Den of Merritt

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Den of Merritt Northern Michigan’s one-stop shop to train, buy & maintain. Retail "squirter", brass and accessories. Certified NRA, USCCA, US LawShield Instructors.

Gunsmith services & our state-of-the-art Virtual Range. Anything "squirter" related! Rooted in Northern Michigan, Den of Merritt is a family-owned firearms retailer and training center. We offering CPL classes, hands-on education, virtual range training, gunsmith services and more. We believe in training with purpose, responsibility, and respect.

THIS WEEK ONLY!!!!
11/10/2026

THIS WEEK ONLY!!!!

11/10/2026

It's funny how things work these days. You can put up a post intended to stir a little nostalgia, bring back memories of simpler times, and remind people of traditions that seem to be slipping away. And instead of reading the message, some people immediately go searching for something to criticize.

Yes, AI was used to catch your eye. That was the point. The picture was meant to start a conversation, not serve as a historical documentary.

But here's the message worth remembering...

We believe in teaching our youth responsibility, respect, safety, and the value of hard work. We believe in passing down traditions, sharing knowledge, and making sure the next generation understands where their food comes from.

Because food doesn't magically appear at Walmart. There's a whole lot of work, knowledge, responsibility, and respect for the outdoors behind that harvest.

Whether you hunt, fish, farm, or simply appreciate the people who do, there's something valuable about keeping those traditions alive.

Maybe instead of looking for what's wrong with a picture, we could spend a little more time appreciating what the message is trying to preserve.

Some traditions are worth passing down. And some lessons are too important to let them disappear.

— Den of Merritt

As we approach our favorite time of year... BACKSTRAP SEASON! 🦌Are you passing on the tradition?There aren't many feelin...
11/09/2026

As we approach our favorite time of year... BACKSTRAP SEASON! 🦌

Are you passing on the tradition?

There aren't many feelings that compare to watching a young hunter bring home their first venison dinner. It's about more than the hunt. It's about teaching the next generation patience, responsibility, respect for wildlife, and how to put food on the table.

It's about grandparents, parents, sons, and daughters sharing knowledge, making memories, and keeping traditions alive.

The best hunting memories aren't always made in the woods. Sometimes they're made around the dinner table.

Who's carrying on the tradition in your family?

— Den of Merritt

As many of you know we are an authorized StopBox USA Retailer, they just launched a new product. Thoughts?
11/07/2026

As many of you know we are an authorized StopBox USA Retailer, they just launched a new product.
Thoughts?

👉 Shop StopBox:https://stopboxusa.com👉 Follow us for more:Insta...

Thank you Sir! 🧐
11/06/2026

Thank you Sir! 🧐

11/05/2026

We have been contacted numerous times today via, phone, chat and in person, regarding this election and our 2A laws.

1. Stay calm, stay informed, January they take office.

2. We don't know if any NFA laws will revert, or be "enforced". Stay informed. Go straight to ATF website, not uncle Joe heard from Butch at camp ....

3. We will be doing more CPL Classes for anyone interested before "new leaders" take over.

4. Let's just keep going like the tortoise steadfast, head-up and logical.

Nothing will make it better if we are emotional and reactive. Others got where they are because of planning and chipping. Staying the course. Nothing changes over-night. DS

Happy Halloween!Parents "Trick & Treats" to be had for whole family!
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!

Parents "Trick & Treats" to be had for whole family!

Schedule your r***e today for cleaning & inspection!Don't forget to visit DEN OF MERRITT DOT COM for more information,  ...
10/30/2026

Schedule your r***e today for cleaning & inspection!

Don't forget to visit DEN OF MERRITT DOT COM for more information, classes and services.

10/22/2026

Nope not what it means at all.🧐

Address

7520 E Houghton Lake Road
Houghton Lake, MI
49667

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12319422132

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