A Longmont pawn and gun store, Grandpa’s Pawn and Gun, will permanently close on December 31 after decades of service, citing city street modifications as a significant factor in its decision. Store owner Rod Brandenburg points to recent changes that blocked off previously accessible exits and narrowed travel lanes, making it harder for customers to reach his shop and impacting his sales drastically.
The city’s adjustments are part of the Quiet Zone Safety Improvement Program aimed at enhancing safety at railroad crossings. While the city states the changes are for public safety, Brandenburg suspects a political motive behind the decision, given his vocal support for gun rights. With the store’s closure set for the end of the year, local patrons express sadness over the loss of a beloved community fixture that has been in operation for 69 years.
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