559 Armory: Unprofessional, Predatory, and Utterly Disgraceful Business Practices…read moreI recently attempted to complete a firearm purchase at 559 Armory, only to be met with egregious overreach, blatant opportunism, and a complete disregard for customer rights and basic fairness. Due to a minor name discrepancy between my prior purchase record (under a nickname variant) and my current identification--fully documented and legally updated--the California DOJ indicated that the dealer retained discretion to proceed with the transfer. This is standard procedure in such cases, allowing responsible dealers to exercise reasonable judgment and facilitate lawful sales. 559 Armory chose instead to categorically refuse, citing internal policy preferences that appear rooted more in personal or political bias than in any legitimate compliance concern. Rather than honoring their role as a licensed firearms dealer committed to upholding Second Amendment rights, they elected to block the transaction entirely--despite the firearm never leaving their inventory and no actual restocking or handling being required. Compounding this refusal, they then imposed a staggering $300 restocking fee on the full refund of my prepaid purchase (including additional magazines I had legitimately acquired). This fee is patently excessive, punitive, and--based on California regulations limiting such charges in firearm transactions--potentially unlawful when no genuine restocking occurs. The result: I was denied my constitutionally protected right to acquire a means of self-defense, lost significant funds to an unjustified penalty, and received zero meaningful assistance or accommodation from staff who seemed more interested in retaining profit than serving customers. This is not the conduct of a reputable firearms retailer. It is the hallmark of a business that exploits regulatory gray areas for financial gain while cloaking itself in selective compliance. Their website touts "lowest fees and pricing" and "best customer experience," yet my experience reveals the opposite: predatory fees, arbitrary gatekeeping, and contempt for paying patrons. To prospective customers in the Central Valley and beyond: Avoid 559 Armory at all costs. Their practices are not merely inconvenient--they are unethical, anti-customer, and fundamentally at odds with the principles they purport to support. Seek out dealers who demonstrate genuine professionalism, transparency, and respect for the law and their clientele. One star is generous; zero would be more accurate if the platform permitted it.

Purchased a firearm on line came in quick I went in to do the paperwork and worked with Jiro very…read moreprofessional and organized. I was in need of some magazines but didn't have them in the Fresno store so Jiro took the time to call 3 different Turners and is having them sent to Fresno. The firearm I purchased was on sale saving $50 nice bonus during these trying times. Thanks again Jiro. I'll attach a picture once I receive my new pistol.

Went in to replace a front sight with tritium sight on a Springfield Echelon 4.0 and get a red dot…read moreinstalled on a Springfield Hellcat Pro..both in an hour at reasonable price. Great gunsmith and excellent service! Thank you, Ernesto! Very kind to those new to firearms!

Deceptive Sales and Unaccountable Business Practices: I…read morepurchased a Holosun 407K-X2 based on the owner's explicit claim that it was a "direct fit" for a Springfield Hellcat OSP. As a professional, he should know this is incorrect; the product does not fit that slide without an adapter plate. When confronted with the error, he blamed Google for the misinformation and attempted to upsell additional hardware (an adapter plate) to fix his mistake. Refused Return and Insulted Integrity: The owner refused a return despite the sale being based on his false information. He claimed that because I had left the store, he could not verify if I had swapped the optic for a "fake." I am a licensed Registered Nurse; I have no reason to scam a shop for $300. Had he been honest, I might have eaten the cost, but because this shop chose to insult my integrity to cover their technical incompetence, I am pursuing a chargeback and Small Claims court on principle. Hidden Charges and Price Gouging: The financial discrepancies are blatant. The item was listed at $265.00. After taxes and fees, the itemized receipt showed a total of $287.13. However, my bank statement shows a final charge of $297.18. That is a $10.05 unauthorized discrepancy above the signed receipt. Inconsistent Business Identity: The business card identifies the owner as "Ernesto Gonzalez, Sick Ass Firearms LLC," while the receipt lists "Tactical and Practical." Between the mismatching business names, the incorrect technical advice, and the fraudulent math, this establishment is highly questionable. Buyer Beware: Check your bank statements. If you see charges that do not match your itemized bill, or if your integrity is questioned to cover for their errors, report them immediately. * California Attorney General: oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint | (800) 952-5225 * Fresno County DA (Consumer Protection): (559) 600-3141 P.S. To the owner: California Civil Code § 1770 (Consumer Legal Remedies Act) and Business & Professions Code § 17500 make it illegal to misrepresent the characteristics or "fit" of a product to induce a sale. Your "No Refund" policy does not apply when the sale was based on misinformation and technical errors. Attempting to enforce a "No Refund" policy under these circumstances is a further violation of state consumer protection laws.

