Bill Hicks, the founder of Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., started the company in 1969 out of his passion for collecting firearms. As his personal collection grew, he discovered it was possible to make money while fueling his passion. He began buying and selling collectible firearms out of his home, then expanded into the gun show circuit. With the help of his children, Matt and Shelly, the family business began to thrive.

A separate office building was acquired in the early 1980s that offered 15,000 square feet of space to warehouse the flourishing business. Sales continued to skyrocket, and in 1988 an additional 45,000 square feet of space was added to the existing building, creating 60,000 square feet of space to warehouse more than 30,000 different products representing more than 300 well-established and respected lines.

Today, Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd. remains a family owned and operated business. Bill is still involved as CEO, but his daughter and son run the company on a day to day basis. The company employs more than 90 people and takes pride in providing great benefits and a positive work environment. Many employees at Bill Hicks & Co. have been onboard for 10, 15 or 20 years — a few even longer.

While the company has grown and changed dramatically over the years, it continues the family tradition of building long-term relationships. Bill Hicks & Co. prides itself on providing exceptional products at fair prices, as well as delivering extraordinary customer service.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the dedication and hard work of our loyal employees”, said President Shelly Hicks. “The relationships we have formed with our customers are immeasurable, as well as the partnerships we have established with our vendors and manufacturer’s reps. I would like to extend a genuine ‘thank you’ to everybody involved in our success. I am very proud of what our company has become, and I look forward to another 50 years!”

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