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.

Just a quick note to give a 10 outa 10 to Rob and Midori at Dick's shoe department, in Clovis!…read more Their product knowledge and friendly customer service was greatly appreciate by my wife and I today. Their ability to help her find the perfect pair of walking shoes was beyond my expectations. Previous visits to this store, for the purpose of buying new athletic shoes, were not at all as productive. I greatly appreciate the personal service we were afforded. Thank You!

Had some great service late tonight at Dick's Clovis store. Logan took care of us and my daughter…read moregot the shoes she always wanted. Logan should be rewarded for going above and beyond.

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.

One of the best bait fish store In town They got live bait…read moreto power bait Minnows to all kind of worms for trouts and striper

Was a cool store. I just went to check it out . Has a LOT of stuff. Something for everyone. I'm…read moreglad I went . Found a lot of things that I hadn't seen around in a long time. Great price on things for my dog. The ladies behind the counter working were very friendly. I will definitely go back.

talked to some dude on the phone and asked a simple question and he gave me attitude for no reason…read morethen he hanged up on me

One stop shop for fishing enthusiasts from lures, poles, to live bait. They have it all plus cold…read moredrinks and snacks for the trip. Highly recommend this place not to mention super convenient to freeway.

Great place to get bait and get superior boat service. Highly recommend! Located in downtown Fresno.read more

I hit something in the middle of the lake at pine flat. It busted my prop and skeg. Bruce had me in…read moreand out in a hurry. It's almost like he's done this before. Thanks Bruce.

This is my go to place if I need to fill up my water bottles for our water dispenser. The owner is…read morefriendly, and comes out from behind his counter to help you fill your water bottles every time. Small little shop, but with a big heart.

I will always try and support brick and mortar shops, but when you have several employees standing…read moreidle while a customer is clearly looking at something on a top shelf. Then make eye contact with said customer and walking away to stand at another counter reinforces why the hassle free shopping at Amazon is killing these stores. I go to these shops to look and feel things I want to buy, but if no one is willing to come offer assistance, may as well shop online. Note to employees. If you don't want to help someone go hide in the back room and whatever you do; No eye contact.

12/01/23 My pepper…read morespray is no good! Tried to test it out and need a new one after it just spewed out the nasty smell. Lol! Came here and couldn't track down the area. Then, a very nice worker noticed I was hunting and was happy to help me! They now put them behind a counter. He grabbed me the best one. Great price too! The worker was very kind and welcoming! Paid for the order with well wishes! Great service & store! Clean, safe & practiced!