Ammo Alert

This week we would like to introduce to you our new mobile app. We know how it can be frustrating at times when you don't know when we will get more ammo in. With the crunch on .22 caliber rounds and other popular rounds it is hit and miss sometimes.

It is anyone's guess when new ammo is in at times. We realized that our customers deserve better and we wanted to figure out how to take the guess work out of the equation. That is why we now have the Ammo Alert App. The new app will be accompanied by this icon below.

 

Now with this app you can get ammo alerts on any of your mobile devices. The app is really simple. Just download the app and instantly get updates on our ammo inventory levels. When we get new ammo into the store you will get an alert. You can sign up to receive updates on only the rounds that you need. This way you can stay out in the field shooting stay on he couch instead of stopping in to see what's on the shelf.

 

We know that you will have life a little easier with this new app and best of all, It's FREE. So just download the app today from your mobile device app store and rest easy. Now you will be the first to know when ammo is in. 



It's All About You

This week here at Lock 'N' Load, we would like to salute you. Our customers are our most valued asset here at Lock 'N' Load. Without our loyal and dedicated customers we would have nothing.

You have supported us through our successes and our challenges. We are still here because of the support that we receive from our community. Our community means so much to us as we have been involved in as many events and causes as we possibly can. We like to sell and shoot guns, but helping build a stronger and closer community is the ultimate goal.

We appreciate the volunteers who have helped us out with all the projects and events we have held. We also appreciate the loyalty that comes from our repeat customers who also tell their family and friends exactly what we got going on here at our little store. Over the years we have grown and watched the city around us grow as well. We look forward, everyday, to seeing just who or what may come through those doors. With that being said, we would like to announce our customer appreciation day coming up next weekend.

On Saturday April 18, 2015, Lock 'N' Load will be having our annual customer appreciation day. Being that this year is our tenth anniversary I can promise that it will be huge. We are giving away something to every customer who walks through the door and a great trip to one lucky customer.

• Every customer will receive one free Lock 'N' Load T-shirt
• Every 50th customer will receive a free 10 punch range pass
• Drawings will be held every half hour for those who sign up to win apparel items
• One lucky person will win a free four night, three day trip to Hawaii for you and three guests

I told you that it would be huge. We know just how hard winter can be on us here in Wisconsin. Let's face it, we love our state, but it can be unforgiving sometimes. So we wanted to give some lucky persons a break that is well deserved. Our community has been great to us and we are happy to give back to our customers. Just imagine the sound of the waves pounding the beach. So come on out to Lock 'N' Load next Saturday. If you want an idea of what's in store just click the link below. For the now though, take in the sight of this view.

                                                           photo courtesy of Gohawaii.com

Don't forget to click the link to find out more information about Hawaii from the premiere Hawaii travel site.http://bit.ly/1PBRuB1

Thanks again and we will see you next Saturday. Good luck everyone and remember to keep your powder dry.

You Can Help

In honor of the Keep America Beautiful Campaign we would like to ask you for help. We value our community and the bounty that has been provided to us from nature. We are organizing a group clean up effort this next Sunday April 12th. We will be meeting at the store at 8 am and heading out in four separate teams. Team assignment and tasks are listed below.

• Team Alpha- Your assignment, if you chose to accept, will lead you to the banks of the Eau Claire river. Exercise extreme caution as this task is of upmost importance. You will move swiftly to extract the necessary items for your mission. Be on the lookout for the usual suspects that may clutter our river and dispatch them appropriately.
• Team Brovo - This assignment is treacherous. You will be responsible for dispatching our enemies in the park. Arm yourselves with the rakes and shovels provided and show no mercy.
• Team Libra- We have intel that the lake is under attack from all fronts. Be vigilant out there for the terrain is unforgiving, but so are we. Listen closely to your sergeant as tasks may vary.
• Team Echo- Your task is probably the most vital to our operations. We are dropping you into the belly of the beast. The local schools have been hit hard and are in danger. Beware of heavy debris as this may make visibility difficult. Stay close and watch each other sixes. We are counting on you soldier!

All teams will recon at the Lock 'N' Load for debriefing at 1200 hours (noon). After debriefing we will be dismissed for chow. All team members are expected to eat heartily and have fun. There will be no tolerance for disobedience, fun will be had by your commanders orders. Everyone is welcome. All team members will receive special packages to take home with them. These packages are to be handled with the upmost care to ensure safe delivery. Packages may be opened on Lock 'N' Load grounds, but beware. These packages have been known to cause spontaneous bouts of elation, excitement, and fun. Proceed with caution upon opening.

So come on down to Lock 'N' Load this Sunday April 12th. We can't wait to get started. We don't want our city looking like our range.

