Appalachian Armory

Appalachian Armory operates differently than traditional gun shops. Instead of a high-volume retail floor, they run an appointment-based, order-upon-request system in Frederick. The trade-off: preferred customer pricing that actually adds up.

• •Tier 3 ($35/month or $377/year) covers the basics:
• •Ammunition at cost
• •Lowest available firearm pricing
• •Lowest available accessory pricing

• •Tier 2 ($53/month or $575/year) adds:
• •FREE gunsmithing and cleanings (parts at cost)
• •No transfer fees on any order
• •Accessory and optics mounting with bore sighting

• •Tier 1 ($71/month or $764/year) includes all Tier 2 benefits plus:
• •Free HQL and CCW licensing renewal classes (range time and ammunition included)
• •Three free 1-hour range coaching sessions for skills development

Veterans, law enforcement, and first responders get an instant 10% discount on any preferred customer tier

• •HQL and CCW Licensing: Daniel is their in-house certified instructor. You get licensing, training, and purchases all in one place.
• •Gunsmithing: Free service for Tier 2 and above (parts furnished at cost)
• •Ammunition: Access at cost for preferred customers—no markups
• •Firearm Orders: No transfer fees for preferred customers. Orders placed through non-preferred channels incur a $50 transfer fee
• •Range Coaching: Available through their partnership with Guardian Angel Tactical Defense
• •Optics and Accessory Mounting: Includes bore sighting for Tier 2+

They don't gatekeep. New shooters get one-on-one personalized attention. Collectors and avid sportsmen benefit from the cumulative savings. Non-preferred customers can still shop there—they just pay full retail and transfer fees.

This model works if you're committed. You pay a membership fee upfront, but ammunition at cost and zero transfer fees pay themselves back quickly if you shoot regularly or buy multiple firearms.