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Step 1
Check out the National Association of Firearms Retailers for a list of firearms retailers around the country. You may wish to become a member if you intend to get involved in hunting so you can keep up with the latest news about the sport.
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Step 2
Look into stores like Bass Pro Shop, Orvis and Cabela's. They have been in business many years, and you can buy through their Web sites or their retail stores located throughout the country. They have a wide selection of sporting goods, including a large selection of shooting gear.
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Step 3
Join a shooting club in your area. There you can learn from experienced members the type of sports shooting gear appropriate for your particular area.
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Step 4
Find a blog about sports shooting and learn from people involved in the sport where they purchased their sports shooting equipment.
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Step 5
Browse an auction site such as eBay if you are an expert and know what you are looking for. You can tell a lot about the vendor's reliability by reading the comments from customers who have purchased shooting gear from the vendor.
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Step 6
Shop at large sports department stores such as Sports Authority. They carry a large selection of shooting gear products.
