It was a weird year in the gun business, said Hal Skaggs, co-owner and manager of Gun, Guys & Gals.

The store opened in Kyle in February 2013 amid "unprecedented" national demand for firearms, he said.

"What happened over this last year is that many people who had never considered owning a gun bought one," Skaggs said. "Many people who were not interested in guns became interested in guns. They were concerned about [gun] availability."

Looking forward to a more stable 2014, Skaggs said his store offers customers a place where they can get good advice and not a sales pitch.

"We are trying to make it like what old guys remember gun shops were like," he said.

109 W. Center St., Kyle

512-277-0484

www.gunguysgals.com

Hours: Tue.–Fri. noon–7 p.m., Sat. noon–5 p.m.