Good point about being at the mercy of only one source for guns. The fact is that there are few guns shops in my area and if I am going to drive over an hour to get to one I sure don't want to pay a crazy price or even haggle with the guy. I like Billy Bob and all but I have my own family to feed. I think if Wal Mart did slow it's gun sales or faded it out that the demand for guns would increase dramatically at the few remaining gun shops due to lack of consumer choice, and possibly more local shops will open or re-open due to demand. I know two good fellows that live close by that went through the trouble of obtaining their FFL just so they could order whatever they wanted without the hassle, they do have to sell a few guns every year at a slight markup to make up for the FFL cost. You may see ads in your local paper, they will order whatever gun you like for a 10% fee, usually they can get you a great deal if you know what you want. I'm sure folks like that would see some business. I just hate seeing local gun shop owners turn into used car salesmen, I'm more than willing to discuss why I have chosen a particular gun or caliber but I will walk out the door when they try to steer me toward something they want to sell me off of the shelf. I do on occasion deal with one local shop that carries almost no rifles but the guy will order anything you want without question with the same deal 10% fee. In any case we all still win every time a gun is purchased no matter where.