I purchased my first pistol here, a Ruger Mark III Hunter, and later a Kimber Raptor II which I now use as my Front Sight Instructor weapon. Both unique and hard to find firearms. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and they go above and beyond to find what you need. I recommend to everybody. read more

Greta's Firearms & Training - .45 ACP KIMBER RAPTOR II - Sporting Goods Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The staff at Greta's went above and beyond the call to assist with a challenging out-of-state transfer. Very happy with their customer service. Will continue to bring my business to Greta's. Thanks again. read more

I can say nothing but great words about these people. I am a first time gun buyer and it was very intimidating going to other stores in search of a first gun. They took the time to find the perfect gun for me and explain to me the pros and cons of owning and what to own. Thank you Gretas ill be back for more. read more

Greta's Firearms & Training - Sporting Goods Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Went here for first time to browse. The staff member who helped me was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the guns I looked at. If he didn't know something he asked someone who did. Will defo be back. Thanks! read more

Can't say enough good things about Greta's and the people that work there. Gone there for years from when I was younger with my family and now made multiple purchases as an adult over the years. So many places these days just treat you like a number or weren't as good as they once were. Greta's will always go above and beyond to help out whether you've shot your whole life or are a first timer. Local to me but even it was far I'd make the drive to give them my business. The firearms industry needs more places like this!! read more

These guys are amazing! I bought my PC Carbine here 2 weeks ago. I just heard the enthusiasm one of the sales staff had for the gun so I bought it instead of the AR I was planning to get! read more

My first experience with Gretas was good. Joe was the associate that helped me. I came in for ammo and left buying my first revolver. However when I returned a couple weeks later to pick up moonclips it was a different atmosphere. 4 people were working, only 2 working the counter. I was next after 40min and a guy showed up and they decided to help him first? I asked if there were Appointments they said no, I guess if you are friends you get special treatment. Not the most professional place. So if you go it will be hit and miss weather you get a good or not good experience. read more

I've been going there since 1995 when I moved to the area from Maine. I've known the owner the entire time and we all have flaws but CB has always been an honest person in all dealings I've had with him. The shop was always manned by knowledgeable people. As far as pricing -their prices are fair and competitive. I always laugh at people saying " overpriced ". If you don't like the price get it somewhere,else! I live 100 miles away now in OC but like to visit when in the area. Was there last year before Christmas and found a very nice Colt ( collectible) that I got at a great price! Don't believe the few negatives you read here,do yourself a favor,and go see for yourself. Peter G. read more

Love this place. Incredible service and very honest people. The whole staff treats you like family. I wouldn't buy from any other Gun store. See you guys on Tuesday. read more

I took a look at an old Rossi, OR possibly a Winchester pump .22 gallery gun. The guy behind the counter checked the chamber and handed it to me. Out of common sense, I checked the chamber myself. Lo-and behold there was a live .22 round on the carrier. Yikes. Other than that, I find their prices to be on the high side. For example, there was a new, Ruger Bearcat .22 and a Benelli M2 being sold for MORE than MSRP. read more

These guys are great. Mike the owner and gunsmith is the best. He puts out quality work. No reason I dropped those a--holes at Burbank Ammo & Guns for Greta's. Competiré pricing and value your business as well as knowledgeable. read more

This place is the best! Taylor assisted me with picking out my new Remington 870 and he also recommended Scotty Druyun to me for coaching, who has turned out to be just as wonderful as Taylor & Greta's. Oleg was also super helpful in the process & their whole team is just so informative, patient and supportive. I can't say enough good thing about this place, thanks guys!!! read more

By far one of the best gun stores I have ever been to. Pretty much the only place I will shop now because these guys are so rad. If you need anything gun related this is the place to go! read more

Super helpful, answered all of my questions, and I never got the feeling I was waisting their time. I have since purchased multiple firearms and assorted goodies. This is not a cheap hobby, and they provide the top shelf service to go with the inherent cost. I tell anyone who is interested, to spend their hard earned money with the people at Greta's. read more

I've been dealing with Greta's all the staff was super polite and helpful. Mike is super knowledge and has always answered any of my questions with a cool attitude. read more

In this age of uncertainty as it applies to so much missinformation abounding with California weapons and Ammo restrictions along with FFL mandated registration information, I am grateful to have found a store that is not only has a professional and knowledgeable staff but a sales team so willing to help with any questions I had.. Everyone I dealt with at the store made my experience so much easier as they expertly answered any and all of my questions. They took their time and went over each and every component of what was necessary for me as a purchaser and end user to comply with the rules and regulations both locally and within California in General, on a variety of topics. Greta's made my FFL registration super simple and easy. Several of the sales staff offered to help with questions I might have on current or future purchases even if I do not buy from their store. I cannot thank all the great folks at Greta's for helping me to be a more informed and experienced end user. Heck, I will be back into the shop in a few weeks. Thank You Greta's read more

