Robert Barnett is a second-generation pawnbroker who grew up in the industry and began working the pawn counter at his family’s shop full time in 1992. During his tenure, his family’s pawn shop became known as one of the highest-volume retailers of firearms and ammunition in the country and received numerous awards, including 2008 SHOT Business Magazine Retailer of the Year, Ruger’s first Retailer of the Year, ATK/Vista – Ammunition Retailer of the Year, Taurus Retailer of the Year, Multi-Time Hornady Ammunition Retailer of the Year, and a Smith & Wesson Million Dollar Club member.
Robert opened his own pawn shop, Elk River Trading Company, in Fayetteville, TN in January 2018 and specializes in firearms, jewelry and pre-owned luxury handbags.