Top 10 Best Sports and Outdoors Veteran Owned BusinessesVeteran Owned Business Directory

Thunderbolt Electronics is a Certified Veteran Owned Small Business. We are a marine electronics retailer that carries merchandise from most major manufacturers. Our Goal is to be the finest outfitter of Marine, Camping, Running, Sporting Goods, Paddlesports, Watersports, Cycling, Training/Fitness, Hunting, Consumer Electronics, Auto, Recreational Vehicles and more for your pleasure. We wholeheart Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Made me a better all around person that has respect for our customers. We treat them like they are our own.

Colvins Hunting and Fishing is an Online retail business. We sell Fishing, Camping and Hunting equipment. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My time line the army allowed me to get a better understanding of what I wanted to do with my life. When I exited the military I got my degree in Business. I'm also intend to finish my education with a masters.

Pro Image Sports is THE SPORTS FAN'S GIFT SHOP! Katy Mills Mall next to AMC Katy Mills 20. When you LIKE US ON FACEBOOK you'll be the first to find out about new product arrivals and SALES! Pro Image Sports stores can be found across the U.S. with new locations being opened in the Texas, including our location at Katy Mills Mall, Katy, Texas! Sports fans will find MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA and college team t's, replica and premier jerseys, outerwear and more in sizes infant to 4XL.....for our beloved local TX, LA and OK teams and beyond! Your favorite team logos are on heritage and championship banners, authentic football helmets, lanyards (great for holding keys and game tickets), ladies purses, earrings, wallets, blankets, travel mugs and tumblers, license plate frames, magnets and stickers, toys and collectibles, golf bags and towels, temporary tattoos, baby onesies and pacifiers, and much more! Know someone that has "everything"....do they have a lounge chair with their team's logo? A toaster that toasts their favorite team's logo right on their bread or Eggos? You'll be surprised by the variety of our merchandise! HATS! Always a wide variety of SNAPBACK and fitted hats by New Era, Zephyr, Mitchell & Ness, 47 Brand......with new ones arriving every week! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It has taught me how to make the hard decisions and allows me to plan ahead several moves to be better prepared for the future. I also hire prior military when I can as they tend to be the best workers.

Gunfighter Clothing Company creates fashion for Gunfighters across the nation to express their love for guns seriously, comically, and politically. Designer T-shirts for men and women, polos, hats, patches, and decals. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I believe I am prepared for whatever this business can throw at me. I am so tired of working for people I dont feel have a clue how to run things efficiently. Being able to make decisions in a timely manner in the spur of the moment in a diverse world is probably one of the most important skills I obtained from the Corps.

Celeritas Sports is a sports and entertainment company. The Celeritas Sports logo is comprised of three overlapping C’s, which creates an artistic design that fits well into today’s market. The three overlapping C's is an abbreviation for Celeritas and also represents the symbol "C" the universal notation for the speed of light. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military teaches you from the start to achieve goals once thought unattainable.

D&T Arms. We are greater Nashville's newest gun store. We carry a wide variety of handguns, long guns, ammunition, and shooting accessories. If you don't see it in our store, just ask and we will do our best to get what you want. Plus free coffee. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As a 20 year retired Chief Gunners Mate, I learned to lead and take care of my people. They are the ones that make me successful and I am nothing without them.

Manufacturer and retailer of padded shorts and snow gloves.

Heavy Crown??? What does that even mean? “Gravibus Caput Est Quod Gerit Coronam” is Latin for Heavy is the head that wears the Crown. Nothing beats a small business that does not want to get rich and famous, but wants to enjoy life, family, and have a great time producing quality products and services at a fair price for the common household. We are a Veteran Owned Small Business built out of passion and enjoyment of the outdoors especially the hand forged and hand crafted goods, that are for outdoor use. Yes it is wildly believable that I enjoy heating and beating steel, it is very therapeutic to me. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Task organized, I know what right looks like and I refuse to ship a product that I would not want to own.

OGRE Outdoors (OGRE - Outdoor Gear and Recreation Equipment) is a Marine Corps veteran owned,4x4 company that converts trucks and SUV's to sick, weekend warrior, off-road vehicles. OGRE specializes in custom vehicle builds, and the development of outdoor gear specifically tailored to mountain biking, kayaking, hunting, fly fishing and other recreational sports. We are currently filming a TV show premiering on Carbon TV June 2016. For a complete portfolio of our work check out our website.

Providing golf apparel and golf accessories for the everyday golfer. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My military service in the US Navy (submarines) has developed me to be an entrepreneur by instilling pride and ownership, as well as having unquestionable integrity.

Big Buck Labs manufacturers and distributes hunting accessories, lures, wild game feed. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Serving has taught me the tenacity that is need to run a personally own business.

Just Holster It Firearms & Training Center is Western New York’s premier brick & mortar gun store. Conveniently located in Elma, NY, we combine five-star customer service with the power and reach of eCommerce. We have offered the largest holster selection in Western New York for years. Now, we’re pairing that with a robust inventory of firearms, optics, magazines, training aids, and millions of rounds of ammunition in stock and ready to ship. You will be greeted with exceptional customer service, hands on product education, and the ability to try many products before purchasing. Whether it’s your first gun or your next gun, Just Holster It Firearms & Training Center has the right products, at the right prices and service you deserve. We cater to ALL aspects of firearm ownership; sport/recreational shooting, hunting, LE/military, competition, and home/self-defense. Come check us out, let us earn your business and show you that we truly are Buffalo’s premier shooting and accessories store.

