SPGS OUTFITTERS - st. pete gun store

St. Pete Gun Store operates as a no-sales-pressure shop where the focus is helping you make an informed decision. Owner Jim and his crew—including "Not Jim," who shows up most Saturdays—treat regulars like friends rather than transactions. You might catch Jim grilling or playing guitar while you're browsing.

The shop carries all the major brands: Glock, Springfield, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Savage, Bersa, Walther, and Para Ordinance. Can't find what you want? They'll source it and work to get you a fair deal. They also buy used guns—just make sure it's unloaded when you bring it in.

• •Gunsmithing & Cleaning — Full service and restoration work. If you've neglected maintenance, they'll bring it back to former glory and handle factory warranty work.
• •Dealer Transfers — Accept transfers from any authorized FFL or online retailer. $35 flat with discounts for repeat business and multi-gun transfers.
• •Inventory Categories — Hunting rifles and gear, tactical rifles and equipment, handguns from Glocks to cowboy pistols.

The hunting side grew naturally from the team's outdoor background. Haircutter Ranch is a 900-acre tree farm two hours north of Tampa near Cedar Key, managed for 14 years with healthy populations of Florida's big three: deer, hogs, and turkey. All legal hunting methods allowed.

The property includes a shooting range, camp facilities, and a lodge (described honestly as "the Lodge of the 1.5 Seasons"—functional, close to the action, not a resort).

Hours: By appointment only. Call 727-202-8989 or visit the website.