By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
PLAINVILLE—Lock and load with Little G Gun Shop in Plaineville, a new shop that features a wide selection of firearms and other items related to hunting and fishing.
Little G Gun Shop owner Dakota Ganoung was born and raised in Plainville, taking an interest in outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing as early as 8 years old.
"I've done a lot of things at young ages that most people won't do in their entire life," Ganoung said. "Ever since I was able to walk, he [Ganoung's father] always took me to gun shops in the area, and I'd spend hours and hours in there."
The gun shop, 113 W Mill St., was previously a bank and had its grand opening on Nov. 4, attracting about 200 customers and positive feedback.
"They love it and think it's nice," Ganoung said. "When they came in and saw all the mounted stuff I have up and what I've done with the place, they were amazed."
After almostr a year of securing licenses, completing paperwork and ongoing renovations, Ganoung now presents the community with an array of products previously unavailable in the area.
Ganoung recognized True Value as the sole alternative in Plainville for residents seeking access to guns, even though it primarily functions as a hardware store with restricted firearm options.
The gun shop offers a range of products on top of its firearms, such as gun attachments, gun safes, fishing equipment, hunting equipment, and deer and turkey calls.
Ganoung expressed his goal as aligning with customer preferences and needs rather than imposing his own opinions, partnering with the nearest gun stores to do so.
"I have three companies that I go through right now, and I'm working on getting a hold of a few more because the more range I have, the better I'll be able to find products," he said.
Displayed within the glass counter of the gun shop is an assortment of pistols, featuring brands like SCCY, SAR-USA and Smith & Wesson.
Additional firearms showcased at the store consist of shotguns and 10/22 rifles within rotating display cases.
Customers are required to sign Form 4473, a document used by federal firearms licensees to assess the eligibility of an individual for the purchase or delivery of a firearm.
This involves the retrieval of personal information, including the individual's name, government-issued ID, date of birth, address and social security number alongside the mandatory National Instant Criminal Background Check.
To learn more about firearm regulations and the purchasing process, click here.
Little G Gun Shop currently provides a 5 percent military discount to customers, and a Christmas special for discounted gun safes will be available soon.
Ganoung acknowledges Joe Bob Outfitters, American Shooters, Martin Thompson, Brice Ballard, and his family for their contributions to establishing his own business.
"They say if you have a job that you love doing, you never work a day in your life," Ganoung said.
Little G Gun Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
You can also follow Little G Gun Shop here for updates and upcoming gun showcases.