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What we reported


mck-2017-1-08-05-11911 Academy opened April 28. The store offers Texas concealed handgun license classes as well as cleaning, repairing and restoring firearms.



The latest


Store owners said the hands-on training has been well-received. The store also expanded new firearms sales and emphasized sales of suppressors.



What’s next


In 2017 owners plan to expand the line of classes, including design, function and repair of Glocks, Springfields and Smith & Wesson Striker Fired pistols. A class on Colt 1911 pistols will also be added.


1971 University Drive, McKinney • 214-856-3976 • www.1911academy.com






This is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 5 notable business openings here.