Very friendly very good selection great prices I only wish I could go back more often, there's so…read moremuch to choose from!

This gear shop is amazing and the owner is incredibly helpful and friendly. We rented crash pads…read morefor bouldering in Tuolumne and it was very convenient!

Very clean and organized business with a great selection of outdoor activity supplies. They have…read morespecials on an array of quality products- check out their website. They have onsite gun safety testing. The sales team is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Mark at the firearms counter was very patient and informative on their stock and special packages. On price point and explained some good tips.

Rushi is great in firearms. Very respectful spot on everything that he was reporting and just…read moreoverall a great guy.

A sporting goods store that also serves beer, what could better define the Foothill lifestyle?…read moreSeems like a place where a lot of locals come to throw a few back. They had an outstanding limited release coffe stout from Lagunitas in the bottle that I highly recommend.

I was never so happy we found this bar! The owner, the bartender and the clientele were the best…read moreever! One guy even bought his home grown vegetables (looked absolutely beautiful) to share with the people at the bar. We had so much fun and enjoyed the beer so much, I couldn't wait to go back to get the last two pints of the Orange Cream Machine. Where can you drink beer and shop for a guns, riffles, knives , ammo and many other things. This is one of a kind bar you won't find anywhere else!!!

Always greeted with a hello, good afternoon, or good morning whichever it might be. Plenty of bait…read moreto choose from, as well as huge selection of tackle to choose from. Prices are fair. And they have live bait.

In this day and age of choices and sometimes too many of them, I can't believe there isn't some…read morekind of competition for this store I'll be at a good one. For as long as I've known this is one of the only bait and tackle \ grocery stores around and situated next to one of the state's largest reservoirs and sitting right on top of the California Delta Mendota canal. Where is the spirit of capitalism? Where is the marketing and sales? I'm not sure, but I think that some people these days just don't want to make any money. For that I say," God bless main Street market and all other random drive-thru grocery stores.God bless America"! They provide great frozen baits to catch that epic STRIPED BASS.

This place sucks. It's dirty, & it stinks The employees are dirty, they stink and they're very…read morerude!

Great store with great customer service. The gas is always low. What more can you ask for?…read more The workers always have a big smile on there face and care to actually know they're customers. They're more than just a gas station. They're more like a friendly neighborhood market. They sell sandwhiches, bait for fishing, fishing rods, gas, and regular candies/drinks/alcohol.

Great spot to visit, recently visited to stock up on tackle for bass fishing. Owner was super…read morefriendly and took the time to explain different ways to fish the spot we were going to. It is nice to have a locally owned bait shop. Will be coming here for everything I need moving forward!

A great local shop Ryan is really knowledgeable about the local fishing and the products he carries…read morethey have frozen bait as well as live minnows in the back it's convenient to have such a good shop in our neighborhood with good people .. Definitely recommend you stop in and see Ryan at Central Valley bait and tackle

1/5/26 Best place to rent ski equipment in Shaver!…read more We had a family of 4 completely covered for Ski's, boots, poles, and helmets for $300. Great value compared to up at China Peak or other resort rentals. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got fitted and supplied quickly and the return was effortless. I highly recommend Shaver lake Sports for your ski equipment rentals. Cheers!

Jared sold me new fishing line, spooled the reel, and had some great tips about local fishing. A+…read morecustomer service. Very knowledgeable, but also welcoming and did not make me feel bad for being novice with fishing gear. The lady working at the register was also very nice and helpful. Family friendly. Cool selection of fishing and sporting goods, too. Highly recommend this spot.

Such a beautiful location, landscaping and building. I could literally spend all day here and…read moreeverybody seemed really nice and welcoming. Great experience for my son's first time shooting.

Loved the place and clean and extremely nice owners and people at the front desk, but unfortunate…read moreincident with other members and miscommunication with those at the front desk caused those incidents. Long drive from Fresno to be this frustrated. If you live close by I recommend the place but I am letting go of my membership Since it was responded to by the owner I feel the entire story can be shared; when the other members are encouraged to inform the owners, If the owners encouraged the other members to tell other members the owner is going to kick our asses in front of children? I guess that part of the taking safety seriously is different than some