Any good TampaBay, FL gun shops?

LonWilson · February 13, 2002, 01:48 AM

I'm looking for a good gun shop in the Tampa Bay, FL area (St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa).

I plan on buying my first firearm. Yes, I've had firearms training, so I'm not a neophyte, but the 21 age limit makes it a bitch to buy a handgun reliably (you never know if that private sale NIB gun is really NIB for sure), and of course, CCW's don't get issued unless you are 21 years of age. I'm guessing I will be able to buy a gun in December/January, because that's how long it will take to get my carry permit and I don't want to wait 3 to 5 days for my freaking gun. I'd rather wait 2 to 3 months, and get the damned permit, so I won't have to worry about waiting periods, ever.

Anyway, where are some good places?

DarkStar · February 21, 2002, 07:48 PM

Give Bill Jackson's in Pinellas Park a try... they're on US 19, north of Park Boulevard and just south of 49th Street. Best selection in the area and the indoor range is a good time... Other than that, nope...

SgtGunner · March 1, 2002, 09:35 PM

If you want to make the drive down the coast I know a great dealer in Punta Gorda.......a little ovre an hour drive from tampa, who sells at 10 dollars over dealers cost plus tax.............not to mention an all around fantastic drive.

email me if you want details......

DOCSpanky · March 17, 2002, 05:06 PM

Stay away from Patriot Arms in Brandon!

They are liars out to make a buck!:barf:

coltaholic · March 15, 2010, 08:12 AM

the worst I've been to is "florida survivalist" in Dunedin. the owner is a fat little guy who wears "tactical" garb--you know the type-- and will try to pressure you into buying what makes him the most profit. Don't waste your time

Mallard76 · March 15, 2010, 09:16 AM

Most shops in the Tampa Bay area carry the same stuff at jacked up prices. Good luck in your search.

model18 · March 15, 2010, 10:36 AM

try Brittons in Tarpon Spgs. Ask for Russ and bring cash for the best deals!!!!!!!!

**Shane Tuttle** · March 15, 2010, 07:37 PM

Since the OP hasn't been online here since December 31, 2002, there's no point in keeping this open.

February 13, 2002, 01:48 AM	#1
LonWilson Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2002 Location: Aloha, Oregon Posts: 759	Any good TampaBay, FL gun shops? I'm looking for a good gun shop in the Tampa Bay, FL area (St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa). I plan on buying my first firearm. Yes, I've had firearms training, so I'm not a neophyte, but the 21 age limit makes it a bitch to buy a handgun reliably (you never know if that private sale NIB gun is really NIB for sure), and of course, CCW's don't get issued unless you are 21 years of age. I'm guessing I will be able to buy a gun in December/January, because that's how long it will take to get my carry permit and I don't want to wait 3 to 5 days for my freaking gun. I'd rather wait 2 to 3 months, and get the damned permit, so I won't have to worry about waiting periods, ever. Anyway, where are some good places?

February 21, 2002, 07:48 PM	#2
DarkStar Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2000 Location: Liberal Michigan... For Now... Posts: 246	Bill Jackson... Give Bill Jackson's in Pinellas Park a try... they're on US 19, north of Park Boulevard and just south of 49th Street. Best selection in the area and the indoor range is a good time... Other than that, nope... __________________ Freedom First...

March 1, 2002, 09:35 PM	#3
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	If you want to make the drive down the coast I know a great dealer in Punta Gorda.......a little ovre an hour drive from tampa, who sells at 10 dollars over dealers cost plus tax.............not to mention an all around fantastic drive. email me if you want details...... __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

March 17, 2002, 05:06 PM	#4
DOCSpanky Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 1999 Location: Ashland City, TN Posts: 779	Stay away from Patriot Arms in Brandon! They are liars out to make a buck!:barf: __________________ "Government is not the solution to the problem, Government is the problem!"--Ronald Reagan

March 15, 2010, 08:12 AM	#5
coltaholic Member Join Date: April 8, 2008 Location: central Fl Posts: 33	bad gun shop the worst I've been to is "florida survivalist" in Dunedin. the owner is a fat little guy who wears "tactical" garb--you know the type-- and will try to pressure you into buying what makes him the most profit. Don't waste your time

March 15, 2010, 09:16 AM	#6
Mallard76 Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 42	Gun Shop Most shops in the Tampa Bay area carry the same stuff at jacked up prices. Good luck in your search.

March 15, 2010, 10:36 AM	#7
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	try Brittons in Tarpon Spgs. Ask for Russ and bring cash for the best deals!!!!!!!!

March 15, 2010, 07:37 PM	#8
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Since the OP hasn't been online here since December 31, 2002, there's no point in keeping this open. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting