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@au-contraire.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 4:36 AM

This is a really odd store in an odd location that I walk past almost daily. One day I might go in to see exactly what it sells. Zoom in on the sign inside.

#Photography 📷 #EastBroadway #EastVan #Vancouver #BC #Canada 🇨🇦 #Military #ArmySurplus 🪖 #TacticalGear 🔫

The image shows the storefront entrance of a military surplus store, identified by the signage above as Gorilla Surplus.

Storefront Displays: On the left side of the entrance stands a life-sized mannequin dressed in desert-style camouflage gear, a tactical vest, a helmet, and goggles, holding a prop rifle. On the far right, a partial view of another mannequin or display figure is visible.

Entrance Gates: The double-door entrance is open, framed by two heavy white security bars or grated screen doors pushed outward onto the sidewalk.

Interior View: The open doorway reveals a dimly lit shop interior crowded with shelves, racks of clothing, tactical backpacks, and various military and outdoor gear. A white sign hangs inside near the right door frame and reads: "Free punch in the face if you shoplift!"

Building Exterior: The exterior walls are painted a bright orange-yellow colour, contrasted by a darker trim along the roofline where the store name is displayed.

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