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Sporting Goods Retailers

NAICS 459110 · United States · 2022 edition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and other sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.

Activities described by this code

• Athletic uniform supply retailers
• Fishing supply retailers
• Bicycle (except motorized) retailers
• Golf pro shops
• Bowling equipment and supply retailers
• Tack shops
• Diving equipment retailers
• Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, ball sports) retailers
• Exercise equipment retailers
• Sporting gun and hunting equipment retailers
• Camping and hiking equipment retailers

Other activities to examine

• Retailing new or used truck campers and camping trailers: 441210 — Recreational Vehicle Dealers
• Retailing new or used snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, motorized bicycles, utility trailers, personal watercraft, and motorized golf carts: 441227 — Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
• Retailing new or used boats, outboard motors, and boat trailers: 441222 — Boat Dealers
• Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and cleated shoes): 458210 — Shoe Retailers
• Repairing or servicing sporting goods: 811490 — Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
• Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles (except motorized): 459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers
• Operating marinas: 713930 — Marinas
• Operating shooting ranges: 713990 — All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
• Operating golf courses (except miniature): 713910 — Golf Courses and Country Clubs

Census classification reference

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Insurance operations research — draft

Sporting goods retailers sell new equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories for a wide range of sports and outdoor activities through physical storefronts, often with knowledgeable staff providing product guidance and fitting services. Operations may include bicycle assembly and basic repair, equipment rentals, custom uniform orders, equipment trade-ins, or an attached pro shop within a recreational facility. Inventory ranges from low-value consumables like fishing tackle to high-value items like bicycles, firearms, or exercise machines.

Questions to investigate

• What are the primary merchandise categories, and what percentage of revenue comes from firearms and ammunition?
• Does the store hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL), and how is firearm inventory secured at closing?
• Are any equipment rental operations offered — bicycles, kayaks, skis, scuba gear, or similar?
• Does the store perform any in-store assembly, fitting, or service work, particularly on bicycles or climbing equipment?

This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.

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