A gun store can be a collection of weapons.
Armory is a term that comes from gunsmith . A gunsmith, meanwhile, is someone who manufactures or sells weapons or someone whose job consists of the custody and cleaning of weapons .
A gun store, in this way, is a place where weapons are sold or stored . The concept can also refer to the art of manufacturing this type of objects that are used to defend oneself or with the intention of perpetrating an attack.
The armory as a collection
One of the most common uses of a gun store refers to the collection of weapons and, by extension, the building where these weapons are kept. The first armories arose in medieval castles since families used to keep weapons from their ancestors as a souvenir.
Understanding the armory as a collection of historical interest, its origins date back to the end of the 15th century . Currently there are important gun shops in European countries such as England , Spain , Germany , France , Italy and Austria .
The first armories emerged in medieval castles.
The purchase of weapons
We said above that a gun shop can also be a weapons store . In this way, when a person decides to purchase a weapon, they can go to a gun store to complete the operation.
It is important to mention that the purchase of weapons is usually regulated by law . Unlike what happens with most products, weapons are not freely available: in other words, it is not possible to go to a gun store and take a pistol or revolver on the spot and without presenting documentation.
Take the case of Argentina . Whoever wants to buy a weapon, as an initial step, must process the Legitimate User Credential granted by the National Agency for Controlled Materials ( ANMAC ). Among the requirements to access this document are the approval of a psychophysical examination, accreditation of suitability to handle a firearm and the declaration of a storage address for the weapon.
Only with the Legitimate User Credential in their possession, the interested party must go to a gun store to start the purchase process. This includes another process before the ANMAC to obtain possession of the weapon. Once this mission is completed, the person can return to the armory and now receive their weapon.
Armory in heraldry
The art or science of blazoning (coats of arms) is known as heraldry . In this field, the idea of armories (plural) is also used, often as a synonym for blazon, shield or weapons.
In a more precise sense, the armories are represented on the shield, including both it and the exterior ornamentations. The description of the armories is mentioned as blazoning.
A Mexican municipality
Armería , finally, is a municipality that is part of the state of Colima ( Mexico ). Founded in 1935 , its area is 341 square kilometers.
About 30,000 people live in Armería . It is interesting to mention that this town has just over 15 kilometers of coastline next to the Pacific Ocean , which means it has several beaches as tourist attractions.