I went to Greta's for the purchase of a gun part. The customer service I received was beyond outstanding. All of my questions were answered. The staff was very knowledgeable and customer-centered. I didn't feel rushed or under any sales pressure. I highly recommend Greta's Guns! read more

I just picked up my Colt 1911 Gold Cup from Greta's Gun shop. I must compliment them on an excellent PPT transaction. Nic did the transfer and Max delivered the gun. Both employees were polite and courteous. I would recommend Greta's for any firearm or hunting needs. read more

Service level and selection was fantastic. I made two visits to consider buying a Shotgun. Both trips the service was fantastic. Bought one today with Adam and he got me in and out so fast. Highly recommend Greta's and this store. read more

I went into Greta's today and after seeing their post on Facebook about being short staffed I was expecting a long wait. I have to say it was t long at all and all the staff was awesome and helpful. read more

Way over-priced. Arrogant, gun shop attitude. They seem to always be out of what I need. Ammo, magazines, and any popular firearm, they usually won't have it but lot's of dead stock dripping from the walls and shelves. Forget bulk .22 LR,, not in bulk stock here. And don't ask. They hate their customers. Always check Wall Mart and Big 5 first for price and availability. Big 5 will special order firearms with a smile. We got Gun Shop attitude at Gretas when we asked to order some items, Big 5 appreciative as all get out to help us. On line check: Cheaper than Dirt. Gretas is expensive, and has a long standing reputation for being very, very expensive. Greta's doesn't cultivate a loyal customer base or common ground / repeat business atmosphere following. Rarely helpful. Shame really. Firearms enthusiasts are the best people you will ever meet with a common interest in a shaky political environment with lot's of regulations that Gretas could be more helpful with. read more

SUCH A SCAM, Wont let you take the Hand Gun Safety test without buying a gun right than and there. Also charges $40 for the test when California Law is $25 MAX Everything is OVER PRICED INCLUDING THE TEST!!!!! Per Handgun Safety Information How much does the Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) cost? The fee for taking the Handgun Safety Certificate Test and obtaining a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) is twenty five dollars ($25). The $25 fee entitles you to take the test twice if necessary. DONT GO HERE!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM HERE!!!!! read more

Let's start with the good. It's a nice clean store, with tons of choices and good inventories. It's the best place to buy cleaning supplies and brushes, because they always keep a full stock on ALL calibers. Unfortunately, things quickly go south for Greta's. Employees here are mostly not too friendly; they seem annoyed that they have to talk to customers, always with a hint of attitude and arrogance. The prices here are simply out of the ballpark; nowhere near fair or competitive when compared with other gun stores within 20 min radius. My friend said it best, the way people act around here and how things are priced, it's obvious they are not interested in selling guns to anyone. This store gives gun collectors a bad name; the general public think all gun owners are freaks and assholes. Give them 5 minutes, they can literally turn first time gun buyers into anti-gun, Constitution burning, freedom hating left wing extremists. read more

Unfortunately the ammunition that we ordered and had my name on it was sold to another party. The only option I was given was to pay another $200 for another hundred rounds which I didn't need. They didn't even offer a reduced price on the ammunition. Just beware when you order something it might not be there. read more

I did not wish to write a review but after much deliberation, I felt it was necessary to advocate for those who may have had the same experience. I'm not an avid shooter. Recently though, I realized my home security was insufficient and I needed to purchase a weapon to keep my family safe. In order to learn more, I wandered into Greta's as it looked like a reputable place to purchase. After standing around for a few minutes waiting to be attended, I was greeted by an elderly gentleman who was very helpful in answering my questions. When the gentleman did not know an answer regarding proper paperwork, he asked a coworker who wasn't preoccupied with something else. This coworker, a younger male 35-40, was visibly annoyed when I asked for more information. He answered my questions with nonexistent tact and professionalism, and cut the conversation short. I'm not a rude person, and I take the customer service of an establishment as their willingness to attain and retain customers. In this case, I went to another local store to purchase. Take it for what it is, I didn't check prices extensively or anything else. I just refuse to be spoken to like I'm a POG. read more

