I regularly carry a Glock 43X MOS. I had previously swapped the factory polymer magazine release…read morefor a steel one so I could use Shield Arms 15-round magazines. Later I picked up Glock's OEM 15-round steel magazines, not realizing the steel magazine release doesn't play well with them. One of the OEM magazines got completely stuck in the mag well. I tried everything I could think of and still couldn't get it out. I contacted several local gunsmiths, but none could take care of it in a reasonable timeframe or seemed confident they could free the magazine without damaging the gun. An employee at a gun store I frequent recommended Greta's. I had never even heard of the place before. I called, and Dave told me to come in and they would take care of me. When I arrived I found a great store with an impressive inventory. Dave and Danny not only extracted the stuck magazine, they also swapped the steel magazine release back to the polymer one I brought with me. They refused any payment even though I was more than happy to pay. They did me a huge favor -- I have to qualify with this pistol in just a few days. I'm extremely grateful. I also discovered an excellent shop I didn't know existed. You've got a customer for life. Thanks again, Dave and Danny.

My experience at Greta's Guns, 4228 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063, raises serious…read moreconcerns about their compliance with federal and state firearm regulations. I was purchasing a Kriss Vector 10mm, yet the store released my firearm to another individual who was there to pick up a Kriss Vector .45 ACP. They failed to verify the serial number before transfer which is a fundamental requirement under federal law for proper firearm disposition. This is not a clerical error. It is a breakdown in mandatory record‑keeping and transfer procedures, the very safeguards designed to prevent misidentification, theft, and unlawful possession. Confusing two serialized firearms of different calibers underscores a serious lapse in inventory control. Any FFL that mishandles serialized inventory in this way is demonstrating a dangerous disregard for regulatory obligations. I strongly advise others to consider the legal risks before doing business here.

I honestly wish I could give more than five stars. This establishment went above and beyond in…read moreevery possible way. I came in with a very sensitive and stressful situation involving a firearm that was under my brother's name who had passed away, and I was overwhelmed trying to figure out the process. Armen was absolutely incredible. From the moment he helped me, he made what could have been a complicated and emotional situation completely stress free. He guided me through transferring the firearm into my name with no issues at all, explained everything clearly, and made the entire process smooth and easy from start to finish. I had reached out to other places before coming here, and not one of them came close to the level of care, professionalism, and genuine support Armen provided. The outcome was fantastic, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would 100 percent recommend Armen and this shop to friends and family. You truly won't find this level of service anywhere else. Thank you again for making such a difficult moment so much easier.

Needed a FFL transfer of a glock 19. Armen took care of us. super easy. thank you so much!read more

I'm a first time shooter (other than a BB gun as a kid). I had a two hour lesson with Coach Don and…read moreI'm really pleased with the amount of education and hands-on instruction I received in such a short amount of time. We spent the first hour of the lesson on classroom instruction. I learned the history of the most common hand guns used, why someone would prefer one type over another, the differences between single and double action, and how different handguns suit different individuals. Don made sure I felt confident handling the different types. By the time we entered the firing range, I had learned proper stance, range etiquette, how to load a magazine, and the importance of proper technique when racking the slide. But the most unexpected thing I learned was that my nervous system (as a first time shooter) would be taxed. He explained that my first shot would likely be my best shot because once I knew what to expect I would begin to anticipate and I would have a bit of a "fight or flight" response. I never would've expected that and so when it happened, I was well prepared. Even though most people know to expect the sound and the kickback of a weapon, you're not really prepared for it if you've never done it before. Sure enough, my hands got shaky, my breathing got shallow my heart rate raised, but he coached me on how to relax and breathe through it. I was pretty proud of how well I did and I really look forward to my next lesson!

I was really nervous about shooting a gun. It was suggested that I take a class at Smokin' Barrel…read moreand I am so glad I did! The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful and taught me how to handle a gun from start to finish. I was able to hit the target afterwards and the nervousness was gone! I can't say enough about the whole experience! Plus, the staff are amazing and the place is clean and welcoming! Way to go Smokin' Barrel! You have made a life long customer!