 

Only the brave will dare to Keep America Beautiful. Only with your help will we be ABLE to stem the tide against litter. Also be sure to check out our first You Tube video.
https://youtu.be/jR50XfspR14

Most Interesting Gun Contest

We are having a contest. This contest is open to the public. All you have to do is bring in the most interesting gun you own. We want to know what gets your attention when it comes to rare guns. As many of you may know, we have really branched out into the antique realm of our business. This would not be possible without all the loyal customers bringing in these rare and hard to find guns. Now we want to branch out into the world of intrigue.

As gun enthusiasts it is important to find something that speaks to you. These may be guns that are old or brand new. The guns that get you excited may be modified or just like they were from the factory. We want to know what you find exciting and interesting. In order to fully tap the potential of our business we have to keep our customers interest.

 We want to serve you better. What better way to serve our customer base than to offer what other businesses don't. So bring in the cool, strange, odd, eccentric, old, new, battered, modified, or just plain bad a#$. We love guns here at Lock 'N' Load, that much is evident. We now want to know what you love. This is why we are having the Most Interesting Gun Contest.

The rules of the contest are listed below.

• One entry per customer during contest week ending on 04/03/2015.
• Gun must be legal to possess and fire.
• Gun does not have to be in working condition, however it may help your chances if the gun is operable.
• Owner must be willing to submit to and pass a background check and be over the age of 21 years of age.
• The contest will be held in store and all submissions will be logged and entrants be willing to be recorded by video and allow video to be used by Lock 'N' Load for any or all promotional uses as well as pictures and audio.
• Winner will be announced on 04/03/2015 in store at 8 pm.
• Winner does not have to be present.
• Each entrant must submit a small $5.00 entry fee.
• Owner gives permission to our staff here at Lock 'N' Load to operate gun in typical fashion common to gun operation which may include cleaning and firing of entry firearm.
• We reserve the right to refuse any entrants on our own accord in regards to safety of staff and public.
• Entrees must be submitted by 04/02/2015 at 8 pm to allow time for our staff to judge contest firearms.
• Lock 'N' Load is not responsible for any lost or damaged items due to contest participation and accepts no responsibility or liability for damages.
• Guns will be photographed and pictured and returned back to owner immediately after submission.

Prizes are listed below

• 1st Place- A Kimber .45 ACP semi-auto pistol with gold inlay Lock 'N' Load collector grips (estimated $1000 value) gun pictured below is just a representation of prize gun. Real prize gun is available for viewing in store.

picture from kygunco.com

• 2nd Place- Free 30 punch gun range pass (passes are for half hour sessions for indoor or outdoor use with a value of  $300).
• 3rd Place- One $50 gift certificate for our store for any ammunition purchases.

So good luck everyone and I hope to see what you have to offer. So the only thing left is to get Locked 'N' Loaded. Have a great week and don't forget to keep your powder dry.

Tenth Annivarsary Sale

We have been in business for ten years now. Can you believe it. The time has flown by and so have the bullets. Well, in honor of our tenth year we are having sale. A sale sounds so boring but this is not just any sale. This is the kind of sale that has never happened before and who knows if it ever will again. We are going to blow the doors of the place. That's right, we decided that we need new doors and you can watch as we demolish our front entry in the only way that we know how. By shooting the doors to high heavens. You can show up Friday to witness the carnage or come later. We will be here all day until close.

• Get 95% market value for all trade in's for one day only
• Take advantage of 75% off all discount shooting apparel
• First 50 customers will get a free half hour pass to the gun range indoor or outdoor
• First 100 customers will be entered into a drawing for a new DPMS Panther Oracle
• Free ten pack of Lock 'N' Load logo targets to every customer
• Chance to win a free thousand round brick of the rare .22 long range by CCI

So stop on in on Friday and check out the festivities. We will open at 8 am and be open until 10 pm for this one day event. Don't miss out on these great deals and help us celebrate. Even if you can't buy anything please feel free to stop in because we would love to see to you. This is a great time to meet us and see what were all about. We value our community and sincerely want to thank everyone who has made us feel at home here. Thank you! Also be sure to check out our first podcast in the link. https://soundcloud.com/lock-n-load-3/lock-n-load-podcast

Post with freedom

I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. I want to get serious here for a few minutes. I wanted to inform everyone of a new website name Gun District. Gun District is a social media platform that allows gun enthusiasts to network with other members. By clicking on the video here http://screencast.com/t/dCwOhUvxf  you can get acquainted to the new site. I can't express enough how important it is for us to network.

