Posted on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:30:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
What is an FFL? FFL stands for Federal Firearms License. Established to implement the Federal Firearms Act of 1938, there are several types of FFLs, covering various aspects of firearm transaction. All firearm manufacturers and dealers who ship or receive guns require an FFL to conduct business.
Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
The world is far from a peaceful, stable place. Geopolitical tensions seem to increase, and then subside, but most every storm has been weathered to some extent or another. Those that believe this to be as cyclical as the weather will allude to the fact that every generation has faced its own set of crises, many of which may have been worse than current events, only to have prevailed and come out stronger as a result. And although this is true, if one examines the broader story arc of where things are going, the big picture does raise some concern.
Posted on Mon, 20 May 2019 09:13:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
We all know that pawn shops, ours included, deal in many common commodities. There are firearms, coins, jewelry, tools, home electronics, car audio and many other products you would expect to find at a pawn shop. But one of the most interesting things is that our inventory is always in motion, and by the very nature of a business like this, we sometimes come across unique items that do not fit into our general product categorization.
Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
It may be a bit early to realistically think Spring is just around the corner, considering we are still buried in multiple feet of snow, but it will eventually arrive! And with that will come all the pursuits of warmer weather, of which car audio is definitely a part. We can almost imagine driving with the windows down, sporting a pair of sunglasses and cranking up the tunes. Almost…
Posted on Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:03:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
If you currently possess or intend to acquire a permit to carry a gun, a common question that often arises is “what is the best handgun for concealed carry?” A number of topics must be considered to make an educated and appropriate decision.
Posted on Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:59:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
People living in Minnesota are generally used to winter. We are used to snow and ice and bitter cold temperatures. We can drive in blizzards and still get to work on time. We love our snow mobiles and other winter sports, and the weather doesn’t usually crimp our style. We bundle up and carry on.
Posted on Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:27:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
Most people are at least somewhat familiar with the process of financial bankruptcy. Whether it involves an individual, a business or even a country, when debts rise above one’s capacity to pay those debts, financial insolvency ensues. When people and companies are involved in bankruptcy, lawyers file papers, wave a magic wand, and the debts are resolved while adverse effects take hold on said party’s credit rating. So what happens when a country goes bankrupt?
Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:00:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
When looking for various firearms, most have a fairly defined scope of operations. A long range, high powered rifle is specifically tasked with hitting targets at great distances. A semi-automatic pistol finds its purpose in close quarters encounters, such as law enforcement and personal protection. Rimfire rifles reign supreme in varmint control and target practice. Within each category, there are obviously some varied applications, but in general, you don’t hunt deer with a Glock nor do you plink rodents with a .338 Lapua tactical sniper rifle.
Posted on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
The staff of Metro Pawn & Gun want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas – may this holiday season bring joy and happiness to all!
Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT By Metro Pawn & Gun
The modern pawn shop is a unique institution in today’s business world. It is a place where you can get a quick loan for items of value, or quick cash for items you wish to sell. You can also shop a robust and varied inventory of merchandise at remarkable prices.