As a first-time buyer, I was looking for confidence, safety, and protection. Matt and Greg made the process so easy and stress-free. They were knowledgeable, patient, and made me feel completely comfortable from start to finish. I left feeling excited and empowered with my very first handgun--the Rose Sig Sauer, chosen just for me. read more

First gun owner here!! Brought my LEO friend with me because I didn't know what to expect. Matt helped us out and was super informative. He explained to us what I was looking for, was patient, and showed us off market and the guns for sale. I was interested in the CA legal P365 and he knew everything about it. Very intelligent and knew what he was talking about. Even down to practicing and using those ear muffs with microphones in them so I don't yell, because yelling increases the heart rate and releases adrenaline so when you're shooting you want to be calm. I had to take a test but it wasn't hard. His whole team is amazing. I will say, with some customers, you need thick skin. Don't take his curt answers and confidence rudely. He's friendly and kind. When my gun came they texted me and let me know and were super professional. Also, I ordered ammo online and sent it to their shop. They sell ammo there however so they have everything you need. Now I know why it's so highly rated! Will return when I purchase another one!! Plenty of parking. Prices aren't the CHEAPEST around but they are a local store so it's nice to support local shops. read more

From the moment I walked into OC GUNS, I knew I was in good hands. I originally just needed to get my firearm safety certificate, but the team immediately made me feel welcome and asked if I had any questions about a gun I was considering. I was pretty unsure about what I wanted as a first-time buyer, but their genuine willingness to help instantly put me at ease. Matt, the owner, is truly exceptional. He went into incredible depth explaining everything about my new gun, ensuring I felt confident and informed. The entire team provided amazing tips for a beginner like me, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I can't express how happy I am with my experience at OC GUNS. What could have been an intimidating first-time purchase turned into an absolutely amazing and empowering experience. If you're looking for a welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful place to buy a firearm or get your safety certificate, look no further than OC GUNS. They've earned a lifelong customer in me! read more

Great service, Matt was a great help and able to help me with my unique situation. I will be back to purchase soon.

This is the best gun buying experience i have to date! Both my wife and my daughter bought guns and were well taken care of. They were treated with respect! Very rare and we will be returning. read more

Matt and OC guns is awesome! I was looking for a very specific 22 rifle that was much harder to find than your on the shelf big box stores carry as regular stock. The big stores had it, but for some reason couldn't move it closer to a convenient pick up for me? Still don't know why, but I'm glad it happened this way because I happened to call Matt at OCG and he was on the phone with a rep and made it happen that same day. I was eying another 308 rifle and decided to give the sale to Matt as well because he was so customer service oriented. Not only did he find both rifles and make it happen, he even beat the big box store price by $25!!! Can't recommend Matt and OC Guns enough. I will be buying all my firearms from them here on out. If you are looking for a reliable firearm dealer who cares more about getting weapons in your hands and putting a smile on your face than the dollar signs for the sale, look no further. Matt and OC Guns is by far the best gun shop you can find in Orange County. I am a customer for life after this great experience. read more

Staff are amazing! Selection is amazing! Service could not have been better, they were very patient and thoughtful. Answered any questions that came their way and spent the time teaching me differences and giving me recommendations. On roster, off roster, consignment guns, etc. they have it all. The deals are incredible. Definitely recommend going to OC Guns before you buy any firearms Cant wait to go back read more

Great customer service! Professional staff and very knowledgeable. Outstanding FFL services and good prices on all products!

I have shopping around for another firearm and hitting up my local gun shops. I knew about this place for a while, but hadn't made my way to it. Thank God I did. First, let me tell you they RARELY answer the phone. It bothered me at first, but once I was there, it kinda made sense. The shop is small and most firearms (handguns for sure) are on consignment and used. There was gentleman buying what looked like 3 rifles, another guy checking out a handgun and a lady selling some guns and placing other in consignment. Needless to say, a lot going on. I waited my turn and was helped my a younger gentleman with a dark mustache. He was straight to the point, polite (enough), and answered my questions. They didn't have the firearm I wanted, but said they could get it, no problem. I filled out paperwork, paid & was on my way ready for my 10 day waiting period. Even with all the organized chaos goin on, i was in and out in probably 20 minutes. I got a call a couple days later with my pick up date and the waiting game was on. Was reserving my review untill after the pickup. Pickup went without a hitch. The owner is very cool as well. We exchanged some pleasantries while everything was getting filled out. The phone rang and the guy didn't answer it..... because he was giving me, the present customer, all the attention i deserved. So don't get bent out of shape if the don't pick up. Just go. Trust me. I'd 100% recommend this shop to any serious buyer. Go handle some guns at ammo bros or another store. But come and support this "little guy". Btw....this place had BY FAR the best price on the specific firearm i wanted. Owners words - "we'll try to match or beat anyone's prices. We're here to sell guns. Not collect them." read more