Good selection. Decent service. The people there know their stuff and have a good selection in hand guns. You're lucky if you see anyone smile. They aren't rude, but you aren't likely to find a colder group of people. I can't talk for everything in the store, but there were a lot of holsters on the wall and none of them for the model I bought. Strange. Went in to browse and walked out owning a new gun, but it wasn't due to any salemanship. I don't know if they will always do it, but I was able to haggle the price down on the gun I bought. Free parking on the side of the building. You won't wait in line to get help, but they're not very friendly. Beastly advice: If you know what you want to buy, this place will be where you want to go. Don't expect to make a new friend there. read more

I own a few guns and one i have not shot in awhile. so I thought I would be handy and clean it myself. I was a N00b and didnt put it back together properly. So I took it to Greta's guns to get cleaned and fixed. I was immediately met by a massive dog named Greta 3. I first thought it was a pony...but it had no tail. Greta 3 was very tame tho and just came over to say hi. However, Greta 3 didn't ask me how I was doing or anything...she just stood there staring at me. I'll talk to her manager later! heh. Anyways I took my gun up to the guys, confessed i was a n00b and asked them to fix my gun. They were very pleasant, offered to help and gave me a reasonable deal. this is a somewhat new store and the place is truly beautiful. It's like BevMo for alcoholics, Bestbuy for Techies, and Graceland for Elvis. It has a huge selection, knowledgeable guys working there, and they have been in Simi forever! read more

Nice store. Fairly well stocked. Items that they don't have, they do not show in interest in getting them for you. Very high prices on weapons. Incredibly rude, arrogant staff. There is a zero point zero chance of me EVER going back in that place as long as Chris owns it and he has a group of arrogant asses as his staff. You're not the only game in town guys... Time to put on your big boy pants and act accordingly. read more

The prices are slightly above average but the staff is knowledgeable and the shelves are well stocked. They are far superior to the other gun store offering in Simi. read more

I have mixed emotions about Greta's. They seem to have mood swings there. Sometimes I go in and they are nice. Other times they are arrogant and not friendly at all. I have found this, I call it " Gun shop Syndrome" in many places in California. They have the largest assortment of firearms in Simi Valley. Their prices are VERY high. Sometimes I am sorry I go there! read more

High prices on weapons and extremely arrogant staff. Will never walk in to this store again due the extremely rude attitude of the people that work there! Uneducated on customer service. Strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere... read more

We just came in after going to two other shops and found what the main man wanted. Great service, patient people and he handled all the paperwork for us. read more

Just wanted to give my opinion on the PPT (Private Party Transfer) experience I received from here: The customer service was excellent. I was in and out in no time. Pickup was also a good experience and quick. Previous reviews spoke to bad service, but I did not experience that myself. read more

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME GUN BUYER OR A FEMALE! Greta's... The best place to go in Simi valley to see what guns are still legal to buy in the state of Commiefornia, before going to a different gun/firearms accessories/hunting store to buy any of said guns or items at a reasonable price from people you would be glad to give your hard earned money. They have a great selection, and one of the cleanest, well stocked (gun wise) and high-class looking gun stores I have seen in southern California.... That is where the compliments end making this a 1.5 star review, ugh, I just threw up a little in my mouth from being so generous. Often times going to a gun store can be a very fun experience, especially with people that are passionate about guns, shooting sports, self-defense, and military and police service... But Greta's is the first gun store I have EVER been to that has made me cringe. I have been to Greta's 6 times in the last 4 years and only once did I interact with one of the older gentlemen that was friendly AND knowledgeable (at the same time) and I would have bought a gun from him if their prices were not so freakishly high. This review is a compilation of those visits and why I now avoid them. First off they seem extremely annoyed by anyone that is "Just browsing" Even if you are the only person in there. They are very pushy and seem to have a "buy something or leave us alone" attitude. And have been very condescending to people new to guns. Just because I bring in a friend that just turned 21 and knows nothing about guns, does not mean you should be talking to him like a 5 year old. I'm sorry, but I would like to see, and hold, and dry fire, and ask questions about the tool which may one day save my life or my partner's life or my friend's life or the lives of the people I care about while still being fun to go down to a range and plink around with. ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE A FIRST-TIMER WITH ME THAT HAS ONLY RECENTLY FIRED A GUN FOR THE FIRST TIME!!! He eventually got an H&K USP left handed version pistol, not from Greta's! Their staff pretends they know everything about every gun, even when they are entirely wrong. Even had one employee fumbling around with a Beretta M9A1 and didn't know how to work the Slide disassembly latch (one of the easiest guns in the world to take the slide off, you push a button and flip a lever and off comes the slide) . Also, do not ask them legal questions as they are full of dangerously incorrect information. It is okay to say "I don't know, let me see if someone else knows." Because a gun store is not a place you should make things up or give false information about. Especially when asking them which guns are designed to handle 9MM +P+ without a problem. And when a person of the female variety comes into your shop, DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY HAND HER A PINK GUN! Or start pushing all the small caliber tiny "girly" guns you have before she has even said a full sentence after "I'm looking for a pistol", and don't laugh when she asks to look at the shiny S&W 500 revolver. (she eventually bought a silver .44 magnum revolver, but not from Greta's!) This has become an in joke with my friend and I every time she and I go to a gun store, she says, "If they even glance at a pink gun when I walk in the door, I'm flipping them the bird and leaving." Now for something that really irked me: They would not let her take the handgun safety test without "buying a gun first." What the hell? For those that do not know, to get a pistol/handgun in California you need to pass a $25 safety test and get a certification card to buy a pistol/handgun first, but Greta's will not let you take the test to get a pistol without first buying a gun. In what bizarro universe does that even make sense? Also... Beware the mark-up at Greta's! Let me provide an example or two of the price gouging going on here, no negotiations or price matching or discounts allowed either, even when you bring up the price from a nearby brick&mortar gun shop on your smartphone and ask if they are willing to match it to make/keep a sale. Average price for just about any standard brand new Glock gen 3 pistol: around or close to the $500 mark before taxes and stupid B.S. government fees. Greta's "no negotiation" price for any of those same pistols: $650-$700 before taxes and stupid B.S. government fees! Some other prices: Standard, no frills, brand new, Sig 226 with a normal price in the range of $900-$1100... Greta's price $1350! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bottom line: It seems to be a gamble if you will get any service at all, let alone "good" service. Everyone there, save for the one knowledgeable and friendly older gentleman, needs a serious attitude adjustment. Their mark-up is absolutely ridiculous! Don't even THINK of going here for ammo. This is not a place for first timers, women, or anyone that does not already have their Handgun Safety Card. read more

