Tony is the man with classes! Took my CCW initial and learned a ton. Good pace to the class and left feeling confident and educated. Would recommend his teaching and training to anyone I know. read more

Piece of crap company. I placed an order and they hid the fact that they want a 25% cancellation fee if you change your mind before shipping. I canceled because they represented that the item was in stock but it was on a 4 to 6 week backorder. They charged me over $150 to cancel the firearm order and then they canceled the ammo I had also ordered and charged me another $130. George is a cheat. He made more money cancelling my order than he would have made filling it. I am not sure they can even fill the orders. May be a total scam. Stay away from this company! I will fight this with my credit card company as their policies page is not clear about the cancellation fee. read more

Great service from Tony there. As well very knowledgeable. Overall a great deal for the area. I am going back for sure.

I have purchased firearms from PDW EDH/Tony, and have had him process compliant private party transactions, as well. Tony is knowledgeable, and is truly here for the customer. No high-pressure sales here, just good guys serving the community, with gun sales, gunsmithing and firearms/CCW classes. In fact, I had an issue with a rifle that I had him look at, and he told me it was a simple fix I could do myself (if I was into that kind of thing). Tony told me what to do, and I took it home and fixed it, no charge. read more

Tony is very knowledgeable and is a great resource. He kept his eye out for a hard to find gun and sold it to me when it became available. I really appreciated him keeping me in mind for such a long period of time. Great customer service. I am going to use him to qualify that gun on my CCW permit and to do additional shooting/ gun safety training at the range. read more

My go to shop for all needs including cleaning, parts, and my ccw class. Tony makes you feel at home.

Special thank you to Tony for great customer service and some helpful tips. I like to be in compliance of the ever changing laws.

Don't let the tucked away in the El Dorado Hills business park location fool you. This is a first class gun store. I had a 1911 pistol that needed some work done on it. The gunsmiths here are exceptionally good at what they do. They helped me recover what had been a marginally reliable gun and make it a rock solid shooter. They also were very honest and straight in determining what needed to be done and what they charged me for it. They have a nice selection of revolvers, semis, shotguns, and rifles all focused on personal defense. Forget hunting supplies and duck decoys. The shop has a clear focus and they do it well. I asked to handle a number of different handguns and the shop owners were helpful and pleasant. With their background as Sheriffs, they have a practical, real-world understanding of what is needed for personal defense. The pricing is fair and right what you'd expect. This is now my "go to" place for firearms, ammunition, etc. read more

Tony just repaired one of my revolvers. He is knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, well trained, highly skilled and reasonably priced. I couldn't be more pleased. Great gunsmith. read more

I've never been to a gun store where they care so much about each and every customer. Everybody there is extremely knowledgeable and they take the time to find out what you really want or need. They are truly interested in your needs wants and safety rather than just trying to take your money. I had an issue with a firearm and they were able to fix it much faster than they said they would. They even called me on a day that they were closed and told me I could come pick it up. Please note that their address is different than what is listed I believe the proper addresses under another review. This is my first stop whatever I need anything because I know I will walk out with the right product or the proper knowledge. Hands-down the best gun shop I have ever visited. read more

I am still waiting on my order from them. I Order something over 2 months ago . I emailed them several times no response. I even called them the voice mail won't let you even leave a message. I would not buy anything from them ever again. Bad customer service. read more

Very happy with the owner's professionalism while taking his basic CCW class. Looking forward to working with him regarding gun-smithing and intermediate/advanced shooting scenario classes. read more

Amazing knowledgeable people, who can meet your expectations, learn how to shoot safely, classes and range training. Gun repairs and updates. Purchase and Licenses, all the above. I've made them my go to shooting store. read more

Personal Defense Weapons is kind of a hidden gem for me, tucked away from all the madness. Tony was very easy to deal with, no drama or pretentious airs. He accommodated my last-minute PPT even though it was late in the day. And it was very easy that it took only about 20 minutes at most. He personally called my contact number when I cleared. I would not mind bringing my business to him, even if I had to drive farther. Thank you! read more

