I have bought several firearms at SSG Tactical. The staff is always very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I bought my first AR-15 here. At the time I knew nothing about them. I was lead carefully through the selection process and wound up with a very nice rifle. I was so impressed that I returned to make more purchases and always found the same great service. I simply cannot express how happy I am with this firm. read more

This is the BEST gun store that I have found anywhere in the DMV. It has a huge selection, the staff is very well educated on firearms and can answer any question you might have. If they don't have it, they'll get it fast. if they don't know it (unlikely) then they will get you an answer. I have worked with Bobby for the last couple of years and you won't find a more knowledgeable guy in the business. From beginner to expert you will find you need or want. read more

Top Notch Customer Service!! I stop by on occasion just to check things out and get my hands on a bunch of different guns. Every time I go in there, I am met by someone who is eager to show and tell. They always take the time and let me get the feel of the guns in my hand. They also carry a bunch of holsters and accessories for the guns too. They have let try out the different pocket holsters and stuff for the pocket pistols to see what feels best for me. I recommend everyone stop by and check them out. read more

So far, another hobby shop with no customer service skills. Terrible ownership and absolutely no responsibility for their lack of communication or poor salesman ship while wasting money on a stand a Dulles - only excuses like a teenager. Do not go here. I bought a piece of equipment here and regret it because I should have listened to my gut given the experience I had just in getting to the purchase with their ignorant sales reps -- was painful at best. For almost every question I got either a shrug or I dont know as a response, without any effort to find out--- finally after being agitated by the guy who asked if he could help me but knew absolutely nothing while standing their with 3 of my friends with my trust paperwork in hand saying I am a serious purchaser, not a browser, I asked for someone who had some knowledge while at the Dulles Gun show and they presented me with Dave Stockman, an apparent owner. I made my purchase after he could finally answer my questions and give me the time of day. Thinking it was just one hiccup, I assumed I could take a step further for a larger purchase. So in following up with my last purchase, I contacted SSG via their email over 2 weeks ago to ask about another purchase and plan to build a custom SBR. No response. I had to reach out them after 7-8 days and ask them if they got my email. Owner, Dave Stockman, writes me back that he gave my request to someone else and he will find out what happened. Another week goes by. Nothing, no email, no phone call. I write a second email to them expressing my desire to get the information and also my disappointment with their lack of communication or even a courtesy response. You guessed it - they didnt respond for a 3rd time. Nothing. Clearly this company and its ownership is focused on something else and not new customers who have offered to make a purchase. What a joke this company is. So, several days after my email, I called them today and asked for Dave Stockman. He gets on the phone and doesnt even apologize. He says "well come on down and we'll see what we can do". ????? I live 1.5 hours away Fairfax.....seriously....... So I have to come to your brick and mortar store to get an answer??? He then proceeds to give me the excuse that he has been out of the country for 2 weeks and working on a million things. Wow. That makes a customer feel important. I hope they were a million customers or counseling your irresponsible employees or manager for not following up with customer inquiries. At this point, like I care - what about someone monitoring your customer inquiries via email and responding to them to let them know what the heck you are doing or that you even care about their intent to purchase??? If you cant keep up with inquiries, then get rid of your email. He then said he would get Dave, his armorer to speak with and I as I began to respond he hung up the phone. Wow, this is just better and better. So, no one calls me back. So, I called back and they didnt put Dave Stockman on the phone, they put the other Dave, the armorer on the phone who acknowledged he got my request but just yesterday. So for almost 3 weeks these jokers have been sitting on my request doing nothing. Then this Dave starts telling me his excuses and telling me how he only works a couple days a week and it will be more time before he can even look anything up for me. But if I want a more prompt response that he knows some other companies he can refer me to.......OK, thanks Santa Claus from Macy's. I was trying to build a relationship with SSG, which clearly is impossible. If you dont want customers, but rather you want to share your whining stories about your vacations, short work schedule and business problems with the customers who are trying to get help on something that keeps your business running, like sales, then dont run a business for your career seeling weapons and spend money advertising.........dumb.......ridiculous.......would be surprised these guys stay in business given their poor ability to work with customers and be responsive. What is important to you people, selling or giving people a bunch of excuses. I found someone local way more responsive who wants to earn business. My advice, stop advertising and stop taking emails or phone calls, and see how long your business lasts. Clearly you all are too busy doing other non productive things. read more

Very rude, overpriced. They just don't give a damn about customers. One employee made racist comments to me, not because I am Black etc, but because he just assumed I was a racist too. There are plenty of better places to spend your money. read more

The prices are sky-high and non-competitive with most items at MSRP.

Went here with my son, who asked about everything. They were very patient, had a great selection and really know their stuff!

