The Gun Shoppe of Sarasota

The Gun Shoppe of Sarasota sits on Gateway Avenue in Sarasota, minutes from Siesta Key and Bradenton. This isn't a corporate chain—it's a local shop built around actual shooting knowledge. Their staff includes former law enforcement, military, and personal protection specialists who can talk you through what you actually need instead of just ringing you up.

Handguns dominate the inventory (Glock, Sig Sauer, Beretta, Ruger, Taurus, Canik, and dozens more), but they carry everything:

• •Rifles: AR-15s, bolt actions, lever actions, semi-auto rimfire
• •Shotguns: Over/under, pump, semi-auto in 12ga, 20ga, 410
• •Lower Receivers: For builds
• •Ammunition: 30+ calibers in stock (.22LR, .223/5.56, 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, 12ga, 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, and specialty rounds)
• •Used Inventory: Constantly rotating selection of used handguns, rifles, shotguns, and revolvers

They claim to sell "the best knives in town, hands down." Their selection backs that up:

• •Medford Knife & Tool (Pro Series models, STA Sniper fixed blades)
• •Heretic Knives (hand-painted limited editions like the Medusa Cel Shade)
• •Pro-Tech (autos and folders)
• •ASK (American Service Knife)
• •Cold Steel, Spyderco, Benchmade, CRKT, Gerber, SOG, Strider, Zero Tolerance
• •Custom Knives available
• •Used knives in stock

"Rumor has it that Jack Ryan and James Bond both mimic their firearms style from The Gun Shoppe." – Their words, not ours.

They run defensive shooting courses and concealed carry classes several times a week. Instructors have backgrounds in law enforcement and military instruction. Classes focus on real-world self-defense scenarios, not just range paper punching.

• •Custom 1911 grips and magazines
• •Rifle and handgun parts
• •Holsters (Bravo Concealment, DeSantis, Safariland)
• •Optics (Holosun, Trijicon, Eotech, Burris, Leupold, Nikon)
• •Thermal and night vision
• •Magazines (handgun, rifle, optic)
• •Tactical gear (flashlights, bags, cases, gun belts)
• •Safes and security
• •Cleaning supplies (Hoppes, Break-Free, Otis)
• •Survival and personal defense gear
• •Oakley protective eyewear

They stock equipment from over 150 manufacturers including Sig Sauer, Glock, Beretta, Ruger, Remington, Mossberg, Daniel Defense, Geissele, Magpul, Aero Precision, Wilson Combat, Trijicon, Surefire, Streamlight, and every major tactical brand.

Mon-Fri: 10am–6pm Saturday: 10am–4pm Closed Sundays

Address: 6603 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 Phone: 941.822.0707 Email: [email protected]

They advertise having "the best looking and funniest staff around." More importantly, they have the training credentials to back up their advice. When you call or walk in, you're talking to people who've actually used these tools in real situations.

They publish regular content on practical topics: - Self-defense gun storage and accessibility - Risks of buying reloaded ammunition from unknown sources - Why you should carry a quality knife or multi-tool - Post-hurricane firearm recovery

1,829 customer reviews back up the local reputation.