Maurer's Trading Post

Maurer's Trading Post started in 1981 as a worm farm selling live bait to local fishermen. Four decades later, it's become Venango County's largest outdoor outfitter—and the tagline says it all: "We Are Bigger Than We Look."

The store spans two full floors of sporting goods in a 26,000 square foot building. With over 4,000 firearms in stock, this is the real deal for anyone buying rifles, shotguns, handguns, tactical firearms, flintlocks, inline muzzleloaders, and collectible pieces.

Firearms: - Rifles and shotguns - Handguns (full range) - Tactical firearms - Flintlock and inline muzzleloaders - Collectible firearms

• •Major brands carried: Kimber, Springfield, Howa, Rock Island Armscor, North American Arms, Sccy, Cobra, Para, Century, Traditions, Franchi, Escort, Kahr, Charter Arms, Chiappa, Taurus, Heritage, Rossi, H&R, Desert Eagle, H&K, Daniel Defense, and Saiga.

Ammunition & Accessories: - Full line of ammunition - Optics and scopes - Reloading equipment - Gun cases and vaults - Magazines and tactical gear

This isn't just a gun shop. You can kit yourself out for hunting and fishing trips without leaving the building:

• •Archery: Compound bows, crossbows, arrows, broadheads, stands, blinds, decoys, targets, 3D targets. Custom bow fitting and modifications (strings, silencers, quivers, releases, sights).
• •Fishing: Rods, reels, tackle, and live bait (night crawlers, red worms, minnows, wax worms). Brands include Daiwa, St Croix, Berkley, Shimano, Okuma, Shakespeare, Rapala.
• •Outdoor Clothing & Gear: Under Armour, Game Hide, Frogg Toggs, Irish Setter boots, Kamik, Filson, backpacks, trail food, camping supplies.
• •Cutlery: A 90-foot wall of knives—Case, Buck, Kershaw, Browning, Remington, Cold Steel, Smith & Wesson, Leatherman, CRKT, and more.
• •Pet Supplies, Feeds, and Deli: Blue Seal feeds, Joy dog food, plus a full-service deli.

Join the 31st Annual Outdoorsmen Club and enter weekly drawings for firearms and sporting goods. $10 to join, then $10/week (or pay in bulk) for 25 weeks. Weekly winners include guns, cash, and gear. Store credit doesn't apply to services, transfers, or licenses—but works on anything in stock.

Many customers use the club as a Christmas savings plan or to save toward buying a firearm.

Maurer's launched an e-commerce platform (shop.maurerstradingpostinc.com) through Gearfire. Currently selling distributor stock; new firearms, used firearms, ammo, and other products rolling out. Some items available for direct shipping, others store pickup only.

• •Mini-storage and U-Haul rentals on-site
• •Full-service deli
• •Knowledgeable staff for firearms, archery, fishing, and outdoor needs
• •Background checks and FFL transfers

Whether you're buying your first rifle, stocking up on ammunition, fitting out for bowhunting season, or just need quality outdoor gear—and you're in Franklin, PA or northwest Pennsylvania—Maurer's has been the go-to for over 40 years.