The Gunrunner

This store has a nice selection at fair prices. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. I was in there probably 30 minutes asking questions until I made my final decision. He doesn’t have the biggest selection but his prices are a lot cheaper than the big box stores and even some of the other local shops.

I just left this store about 2 hours ago. After falling in love with a Remington 870 he had in the store (used), I decided to go with the deal. He broke out the paperwork and told me to fill it out and that my address had to match the address on my license. My permanent address is in Florida, so I asked him if that was going to be an issue. He then REFUSED to sell me the gun, INSISTING that «the ATF had told him he couldnt sell ANY gun to an out of state residence». I informed him that he was wrong about that. But he still refused. Now, I was in there with my GF, who is a «well groomed» ATTORNEY, and Im a skinny white boy in glasses with NO tattoos or piercings. There was absolutely NO REASON for him to NOT sell me this shotgun. Since Ive been home, Ive called three other gun stores, who told me I could buy ANY long gun I wanted, no matter WHAT state of residence I held. I even tried calling him BACK to talk to him after calling the first store, who employs ex law enforcement and actually had TWO COPS standing there when I called, who ALL said HE WAS WRONG. He STILL insisted saying «he goes by what the ATF told him «and started telling ME something about HB 203 «which would change it to where he COULD sell to out of state residence». I had my GF look the bill up, and it doesnt seem to cover ANYTHING ABOUT selling to out of state residents. It covers getting your CCW being out of state, which WILL allow me to get my CCW up here.
So, in summary, avoid this store at ALL costs. The owner obviously DOES NOT know his laws, and/​or using VERY bad judgement. And his prices werent NEAR good enough to make up for the fact of being uneducated about laws that affect his store dramatically.

The Gunrunners a great place for the gun enthusiast. The Owner talks to you more like a Neighbor then a Customer. He does not try to sell you a gun, just give you his take or what he knows on that particular firearm. I appreciate that. The prices are very fair. Not the cheapest but he’s a one shop deal. He does not have the buying power of the chains. He’ll haggle with you and not just shut down a say «no, if you can find it cheaper elsewhere go there.» I’ve never personally done a trade with Him but was in the store when he made one. The Gentleman was asking a fair price but the gun was in poor shape. The Owner or Gunrunner was very courteous and never rude or condescending, just very cordially stated that he’s got to be able to turn a profit and that the price was not going to leave much of a margin.
The store also offers concealed carry and according to His website he’ll come to you if you’ve got land and a group. I dont know of anyone whos gone to Him but I think after talking with Him quite a few times, he’d make a good teacher.
The gun selection is not huge. Approximate 30 long guns and a atleast 40 handguns. He does special order and it’ll be in hand within 3 business days. if you want to go that route.
Pros– Service. Price. Information prior to the sale. Nice sized store for a «mom and pop» type store. Special orders are an option. $ 25 FFL transfers.
Cons– Store hours Noon to I believe 6p.
That’s all I got. Hope this helps.
P/​S. If theres a new gun out, you really want to feel before you buy. Go to Target World in Sharonville, check it out, walk out and drive to Gunrunner to order it. I’ve done that twice now and saved $ 235 combined.