I've been into guns since I can remember. And just like any hobby I've had my learning moments…read moreeverything from buying some not so quality items to getting scammed. If you want to avoid those problems this is the place to take your business. Not only is he honest and knowledgeable his prices can't be beat.

Great service, small business that will earn your trust. Lower overhead saves you $$read more

Stripped a screw on my wifes red dot. Got a very reasonable quote and brought it in…read more Professional, kind and understanding. There is a reason quality gunsmith's are hard to find and always busy. If you want the best and also really fair prices your not going to find better. Cannot praise the quality and speed of the work. I would have happily paid double but they dont price gouge or inflate. Just stand up guys A+.

Bought a Hall Precision AR 15 style rifle in 2021, been to the range 3 times, every time i get a…read moreclick and jammed rounds, first time shooting it got a click, makes me not want to go and shoot it especially around other people lol Update: The business responded by questioning why I waited 5 years to leave this review. The reason is simple: I continued trying to use the rifle and experienced the same issue multiple times. (Last time it happened was 1 weeks ago at the range, very first shot again, click and it jammed a few shots later) After repeated failures, I decided to share my experience. The amount of time that passed doesn't change what happened. Only when to the range with it 3x in the last 5 year.

Great group of guys helped me with my first gun purchase and made me feel at ease during the whole…read moreprocess highly recommend

I used this location as the receiving dealer for a federal firearm transfer. I did not complete it…read moreand I will not be back. The staff were dismissive from the start. Reading the other reviews here, that appears to be routine rather than an off day. But that is not why I am writing this. I filled out a form containing my Social Security number, date of birth, and home address. It was left sitting out on an open counter, unattended. From across the store I saw another customer standing over it with his phone out, camera pointed down at my form. I walked over and took it back myself. No employee noticed any of it -- not the form sitting there, and not the stranger leaning over it. I don't know whether he photographed my information. Neither does this store, and that is exactly the problem. If I hadn't looked up when I did, everything needed to open credit in my name could have walked out the door and no one here would have known it happened. Worth noting: ATF states that the Social Security number on a 4473 is optional. This store collected mine anyway and then failed to secure it. Protecting a Social Security number isn't customer service. It's the baseline obligation a business takes on the moment it asks for one. I was willing to walk away and leave it there. Because this location has shown no willingness to address the situation at all, I have filed a complaint with the Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section and I am consulting an attorney about legal action. If you do business here, keep your own paperwork in your hands. Do not assume anyone behind the counter is watching it.

Just made a purchase from these folks at a gun show. All future purchases will be made from these…read morefolks. Very very positive and great to chat with.

Customers beware! This is a one-star review for a gun store with aggressive and uncomfortable…read morecustomer service. Rating: 1/5 StarsReview: Terrible experience today. I will not return to this shop. Personal Space: An employee snuck up right behind me without warning. He stood within arm's reach standing right over me while I bending over looking at the glass display. Aggressive Staff: The owner/worker acted way too pushy and hostile. He interrogated me instead of waiting behind the counter like normal staff. Lost Sale: I was ready to buy a pistol today. The aggressive behavior made me completely uncomfortable and ruined the sale. Some staff members need basic customer service training. Walking up silently on customers while open-carrying and being all aggressive is unsettling, not helpful. Another retard with a gun on his hip customers/buyers beware!

I have a rule, anytime I have to go out of my way to get service in a store, I usually stop…read moresupporting them depending on the circumstances. I went in this store a few weeks back, I went to Sportsman's on Plank Road for a specific pair of binoculars. I asked three different employees for help getting the binoculars since they were locked up. All three deferred to someone else. I left the store and went to Academy Sports down the street and bought the product. I had quite a few things in my basket that I wanted to buy from Sportsman's as well. But they found their way back to the shelf.

