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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020
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SUBMITTED PHOTO Don’sWeaponry andThe Shooter’s Gallery in North Little Rock sells a wide selection of pistols, rifles, gun accessories and more. The shop also offers classes and gun education. The business
was named a finalist for Best Gun Shop in the Best of the Best readers’ poll.
FINALIST: BEST GUN SHOP
Don’s Weaponry >>
North Little Rock store aims to please
Owning a firearm can be a big responsibility, and one North Little Rock business works to put gun education and safety
at the forefront.
Don’s Weaponry and The Shooter’s
Gallery has sold firearms and accessories, as well as provided expert advice on firearms, for more than 34 years. For its product knowledge, excellent training and wide selection, the business was named a finalist for Best Gun Shop by readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in the newspaper’s 2020 Best of the Best contest.
“Don’s Weaponry is a true gun store with hard-to-find accessories,” said Kim Tipton, owner. We also have a gun range so custom- ers can try out the guns before they make a purchase.
The late Don Hill opened the store in a shop behind his house in 1972 as a hobby. As the business grew, it was relocated to North Little Rock in 1987. His family is determined to continue his legacy, Tipton said.
Don’s Weaponry sells a large selection of the most popular firearm brands, including Winchester, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Ruger and more. The shop also carries ammunition from brands such as Remington, American Eagle and Federal Ammunition, among others.
Shoppers can also find accessories such as holsters, scopes, grips, hearing protection, targets, gun-cleaning supplies and more.
“Customer service is our No. 1 goal,” Tipton said. “The experience in our store and our knowledge are the best.”
In addition to sales, Don’s Weaponry and The Shooter’s Gallery offers a variety of class- es and educational programs. Its program for first-time gun owners covers all the details of buying a gun to make customers feel com- fortable and confident. Upon the purchase of a gun, the customer receives a free pass to the shooting range so he or she can learn what is necessary to be a safe and assured gun owner. The Shooter’s Gallery also offers basic handgun training, in-depth handgun training, concealed-carry classes and more.
“My staff has been handpicked for their knowledge and personality,” she said. “They are what makes Don’s Weaponry and The Shooter’s Gallery successful. My employees were not selling golf clubs the day before in another department. All of them are ex- perienced shooters, and most are certified instructors.”
Tipton said she knows that she and her staff have done a great job when they see repeat customers who become more confi- dent, safe, responsible gun owners.