Hot damn – Brownells now sells guns

Grinnell, IA based Brownells released some interesting news today. They now sell guns.

Yep. Now in addition to buying any one of the gozillion parts they sell, you can buy the whole damn thing. This is a Good Thing.

Here’s what they told us about the decision.

For 77 years and counting, customers have depended on Brownells to provide all the tools, parts and accessories needed to customize, clean and repair nearly any type of rifle, shotgun or handgun.

Now, customers can turn to Brownells to buy rifles, shotguns and handguns from almost any brand imaginable.
The company’s entry into selling firearms online makes Brownells a true, one-stop-shop for gun owners and enthusiasts by offering the gun and nearly any part, accessory or tool possible to make that new firearm uniquely their own.

Brownells’ new firearms category, easily found by clicking on the Firearms tab at the top of Brownells.com, features more than 3,500 production firearms from over 30 popular gun manufacturers, including:

•  Smith&Wesson
•  Glock
•  Ruger
•  Winchester
•  Remington
•  Sig Sauer
•  Daniel Defense
•  Many more…

“We’ve been a gun company from the beginning,” said Pete Brownell, CEO of Brownells. “For 77 years, we’ve serviced all corners of the firearms market – new shooters to gunsmiths. This is just one example of many upcoming programs we’ll be launching to serve every portion of the gun industry.”

Customers will be able to order guns online using the simple, step-by-step instructions at the Brownells FFL page. The quickest, easiest method for completing an online gun purchase will be to choose a Brownells Featured Dealer from the online list of FFL dealers who have already agreed to perform transfers on guns bought from Brownells.
FFL dealers interested in becoming a Brownells Featured Dealer can learn more at Featured Dealer Portal.
Brownells entire selection of guns can be seen here. 

About Brownells in their own words.

Serious About Firearms Since 1939TM, Brownells is the world’s leading source for guns, gun parts and accessories, ammunition, gunsmithing tools and survival gear. With a large selection of both common and hard-to-find items, and an extensive collection of videos, articles, and gun schematics, Brownells is the expert for everything shooting-related. Committed to maintaining our great traditions, Brownells has more, does more and knows more – and guarantees it all, Forever.

You can find Brownells online here.

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