I started going to this store in Fredericksburg a few years ago as the other vendor who sells…read morefirearms is so slow that it was painful to buy a gun with this business. Recently I bought a rifle at the Fredericsksburg location, intending to pick up the weapon on 30 June. Upon arrival, my weapon was ready but the Va State Police check was not processed due to horrendous volume of checks being done before new VA laws went into effect on 1 July 2026. So, I had to go home, driving back 50 miles to where I live, and then returned a few days later when Sportsmans called me and told me my VSP check was complete. I picked up my weapon in a few minutes and went home, as these guys are very fast and efficient in their processes to buy guns. Two days after I got home, I received a credit for 50 dollars for my purchase, which I can assume was due to not getting my weapon when they told me to come to the store and pick it up. I did not ask for any refund nor did I suggest any, but Sportsmans gave me one anyway. This is the type of business model that makes life long customers and shows a level of caring about people that I do not see often in any business. Thanks for the 50 bucks and it was a pleasure doing business with this location. (in case anyone is wondering, I am a retired Fed with a LEOSA permit, so there is never any issue with a VSP check for a firearm purchase, with 47 seconds the least amount of time I had to wait for my check to clear the VSP).

I purchased a silencer 2 years ago and waited for the ATF stamp approval witch it denied for their…read morelack of investigation. I had tried to contact anyone at SpecDive without no luck. I drove to their address and it looked like it was closed or out of businesses. I don't know what in the world it is happening to these guys. In the mean while I and down $1,2000.00. I will not recommend their businesses. Hugo.

This place is pure shit trash. Ive been robbed by Jerry of over $3k for training I never received,…read moreafter the online pay portal glitched and charged me two additional times for the course registration I paid for. After weeks of trying to contact Jerry in order to correct the payment, I left him a text message late, due to my then work schedule. Jerry then removed my place in the training course, threatened me verbally over the phone, never refunded me, nor paid me back for the additional charges I received online. Jerry is unhonorable and a lying businessman.

I can't recommend Paladin Tactical enough. Whether it's your first or 5th firearm purchase, Warren…read morewill spend the time to suggest the best firearm based on your needs,experience and budget. He's got a pulse on the industry and has never steered me wrong. If this is your first firearm experience, I cannot stress enough how important it is to have someone like Warren guide you through the process. I would compare buying from Paladin Tactical like getting fitted for a bespoke suit. Everyone is unique with tastes and requirements. I have not met anyone with more firearm knowledge than Warren and I've met quite a few folks in the industry. Paladin Tactical also offers firearms training. Warren is a certified instructor for all firearms except for black powder (sorry Davy Crockett). What better way to break in your new firearm than with some proper training from this tactical mentor. Training and ammo are the most important things to spend your money in after your firearms purchase.

Top notch training. I've attended both the CCW1 and CCW2 classes and learned so much. Can't wait…read morefor the next classes!

Limited in-store selection, must items had to be ordered in. It took 3 weeks to get my gun, maybe…read morenot entirely not on them as it was a holiday weekend and guns come from a 3rd party vendor. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. About average price compared to the other shops around here.

Nice group of people. They know what they're talking about. I have purchased a number of items from…read morethem and a lot of good advice.

There are varying reviews for Big Dog, either love or hate. The gunsmith was awesome, I had two…read moresights mounted, the prices were below three quotes I received. Most gunsmiths want double if you did not buy the sight from them. The work was done on sight on a Saturday with minimal wait. I found mags that are hard to find and cheaper than MSRP. I did not buy a firearm, the prices were higher than ordering online for the weapon that I wanted. Reviewers felt pressured by associates that are aggressive, I encounter two. I took it as them wanted to ensure my needs were met. I recommend visiting on a weekday Monday-Thursday, less foot traffic and the associates are more chill. I will definitely be back.

This place is has the energy of a sleezy car dealership. All of the workers are extremely pushy,…read morewon't leave you alone, and think they know it all. They do have a great selection of guns, ammo, and accessories, BUT the predatory and pompous attitude of the employees make this store a no-go. GFR, SSG Tactical, and DK Firearms are far superior mom and pop firearm stores in the area.