Rite Way Sports — Local services in Hardwick

My wife and I are from Massachusetts, but while we were in the area, we decided to go in and look around. My wife, after receiving her LTC, was looking to buy a firearm that she could train and become comfortable with safe firearms operations. Upon entering the store, we were greeted by one of the employees who was unbelievably welcoming. His knowledge surpassed my highest expectations and his patience with the questions we posed to him as out of staters was very comforting. Being able to only purchase pump and bolt action firearms, I would take the 3.5 hour trip back just to have the same experience when purchasing another firearm. I would recommend this store to shooters of all experience levels. Welcoming, knowledgeable, and experienced staff in a relatively intimidating industry. What more could...

Stopped in here to check out a rifle they had listed on GunBroker. Guy said I had to buy it online and shipped to an FFL dealer. Which made no sense when I was going to buy it right there. But then he tried telling me it was sold, even though I didn't even tell him which gun it was. Then I ask about a type of ammo and he says they no longer make it, because the lead is hard to get. Not impressed at all. Wanted to try these guys out since they were a short drive away. But I decided to go to Green Mountain Sporting...

I've been to gun stores in all kinds of towns in 48 States, and I've worked a variety of rolls within the industry and I've got to say this place is SOLID. For a rural Vermont gun store they were packed with inventory I can't get in Montana, and the employees were polite and professional. I haven't seen a gun store with over two dozen Ruger Redhawks and GP100s since well before 2019 and I can't get a single one from my distributors. A hidden gem, and if I had more time I'd have brought the staff some coffee and...