NICHOLS GUNS

ABOUT THIS FFL

**Important Notice: Nichols Guns at 10525 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 is permanently closed.** Nichols Guns, formerly a reputable commercial gun shop located at 10525 Leopard in Corpus Christi, Texas, held an active Federal Firearms License (FFL #5-74-355-01-8A-06013, Type 01) valid until January 1, 2028, and earned a solid customer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Specializing primarily in firearms sales, Nichols Guns offered an extensive inventory of handguns, shotguns, rifles, tactical firearms, and Class 3 suppressors, backed by a Class 3 license to legally handle NFA items. The shop was well-known in the local community for its comprehensive services including NFA transfer processing, with transfer fees set at $45 for both handguns and long guns. In addition to retail, Nichols Guns featured an 18-lane, 25-yard indoor shooting range, providing memberships and hourly lane rentals, where shooters could use their own firearms or rent from the shop. The business also provided firearm training courses such as LTC (License to Carry) classes and introductory pistol courses, enhancing firearm safety and proficiency for patrons. Accessories like ammunition, cleaning kits, optics, magazines, and holsters complemented their product offerings. The shop was managed by Matthew Gilocon and was a trusted name in the Corpus Christi firearms community. Although Nichols Guns is no longer operational, its legacy as a full-service firearms dealer and shooting range with a strong local presence at 10525 Leopard remains notable. Please note that this business is permanently closed and no longer offers sales, transfers, or range services.