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firearm retailers in the state,” Riley said. “There’s a lot of responsibility in that, which is why we take compliance so seriously. We spend a lot of time making sure everything we do is 200 percent above the law. We are actually one of the only independent firearms dealers with our own compliance department and attend compliance conventions every year.”
Their dedication to compliance
is evidenced by the binders upon binders that line the office walls. Dad’s Super Pawn has been recognized at conferences by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for going above and beyond to uphold gun laws.
Aside from gun sales, Dad’s Super
Pawn is the largest independent check cashing site in the state. “Bar none, no one cashes more checks than we do,” Riley stated. “And believe it or not, that’s a whole other
“I love what I do – getting to meet people from all walks of life, never knowing what’s coming through the door next.”
set of compliance rules.” A whole lot more binders too.
Dad’s is also known for it’s title loans and, of course, pawn. The store
takes in anywhere from 30 to 100 items on pawn per day, which can include anything from instruments to jewelry, collectible coins, classic cars, and even a Megalodon jaw, all of which are tagged and properly stored. The whole operation runs impeccably, making the process
easy for clients. Not unexpectedly, Riley and his staff are very cautious regarding what they take in on pawn and who they take it from.
“We all live in this community, and I consider it my job to look out for the community that has supported me,” Riley said. “I love what I do – getting to meet people from all walks of life, never knowing what’s coming through the door next.”
HOME OF THE LIFETIME WARRANTY!
Dad’s Super Pawn
3125 25th Ave., Gulfport 228.864.2602 www.dadssuperpawn.com
Open: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Their dedication to rearms compliance is evidenced by the binders upon binders that line the of ce wall.
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