate gunsmithing services.

Good Selection of Reasonably Priced Ammunition

You need a good source of ammunition that is affordable, reliable, and suits your specific needs. Self-defense and hunting ammunition are designed to take down wild game or defend against threats of great bodily harm, while jacketed ammunition or soft points are good for punching holes in paper targets. Your gun store should have a variety of good ammunition that is not overly priced and cycles well while you are shooting your firearms.

You can call our friendly and professional staff at Jacobson's Gun Center or stop in at our storefront to learn more about our many great services, including gun sales and gunsmithing. We provide FFL transfers and have a great selection of firearms and ammunition to suit your shooting needs.