![\"Nathan](\"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Smith-and-Sons-Firearms-8-2013-Nathan-Smith-with-inventory.jpg\")
<\/a>Although the Smiths have been involved in selling firearms at trade shows for several years, this is the first formal business location for the family.<\/p>\n
Both Rick and Nathan Smith are licensed firearms dealers, while the younger Smith is also a National Rife Association-certified instructor.<\/p>\n
Nathan Smith said he and his father plan to emphasize customer service in their shop. \u201cIf you have shopped for a firearm recently, you would know that everyone gets treated like a number, and we want to get away from that,\u201d he said. We want people to come in, get a cup of coffee and talk with us. We want to be a strong part of this community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new firearms store\u2019s hours are from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays, although Nathan Smith said that could change to keep pace with customers\u2019 needs. The store\u2019s telephone number is 567.259.8478.<\/p>\n
The Smiths noted that their store would specialize in modern weapons and concealed carry and home protection needs. The store currently has more than 100 handgun models and \u201clong\u201d guns on display, with special orders also taken, as well as ammunition for most firearms, other than .22-caliber long, which Rick Smith said has been difficult to find.<\/p>\n
Because of the shop\u2019s emphasis on safety, the Smiths said they don\u2019t plan to stock the cheap \u201cSaturday night special\u201d type of firearms.<\/p>\n