Frontier Firearms in Kingston, TN voted Best of the Best by the readers of CityView in Knoxville, TN. in the gun store category.
Frontier Firearms known by many as the "family friendly" store has earned a favored spot in the hearts of East Tennessee shooters and gun buyers. On any given day one will see men, women, and even their children enjoying the hospitality while sipping free coffee and nibbling pretzels and snacks from the old fashioned candy jars at Frontier. One doesn't' have to look are to find great deals and the resident cats playing over head or behind the counters.
Founder and owner Brant Williams said he is honored by the vote of confidence from the people of the greater Knoxville area. "In the 15 years we've been in business, we've had our ups and down, but one thing has remained constant - our tremendous customer base. Our customers put us put us where we are today."
And where Frontier is today is a long way from the 20ft x 20ft room it shared with a campground office when it opened in 2000. "Back then everyone, and I mean everyone told me we would never make it.... And you know if not for a handful of good friends they may have been correct," reminisced Williams.
Today Frontier Firearms occupies a 12,000 custom building including an indoor gun range, shooters' lounge, classrooms and gun and accessory showroom.
When asked what he is most proud of regarding his business, Williams stated, "Our staff and all the great young men and women who have worked with us over the years. Without their dedication Frontier would still be in that 20x20 room. I am also especially proud of the fact that we have helped thousands of Tennesseans exercise their 2nd Amendment Rights."
Williams says when Frontier began teaching the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Class the going rate was $75 to $150 per class, "We thought that was too expensive and for many put the cost of obtaining a Handgun Carry Permit out of reach." Thus, Frontier Firearms became the first state certified handgun safety school to offer the Handgun Carry Permit class for less than $50. Continuing Williams stated, "Since we lowered the price of permit classes all but a few of the most selfish instructors have cut their prices. This means more people can afford the class - not just at Frontier but other places as well."
In addition, Williams says Frontier offers scholarships (free class) to those in need and student/educator tickets for only $40.
With the company's emphasis on customer service, friendly atmosphere and a commitment to 2nd Amendment rights, it is no wonder Frontier Firearms was vote Best of the Best. Congratulations Frontier Firearms.
