Gun Shy Goes Shopping (Merritt Island Gun Company)

Below is my second installment reviewing local firearms dealers. I will attempt to do one review a week if time allows. If the readers have a dealer that you would like me to review, please contact me at the email address listed on the blog. I also stated this in an earlier commentary:

In the future, Gun Shy is going to be evaluating Central Florida gun stores and doing a weekly review. If your store gets a favorable review, in my opinion you were knowledgeable and good to the customers and you probably earned it. If your store does not get mentioned, it is either because I some how missed your store, you were rude to the customers, you were clearly taking advantage of the current sellers market and gouging them, or you were slinging too much bull$hit for me to even bother taking the time to mention your establishment.

This week, I am reviewing a Gun Shop that is nestled out on North Merritt Island on the road to the back gate of the Kennedy Space Center. It is a small store situated right on North Courtney Parkway, but in this particular case, size doesn’t matter. Gun Shy has been in this establishment more than the standard three to five times that is the criteria needed to evaluate an establishment, and in all of my visits to this store I have been treated exceptionally well, and have also seen the customers treated well on a consistent basis. I found out about this store from some other firearms enthusiasts that I know, and I have had many good experiences in dealing with this establishment. In my opinion, the owner is not only a knowledgeable owner/dealer, but is also a good guy and a good American. Unlike some establishments who are capitalizing on the firearm frenzy by charging ridiculous prices just because they can, the owner of this establishment has worked hard keep a good stock, and to hold his prices so that his customers can be serviced when it comes to parts, ammo, and firearms. I was recently trying to locate a pistol for a friend who lives in another area of the state, and this store and one other had the pistol at the price range that they were looking for. Everyone else that I called had the price jacked up because this model is currently in short supply. I have done business with this store in the past, and will not hesitate to do so in the future. It should be noted, that this dealer also does firearms transfers and is an expert in 1911 pistols, as well as being extremely knowledgeable in other weaponry. Gun Shy gives Merritt Island Gun Company two thumbs up. Stop in and check them out for yourself.

Merritt Island Gun Company
3420 North Courtney Parkway
Merritt Island, Florida
Phone: 321-453-4101

Now for the disclaimer:

Blanket Disclaimer For All Reviews

All opinions expressed, are those of Gun Shy Tourist, and are a first person report according to my experiences with the firearms dealer being reviewed. Gun Shy receives no payment, free goods or services, or reduction of prices for discussing any of the firearm dealers being reviewed. This is not advertising, and should not be construed as such. This is merely my opinion based on my experiences. These opinions are not based on a one time visit, because I realize that anyone can have a bad day. The reviews are based on multiple visits numbering at least three to five. When I go into a firearm dealer’s establishment, I go in as your average customer, and the dealer is not aware that I have a gun blog or that I write on firearms topics. While in there, I also observe how the owner and employees treat other customers as well. None of my reviews will discuss *specific* pricing, because “best price”, like music and art, are a matter of opinion. Gun Shy has learned by experience, that the “cheapest price” is not always the “best price”, because when you go to a local dealer, you can actually see, hold, and review all aspects of the firearm that you are interested in including dry firing, which is not possible when one buys mail order. Gun Shy believes that customer service and product knowledge are of extreme value to the customer when purchasing a firearm, and will gladly pay a little more to receive these services from a knowledgeable and reputable dealer.