TLDR: Stan (the owner) is an uneducated, hard-headed, lazy, paranoid old man. Take your business…read moreelsewhere if you value your time. First, there are his working hours. I've pulled up multiple times at 4:30PM, 30 minutes before closing DURING business days, and the store will already be closed up. No explanation, nothing. On TOP of already being open only 4 days per week, sometimes Stan will just take 2 more days off unannounced. You will just show up at his storefront only to be greeted with a sign that says, "taking Thurs and Fri off, see you next Tues." Also, I visited once to pick up ammunition and Stan is at the counter doing paperwork on his laptop and informs me I will have to wait for him to finish. I politely answered that's fine. Then proceeded to wait 20 minutes doing nothing before he "finishes" his paperwork and helps me. There was NO other person working at the store. Based on my experience, Stan clearly does not value your time, only his own. He may have lower fees but it is NOT worth your time. If you DO plan on visiting for God knows what reason, call ahead. But you're much better off taking your business elsewhere, plenty of good FFLs in the area (greta's, smokin b, etc) Third thing, Stan does NOT understand current California Gun Laws. His mentality is simply "My Shop, My Rules." You cannot reason with him, if you print out CA penal codes he will just throw it in the bin. He is not one of those pro 2A shops that wishes to empower his community. He is a paranoid conservative owner who only cares about himself. And if he THINKS you will harm him or his business in any way even if what you're doing is completely legal, he will just yell at you. He simply does not care. Despite holding an FFL07 license to manufacture, the owner panicked over a completely legal Glock upper assembly. It does not matter if its a gen 3 or gen 6, whether the slide or barrel is serialized or not, they are BOTH NOT FRAMES OR RECEIVERS in the eyes of the CA DOJ. I urge you Stan to read up on CA DOJ Penal Codes. He even went so far as to say this transfer will "put him in jail." Stan has no problem transfering a gen 3 upper. But if it is gen 6 upper, he will freak out saying that it must be DROS'd as a complete firearm, even though the gen 3 he transfered was NOT registered as a firearm. He seems to believe ANYTHING that is serialized is a receiver or frame which is very far from the truth. First off, a handgun part cannot EVER be classified as a receiver, that is reserved for LONG GUNS. Handgun parts can be classified as a frame. And secondly, a handgun upper assembly is NOT classified as a frame because it does not house a trigger mechanism or sear. LOOK IT UP in CFR handbook. He is just a paranoid old man who only cares about himself. And he will accuse you of trying to ruin his shop based on nothing but his own paranoia. Mind you these experiences all took place within about a month. It doesn't take long for Stan to show his true colors. This is my final warning, stay away from this shop. I don't know what it was like before but I can tell you what it is like right now, and it is not a friendly 2A shop. The owner is a lazy and selfish paranoid old man, who you do NOT want to deal with.

Best gun store in Simi Valley. They are very pleasant to deal . Straight 5 star service here. They…read moreare super knowledgeable. Gunsmith did small repairs on my red dot plate and did not charge me at all. I order new sporting shut gun yesterday, price was unbeatable. Thank you Stan.

A very conscientious and thorough business. I was very impressed. Will definitely go backread more

If it were possible to leave 10 stars I would. I have been searching for a particular gun since…read more2018 when they first came out and were legal in CA. Today I called this business for the first time, and I am simply blown away (no pun intended). This is a "one man show" business (like mine is), and Courtland (the owner) wears all hats. Of course you must make an appointment (like most other gun stores since the China virus arrived), but I would imagine this is Courtland's regular policy, as is THE only guy. Although I have not yet purchased from him, this will be my exclusive gun shop from now until if or when I leave CA. As you speak with Courtland you immediately recognize that he is extremely knowledgeable (as you might hope since he IS the store owner), and he seems to be an extraordinarily straight shooter. If he had what I was looking for I would be there now to purchase it. But like so many other gun stores, his inventory is quite limited at the moment. However, Courtland is happy to try to locate the gun you are looking for with his 4 distributors, plus other websites like GunBroker.com, and he will notify you and order the gun the next day upon arrival. The majority of Courtland's customers seem to be in law enforcement, but he also sells to non-professionals (by appointment). When I asked him about the best personal carry semi-auto pistol he would recommend, he told me his first choice. However, when I NEXT mentioned that I MAY relocate to Arizona, he switched his recommendation to a different gun due to the fact that it could also receive a much larger magazine as compared to CA. He is also going to call all 4 of his distributors, and if they don't have one they will order it notify him once received. WOW! I have been looking for this particular gun for over 3 years, and have called numerous other stores, and this is the ONLY dealer who not only gives you the time of day, but in fact WORKS for you to help you to find what you are looking for. At this point I am happy reminded of what a similar store might look like back in Mayberry in 1966. I would imagine that this is the type of service I MIGHT expect, but never in these times! This is now the ONLY gun store I will do business with as long as I stay in CA! THANK YOU COURTLAND, AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Their is a new owner for about a 1yr so far. Man what a difference since Harry took over the store…read more Harry expanded the place, and he has a better inventory of the most popular guns out there on hand. The customer service is great and feels very welcoming. Never rushed or feeling like you're wasting their time, like the other stores in Thousand Oaks have been to me. I've have bought several guns from them and have always had a great experience. I give it 5 stairs and definitely recommend it to anybody looking for a gun.

Harry as always went above & beyond for me to locate my Sig Sauer P365-XL Rose edition I've been…read morelooking & searching for. He not only sourced it in a few days, but gave an unbeatable price & made the entire process hassle free! Can't recommend the entire team enough & definitely won't be going anywhere else ever!

**First time buyer**…read more Nabil helped me out and made the process smooth. I Purchased my first Walther and I gotta say, it's very spicy. (in a good way) 600+ rounds later, I'm now purchasing my 2nd and once again, Nabil is so awesome to work with. I don't plan to go anywhere else.

Great place to take my kids for some fun. Great service and nice quiet nature. Love visiting.read more

Accompanied my son to buy his first gun and what a disappointment. The staff member who was helping…read moreus was rude and talked to us like we were wasting his time. We asked to see a few guns and could tell he was annoyed with us asking questions. The staff acted like they were above everyone else. I'm for our second amendment and freedom but overhearing "shop talk" amongst employees about recent ICE stuff and black people and how ICE should go after them instead was disturbing. As a Hispanic female and community member of a local organization, I was saddened how this shop viewed its community. In short we didn't purchase a firearm and instead went somewhere else.

Very knowledgeable, kind & great options! Good for first time buyers who don't know what to get…read more URI is AMAZING! Affordable as well, with both new & used options.