First thing when you walk in you'll be amazed at how much they have to offer. The staff is very friendly. I'm not a "gun guy" But at no point did anyone give the vibe that they were talking down to me or any less eager to explain things and talk. They offer a variety of classes and gear. Very cool place, very cool people. read more

Absolutely amazing gun store. Of the four employees behind the counter, 3 had served in the Marine Corps. They had no problem letting you handle anything they had. The store was very professional, and had everything from optics to cleaning supplies. The store has over 2000 guns on the shelves, much of which I've never seen before. Absolutely recommend this place. read more

Great shop and worth the trip from Fairfax, VA. They were fully stocked with inventory and people to help. I would suggest coming here if you are new to the sport or looking to learn about guns and possibly get one. Everyone I spoke with was knowledgeable about the weapons they carry as well as one they didn't. Most of the workers at gun shops up in Northern VA won't even take the time to speak with you if you have questions much less looking to purchase something. No one at SSG tried to push a purchase on me which I really liked. Some of their prices seemed a little high but I wouldn't mind because of the service you get. read more

What a selection. I really enjoy this place. People are knowledgable and polite. I drive 60 minutes just to get here.

Excellent firearms dealer in Fredericksburg city. They have all of your tactical supplies. I have purchased two pistols from them and have been extremely satisfied with the price and service. They have plenty of rifles shotguns and pistols plus they are a class three dealer which means they can also sell silencers, short barrel rifles, and machine guns. read more

Well stocked shop and staff that seems knowledgeable in most cases. That said prices are far higher than other local shops and certainly far less than online retailers. FFL transfers are also higher than other local FFL's and frankly I'd like to spend more time and money here however the price point is key for me. Additionally when calling during the weeks calls rolled to voice mail. I checked to see if I was calling during business hours and while the store was open. Their website confirmed they were open during that time. read more

Amazing customer service! The prices are always fair and they're willing to price match which is a plus. Probably the best experience I've had looking for a gun. Everybody is knowledgeable and more than willing to help you read more

40yo woman & I was shopping for my first pistol. I had spent 3 mos trying to find something that fit my hand. I'd shot several sizes at a range, so I knew I was in the range of a 9mm. Everything I held seemed to big for my hand or tore up my skin when I fired it. I walked into this shop and felt like the novice I was. However, the representative that took care of me let me hold everything in the store and spent the time to explain the logistics of each weapon I was holding. I was surely impress with their service. This is the store that helped me pick the weapon that fit my hand AND I was comfortable firing. Thanks SSG read more

They have a lot and know what they are talking about. If you want run of the mill and boring go to Walmart. SSG is a place that has the good stuff and people who know guns. They offer classes as well. One stop shopping and the prices are good. read more

Awesome place, tons of great stuff, friendly staff , no pressure sales, extremely friendly and helpful

I am still impressed by the amount of inventory they have on hand at this store. I have been there several times since finding the store by accident when I was meeting a friend at the Shoneys on Route 3 nearby. I went to buy my second handgun with my husband, because it was my Christmas present from him. I wanted something smaller and more concealable, but was not sure of what kind to get. As soon as I walked into the store, I was greeted and asked if I needed assistance. My husband is not a big gun enthusiast, so I needed a lot of help. I was extremely impressed on how knowledgeable the sales person was and he spent a lot of time explaining the differences in the handguns and which ones were better to carry for self-defense. Sometimes I work late in an office building and both my husband and I have been concerned about my walking to my car late at night. He went into detail about every aspect of having and carrying a handgun and I will be attending their classes as well. I got to hold them and get a feel for which ones fit well for me. I bought a nice Ruger. As far as the prices , I found them to right in line with what I had seen at other stores as I stopped by to visit places over the last year. As matter of fact, the price on their concealed carry classes was much less expensive than the one I was going to take in Nothern Va. The service at the check-out counter was friendly and quick. I could not believe how fast the information was put in for the back-ground check and how quickly I got approved. I think the store is well organized, well-run and a huge, unexpected suprise once you walk through the small outside doors. I have recommended this place to my friends who are pro-gun advocates and will continue to. I will also continue to strongly support the second amendment, especially because of what is happening in our country today. read more

Do your research. High prices. Would not negotiate. Applied for their financing waited over an hour on an impulse purchase. Then they said they couldn't do anything for 3000 dollar purchase. Was supposed to get a phone call when the boss was in because they wouldn't call him. Five days later never got a phone call and when o called them I was told to buy it from another store. Will never shop there again read more

The selection is huge, the prices are fair, and the staff is competent and very friendly. I had a great time and learned that what I thought I wanted was not actually best for my usage. I would recommend coming here before anywhere else. read more

I didn't expect to find the shop in an industrial park but was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was incredibly helpful and didn't make me feel dumb or uncomfortable for being a female in the male dominant store. Check out was slow but they seemed to be training a new lady and had a new system. Great place with a large selection. Will definitely go back. read more