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Slow service, the staff don't know what the hell they're doing. The owner thinks he's a know it all and walks out the store while his staff is confused. The owner is very opinionated. The selection is good but the prices are high. I saw a Benelli m4 for $2200 when ammo brothers has a new one for $1800. read more

Best shop for purchasing any kind of guns and ammos. I had many times of experience, always surprised with best price. highly recommend to try. Hidden gem in Lake Forest. read more

If there was a way to leave a "Negative ", I would. Owner (Matt) is very cocky and arrogant from the moment I walked in the doors. Talked condescending to me because I was not former military as if I didn't know what I was taking about. I asked about specific items and he kept trying to steer me in another direction, his direction. Completely unprofessional so I left and went next door to The Heavy Machine! 1000% difference in professionalism and willingness to listen to customers. OC Guns has really gone downhill since Scott and RJ sold it to this guy. read more

This is the best gun store in Orange County! They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I don't like going to big box stores to buy guns and ammunition. I would rather give my money to a smaller company than a massive corporate store. read more

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I've been a gun owner around South County for over 30 years. I've been to many gun stores, and I'm doing my first review, so that says quite a bit. They have sold two guns for me so far, and a third is set to sell. They have a super professional staff who follow the letter of the law. That's awesome. That's exactly what I was looking for. My guns were listed with little trouble and all the paperwork was completed in 30-45 minutes from walking in the door. They helped with finding a good price to list them at and each gun sold at the asking price. Their 10% seller's fee is very fair and I was paid in cash. I'm grateful to OC Guns and look forward to doing future business with them soon. read more

These guys are solid professional great people. RJ helped me out when I was choosing my first ever handgun. The man brought out a bunch of different options for me to choose from. I don't know why everyone is saying they don't pick up their phone. I called on a Friday afternoon, and they picked up after the first ring. They explained the entire process to me clearly and told me what paper work to bring. The next day I chose a Glock 17, a little under two weeks I picked up my firearm and also purchased a 1000 rounds of 9mm from them at a price that's competitive with most online bulk ammo retailers. 11/10 I'm only buying from these guys. Support local business! read more

OC Guns - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

One out of five stars for talking a good game but not delivering on anything. Bought an AR lower from them to have them build it for me. Three months later after many excuses in person and many unreturned calls, I left the store with my AR lower untouched even though I had been told it had been completed. Undelivered promises, waste of time and aggravation . This store and its owner is just blowing smoke. Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere. read more

Matt was awesome! He made everything about my purchase so seamless. If you want to buy a high end race pistol ask for MATT! Cannot say enough good things about him! The shop was organized and clean as well. They definitely know how to run a great shop! read more

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Great shop, super professional. Owner is very kind and helped facilitate test and purchase. Highly recommend!

This place is pretty legit. They got me a great deal on ammo. The guys that work there are cool too. read more

OC Guns - 1000 rounds of 5.56. Great price. - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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The staff working here is great. Very friendly and, although maybe not gun experts, very eager to talk to you and learn things. The owner, however, is a jerk. Very rude, opinionated and a general overall know-it-all. It seems he can't be bothered to answer simple questions. He even acted this way when the old OC Gun owners were still there (last year). His attitude has always been very bad, unfriendly and not the kind of face you want to present to people willing to come in and spend their money. If you need to do a PPT, call Armstron Arms nearby. Much nicer. If you need to buy anything, go to Turner's. It worth all the hassles that Turner's make you go through so that you can avoid the jerk owner at OC Guns. I'm not going back and I'll tell my many gun friends to avoid the place. read more

