How to Open an Army Navy Surplus Store

If you want to open an army navy surplus store, you will need to have passion for this type of business.

You can begin by creating a business plan especially if you are in need of funding. After that, you can now pick an ideal location, buy the inventory, and secure a license.

How to Open an Army Navy Surplus Shop

Are you in the navy or military, or do you just love these professions? If you do, you can start an army navy surplus store to cater to the needs of law enforcement, ex-servicemen, backpackers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Your store will be selling clothing, tactical gear, military memorabilia, and weapons. You will be providing survival training and weapons. Among the things you need are liability insurance, business permits and licenses, equipment and supplies, and other essentials. Before you proceed, you will need to work on your business plan so that all your actions can be guided from start to finish.

Choosing an ideal location for the army navy surplus store is vital to success. Pick a store that is located at the city center, preferably near malls and other surplus stores. Create a billboard or sign that you can put up outside the store so that customers will instantly know what you’re selling. Design the store properly. Since you’re selling army navy surplus, the store design should be compliment the type of business you’re running. While you’re purchasing the needed equipment, furniture, and fixtures, you can now apply for a business license. You can apply for it at the Secretary of State office.

Securing License Army Navy Surplus Shop

Aside from the business license, you also need to secure a Class III license so that you can sell firearms. You can consult with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. You can download the application form online and make sure that you provide the essential information. You can purchase your inventory from wholesale surplus gears, military equipment, and other government auctions. You can also find a wholesale supplier of the army navy surplus items and negotiate for discounts especially if you’re going to order in bulk regularly.

There are many information sources that you can find online about how to create a business plan for almost all types of businesses. You can use the plan for securing funding capital. It’s up to you to offer survival classes in the future once you decide to expand. For now, you can focus on the army navy surplus store items. Monitor your inventory, financials, and other important aspects of the business. Before the grand opening, you will have to promote your business extensively to create a buzz. You can promote the business online and in your local area. This is your chance to do what you really love; even if you’re not a real army or navy, you will be able to sell great items to clients.

12 Comments

  • James Canning said on August 26, 2012
    I already own a security business and want to start selling military surplus. My question is where do I get the gear to sell? Most stores have both new and used gear for sale, to make a profit I need to sell for more than I pay and to do that, I need to be able to get gear at wholesale prices. Looking to sell on line at first. Thank you
  • Chris Humphrey Sr. said on November 9, 2012
    I am an Army veteran and looking to start a military surplus store. I need help in locating Military wholesale, in the form of, clothing, boots, ruck sacks, tents, and survival gear. Thank you.
  • Terry Brassfield said on January 26, 2013
    I am a Vet, served in the Army. I am looking on info on how to start a Military Surplus store. Any advice.
  • Bob Armbrust said on March 18, 2013
    I am interested in opening an Army-Navy Surplus store. Where would i Find suppliers?
  • Donald Morrison said on August 4, 2013
    I own a 14000 Sq. Ft. Building in Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601. It was a grocery store and i have had it leased for a firm that makes wiring cables but they are leaving and we do not have a Army Navy Surplus store in town and i would like to start one up for i love hunting and fishing and all out doors. I need to know where to start by buying fixtures and inventory. I know how to get all the permits.
  • Chuck said on September 17, 2013
    I to am looking for a good supplier of various gear.
  • JR OBrien said on December 12, 2013
    i am open a army-navy store in williamson wv i to am looking for surplus. if i find any i will post it
  • JR OBrien said on December 13, 2013
    i have found a place in tennessee name J&W in trenton tenn the phone number is 731 855 3570 i said if i found a place i would post it.
  • Jackie Johnson said on August 23, 2014
    how can i open an army navy surplus store in Jenkins, Ky. USA
  • Tony DeRosa said on December 14, 2014
    How do i open an army navy store.? Have a great location in a strip mall.
  • alik sirer said on October 9, 2015
    i am looking for open Army & Navy store in Israel good location need help any way how partner or $ boss !!!thanks from Venice,FL.
  • Mike Green said on April 28, 2021
    Looking for wholesale military surplus to sell in my Gun store

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