If you've ever had to go to traffic school, you know how boring that can be. So, instead of going to an 8 hour class, you take the one online so you can breeze through it with minimal boredom. Well if you want a concealed carry permit, the state requires you to take a class. You can go to a boring one, or you can go to SSG and be mildly entertained. For 4 hours the instructor struts around showing off how macho he thinks he is, and pulls all his toys out of his pocket to impress you. His theatrics get old after awhile, but your other option is to bored in a dry classroom. If you want to be amused while fulfilling your requirement for the permit, go to SSG. If you want actual information and education, you might want to look somewhere else. read more

I took their Tactical Training Class with a group of women offered through my work. It was very informative, supportive and kick ass fun! Seriously though they know what they are doing and are very impressively qualified. After the class I was very comfortable loading, shooting and handling different types of guns. They also covered some self defense moves that anyone can do if they don't panic. The girls at work can't stop talking about it. Great team building! read more

I first became acquainted with SSG Tactical at gun shows across Virginia. I then attended the grand opening of their new location a few years ago in Fredericksburg. I have visited the shop on repeated occasions since then, and I continue to see their crew at gun shows. Their whole team have become reliable sources of advice on firearms, and in the process they've become my friends. For the person new to firearms, as well as the experienced pro, the SSG Tactical team gives unvarnished, no-nonsense advice with an incredible selection to match your needs. I give them my strongest recommendation as a top gun dealer serving all of Virginia and beyond. From .22 rifles to belt fed machine guns and silencers, SSG Tactical will have what you want or they'll direct you to want you need. read more

Customer Service is NON EXISTENT.... don't waste your time at this store. Many other FFL dealers in the Fredericksburg area that provide better sales and service. read more

SSG Tactical is a phenomenal firearm dealer full of honest and knowledgeable professionals. To begin with, most if not all of the company's employees have a military or law enforcement background, so they understand the mechanics and reality of firearm usage and ownership. Most important - these are honest, non B.S. gun brokers with heaps of integrity. In my case, attended the SGK Gun & Knife show where the company had a booth displaying a Springfield Armory 1911 Officer for about $300.00 below retail. This was a typo. I ultimately bought the gun in store, so they technically didn't have to honor the gun show price, but they did. Talk about a stand up outfit. I got my first firearm for a phenomenal price and SSG's integrity earned them a customer for life! read more

Great shop! Roger was very knowledgable about silencers and Hk's. I regularly see them at all the gun shows. Great bunch of guys. Kudos to the owner Doug. read more

As for the sales floor...no complaints, but we didn't buy. No wiggle room on pricing, so will be working with our regular shop. I was there for concealed carry class. Unprofessional, to say the least. Overuse of profanity, and serious bad advice on being aggressive, even borderline unethical advice on when/where to carry. Gun owners must be above board! I felt like the "instructor" was there to stroke his ego and impress the ladies with what a tough guy he is. This lady was not impressed. He discredited himself. Luckily, I have been around guns most of my life and know most of what I needed to know, although there were a few useful tips...could have done without the rest of the junk. This was a mere checkbox for me as far as permit goes. Hope others in the class seek advice elsewhere, or have the same type of firsthand knowledge of their own. If you need a handgun class for actual learning, go elsewhere. read more

I am writing this after reading a few fake reviews. I bought my first AR 15 a couple years ago from here. The guy that helped me spent a lot of time explaining how an AR works and what all the diferent features are. He also didn't push my to buy the most expensive. I bought a good middle of the road rifle and the price was not inflated or anything. You can always find stuff cheaper online, but not much. I would rather buy local from friendly people that I can talk to if I have a problem. Fast forward to last week. I went in there with my daughter. I asked about a 22LR in AR platform for her. I also told him it was a potential christmas present. He knew he was selling me a gun today. Guess what? he was friendly, shows us a few guns, let her hold it and told me to come back anytime with questions. This place is great, I have been there several times over the years since they opened, sometimes didn't buy anything, and they are always friendly and helpful. read more

The shop may be well stocked but their armorer doesn't know his head from his ass! I brought two ARs into their shop to have some selectors changed out. One was a BCM AR in 556 and the other a M&P22 AR. The selectors were still in their original packaging and clearly labeled, yet their armorer couldn't figure out why one wouldn't fit properly or why the second wouldn't fit at all. He gave some lame excuse as to the M&P22 being a polymer lower and that was why he couldn't get it to fit. He also said that he's had that problem before. This makes me wonder how many other ARs he's dicked up. Needless to say, they've lost my business and I will advise my friends and coworkers to try someplace else. For what it's worth, I ended up taking my ARs to H&S Tactical to correct SSG Tactical's fuck up and they were great. H&S Tactical completely took care of me and I would recommend them to anyone needing an armorer or gunsmith. read more