This was the most impressive training class I have ever taken. The Insructor Mr. Smith was very…read moreknowledgeable and professional. He demonstrated all the techniques needed to succeed in personal protection Firearms training and much more. I will definitely recommend his services. Thank you so much!!!!!

The best firearms training I've had the privilege to attend. Mr. Smith knows what he's doing. He's…read morevery detailed and professional. I will be definitely attending some of his other trainings.

Rafael and Miles are hands-down the best in the business. It's rare to find a team that is this…read morewelcoming while remaining incredibly technical and knowledgeable about their craft. They are my go-to for everything because their work is consistently perfect. Even though I understand high-quality gunsmithing takes time, their turnaround is usually surprisingly fast. To get this level of expert, professional service at such a reasonable price is unheard of. Rafael and Miles never disappoint--If you want perfect work and a fair price, see Rafael and Miles. They treat you like family the moment you walk in. wouldn't trust my firearms with anyone else!

My friend purchased bullets here yesterday at a good price with a good experience so I came today…read moreto check it out. Almost drove past it since no sign on the building except for a picture of an assault rifle on the glass door that alerted me to its presence. The small plaza is now blocked by a giant storage building just off STRD 84 in Malaleuca Isles. Small showroom with assault rifles, handguns, ammo and shooting accessories. The owner was quick to greet me and briefly chatted about repairs to one of my firearms.

Fabulous academy! Instructor Andy is very knowledgeable and his method of instruction is…read moremethodical, clear, calm, and approachable. I am a 30 year police officer and firearms instructor and I left his MP5 Operator Course excited about my new found knowledge and skills. I highly recommend any course at TFI! Don't wait, register NOW!

I'm a repeat student of Tactical Firearms Academy and cannot thank Andy, Sean and Frankie enough…read morefor all their knowledge in helping me become a better shooter. The classes are for all level shooters and you will leave their feeling a more confident shooter. I have taken numerous classes at TFA and all are top notch and plan on taking more. Keep up the good work I'll be back ! Tom Sheridan

If you're looking to get your gun safety certificate, check this place out. This is preliminary to…read moregetting your conceal carry permit. Jorge the instructor was super friendly and informative. It's located inside a martial arts gym. The class took three hours. When you walk in, you sign and waiver and give him your license. After that, you go into a separate room with a projector on. He goes over the components of a gun, how to hold it, and where to point it (and not to point it). He also goes over some of the laws. Towards the end of the class, he took half of the class upstairs. There were 12 of us on a Saturday. That's where the real fun begins. You have to put on ear muffs and safety glasses; this is where you're able to pull a trigger of a 9mm into a canister. That's the first time I've ever pulled a trigger and it was fun. It's loud of course and you could feel the air coming out of the gun. Super powerful! I think people should be able to defend themselves if need be; especially a female who's walking to her car alone at night! This place is pretty cool, you can get your gun safety permit and learn martial arts. After class, we got our official certificates. There was another guy that came in and was selling gun owner's insurance; purchasing it is optional. Check this place out, you won't regret it.

Very professional, very covid safe, in and out, painless…read more Thank you for doing my fingerprints.

Just three sessions with William helped me with qualifying for the PSO firearm qualifications. He…read moresurely knows what he's doing as a firearm instructor and their fee are so reasonable. I definitely recommend.

What a great find. It's a consignment shop. Gun shop. Smoke…read moreshop..... I recently made a few purchases here, and I was very pleased with the prices. The service in general and the friendly staff. This is my new gun store!

