The Couple That Shoots Together...: Arms-Fair Gun Store, Cordova TN.

Whenever we travel, we always make a point to check out gun stores and ranges. We find it interesting to see what else is out there besides just what we have in our local area. Occasionally Christy even lets me buy something. Of course she then has to buy something also! haha

We recently traveled to Memphis, TN and out of all the gun stores in Memphis area, we decided to check out Arms-Fair Gun Store in Cordova, TN. When we first pulled up to the store I have to admit, it did not look like much. From our parking spot it seemed that we would hit the back wall as soon as we walked in. We thought, "Great, yet another tiny gun store!". We were pleasantly surprised as we walked through the front door. The first thing we noticed is how great the store smelled. Now, I know what you are thinking, a gun store should smell of metal, wood and gun lube, but not this one. Christy commented that it smelled like Christmas and I happened to agree.

The front of the store was very inviting. It felt more like we were walking into a friends home than a typical gun store. This was achieved through the decorations and the lighting [and of course the smell of Christmas]. I could tell immediately that Christy felt comfortable which I really liked. She always looks at things from the standpoint of what might appeal to women, especially those that are starting into the shooting sports for the first time. Funny enough, that is exactly what the owners were going for. A store that appealed to both men and women equally.

The layout of the store was easy to navigate and the merchandise was displayed well. They have a great selection of ammo, gear, slings, bags, cleaning supplies and holsters. To further emphasize how the store is set up to cater to women, they carry belts and holsters from Flashbang and they carry purses from Gun Tote'n Mamas. Of course I saved the best for last...the firearms! They carry pistols from all the major manufacturers and an ample selection of them. As far as the long guns go, they have everything from hunting rifles and shotguns to a nice selection of black rifles and plenty of accessories to go along with your new firearm. Unfortunately since this was an unexpected trip and with SHOT Show coming up, we couldn't fit a new gun into our budget, this time!

Most of their staff was busy helping other customers when we got there but of course we couldn't help but eavesdrop a little and the staff seems very friendly and even more importantly, very knowledgeable. They all made sure to greet us as soon as we walked in which was nice. The staff member that we did have contact with just so happens to be the co-owner of the store, Julie Hill. The store is owned by Julie and her husband, William. They opened the store six years ago and, like I said before, they designed the store to be friendly to both men and women. They did a great job to say the least. They understand the needs of their customers as they are both competitive shooters and avid hunters. They were both extremely nice and we hope we run into them at SHOT Show next week.

If you live in the Memphis area or just happen to be passing through, we definitely recommend that you stop by and see the store for yourself. Tell them that we sent you. If you can't make it to the store, they have a nice website that you can order from as well.