Kesserling's loosing FFL!

[C-Money]

I have always wanted to go see the place, guess I better get going if its gonna happen! Sad news, they are a very popular store.

[dscubame]

Sorry to hear that.  A lot of history there. 

[ghosthunter]

Here is the latest email I received.


As of October 1, 2013 Kesselring Gun Shop, Inc. will surrender its Federal Firearms License (FFL) and no longer be in business to buy, sell or trade firearms or offer gunsmithing services. As you can imagine, it’s with a heavy heart that we share this news.


 


The Kesselring Family would like to thank all of its customers for 66 great years.  Moving forward there will be a business reorganization within the family, Keith and Don will be going their separate ways.


 


Keith Kesselring and Melissa Erlenbach will be opening Kesselring Pro Shop which will operate within the new indoor Skagit Shooting Range facility located in Burlington at 1340 Bouslog Road. The range is under construction and will open in late November, 2013.


 


Kesselring Pro Shop will offer firearms, ammunition and accessories for individual sale, law enforcement, corrections, first responders, firefighter personnel and those interested in concealed carry, home and self defense. The Skagit Shooting Range will offer a first class 16 lane indoor 25-yard range, complete with classroom facilities for individual or group training, special events, and league shooting.


 


Don Kesselring will continue retail, wholesale and internet sales operations at Kesselring Gun Shop, Inc., located at 4024 Old Highway 99 North Burlington, WA. Sales will include ammunition, reloading supplies and components, optics, bases and rings, and firearm parts and accessories.


 


 


Keith

[WaltAlpine]

I got a great price on my shotgun there a few years ago. Also a pistol and plenty of ammo. I've always had good service there. I wouldn't say that they normally have great prices, but I have taken advantage of sales and the knowledge of the staff.

[huntnphool]

I price shopped them a few times but they were never close to the Federal Way Discount prices so I never purchased from them anyway.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Bought my .270 mod 70 there when I was 14. Haven't been there for long long time.

[Wea300mag]

Wow, I wonder how long Don will be able to stay in business?

[mountainman]

They must not be in too much of a hurry to get rid of their guns, 10% off in a liquidation sale  for firearms that are already marked up 20% over MSRP or blue book ain't chit. They have been over priced from the beginning, looks like they will stay overpriced to the end.

20% over Msrp OR blue book? These would be two entirely different numbers...
Alway had fair service and ok prices shopping there. Sad to see...

[mountainman]

Sad to hear this, whether you like or dis- like the place.. In this day and age, the Feds do make it difficult to do what we do..selling guns! More and more hoops do jump thru all the time! Hope all those affected will survive this and find work elsewhere..think you will see more and more FFL's falling by the wayside with the jokers we have running this country at the moment!

[boneaddict]

fits right in their plan....

[Blackjaw]

My feelings are a mixture of Boneaddicts and Stillybays. It is sad to me when any gun shop goes out of business because it limits my choices, but they weren't my favorite shop (overpriced and rude/condescending).

[blurry6]

Dang! That stinks! I've had two suppressors on order with them since last October, and haven't heard any word in regard to getting them. I guess I should cancel my order and get my money back, ASAP! What are your thoughts?

Ry

[jeepasaurusrex]

The last time I walked in there, I basically had to grab the hand of a guy sitting behind the counter to get his attention.

[Bean Counter]

Any rumors as to why?

Rumor is to many MIA guns and paperwork.  Their probably are other reasons that others may be able to verify.  Still unfortunate.  This may be why they cabled all the guns, numbered them etc.  I think they were trying to meet all the requirements, but in the end the BATF is not for gun shops with all the hoops one has to jump through these days.

Maybe they refused to sell weapons to illegal alien, Mexican drug dealers. 

[dscubame]

Still bumming me out.  I remember when they would shoot out the store windows.  Long time ago it was a heck of a shop.  Bought my most proud 30-06 there over 20 years ago.