Sportsman's Warehouse

Author: Kalicia Bateman

Sportsman's Warehouse is an outdoor sporting goods retailer which operates in 18 states across the United States, including Alaska. Sportsman's Warehouse sells apparel and footwear as well as hunting gear, shooting gear, reloading items, camping gear, fishing essentials, boating products, and more. In addition to the store chains, Sportsman's Warehouse also has a website that is designed to provide a level of convenience to the average outdoor enthusiast.

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The Good

• Ammunition Selection
• Beginner Firearms

Sportsman's Warehouse has a large selection of ammunition for guns of all kind; from airsoft pellets to hunting and self-defense cartridges. They sell guns that are cheap and friendly that customers can purchase to help their children who are starting to learn how to shoot as well. Ammunition may take a few days to get to a customer if it is being shipped, but there is ammunition in stock for most guns. Depending on the item, Sportsman's Warehouse may also include warranties on certain guns and other products.

Ammunition Selection

Sportsman's Warehouse sells just about every type of ammunition out there. It carries several different brands, ranging in prices to help with tight budgets. The sporting goods store offers handgun ammo, rimfire ammo, shotgun ammo, rifle ammo, and more for purchase. 

Beginner Firearms

The selection is a little more limited than other online sporting goods stores, which does help with first-time firearms owners. The Sportsman's Warehouse store does sell handguns, rifles, and shotgun products. There are also guns that are relatively inexpensive, giving customers the opportunity to test out different guns before committing to one that is expensive.

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The Bad

• Limited Selection for First-Time Gun Owners
• No Comparison Tool

There is not a comparison tool by which a customer can compare the guns they find in Sportsman's Warehouse's selection. Their gun and weapon selection is considered somewhat average compared to other online platforms, with 2/3 of its weapons choice being black powder guns, and the other 1/3 is of airsoft or air-powered guns. For the more experienced hunter, the selection may be a little disappointing.

Limited Selection for First-Time Gun Owners

While the limited selection may be ideal for a first-time gun owner, it won't necessarily be that way for experienced hunters or target shooters.

No Comparison Tool

Sportsman's Warehouse sells all sorts of outdoor products including camping gear, sporting goods, and more, meaning there are thousands to search through when trying to find the right gun or ammunition. Without a comparison tool, it can be difficult to limit search results and find the perfect gun.

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The Bottom Line

Since Sportsman's Warehouse is an outdoor sporting goods retailer, they do not focus the necessary attention to their firearms and ammunition department. Because of their lack of variety, and the actual number of guns that can be used for hunting and shooting, this store is very average or below average in supplying guns to those that are in need of them. If there is a store close by, it may be better to just go in to shop. If you are shopping strictly online, you may want to look elsewhere.

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