08/30/2026
❤️ WHAT A DAY. THANK YOU! ❤️
Yesterday was one for the books, and before we move on to the next thing, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who made our Open House possible... and to everyone who came through our doors.
There is a LOT that goes on behind the scenes to plan and prepare for an event like this. From weeks of preparation to the countless hours leading up to it, and then having all hands on deck the day of the event… it truly takes a team. We might be biased, but I think we habe THE BEST there is.
First and foremost, thank you to our employees. Several of them put in extra hours to make sure the shops were in tip-top shape and ready for our customers. We appreciate the extra effort, the long days, and everything you do to make Virlee Gunworks what it is.
A huge thank-you also goes to our friends and family who jumped in wherever they were needed... from food prep and deliveries to serving, setup, cleanup, and everything in between. You may not wear a Virlee shirt every day, but you’re a huge part of what makes days like yesterday possible. ❤️
And to all of the industry reps who came out to support our small business, THANK YOU. We’re incredibly grateful for the relationships we’ve built with you and for the support you give us throughout the entire year, not just at events.
Our sales team brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to our customers every single day. When we add the specialized knowledge and expertise of our manufacturer reps to that team, everybody wins, especially our customers. Having that many knowledgeable people on the floor gives our customers an opportunity to ask questions, compare options, learn something new, and make confident decisions about the products that are right for them.
At the end of the day, without the people behind the products, they're just boxes on a shelf. We’re thankful to work with reps who are passionate about what they do and who continue to show up for us and our customers all year long.
What started as a tiny gunsmithing bench in a garage has grown into what Virlee Gunworks is today, and that didn’t happen by accident. It took an incredible amount of hard work, sacrifice, and persistence.
And finally… YOU.
Our customers.
Yesterday, we hit a RECORD for single-day sales. 🤯 But more importantly, we had an incredible turnout of people who chose to spend their Saturday with us, shop local, support our small business, talk with our team and reps, grab some food and coffee, and be part of the Virlee Gunworks community.
Without you, we don't have a business.
Thank you for trusting us with your fi***rm needs. Thank you for continuing to support us. Thank you for telling your friends about us. Thank you for showing up.
We truly, genuinely couldn't do this without you.
And while it’s still fresh… we want to hear from YOU! 👇
What can we do to keep making our Open House your favorite day of the year? What did you love? What could we do better? And just as importantly... what should we make sure we NEVER change?
We genuinely want your feedback. This day is for you, and your ideas help us make each year better than the last.
And keep your eyes peeled… 👀 we’ll have a confirmed date for next year’s Open House coming soon!
From all of us at Virlee Gunworks — THANK YOU. ❤️
Now… we’re going to take a deep breath, clean up the aftermath, and get back to work. 😂
We’ll see you at the shop!
