Benson Sporting Goods
Eric Benson and his father Cedric opened this shop in the early 80s with a simple goal: bring a hunting and fishing supply store to Murray that the town had never seen before. Over 40 years later, it's still locally owned and operated, filling 9,000 sq ft with everything shooters, hunters, and angle...
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Eric Benson and his father Cedric opened this shop in the early 80s with a simple goal: bring a hunting and fishing supply store to Murray that the town had never seen before. Over 40 years later, it's still locally owned and operated, filling 9,000 sq ft with everything shooters, hunters, and anglers actually need.
Large selection of new guns including: - Rifles & Shotguns: Smith & Wesson, Savage, Winchester, Henry, Ruger, Browning, Beretta, Springfield, and more - Handguns: Ruger, Glock, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Colt, KelTec, Springfield - Used firearms and trade-ins welcome
Quality ammo in stock: Hornady, Winchester, Federal, Remington, Fiocchi, and more. (Note: They no longer do customer reloading, but carry supplies for DIY reloaders.)
Bushnell, Leupold, Sig Sauer, Hawke, Holosun, Burris, and others. Staff will mount your scope when you buy it—ready to go out of the box.
Complete tackle selection: - Rods & Reels: Lews, Shimano, 13 Fishing, Berkley, Denali, Jenko, Shakespeare, Zebco - Lures: Zoom, Z-Man, Yamamoto, Keitech, Spro, Strike King, Booyah, Rapala, Bandit, and more - Hooks, nets, vests, gaffs, bait
Bows and broadheads from Muzzy, Rage, Ramcat, Slick Trick, Easton, Swacker. Muzzleloader accessories including Traditions, White Hot Powder, Triple Seven, Thompson Center, Knight brands.
Boots (LaCrosse brand), camo, earplugs, knives, and everything else you need for the field.
"These guys are genuine, honest, outdoorsmen that are here for you. Excellent staff and knowledge. No need in going anywhere else for your outdoors needs." — Steven Thomas
The staff knows what they're selling because they use it. They'll answer questions, offer recommendations, and help you find the right product for YOUR need—not just whatever's easiest to sell. Scope mounting, expert guidance on firearms selection, trade-in valuations that customers call "very fair."
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon–Sat | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location: 519 S. 12th St., Murray, KY 42071 | Phone: 270-753-1342
They can order items not in stock. :::
Regular customers mention three things consistently: knowledgeable staff, fair prices, and a huge selection. One customer noted they had "been looking all over for this gun and was so excited to find it locally." Another said "they gave me a very fair price on a firearm trade."
Family-owned means they actually care about long-term relationships, not just one transaction. They want your outdoor adventure to be safe and successful—that's how they measure success, not just what moves off the shelf.