A retail store that sells firearms and related ammunition and equipment.
Compound of 'gun' (from Middle Dutch 'gonne', a cannon) and 'shop' (from Old English 'sceoppa', a booth or stall). The term emerged in modern English as firearms retail became a distinct commercial enterprise.
Gunshops have fascinating legal variations worldwide—some countries regulate them as heavily as pharmacies, while others have minimal oversight. The inventory in a gunshop tells the story of a region's hunting traditions, self-defense culture, and sporting heritage.
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