These guys are great, especially Mike! I have been going into Gretta's for years and have always been treated with respect by helpful personnel. I don't know what all the low ratings are about as I have not experienced anything close to what has been described. I have bought and sold firearms along with ammo at Gretta's. Their pricing is competitive. I am glad to have a "brick and mortar" gun store close by and do my best to support them with business. read more

The folks at Greta's are great. They have a good selection of C&R firearms and a great selection of moderns stuff, especially for LE. I regularly drive 45 minutes just to see what they have that hasn't been posted to their blog yet. Yes, they're modern and have a blog with individual listings of their experienced firearms. Just like any gun store, if you're a douche bag, they'll treat you accordingly. Remember, gun stores have to deal with newbies everyday who think they're hot crap, but who don't know jack. Throwing all sorts of attitude around when they don't know a Colt from a Glock. They ask to handle everything and proceed to demonstrate their ignorance by dry firing and holding it sideways. Give these guys a break, have a little respect for the weapons, and they'll treat you right every time. Trust me, they' re not running an elite club, they're running a store and they want to sell stuff, just not to idiots who are gonna kill themselves or some innocent bystander. read more

The owner of the shop is super nice and was willing to help me with an AR15 problem for free! I was blown away so I bought a bunch of ammo to show my thanks. I was impressed by the selection of ammo and the firearms. I will be a returning customer. Highly recommend. read more

Came by just to check out the shop and found a Kimber that I've been looking for on display. Price offered was less than Turners up the road and also tax rate was lower than LA; I made the purchase. Afterward I 'had problem w/ the magazine and came back just to ask for instruction to deal with the manufacture; Greta took care of my problem. That made me a very happy customer! I don't mind the distance and will continue to go there to do all fire arm business with them. read more

As an NRA I instructor this is where I shop. Great selection and knowledgeable staff. Their prices are the BEST in Simi. Don't believe the bad reviews their posted by friends of the other gun stores in town. * When a post talks of hints about another store then the post your reading is a hit piece and should be ignored.* So I'll put it this way, their prices fair. You can always shot an internet gun shop but you cannot get the model you want and the additional fees and shipping can more than eat up the difference. You get help here, and a good ammunition selection. That matters. You also get something else, and it is hard to explain. The staff here are all shooters. So they know about the local ranges and what to expect and they CARE about their sport. They will help you as much as they need, but if their busy be respectful of their time. read more

My first time in a gun store and purchasing my first firearm was a positive experience at Greta's. I didn't know what to expect and was a little nervous but I was very pleased with the customer service. Hands down to Andy and Veronica who helped me through my first experience and purchase. They were so patient, kind, knowledgeable, and answered ALL of my questions. I highly recommend going to Greta's... not only to purchase items, but also for the customer service!!! read more