Barney's Police Supply is closing??

[La26]

Kenner PD was at our range earlier this week and advised us that Barney's in Harahan had closed, and the Lafayette store would be closing soon too. We get supplies from the Harahan Store on occasion, and this was news to us. I called the number, and a recording stated "leave your message at the tone". Anyone have further info?

 

[WhereIsIt?]

I was just there a couple weeks ago. Nothing about the place looked like they were going out of business.

 

[Peacemaker]

Kenner PD was at our range earlier this week and advised us that Barney's in Harahan had closed, and the Lafayette store would be closing soon too. We get supplies from the Harahan Store on occasion, and this was news to us. I called the number, and a recording stated "leave your message at the tone". Anyone have further info?

I had heard the store in Elmwood was closing so I drove by there on Sunday, sure enough, everything was gone. Nothing on the walls, no clothes racks, nothing. An empty shell was all that was left.

Which shooting range are you with?

 

[Peacemaker]

I was just there a couple weeks ago. Nothing about the place looked like they were going out of business.

They are gone, gone, gone... I bought my first silencer from AAC and had it sent to them in Lafayette, back around 2004-time frame. They were one of the few places back then that knew how to handle all of the paperwork. Those were interesting times. I continued to visit the store in Metairie from time to time, bought a few Glocks and holsters from them. Nice folks. Maybe they'll open in a better place.

 

[La26]

I had heard the store in Elmwood was closing so I drove by there on Sunday, sure enough, everything was gone. Nothing on the walls, no clothes racks, nothing. An empty shell was all that was left.

Which shooting range are you with?

St. James S.O. range on Hwy 3127 in Vacherie.

 

[La26]

I remember a year or two ago, Art Belsom had F&B Police Supplies on Clearview Pkwy. George Prechter was there before he worked with Al Tinney at Parish Arms in Chalmette. They moved several times, and Barney's which is probably the "B" in F&B opened on I-10 Ser Rd (or thereabouts) close to the J.P./ N.O. line. I guess that's all ancient history now that they are closing.

 

[WhereIsIt?]

They are gone, gone, gone... I bought my first silencer from AAC and had it sent to them in Lafayette, back around 2004-time frame. They were one of the few places back then that knew how to handle all of the paperwork. Those were interesting times. I continued to visit the store in Metairie from time to time, bought a few Glocks and holsters from them. Nice folks. Maybe they'll open in a better place.

That is crazy man. The store was stocked with all kinds of gear and they had plenty of guns to choose from. Nothing about the place looked like they were closing. I went there the day the GNO bridge shut down because of the shooting. Diverted to the huey p and decided to stop in.

 

[john17427]

I remember a year or two ago, Art Belsom had F&B Police Supplies on Clearview Pkwy. George Prechter was there before he worked with Al Tinney at Parish Arms in Chalmette. They moved several times, and Barney's which is probably the "B" in F&B opened on I-10 Ser Rd (or thereabouts) close to the J.P./ N.O. line. I guess that's all ancient history now that they are closing.

Not to divert the thread, but I bought an SP1 from Al Tinney/Parish Arms back in the 70's. He was always welcoming to everyone.

 

[La26]

Not to divert the thread, but I bought an SP1 from Al Tinney/Parish Arms back in the 70's. He was always welcoming to everyone.

I bought many items from Parish Arms and Al Tinney.

 

[Gator 45/70]

One is over here by the Masion, Reckon I need to swing by and post-haste.

 

[Louisianametairie]

Kenner PD was at our range earlier this week and advised us that Barney's in Harahan had closed, and the Lafayette store would be closing soon too. We get supplies from the Harahan Store on occasion, and this was news to us. I called the number, and a recording stated "leave your message at the tone". Anyone have further info?

They closed the one here in Metairie a few years ago.

 

[WhereIsIt?]

They closed the one here in Metairie a few years ago.

They moved it to Elmwood which is out of business.

 

[La26]

They closed the one here in Metairie a few years ago.

Yea, they moved that one to the shopping center at the foot of the HP Long Bridge. Next to the Auto Zone, and in the same building as the Grand Buffet. But it's closed now too.

 

[La26]

One is over here by the Masion, Reckon I need to swing by and post-haste.

When I called the Lafayette store (right off of 49), they said they are liquidating the business and there on a day by day basis. She couldn't say how long before they close for good, but she estimated end of the month at the latest.

 

[Peacemaker]

I bought many items from Parish Arms and Al Tinney.

If I remember correctly, they used to tune pistols and rifles for competition, they were there for a long time. I believe they were big in the bullseye shooting and such with a big following.

 

[Gator 45/70]

The one in Lafayette will be doing a name change only in about 2 months and will be leaning towards civilian stuff in the future.
Still getting his paperwork lined up
As far as the pistol range that's still up in the air as it needs upgrades and all.

 

[323MAR]

Not to divert the thread, but I bought an SP1 from Al Tinney/Parish Arms back in the 70's. He was always welcoming to everyone.

I bought my first Glock from Al. It was a Gen2 G23.

 

[john17427]

I bought my first Glock from Al. It was a Gen2 G23.

I grew up 5 blocks from Parish Arms so we were in there a lot despite it being a small shop.

 

[jsg34]

There is very little markup on guns (street prices). Especially in a competitive environment. The internet has seen to that. Which means that the money has to be made on accessories and ammunition, but that too has been taken by the internet. These giant warehouses do such volume that they don't need high margins. I'm not saying guns are going anywhere, but the smaller independent gun stores are in for some rough times. Regarding Barney's, most agencies now buy direct or themselves use the internet distributors. Not really targeting the civilian market and the police market not being enough to support a business is not a recipe for success.

 

[AdvancedLaser]

The above is totally accurate. Thats why you will see the price of transfers go up.

Some FFL's I deal with refuse to do business with some of the big dealers (like Bud's) and refuse all transfers from them because they sell guns on the internet under cost of what they get from distributors.

We can be as mad as we want as customers, but when all the smaller local stores close down, you wont be able to rub your dirty fingers all over the new model Glocks, only go to the big local stores who charge 20% more for the items. So be careful what you ask for.