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    Not sure where to post suggestions so I'll start here.

    When joining a regional forum like Gulf Coast gun forum, one thing I was looking for is a list of regional gun and ammo/reloading suppliers and dealers. Maybe this is not practical but I live in Alabama and can not buy some things across state lines and don't know all of the dealers. Over time, I have found some stores that I frequent often (Mobile Shooting Center, Stone Arms, Mike's outdoors, Outpost, Quints Sporting goods to name a few...I know there is many, many more though I don't know where they might be, what they specialize in/provide, contact info and address etc...

    My suggestion would be to create a library and/or search function to list regional dealers, what they offer and maybe some comments/ratings etc...maybe this forum has something like this that I am missing.

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    I spent some time there and it is helpful no doubt...what I am suggesting is a tool to put a zip code/location in and list dealers in a radius....maybe with a comments section. The forum would have to create a database or tap in to one...even search engine results don't list many dealers that are available...there is a small store in Brewton, Al for example that doesn't show up in searches, much less any comments about goods/services offered or buying experience...interestingly, they are loaded with .22 ammo and have been at elevated prices...maybe one of the local stores sitting at the Wal Mart ammo counter at 7 am waiting for the ammo to put out to buy and resell? Don't know for sure, but I would like to know.

    The forum and its members would likely have to populate the data because some shops are not hi-tech in their approach to marketing...marketing is essentially aimed at making seller and buyer contact easy and available. Local shops would be very interested if they know...some that I see on the local dealers section do take full advantage, but I know we are missing many, and there is no "search" function that I know of so I have to weed through many,many posts.
     
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    Thanks - I'm right down the road from you in Atmore. If you ever need help with a transfer on anything from out-of-state, send me a message. Forum members get special consideration.
     

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    I have never done an out-of-state ffl transfer...there are a few good places like Buds and some off Armslist which would be a game changer in terms of me finding guns i am looking for...I get particular about things I spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on
     
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    If you have your concealed carry permit from your county, we don't even have to call your transfer in anymore, (in AL). Just fill out the form, and take your new firearm.
     

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    The local dealers section is there for this purpose. This is a relatively free forum and any dealer has the opportunity to use it as such. I have refered this forum to a few local shops/FFLs for the very same reason. I'm no Internet guru but setting up a database for dealers would be time consuming and really just achieve what we already have in the local dealers section. Just sayin

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    I am not a database/internet guru either so that is likely not a good option...I took a little time based on some stores I know of and some Fathertime shared with me. I can add more too if others chime in. I don't know much about Florida other than Mike's and I did not include the big stores like Bass Pro, Gander, Field and Stream, Dicks and Academy but that would be easy to do so I might for my own purposes.

    Quints Sporting Goods
    1406 Industrial Parkway
    Saraland, Alabama 36571
    (251) 679-1300
    info@quintssportinggoods.com
    Notes: gun sporting goods store with gun room and ammo in basement. Sell Safes IIRC.

    Mobile Shooting Ctr

    9170 Airport Blvd
    Mobile AL 36608
    (251) 633-8629

    Notes: Good selection for a small store.


    Stone Arms

    10160 AIRPORT BLVD.
    MOBILE, AL. 36608
    251607-9534
    http://www.stonearmsinc.com/cart/

    Notes: modest size store though you can see entire inventory online.


    Outpost Elite Guns

    10200 EASTERN SHORE BLVD, STE 506
    SPANISH FORT, AL 36527
    251-626-0993

    Notes: modest size with good selection.


    Bobby’s Guns and Ammo

    336 Douglas Ave.
    Brewton, Al 36426
    251-867-6789

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    Kenny’s Gun Room

    24812A Cowpen Creek Road
    Robertsdale, AL 36567
    251-895-4745

    Notes:


    Styx River Shooting Ctr

    24775 Waterworld Rd
    Robertsdale, AL 36567
    251-960-1173

    Notes:


    Three Brothers Arms

    36603 State Highway 59
    Stapleton, AL 36578
    251-494-0095

    Notes: 300 yard range, guns and ammo.
     
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    That's a good list. I think that local guys posting up their shops is good info on here.

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    Kenny’s Gun Room

    24812A Cowpen Creek Road
    Robertsdale, AL 36567
    251-895-4745

    Notes:

    Notes: Forum member. Always willing to go out of his way to help out a customer. Many forum members have used him and I've never heard a complaint (other than he's closed on Monday, but the guy deserves a break).
     

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    Although it's a hike from Evergreen, Kenny is the man. You can't go wrong with him.

    I've never had the chance to meet Roaster's Gallery, but I've heard nothing but good things on here.

    Outpost Elite has a decent selection but are overpriced, and have had some bad reviews from forum members here.

    Jeff Stone from Stone Arms seems to be a decent guy the time or two I've been in there. Decent prices and his website with current inventory is pretty awesome for a small local shop.

    There's been another shop or two open up in Mobile lately that I haven't been to. This is my contribution. Take it FWIW.

    My ultimate recommendation is do a site search of a business if you aren't sure about them. Members here aren't afraid to tell the truth about a shop whether it's good or bad.

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    updated my list with a few more pulled from some threads

    Quints Sporting Goods
    1406 Industrial Parkway
    Saraland, Alabama 36571
    (251) 679-1300
    info@quintssportinggoods.com
    Notes: gun sporting goods store with gun room and ammo in basement. Sell Safes IIRC.

    Mobile Shooting Ctr
    9170 Airport Blvd
    Mobile AL 36608
    (251) 633-8629
    Notes: Good selection for a small store.

    Stone Arms
    10160 AIRPORT BLVD.
    MOBILE, AL. 36608
    251607-9534
    http://www.stonearmsinc.com/cart/
    Notes: modest size store though you can see entire inventory online.

    Outpost Elite Guns
    10200 EASTERN SHORE BLVD, STE 506
    SPANISH FORT, AL 36527
    251-626-0993
    Notes: modest size with good selection.

    Bobby’s Guns and Ammo
    336 Douglas Ave.
    Brewton, Al 36426
    251-867-6789
    Notes:

    Kenny’s Gun Room
    24812A Cowpen Creek Road
    Robertsdale, AL 36567
    251-895-4745
    Notes:


    Styx River Shooting Ctr
    24775 Waterworld Rd
    Robertsdale, AL 36567
    251-960-1173
    Notes:


    Three Brothers Arms
    36603 State Highway 59
    Stapleton, AL 36578
    251-494-0095
    Notes: 300 yard range, guns and ammo.


    Campbell’s Hardware & Sporting Goods
    22529 State Highway 59 North
    Robertsdale, AL
    251-947-2291
    Notes: modest selection

    Mike’s Outdoor Sports
    8643 Pensacola Blvd
    Pensacola, FL 32534
    850-478-1129
    Notes: Florida store though often has reloading supplies. Excellent selection of firearms if ffl transfers

    Ubers Lock and Gun
    5803 W Fairfield Dr
    Pensacola, FL 32506
    850-456-9456
    Notes: Florida store and I think they have reloading supplies

    Gold Mine Pawn Shop
    602 HWY 98
    Daphne, AL
    (251) 626-6500
    Notes:

    Bass Pro Shops
    20000 Bass Pro Dr.
    Spanish Fort, AL 36527
    251-607-5900

    Gander Mountain
    7765 Airport Blvd Ste 609
    Mobile, Al 36608
    251-581-9153

    Dick’s Sporting Goods
    6850 US Highway 90 Jubilee Square
    Daphne, AL
    251-621-0031

    Academy Sports
    2410 S. McKenzie St.
    Foley, AL 36535
    251-952-3434
     
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