CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A new gun store is looking to change the perspective of what an ammo supply shop should look like.

What You Need To Know • A Crystal River gun store is expanding its operation, moving into a new 55,000 square-foot facility • Mallard’s Shooting Supply and Apparel will offer a shooting range, retail space, and even two bars • There will be a keycard system to keep customers from mixing alcohol and firearms • The facility will employ 20 to 25 full-time staff and 25 to 30 part-time, with a Thanksgiving week opening planned

To its owner — it’s a "destination place."

Mallard’s Shooting Supply and Apparel is expanding into a brand-new, 55,000 square-foot facility, offering a shooting range, retail space, and two bars.

“This will be a big draw," said owner Chad Da

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