BeaverFit designs and manufactures unique training and operational equipment for tactical athletes.

Cane Masters provides complete personal projection, exercise, and rehab done with a walking stick. Cane Masters makes custom hand-made walking canes. All canes are made out of American hardwoods. We give seminars around the world and have over 30 DVD's on exercise and rehabilitation and 3 manuals. Cane Master works with a 501(c)(3) giving free canes and training to disabled veterans called, "The Warrior Cane Project".

We sell new and used quality bicycles. We specialize recumbent bikes. We also sell parts, accessories and do repairs. We have also built some custom bikes, like a cargo trike for a Marine vet.

Chase Studios. We manufacture and sell fly rod components. We ship to most countries world wide. Our products include high modulus carbon (graphite) fly rod blanks, exotic wood reel seat inserts, skeleton reel seats, fly rod guides guides, cork grips, etc. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership "Military service taught me discipline, the importance of integrity and honesty when working with other people. The service also gave me technical training that I have used all of my life and now use in a successful fly rod component business." Fred E. Chase - Chase Studios.

Chuck's Outdoor Supply is an online Store that mostly focuses on outdoor supplies such as tents, crossbows, ammo, hunting, fishing, firearms accessories, archery, and targets. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Tolerate anything.

Founded in 2009, Camper Chris is a store for the casual outdoor enthusiast, and most importantly for people who want to be young at heart. We carry camping supplies and accessories. But we are more than a store, we are a resource. We help you find adventure. We help you create adventure. If we are lucky, we help you be young at heart. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Trained inventory tracking, supply chain management.

4 Seasons Athletics is a sporting goods retail store located in Waseca. We have sporting equipment for just about every sport. Carry Nike, Under Armour, Holloway, Wilson, CCM, and much more. We also custom screenprint and embroider shirts, hats, jackets, and more! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My military service has prepared me to take on the challenges of owning a business by being prepared, forward thinking, and energetic. My military service has paid for my education in Business Management. I know that my confidence has risen since my two deployments.

Trained and equipped to aid in all aspects of fitness, the Forge Fitness facility and staff is here to help achieve all your fitness goals. From basic nutrition counseling to powerlifitng coaching and meet prep, we have you covered.

C & J Associates specializes in online retail sales of sporting goods and physical education supplies.

DuFFer Sports is a snowboard shop specializing in used higher end snowboard gear. This is currently an eBay snowboard shop (click stores above) becoming a Massachusetts veteran owned retail shop on Cape Cod. Quality snowboards, veteran owned and operated, quick shipping. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Gained confidence to achieve on my own and follow up on everything to accomplish the mission.

Cooter's Live Bait & Tackle is located in Farmerville, Louisiana on beautiful Lake D'Arbonne. We offer Live Bait and have a good selection of Crappie (White Perch), Bream, Catfish and Bass artificial tackle, Catfish Power cheese and goldfish. Also have convenience store items such as drinks, snacks beer and other alcohol.

Mosquito Joe provides outdoor pest control treatments to residential and commercial customers. Our technicians are trained mosquito control experts dedicated to one thing: getting rid of mosquitoes so you can enjoy being outside again. Outfitted with the latest gear and backed by the coordination of a top-notch support staff, our technicians in the field get the job done swiftly and thoroughly.

We are an intense fishing apparel brand for hardcore anglers who live for their next fishing adventure. Dedicated anglers who fish with passion and leave it all on the water every trip. We believe in a work hard, fish hard mentality. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The organization and structure of the military prepared me to run my business in an organized fashion. The leadership experience and education I gained is used daily in my business.

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Vision – We will inspire and coach you through not only physical workouts designed to increase your overall athleticism and body composition, but also coach you through the mental skills necessary to increase your focus and make you a more competitive athlete. Coaching – The coaching staff at TacticSP will be nothing short of extraordinary. Every coach will have received degrees in Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Sports Therapy, or Exercise Science and all staff will receive ongoing education of current topics, trends and research that will help keep us in the forefront of coaching. The coaching staff is dedicated to providing athletes with superior instruction, mentorship, and leadership at all times and at all levels. We will over-deliver and bleed passion to create an environment in which you can thrive. Program – Training programs that prepare you for competition. Created with your age, training experience, sport and season in mind. Utilizing our experience and training to put you in the best position to be successful and accomplish your goals. Environment – Each type of program should have its own identity and environment. From our youth classes which have a fun and engaging environment based around building foundational principles of human movement, to our advanced program that is more competitive and demanding.

Archery Dampening Equipment that’s Field Tested and Precision Engineered Since its inception in 2000, the sportsman engineers at Bowjax have prided themselves on creating the world’s best designed archery dampening systems. Backed by their history of innovative engineering, every American-made Bowjax product ensures a level of quality and customer satisfaction that is second to none. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My military service helped me as a business owner. I went on to graduate from the University of Idaho as a Mechanical Engineer. I manufacture archery dampeners and stabilizers for hunting bows and crossbows.

Veterans Way Bicycles, LLC Rent-To-Own. We Rent-to-Own Bicycles, and accessories. We also retail bicycles, rent bicycles. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Discipline!

PDK Packaging provides eco friendly apparel, novelty items, reusable totes, and other items.