I got my "mini PhD" in Cerakote and parkerizing online after purchasing an older Colt 1911 on…read moregunbroker, which had its fair share of weathering and "idiot scratches" on it. Their rep hit me up right away here on Yelp, and I made the drive a few days later to look into a Cerakote finish for my latest handgun conquest. Pricey for sure but my word does it look like a brand new firearm. I'm taking my wife's P22 there soon to get some fun color but the regular gunmetal finish I got for this Colt really is impressive. Cool little shop too, and I tbh I did enjoy some of the responses from the owner to a handful of digs on this platform too haha. More SBO should be this genuinely engaged. Nice work fellas thanks again.

Focused professionals hell bent on doing a great job without compromise . Would highly recommendread more

Took a gun safety course for my hql license & class was great, guys teaching it were very…read moreknowledgeable and took questions and insight. Very helpful staff when setting up appointment, now have gotten my permit and will be returning to look and buy some new items. Local owner and love supporting the local businesses especially when they do so very well with everything! Have a great online store also & I'm sure can get whatever is available in the local market

Great and knowledgeable staff they truly know how to provide great customer service. I have gone…read moreto several gun shops through out the DMV and Joe, DeVaughn and all the staff made the purchasing process in the State of Maryland better than any gun shop that I ever went before.

Andy and Brandon were helpful and personable employees here who helped us sign up for HQL training…read moreand get done what we needed to get done. Appreciate it!

Took my Conceal Carry/HQL class here with Brandon. Absolutely phenomenal experience. Not only did…read morehe make the class feel very involved he kept it extremely entertaining with some perfectly placed humor. A very well rounded learning experience for myself and I'd highly recommend them for taking your class. On the other hand he was extremely knowledgeable about particular things I was interested in gave me great insight to help steer me in the right direction. On the second class also got to meet Andy who was also extremely helpful and professional! Loved my experience over there at Engage and I will certainly be a repeat customer!

Awesome experience…read more I used Eastern as an FFL to pick up a handgun I bought online. Easy-peasy and reasonable transfer fee. We and my wife both took the CCW class here and had an awesome experience. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I'd anticipated a very long boring weekend class but the instructors were fun and engaging. Nick, Tyler and Mellisa were awesome.

Very unprofessional and untrustworthy experience. TK Defense transferred firearms to Eastern Armory…read moreso I could legally take possession of them. Eastern Armory then offered $500 total for three high-value firearms and repeatedly tried to buy the .300 Blackout AR pistol after I declined. Less than an hour later, they claimed they were "not comfortable" completing the transfer and turned all firearms over to Montgomery County Police and State Police without providing clear reasoning or documentation. I received conflicting information, poor follow-up, and no real assistance in resolving what happened. Be very cautious dealing with this business. I do not trust this place and would advise others to be very cautious. Don't Recommend! REPLY TO NICK-BUSINESS OWNER-12/14/2025 Thank you, Nick, for responding. I appreciate the responsibility you have as an FFL to ensure lawful and safe transfers, and I understand the need for caution. However, several important clarifications should have been communicated to me clearly and directly at the time, rather than after the fact. The "prohibited person" you reference is my brother, which should have been obvious, as we share the same last name. TK Defense was fully aware of this as well. When I made statements such as "let me check with my brother," "my brother will come with me," or "my brother will drive me to the store," I was not referring to that brother. I have more than one brother. The brother I was referring to also holds a valid Maryland HQL (Nick, call me if you need to verify this), is knowledgeable about those firearms, and was simply someone I was consulting with and who would have accompanied me. Because the transaction was halted before I ever arrived, any assumption that I intended to bring a prohibited person into the transfer process is speculative and unverified. I understand precaution; however, precaution should be grounded in facts, not assumptions. Additionally, I want to note that a woman consulting with a male about firearms does not equate to a straw purchase or transfer. Given the increasing number of African American women lawfully engaging in firearm ownership, it is important that lawful behavior not be mischaracterized simply because guidance or assistance is sought. I also want to add that I figured out your speculation, as someone from the store called me more than 10 times within a single hour. During the first call, based on saying the word "items", he stated, "I figure you are around people and can not talk". That same individual acknowledged this, yet called nine additional times in a row. He was acting like I sat around doing straw purchase/transfer for others as a full-time job, as if I didn't have a full-time job.

I've bought a few things from here and service has always been excellent. The staff is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. This place is very welcoming compared to some other firearms shop that I have been visited. Recently conducted a trade in for my TTI Canik Combat pistol and special orders from this shop and the process was quick and easy.

This is an awesome shop. Great customer service, very knowledgeable, and they are enthusiastic to…read morehave you in their shop. They walked me through the required forms, and made the whole experience smooth.

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!

Came to XCAL on my birthday after hearing good things about this massive 95,000 sq ft sports…read morecenter, plus indoor gun range! Talk about a fun two-in-one combo! As a budding gun enthusiast and someone who's new to shooting (2 years in), I've been looking for places to get target practice in and to improve my skills. XCAL is the nicest gun range I've ever been to! The facility is only a couple years old, so everything is still shiny and new. I arrived here on a Tuesday late afternoon around 4ish and there was already a line. Seems like a popular place, so get here early if you want to avoid lines! While I was waiting, I checked out their retail area. The counter staff was very knowledgeable about all the guns I asked about and had helpful suggestions on other options that they though I would like. When my lane was ready, they called my name on the intercom. The staff who helped check me in was also super friendly and asked me how my day was. I told her it was my birthday! She threw in a free target with balloons on it! I asked to rent a PCC and full automatic glock with a couple boxes of ammo. They said the glock rental was on the house for my birthday! Sweet! Normally full automatic glock rentals are about $85. I ended up paying for the PCC rental, a couple boxes of ammo, plus eye and ear protection (about $109 in total. this included ear/eye protection for my wife who joined me in the range). The full automatic glock was incredibly fun to shoot! I felt like I was in a John Wick movie! I highly recommend trying it out. The range staff took all the helpful safety precautions on site, including for this particular gun. A range safety officer was required to be next to me to use the full auto, and loaded the magazine for me. For the PCC, I was able to load it myself. Best range experience I've ever had! The facilities were state of the art and all the staff were so helpful.

Super fun run to do this. We then went to Top Golf, and IFly. Friendly staff. Clean. Staff is…read moreamazing at helping direct, teach, watch and guide.