Pete Brownell Talks About the State of the Gun Industry
In a revealing podcast, Pete Brownell of Brownells, the largest gun parts vendor in the world, provides some fascinating insights into today’s firearms industry. On Episode 122 of the AR-15 Podcast (see Podcast video below), Pete and Podcast host Reed Snyder talk about the growth of the firearm industry and the widespread popularity of guns in the USA. Looking back at the second half of the 20th Century, Pete speculates that the millions of GIs returning from WWII fueled the growth of competitive shooting and hunting. America’s love affair with guns has continued apace into the 21st Century. Now an estimated 39% of American households own guns according to a Gallup survey, and the NRA says the true figure is closer to 50%. Additionally, Pete and Reed talk about the changing face of gunsmithing. Pete notes that the tighter tolerances permitted by advanced tools have fostered new methodologies and improved precision in gunsmithing.
Along with the Pete Brownell interview, this week’s AR-15 Podcast offers tips on AR-15 components and reloading. The show also offers answers to listener-submitted questions.
Pete
Please reconsider the arrangements that have been put in place for your international customers. We now have less choice and are paying significantly more to purchase your product lines from the drop shippers in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Regards
James
A recent 30% appreciation in the US Dollar versus the EURO is certainly going to make European imports from the US much more expensive. Something Brownells has no control over. The flip side being everything from Europe into the US is on sale!