Seems Buddy's Smoking Guns like to play with your guns, money, and emotions…read more This has nothing to do with Dwayne or Robert that work there. Awesome guys and very informative. My gripe is towards Dennis who owns and runs the store. This is disappointing to have to come here and do this and typically it's a burden to have to deal with issues and have to broadcast it. I purchased a Canik Rival - S March 7, 2023 for a total of $1,175.93. Paid it in full. Gave Dennis(owner) the benefit of the doubt that they lost that Fedex lost the package, they weren't sending it out, that it was going to be there multiple dates, and from the 36 calls I made to the location, I only got a call once after prefacing if someone will ever call with an update. It wasn't till June 24, 2023 when I walked in after Dennis mentioning to me it was going to be there and...... it wasn't. No call, no heads up or anything. Dennis tried making it up by hooking me up with another gun. I was interested in the Sig MPX and tells me he's a "master dealer" and that 36 were in stock and he should have it by that Monday, June 26, 2023 and was paid in full for a total of $1,904.60. Full transparency: I sell a 1911 and also purchase a Holosun AEMS with the MPX. Gun never came because of "shipping." He mentioned the gun would have arrived multiple times and that's only after me calling. Dennis then mentions the gun will be there August 1, 2023 and I gave him a day of grace period to show up August 2, 2023 and then still has nothing to show or even warns me. I show up and again. Just nothing. He did give me 500 9mm Bullets, but that's the least of my worries right now. So what. Here's is when I'm told the Canik is having issues and the company isn't shipping it out because of it. Check attachments in what Juan at Canik says. Seems a bit weird, fishy, or straight nonsense. After dealing with thee poorest customer experience ever. Finally MPX shows up August 9, 2023 and I give him a two day grace period and show up August 11, 2023 to pick it up. Gun is there and the Holosun AEMS isn't. After being there for hours, Robert and Dwayne were super helpful and sends Robert to pick up the optic. Here's the best part. I ask for my money back for the Canik. I've asked for since August 2, 2023 and Dennis has mentioned to me twice that it's been processed and worst case, I'll be Zelle's the money August 14, 2023 at the latest. I call back three times that week and no word from Dennis. Dwayne helps out and he mentions the returned has been processed on August 17th, 2023. Still, no refund or call or even a update. I want my money back Dennis. This is sad that this is how things are conducted. I have no clue what I did exactly to get treated like this, but I refuse to still be played with. And it seems there's history of not refunding people correctly or even in a fashionable manner. What's the next move here? 08/25/2023 I called again because I was told 08/17/2023 that the return has been processed. I was informed I now have to go out of my way to drive 40 mins north to pick up a check when Dennis specifically mentioned he would Zelle the money 08/07/2023 if I didn't receive it. Also, it's a bit funny that now I have to wait till Monday to pick up a check I have to go out of my way for?? That makes total sense. 8/29 - I spoke with Dwayne and it didn't seem I was ever going to get my money back. I then inquired about a Sig AXG Legion and I was told I'd get a tracking number this time and specifically asked for a call back with the update. That didn't happen. 9/31 - I called back and I was told it was busy and that I get the tracking info. Nope!! 9/5/23 I called twice from my phone number (818 area code) and rang forever. I then called from my friends phone (407 Orlando area code) and apparently Dennis answered. I asked him about the refund and quickly he stated, "I don't have time to go back and forth with you." Then turned the conversation around about the Sig and that in 20 mins I would receive a tracking number. Never happened. 9/7 - I get a call from Dwayne with good news. The Sig arrived. I HATE to have to blast a company in this was, but the simple lack of respect after so much burden is never fun when people out their hard earned money and to be played with.

This guy is a real jerk. Called to get a basic certification for me and my wife's florida…read moreconcealed weapons permit. We both already have out of state concealed weapons permits. Told him I worked for the DEA and our vacation home is by his business and I would pay for me as well cause I wanted to attend classes with my wife. Upon him learning I had a law enforcement background he suddenly was unwilling to train us.

Unprofessional, no integrity, rude, untrustworthy, over priced, nothing but scum. Stay away from…read morethese dirty thieves that will take your money when you try to reschedule or get a refund.

Got a course thru Groupon. Went to a website - everything was easy to find and navigate. Scheduled…read morean earliest course they had next week. The course was very interesting, with lots of great information and some other important things that usually people are worried about - like "when is it ok to shoot to the back". I surely found lots of needed laws for Florida state. Our instructor Chris was very knowledgeable, fun and was able to answer on all of our questions. I also like that he did provide lots of great examples in a real life situation. Highly recommend this course! Easy from the beginning to the very end. Thank you!

I couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Chris for my concealed weapon class. He was very…read moreinformational and serious when he had to be, but he made the class enjoyable and very interactive. Because of covid the actual class was done via zoom and the competency portion was done in person at the facility. At first I was very skeptical because the class was going to be done via zoom. I thought I wouldn't be taught as effectively as I would had it been in person but I was very wrong. He called on us multiple times to ask us questions, role play certain scenarios, and even interact in the chat. The portion in person was very simple too, you simply show competency with a firearm and he explains a little more and gives you in the end your certificate. A lot of police departments aren't offering fingerprints right now due to COVID-19 but he has BOS coming to his facility twice a week to do fingerprints for $50, which I went ahead and did. This facility also offers multiple courses for firearm safety and training which I do look forward to taking sometime soon. Overall I truly recommend this place if you're looking to getting your concealed weapons license or if you want further firearm training. Chris is definitely doing amazing things here!