I found the owner Steve to be very enjoyable to deal with when purchasing a new pistol. He always…read moreexhibited professionalism and good customer service at all times. Keep in mind this is not a traditional gun store, which is one of the things that I liked about it. You get one on one service from a knowledgeable professional. Thompson Firearms has an excellent website and does all that they can to take good care of the customer.

Steven Thompson, the owner, is a pure professional. He went above and beyond with trying to help me…read morepurchase the firearm I wanted. He could have taken my money and then when the transaction was completed, sent me on my way. However he did things he did not have to, to make sure I was taken care of. If you're looking for a person who truly values his customers you can do no better than Thompson's Firearms.

Dan is an outstanding gunsmith. I have had work done from CZ's to H&K's and he has always done an…read moreexcellent job.

Great service and the owner is always willing to help anyone. Love getting my guns shipped here…read more 10/10

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.

Have been dealing for years with firearm transfers never a problem highly recomended.read more

Firearm services include gunsmithing, refinishing/restoration, consignments, transfers, and machine…read moregun rentals.

Great service, knowledgeable but don't make newbies feel like idiots. Excellent selectionread more

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!

Chris Hansford is an incompetent millennial who runs his FFL business out of his home. He takes…read moremonths to respond to emails or perform any task related to his FFL. Incompetence seems to be a common theme in the town of Purceville. Christopher is terribly disorganized. He originally took MONTHS (never completed transfer) to transfer a revolver from VA to MD despite receiving all of the requested paperwork. Since he never completed the transfer, I had to contact guns.com to mediate a return. Christopher only responded once guns.com was cc'd on the email. Now I am waiting on him to return the same firearm to guns.com. I have been waiting for 1 month. Guns.com sent him the required forms/FEDEX shipping label and I payed Chris the required fees. Per the tracking, the revolver is still sitting at his house. Did he lose the gun? I have purchased firearms in numerous states and this is the worst FFL I have ever used. Purchasing a firearm in a liberal state like Maryland is easier than dealing with this kid. I actually need this for my business, not for running around my London County home like a cheap John Wick knockoff/special forces groupie. I was originally hesitant about using his services since he was a young man who operated out of his home. He certainly confirmed my suspicions.

I had trouble with my order and wanted to cancel right away but Chris talked me out of it. The…read moredelay cost me over $300 when I did finally cancel. Not only did I lose the money but I wasted a 6 hr round trip.

The owner Bobby is extremely knowledgeable and he'll treat you right. However, the hours change…read moredepending on what time he feels like coming in and you'll never, ever be able to reach him on the phone. When you come in be ready to talk about bowling, because whether you want to or not - he will absolutely talk your ear off about bowling (not saying it's bad, I enjoy it). He'll also shoot straight when it comes to recommending a bowling ball - he'll tell you what's crap and what is a genuinely good ball and take the time to figure out which ball is best for you.

John and Steve are absolutely wonderful. They treat you like valued customers and take plenty of…read moretime to understand your game and recommend the proper equipment for you. Other pro shops I've been to in the past seemed to blow you off if you didn't know everything about drilling a bowling ball, but the guys at Bowlers Choice take the time to answer any questions you have. On top of that, they're speed of service is outstanding. If you buy a ball today, it will be drilled today. No waiting a week like some other shops. Of course if you want something they don't have in stock, there will be a few days before it comes in. However they place the order promptly and never leave you wondering when your ball will be ready. Bowlers Choice is located inside Terrace Lanes in Frederick, MD. They have another shop in Taney town, but I haven't been to that one yet. So join a league, get a ball and shoes from Bowlers Choice, and have some fun!

I've worked with them for over a decade, maybe 2? When I moved from MD. They've always been up…read morefront. I trust them. They are not a discount house. It's family owned. I agree with Matthieu, they are sane! Too bad they don't have a gunsmith on site. That would round things out.

Amazing selection and great variety of both new and used. Big knife inventory to choose from.read more