I cannot express my gratitude enough for the exceptional experience I had at Salty Pirate Tactical…read more From the moment I walked through the door, I was met with unparalleled professionalism, kindness, and expertise. Ben, the owner, went above and beyond to assist me in finding exactly what I needed at the perfect price point. Ben's knowledge of firearms is truly impressive. He took the time to understand my requirements and preferences, guiding me through the options with patience and expertise. His dedication to ensuring I found the ideal firearm for my needs was evident throughout the entire process. I left the shop feeling confident and satisfied with my purchase, all thanks to Ben's impeccable assistance. Equally deserving of praise is Ben's wife Shannon, who works alongside him in the shop. Her incredible helpfulness added a wonderful touch to my shopping experience. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring, making my time spent shopping even more enjoyable. Their teamwork and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly commendable. It's evident that both Ben and his wife are passionate about what they do, and they go out of their way to create a welcoming environment for their customers. I wholeheartedly recommend Salty Pirate Tactical to anyone in search of firearms, accessories, or expert advice. With Ben's expertise and his wife's kindness, you can trust that you will receive top-notch service, a wide selection of products, and prices that won't break the bank. I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service I received and will undoubtedly be returning for all my future firearm needs. Thank you, Ben and your lovely wife, for your exceptional service and dedication to your customers. You've earned a customer for life.

From the owner: Salty Pirate Tactical is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned & Operated online business. Since the…read morebeginning, we have brought the best selection of guns, ammo, accessories, clothing, gear, and everything else tactical to our customers. Our name has become synonymous with quality along with top-notch customer service and support. We look forward to adding you to our long list of Salty Pirate Tactical 100% satisfied customer list!

Unfortunately, they are way too busy to deal with customers. I ordered a suppressor almost 6 months…read moreago, I understand that it takes a while. Tyler told me in January that it was done and just waiting for review from the distributor. It was signed January 27,2026. I was told it would most likely be a few days. It is now March 10, 2026. No update at all. I called today and was told there is nothing he could do, he's to busy. I no longer want to deal with this business. I don't want the suppressor from them. I Hopefully will be refunded from the distributor. Nice people, just in over their heads as far as suppressor transfers. Stick to firearms.

They treat me like family and the section for rifles and hand guns. They are well versed in the…read moreoperation of the guns they sell.

I was charged $350.00 more than list. My stupidity. The Taurus tx lists for 300-400. I needed it…read morefor some kids shooting at my range in a hurry. When I got back to the house I saw I was charged 750.00 called them and the lady said that the gun was ported and alot of crap. A ported 22cal ???. Amazing what some people will do

extremely rude and tries to overcharge you. do not shop here! prices are through the roofread more

The selection is great - if you can't find it at Mackey's you're gonna have to order it on-line as…read moreno one in the region comes close to their selection. The pricing is also convenient as what is on the tag is the out the door price - and if the stock number is a little old, they'll usually be willing to deal on the price. They also don't re-price, when the whole sale costs go up, so older stock number items will have a lower price than the same item that has just arrived. I am surprised at the negative reviews. First, I have yet to walk into any shop in NC and not be asked if I had a concealed carry permit or pistol purchase permit before being allowed to handle or inspect a handgun in the store. Per NC statute, it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, give away, transfer, purchase, or receive, at any place in the state, any pistol, unless the purchaser or receiver has first obtained a license or permit to receive such a pistol by the sheriff of the county where the purchaser or receiver resides. Given the wording of the statute, I suspect all the gun shops I've done business with in NC have interpreted "transfer" to include handing the handgun to you for inspection. That's a common legal interpretation of the word - and not just in NC. Second, I was surprised by the rude staff comments. I've done business with Mackey's for several years now since moving to NC from VA, and I've purchased several firearms over that period of time. The number of customers in the store varies at any given time - it's a large store, but in a very rural area, so it's not staffed at the same level you've find in an urban area, mostly because they'd all sit around bored most of the time and you'd pay a lot more to cover staff only needed for a few peak times. Consequently, there are times I've had to wait a few minutes for service, but I've never found the staff to be rude - even as a new customer. As a regular customer, I've found them to be very friendly. It's primarily a family run business and they've always struck me as being very good people. Third, I've also noticed the staff often have lunch at the same time. That's probably because they are a rural shop and any hot lunch needs to be ordered and picked up by someone who goes to Janesville to get it. The alternative would be to have half the staff working while half eat, but that just extends the time when staff are in short supply. The other alternative would be to just close the store for an hour over lunch. Personally, I drive 90 minutes to get there and I appreciate being able to go in and look around over the lunch break, even if I have a wait a few minutes to check out. I have no problem letting folks eat lunch.

They had a great selection and some pretty cool firearm old and new was cool just to walk around…read moreand look at everything

As a firearms instructor, I see a lot of new students. I can confidently recommend them to Chesbay…read moreArms. I have known the owners since they moved into the Cedar Road location and have had nothing but a positive experience from this family run business. Great deals and great advice. It is a place where a handshake still means something. You won't be disappointed. Stop in and say hello!

Short story about my recent interaction with this place. I dropped off two barrels and a spiral…read morefluted bolt to be cerakoted September 15. The owner himself told me he had lost a cerakoting guy but that it would be about a month for him to do it. He went on to describe how he'd use clay in the fluting to accomplish this. Great I told him I don't really care about the two barrels, but I want the bolt back for hunting season. A month would've been October 15. I called to check on this in early November and was told there's nothing listed beside my name. But that it should almost be done. Today nine weeks later after I originally dropped it off I went into the shop to see how things were going. The owner proceeded to tell me that he really only likes to do simple stuff, but that he could call somebody to see if they'd be interested in doing this. Are you freaking kidding me? It would've taken two minutes to give me a phone call to tell me that you didn't want to do this anymore. Instead, I've gotta find out halfway through gun season that the project isn't even started? Wow just wow.

This place is great. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. A wide selection of cool items,…read moreespecially if you want to build your own AR. Definitely recommend this place. A small shop that delivers on customer service.

Very expensive and not very friendly, in my limited experience. I will not be returning to this…read morebusiness.

Quick and str8 forward. They had the firearm I wanted when no one else in Hampton roads didn't. AND…read moreit was priced right! For you fellow Vets They offer military discount. I don't think anyone else in the area offers this. Surprising for a military town.

Gun smith Ryan performed maintenance on my CZ PO7 and it shoots like a tac gun!…read more The shop is conveniently located and has friendly service!

Ghost Army is a pretty cool museum to stop at if you're in the Virginia Beach area!…read more We happened upon them during our roadtrip since my brother-in-law was looking for a shop that sold re-enactment gear/guns. I don't believe Ghost Army sells any of the uniforms or guns though. We actually meant to go to a shop that's two stores down, but it was nice walking around and seeing the history behind all of the old war gear and uniforms they have on display. The two men working at the shop were very friendly and explained the history behind a few of the artifacts they had on display. Definitely recommend visiting if you're into historic military memorabilia! They have a bunch of neat items to look at!