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The New Old Guard in the Firearms Industry

We’re witnessing a transition as the elder millennials ascend to leadership roles. What does this mean for the industry, management, and this generation itself as Boomers and Gen Xers start to move out and a new generation takes over?
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The Evolution of the Tactical Consumer

The tactical consumer has evolved — has your store kept up?
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Text Marketing in the Shooting Sports Industry

It’s not impossible to use text-message marketing in the firearm space — it just has to be done right.
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Get Started Using TikTok on a Budget

You don’t have to spend a fortune to produce compelling TikTok content.
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Apps That Can Help Your Retail Business Grow

With literally millions of apps to choose from, how do you identify the ones that can make a real difference in your business?
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Have You Considered Sponsoring a Local Event To Boost Exposure?

You can tap into the lessons Toyota has learned sponsoring NASCAR and use them on a much smaller scale for your business.
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Yes, Print Marketing Still Matters

Those who’ve been shouting “print is dead” for years are just plain wrong. Print marketing can still work well for your store.
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The Best Way to Sell Tactical Apparel

Selling tactical shirts, pants, boots and other apparel requires a visual merchandising approach. It’s time to beef up your displays.
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Why You Should Consider Hands-On Events at Your Gun Store

With more new gun owners than ever before, hands-on events are more important and more popular than they’ve ever been. How can you cash in?
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The Keys to Conducting Business Research

Information on your business, your competitors, your environment and your customers will help you better manage your store.
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5 Ways for the Firearms Retailer to Use LinkedIn

The social media landscape is crowded and not all that gun-friendly, but there might be one network you’ve overlooked: LinkedIn.
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Local Advertising Still Has Value for Your Firearms Business

In the days of SEO and social media, you can still benefit from hyper-local marketing that has been used for generations.
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5 Marketing Tips Every Retailer Should Consider

In the ever-changing world of marketing, several current trends could have a positive impact on your retail business.
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Influencer Marketing: Pros and Cons for Your Firearms Business

Working with local or social-media influencers to drive business to your gun store can be a double-edged sword.