Walked in OC Guns and was immediately greeted. The guys working this shop are very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. Some of them are prior military so they definitely have the knowledge and respect for firearms. I had questions and they were patient with me and helped me along the way. The selection of firearms was VERY amazing. I definitely recommend this shop for anyone who's interested in firearms. REMEMBER: Common sense, treat every and any type of gun as if it were loaded. read more

I was looking to have my rifle made "featureless" at the recommendation of the gun-shop where I purchased the rifle last month because Cali regulations could cause problems on the range if left as is. A featureless modification would allow the rifle's magazine to be used traditionally (using the quick release button) as long as other modifications are made ( i.e. handle angle adjustment, muzzle adjustment , butt stock adjustment , etc). Initially, I was promised that the work would be done in 7 days. I returned in 7 days and the work was not done. Then, they said to come back in 4 more days because it was not ready. I returned in 4 more days the work was still not complete. At this point, I was fed up and I asked for the rifle back. They refused to return the rifle saying that it was in "parts status". I told them I would wait for the work to be done and they made me wait outside the store while he worked on it for the next 30-45 minutes. In my opinion, the work was substandard because the lower receiver was sawed into in order to adjust the handle angle backwards. I would not have authorized for the rifle to be cut in this way because there is a different way to make the rifle featureless without cutting the lower receiver. By cutting the receiver, the structural integrity of the lower receiver may also have been compromised. Also, the jagged edges of the saw cut were not smoothed out before it was given back to me. There was also some unusual markings on the upper receiver where they apparently had to use a vise to secure the rifle while the lower receiver was sawed. In addition to the finish out being poor (jagged edges and unusual markings on upper receiver ), the muzzle was not modified as legally required. So basically, the rifle was returned to me and it was not legal because of the way the muzzle was not modified appropriately. Therefore, I had to take the rifle to different gunsmith, where it currently is, to fix these issues and test the integrity of the rifle to make sure it is still usable. Overall, this was a bad experience because they do "custom work" half-ass and I will not be going back. read more

Fantastic service, I was helped by RJ and he was informative, friendly, and concise with helping me select a firearm as well as processing the necessary paperwork. He was able to address all the questions and concerns I had pertaining to ownership as well as showing me available stock. As a first time owner, I would highly recommend checking out this store if you need some more guidance to have a better idea of what may suit your own wants/needs. The shop itself is a bit cozy but it makes interacting with the associates much easier. I have not had the opportunity to look at much of their inventory but even in the current climate it seems they have quite a decent selection. Overall, the service and the ease of processing a transaction makes this place an easy choice for those who may be interested with purchasing a firearm! read more

A+ Great guys, smooth & easy PPT, veteran owned. Couldn't ask for more. My new go to in the area. Even had a couple impossible to find ones on consignment. read more

OC Guns is the only place I go to because it's close to where I live and if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I've only purchased 2 guns ever but both were from them. Just picked up a sweet new Ruger PC Carbine for $660 out the door (Glock compatible - get one & thank me later) and it was significantly more expensive everywhere else I looked. I also got my Glock 19 from them a few years back and have since bought ammo, a LED strobe light and Sig Red Dot from them. The guys there are super chill, down to earth dudes, really knowledgeable and offer great prices. If you live in OC and want to buy/learn more about guns, you gotta at least pop into their shop 1 time and you won't regret it read more

OC Guns - Ruger PC 9mm Carbine and Glock 19 Gen3 9mm - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Heavy price gouging! My innocent unsuspecting wife bought a gun there and they sold here a used gun as if it was new. You can find a new gun for 1/2 what they charged her for a used one. there are a lot of places to buy a gun any place is better than this. They sold her this gun for over $1000.00 and it was used! (See Pic) when we asked to cancel the order they wanted to keep $250! False advertising and taking advantage of people! Stay away! far away! Thieves! read more

OC Guns - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I've been to a bunch of gun stores and have always dealt with attitude from its employees. But not here. I had the pleasure of being helped by Chris. Hands down the most knowledgeable person regarding guns and gun laws. He was patient and willing to answer all of my annoying questions. Its guys like him that make me want to return to a gun store. Thanks Chris. I'm loving my glock. read more

