Kurt is outstanding--he really knows his firearms inside and out. As a first‑time pistol buyer, I…read morewanted someone who could walk me through the process with real expertise, and he delivered exactly that. I drove three hours to his shop, and it was absolutely worth the trip. He took the time to answer every question, explain the differences between models, and make sure I left with the right fit for me. The whole experience was professional, friendly, and confidence‑building. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again.

Be careful buying their Gunbroker listings. In my opinion they have shill bidders that try to run…read moreup their prices. Then when the shill bidder wins the auction, they don't complete the transaction and Tar river immediately relists the item with a higher starting bid. If they are going to be deceptive they should use a shill bidder that doesn't have 10 feedback that are ALL from Tar River Arms...SMFH

Stopped by this gun shop while looking for some ammo…read more At the time I stopped they did not have what I was looking for, but I had a great conversation with Pat. She and I talked about the current situation involving the shortage of both guns and ammunition. The store had a large selection of both handguns and long guns but I was not shopping for either of those at the time. I will return and am happy I found this place as the world moves forward.

The owner, Pat, is a kind, generous, hardworking, honest woman. You want to deal with that - then…read morego to Duke and Pat's Gun Shop. She is 'PILLAR" material.

Poor customer service. Called in... Asked about a HK VP9SK. Guy named Forest said they don't have…read moreit but they could order it. He said the system was showing 52 different ones. I drive over 30 mins there, he said he thought I said HK P30SK. When does V.P.9.SK sound like P.30.SK????? Half listening, probably only heard the SK and only catching some of the info wasted my time. Do better. And I apologize doesn't give me my time back. I won't be back. Side note: They are moving to Wake Forest in Jan 2026.

Great location, large inventory, and fantastic customer service! All the bros were very helpful…read moreand informative. Good job hiring such great people.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially when it comes to antique firearms. The owner really…read moreknows his stuff! I recently bought a K98k from him and after shooting it noticed that the barrel was damaged. I took it back to him and he humbly admitted he never saw the damage and accepted my idea to replace the barrel and he even gave me $150 credit on top of that. He didn't have to do that. Just know that when you go to Bull City Armory you are dealing with very genuine people!

I just realized that I need to post another review of this outstanding store…read more The people here are FANTASTIC. No "gun shop" snobbery here. Highly recommended! If you're new to firearms, this is a perfect place to shop.

Attended a Mother's Day Event at the range. What a wonderful surprise to walk in to charcuterie,…read moreflowers, ice cream along with the opportunity to try different firearms. I come to Caiptol at least once a month for target practice. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. They offer affordable private lessons, have an experienced range master ready, willing and able to assist, provide instruction and correct you when they see an issue. Love the dedication and assistance from every employee I have encountered to date.

Visited the other day to try and find some magazines, and the place felt cold, not a welcoming…read moreenvironment at all. The lighting is very dark in here. I had high hopes for this range being so close to home. Now I will drive a few extra minutes to Wake Forest.

Came looking for info and was given good, accurate advice as to taming the glock trigger pinch…read more Pointed me in the right direction, even if it meant no sale at that time.

TLDR: It's a very budget friendly gun range with a nice selection of guns with good prices and a…read moregroup of friendly staffs. Price: - range: I train at this gun range almost weekly because it is one of the most affordable gun range out there! Lane rental is only $10 an hour with a FREE target paper of your choice! - guns: They have a decent-sized selection of popular guns marked below MSRP. - ammo: Ammo is expensive here but that's pretty much the norm in gun stores. ‍‍Staff: - The staffs are all very down-to-earth and friendly. I love chatting with them during their down time.They don't have the stereotypical gatekeeping "people person" vibe like so many gun store employees have. - This store has a small group of staffs so they can be very busy during high volume times.

Powell's is just the kind of place you expect to find out in the middle of nowhere in rural…read moreVirginia. Lots of guns, ammo, and people that love to chat about guns and ammo. I stumbled across this place entirely by accident, but I'm glad I stopped in. Their selection of used rifles and shotguns is pretty extensive, and they've got all manner of shooting stuff to satisfy shooters in all disciplines. If I'm up that way I make a point of stopping by to see what they have, and I rarely come out empty-handed.

Multiple ranges give you the opportunity to either shoot in a designated lane or to shoot in an…read moreunrestricted area. Staff are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Different levels of skills available. Classes taught by professional firearm instructors.

I have shot here a fair number of times the last 5-6 years. They are serious about safety without…read morehovering. Range fees are fair and the lanes are pretty good. Prices for ammo are a bit high but sometimes deals can be had. The staff is fine for me as they help if asked but otherwise not bother you unless you are a total klutz and it is obvious you should not be unsupervised. I just wished they had a a location closer to me. But until that happens I will still occasionally stop by to knock off some rust.

Great selection. Very friendly customer service. And everything is reasonably priced.read more

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY…read more They say in stock and what they really mean is they can order it from the manufacturer the same as you. I waited 5 days for my order status to change to shipped before calling. I was told they didn't actually have it in stock that they were ordering it from the manufacturer that shows it on back order. The price was the same as what the manufacturer was selling it on their web site but in stock. Just be honest and say you don't have it in stock, and that it is on back order from the manufacturer. That as soon as you receive a shipment from them you will notify me so I can pay for it then or try and go find it somewhere else. YOU CAN NOT CHARGE A RESTOCKING FEE ON SOMETHING YOU NEVER HAD

During this time of Covid this shop has remained open and has made masks and sanitizer a part of…read morebusiness. When you enter they tell you to use the sanitizer by the door. The store is well stocked with all types of firearms. Handguns, rifles and shotguns are there for your purchasing pleasure. The staff is happy to answer any questions that you may have about any of the guns that they have in stock. They have managed to keep a decent supply of ammo as well during the pandemic shortages. I will not get into specifics of what is available as it is constantly changing. Prices are competitive to other shops in the area and also compared to online. Friendly and plenty of parking.

Excellent group of folks, very inviting and are there if you have any questions or concerns. Would…read moreabsolutely recommend them for all your gun needs.