My wife and I recently took a class at Personal Defense Weapons, where previously we took some at Cordova Shooting Center. The differences were astounding. Tony, a retired police officer, was a much more reliable source for information. There were actually things we learned at Cordova that turned out to be, for a better word, illegal in our practices with our firearms. Tony was knowledgeable, informative and very well versed in all things for personal defense and the laws that dictate them. When it came time to put into action what we learned and the shooting, he did not just spray words to us an talk "at us", but he helped and instructed us in the things we needed to improve on. He was patient and extremely calm and kind to my wife when she had issues, which goes a long way for me. I would highly recommend his courses over any in the greater Sacramento area. read more

I placed an order in January, 2021 with PDW for bulk shells and extended magazines for my bullpup. I was then told there was an extended delay in processing due to COVID. I sent an email for an update in mid-February and was told there was another delay due to the storms that hit the south. During this same time, I was able to get various ammo from 4 other dealers all in less than 1 week with no issues (buckshot, slugs, .40, 9mm, 5.56). It has now been over 30 business days and I still haven't received my order. I have emailed them 3 times about a refund of my $330+ and they have not responded to any of my emails. There are much better options available than this 'company' where you may have to fight to not get ripped off. read more

I've never had such a bad experience with ordering from an Online company, I ordered 250 rounds of Black Aces Tactical in Jan. - well here I am in March and no product. obviously they never had this in stock to begin with. I've had to file a complaint with my credit card company and now I will file with the FTC and Better Business Bureau. If you try calling no one will answer and the voice mail is full . They will not answer any of your emails until you actually threaten that you will take action. - my response from them - " Black Aces Tactical has to give us a refund - then you'll get yours. WTF..... that has nothing to do with me being a customer of yours who bought directly from you. Save yourself the hassle, time, and money - go somewhere else and stay clear of PDW SOLUTIONS. read more

Very knowledgeable gunsmith. Eager to help with your questions. Let's keep this local shop in business.

Their retail space might be small compared to those big gun stores in Folsom or Sacramento however what they lack in shelf space they make up for in individual customer service. The owners are experienced law enforcement officers with knowledge and integrity to match. When I came in looking for Christmas gift for my hubby they remembered the sight he had been admiring but they didn't have it in stock. Danny went above and beyond in an effort to source one for me. read more

Tony was spot on with my renewal ccw course, very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable with him, as a woman, that is important! Highly recommended! Looking forward to taking other courses from him! read more

Amazing customer service. Danny made my transfer incredibly easy along with giving me great personal service. I live in Sacramento but made the drive since I've received less than desirable service from local shops in the past (you know who you are). Don't let the small store front deter you. This is a first class operation. read more

We love the service at PDW! Took a weapon in to be repaired and they did a great job. Also had them build us one when we could find what we wanted premade. We are very happy they are so close and have such a high level of gunsmithing knowledge. Would highly recommend these guys! read more

I just took my EDC CCW renewal course from Tony this past week. I really appreciated the key points and suggestions to print out certain Laws that pertain to CCW carry. I also signed my wife and I up for one of Tony's training classes. Can't wait for that! Tony is very friendly with wealth of knowledge. I highly recomend this gun store. read more

Does anyone know if this place is still in business? I went there today to try and get my hand gun safety course and the sign said they moved. So I went to the "new location" 5047 Robert J Mathews Pkwy Unit 700 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 United States I couldn't find a single thing. Just wondering where they went? read more

I just took a training class from Tony at Personal Defense Weapons. The class was great! I learned a lot and came away feeling much more confident in the subject matter. Tony has a lot of experience and knowledge in this field. The class was interesting and Tony is very friendly and helpful. He makes you feel like family and is always available for questions. I personally recommend this company to anyone wanting to further their knowledge and training in firearms. read more

I have taken the CCW class from Tony, and he makes the class interesting and relevant to today's laws. You are free to ask questions and not feel foolish, Tony makes sure you understand everything and when you leave you have a whole new respect of the CCW you are now going to have. This is the best class by far for any women who are interested in getting their CCW. Tony also offers self defense classes that I will be signing up for soon. read more

When it comes to knowledge and experience regarding laws pertaining to concealed carry PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) provides something no one else can, Mr. Tony Rabe. As a 25 year seasoned Deputy Sheriff, Rabe presents a comprehensive and interesting CCW licensing course, a real eye opener into the laws, personal responsibility and training we should all understand. I sincerely recommend his initial and renewal CCW courses. read more

I recently purchased a shotgun here and was more than pleased with every aspect. The customer service was top notch and I was impressed with the extensive knowledge of the staff. Highly recommend! read more