Hi, everybody,

I've been given an editorial assignment at Russian Hunting Magazine to describe what it takes to open a gun shop in an "average" U. S. state. When I say "average" I'm only quoting the Editor-in-Chief, who says he's not interested in states California or Texas, but would like the story cover "something like Minnesota or Idaho".

So where do I start looking for data? I'm guessing you'd need a FFL, and there would be some city/state requirements to storage rooms. So, I'm off to study the BATF website, and then try to Google local laws. But if there's anyone here with a personal experience of opening and running a gun shop in any US state who wouldn't mind chatting about it, I'd be happy to chat. PM me and I'll send you my Skype or WhatsApp contacts.

Thanks in advance!

(Now you can start with your wisecracks about election meddling :))