We face some trying times ahead of us as gun owners. It seems more and  more these days that we are getting pushed back by members of our society that don't understand or just plainly fear guns. I am a long time gun owner and it's how I make my living. There is nothing I can say alone as one voice to be heard by the masses that want nothing more than to shout me down. With many voices, perhaps, we can change some opinions and gain some understanding. We are strong when we are together. Some other social media platforms have taken down pictures or videos of guns. That is why I wanted to introduce everyone to Gun District. So check out the site. Gun District will not take down your posts of guns. You will find no gun free zones there that's for sure. Remember to keep your powder dry and good guys with guns only make us safer.

Becky's Breeds gets Locked 'N' Loaded

I am honored to announced that here, this week, we will be working in tandem with Becky's Breeds to train dogs. No, Lock 'N' Load has not gone to the dogs. We will for four hours next Saturday though. We will be training dogs to the sound of live fire. We will be utilizing the outdoor range to accomplish this. The outdoor range will be closed during this time. The public is welcome to watch and give some love to these very special dogs. Becky's Breeds is a local dog rescue that needs our help and we are more than happy to help. Here at Lock 'N' Load we value our community and the relationships built through our continued effort. These dogs need forever homes. The best way to get them into homes is by training them to be as versatile as they can be. Next Saturday we will have the best candidates from their shelter who have been pre-selected as possible candidates for hunting, police, and search dogs. The way that we are helping is introducing these dogs to live fire. We will start off with the smallest caliber and moving up to out highest .50 caliber rounds. You can be sure that there will be lots of excitement from the dogs. This will be a fun event that is free to the public. In exchange of having the range closed we will be giving free dog training advice from our staff and free booklets. So come on out to support our community partners and give some dogs a little love and attention. The dogs will be available for your affection after the training. Check out the video below to get an idea of what were aiming for.

                                              Courtesy: Chris Akin, You Tube

Don't sacrifce accuarcy for concealment

Who says that anyone has to know that you are carrying a concealed weapon. The point of carrying a concealed weapon is just that, you don't want anyone to know that you are carrying a concealed weapon. Accuracy is always a concern for anyone when they use a pistol. There is no point in trying to deny that you will lose accuracy when shooting with a pistol versus a rifle. A rifle gives you the ability to use a iron sights, scopes, lasers, and reticules to light your target up. Pistols with laser sights are so expensive and bulky when added to a handgun, that is until now. Smith and Wesson has now come out with the new M & P Shield with a new Crimson Trace laser sight for 2015. This new product we are able to offer to you for less than $600 which is less than other products in previous years. Technology is getting declining in price all the time and we couldn't be happier to be passing the savings on to you. Not only will this gun be easy to conceal but it will leave you with the peace of mind of hitting your target. Here at Lock 'N' Load we will always provide the newest technology at the lowest possible price. Come in and check out the new Smith and Wesson M & P Shield with the Crimson Trace laser today. However, if you can't wait to see it first hand check out the video link from Guns and Ammo Magazine here. http://bcove.me/5y9udxlr

Women's empowerment Night on the range

We are pleased to announce that we will be co-sponsoring Women's empowerment night here at Lock n Load. We will be hosting the women from Bri's Book and Wine Bar on February 11th at 6 p.m. The cost will be $10 per person and will cover all expenses for use of the range for an hour. We will be donating the proceeds to local women's shelters. The range will be closed to the general public for one hour from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. 20 rounds of ammo will be provided for the event. We will also provide .22 long range Armalite rifles, single load rifles, semi-automatic pistols, and revolvers for this event. The top shot of the evening will be given a punch card for ten free hours at the range. The top three shots of the night will also have the opportunity to fire our in house .50 caliber semi-auto on us. So chose your weapon and prepare to have some fun. We are looking forward to great night here at the range. Welcome ladies.

Open House

We are having an Open House this Friday and Saturday. We will be open from 10 am to 8 pm both days to celebrate our tenth year open. Please feel free to stop in and see us. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will have door prizes ranging from free ammo to free gun range passes.

We value our community, and in doing so, we will be having gun safety training sessions on Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm and on Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. These training sessions are free to the first 50 participants on each day. Our business is booming and we could not accomplish our successes without our community and we would like to thank you. So come on in Friday February 6th or Saturday February 7th.

Also don't forget to check out our new Twitter account. Follow us on locknloadms.twitter.

Welcome to Lock and Load. We are a full service armorer and range for all your fire arm needs. You will feel comfortable with our staff and find our atmosphere welcoming. We've been serving the Chippewa Valley since 2005 and look forward to your business. You will find that not only can firearms be useful for self-defense, hunting, and recreational use but also fun. Come in to check out our selection and our indoor and outdoor ranges.

We pride ourselves on being a valued member of the community and strive to make everyone feel welcome. Anyone, no matter your level of experience will find our staff courteous and knowledgeable. So feel free to come in and check us out on the corner of Spooner and Lynn. We will be here to help.