OC Guns - New glock with Trijicon HD - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I highly recommend OC guns. I have personally experienced their customer courtesy ,professional attitude , knowledge, and professionalism as well as great prices. I will continue to shop with them in the future, as well as continue to refer professional peers, coworkers, friends and family. They have always taken care of everyone who I refer. Being someone who relies on firearms and personal defense equipment for what I do, a dependable and honest supplier such as OC Guns is a necessity for me. read more

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OC Guns is #1 on list. It is a pleasure every time I get a firearm with them. Matt and RJ are the two I personally always purchase with because they are helpful and know firearms like it should be. Thanks Oc Guns read more

The place I go to buy my ammos they have competitive pricing and the friendliest of people. I also got my shotgun here recently, they also threw in a free cleaning kit. Thank you guys! I highly recommend OC Guns! read more

Started out very friendly, helping me find ammo. About a minute in decided to go have a casual conversation with a friend right next to me for the next 15 minutes while ignoring me. Not the first time I've had this experience here. I come here to try to support a local business but definitely will be my last time shopping here. read more

I'll preface this by saying that I don't usually write reviews, however, the service I received today was absolutely stellar! Due to coronavirus and social distancing regulations the store is operating at limited capacity, and only a few people are allowed in the store at a time. Despite the wait, Matt, was incredibly attentive, patient, and personable. He spent ample time explaining the hand guns that would best fit me, and was absolutely paramount in my purchasing decision! I walked out of OC guns with ample knowledge about the Kimber Micro 9 I purchased, plenty of wonderful recommendations for firearm training, and most importantly satisfaction with my purchase. I'll definitely be back, and if you're a first time firearm buyer as I was definitely visit this location! read more

OC Guns - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I've been to probably just about every gun store in and around Orange County and these guys are by far the best. Very genuine in their knowledge and I'm appreciative for the value I get for my dollar here. Very specifically thankful to Matt and Matthew for taking the time with my husband and I. We're stoked on what we took home. You guys are truly the best. read more

I had a highly disappointing experience at this gun shop. The staff proved to be both unprofessional and rude, struggling to install gunsights without damaging both the firearm and the sights. Despite promises of a week, the task dragged on for nearly a month. I did not rush them, but when I received my slider with the sights I noticed several chips and scratches. The sights ordered came in new but looked like a careless beginner installed the sights from the damages. See pictures below. In addition, to their lack of skills and manners, they are always eating Mcdonalds everytime I visit, and never bothered to wipe the grease off their fingers before handling customer guns. Terrible service and extremely unprofessional. Avoid at all costs. read more

Best place in town! Matt and the crew are super friendly and experienced. Always a great atmosphere to walk into. I will never go back to Turners. OC Guns for the win! read more

The whole team was great. Just picked up my Glock 19 and ammo. Great handgun and the process was very easy. Everyone was helpful and made the process simple. Thank you all. You guys rock! read more

OC Guns - Glock 19 and ammo! Awesome! - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Great knowledgeable staff, stellar range of selections, and deal thats blow adjacent shops out of the water. I had the opportunity to purchase my first firearm at OC Guns and i could not be happier with the outcome, got me totally hooked up and satisfied with the trip. read more

Be patient, it's a small shop, but they know everything about what you want and they won't lead you wrong. I bought from them and their guy Matt talked to me and listened to what I was looking for. He showed me the perfect piece I didn't even know I knew I wanted. It's the best I've owned as a daily and I couldn't be happier. read more

Happened to stumble across the OC guns, and I have to say I am very happy I did! Although they are a very small shop, they have a great inventory of fire arms to choose from. The guys who work there are very knowledgeable, friendly and eager to help. I come from the Los Angeles area however I will make the trip back down here again for my future firearm needs. read more

Absolutely solid spot! Worked personally with Kimsey for sales (consignment) and purchase of multiple firearms and gear (Holosun). Kimsey is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his guns. Their selection is fantastic and their prices are primo! Appreciate the attention to detail and the service! Thanks CK! And thanks OC Gun! Make sure you take care of this dude. read more