[tankman1989]

I am thinking of getting together with a group of people 100+ (Hopefully maybe 500+) to make some purchases of firearms. Basically I would like to become a broker/middleman for the group purchasing the weapons.

I was wondering if anyone knows the pricing of guns at wholesale? I'm planning on buying in bulk (50-200) of the same gun. Any idea what the pricing would be in comparison to retail (60% of retail, 50%?). It has to be a decent mark up as the gun stores that I see usually have many people working at a time, not making lots of sales.


Also, anyone know anything about ammunition wholesale prices?

Thanks!

 

[kahn]

wholesale to retail on guns is usually a 10% 15% mark up, anything more and people shop else ware. No one makes squat on ammo due to the shipping costs unless you're like ammoman and can move millions of rounds.

 

[Some Dude]

Look for the magazine "shotgun news" or "gun list". They show dealer pricing. You can find them at some book stores, walmart, bloom grocery store.

 

[dayliterun]

http://www.shotgunnews.com/

You can subscribe at the above website.

 

[unknownroot]

Can you buy ammo wholesale if your not a gun shop but have a business license?

 

[Jamie45]

The easiest way to find wholesale pricing is to send your FFL to the major distributors.

You DO have an FFL for all of these sales you plan to make…?

 

[bulldog]

you can't be a middleman .thats called a dealer and you MUST have an ffl unless you want a nice retirement at club fed.besides wholesalers won't sell to you without a ffl or tax#

 

[GJCO]

Guns have a terrible mark up. 10-20% depending on the local competition.

 

[apocryphia]

you have to have a ffl in order to sell weapons in any major number. if you have one rifle you could sell it to a friend but if you sell it to a known felon youll still get a trip to the federal penn. no offense but your whole idea sounds a little fishy. if you do decide to do anything make sure its absolutly legal and all your t's are crosses and your i's are dotted.

 

[SIXPACK]

Guns have a terrible mark up. 10-20% depending on the local competition.

As stated, the mark up on new firearms is minimal at 10-15% on average. Where I make better profits is on trade ins and outright buys from customers, also on the accessories.

If anyone walks into a retail center and sees a lot of people "standing around doing nothing" I'll bet that business won't be around very long. In the five months that I've been running my business I've had exactly 2 days off, and I still worked.

 

[Lwrder2004]

i am interested in opening a gun range

They seem to be successful I have a few questions for you Mr six pack

 

[Uncle Bob]

I am thinking of getting together with a group of people 100+ (Hopefully maybe 500+) to make some purchases of firearms. Basically I would like to become a broker/middleman for the group purchasing the weapons.

I was wondering if anyone knows the pricing of guns at wholesale? I'm planning on buying in bulk (50-200) of the same gun. Any idea what the pricing would be in comparison to retail (60% of retail, 50%?). It has to be a decent mark up as the gun stores that I see usually have many people working at a time, not making lots of sales.


Also, anyone know anything about ammunition wholesale prices?

Thanks!

You never see a retail price in a gun shop. They may be making 10% on average.
Ever hear of commission?

Now days most dealers charge $15 for recieving and doing your paperwork.
More wholesalers are drop shipping to your dealers and selling to anyone.

FYI More profit in a hipoint than a Browning.

There are scores of people doing that. They start out undercutting other dealers to get market share and when they raise their prices another dealer opens and undercuts them.

 

[MikeK]

They seem to be successful I have a few questions for you Mr six pack

You just resurrected a 4 year old thread. He might not be back to answer your questions.