I would highly recommend this shop! The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. We truly appreciate all your help and guidance.

Came to Arcadia Firearm as suggested by the WCPD to complete my CCW renewal. The Sifu, David is one Badass that has passion and knowledge in this field. He brushed up on my shooting patterns and configurations and answered all of my questions and concerns. I am very blessed to have such great mentorship. Many Thanks again in correcting my shooting! read more

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I had a great experience . I went the shop husband's and wife very knowledgeable husband help me understand how to hold firearm better . Pick up P365 sig sauer Carrie gun there going to help me with my ccw . I appreciate shop like this that take time to help others. I looking forward to there class on safety and concealed carry. read more

Like many others, I changed my perspective drastically after the pandemic kicked off and got serious when it came to all things security especially with a family. That led me to making purchases, learning everything I could online/videos, adopting a normal practice of dryfiring to hone techniques, and monthly range visits to apply and adjust what I was learning. Admittedly this has tapered a bit in the last year or so with a growing family. That said, I've invested a lot of time and effort over the years and, while I'm certainly no expert and still have many deficiencies, am also not completely brand new. Fast forward to now, I took a class with David who I found to be a wealth of knowledge and very thorough in what he teaches. When it comes to grip and stance, he is able to illustrate key techniques very clearly to help you find the right technique and make small corrections that are very impactful. Much like having a trainer at a gym, David is able to closely examine your overall form to give insights and immediate feedback that you may not realize on your own. He gives you different principles in how to approach and think about the overall process as well. I noticed a dramatic improvements in speed and accuracy over the course of our session. His teachings also extend beyond just firearm proficiency but also general understanding of self-defense scenarios and what are the factors you should consider when it comes to protecting yourself and family. Talking things through with him overlaying his insights made me realize there were many things I hadn't ever factored into my thought process. Highly recommend overall. read more

Generally not a fan of a gun shop with more decorations and nik naks than guns. It is a smaller shop and i am not expecting a Turner's style layout. I was happily greeted by the gentleman behind the counter and generally told him what I was looking for. I am no Hickok when it comes to knowledge about guns and the man seemed annoyed that I did not know exactly what brand, model and caliber I wanted. On to of that he doesn't not have a variety of guns in stock "probably because he has too much stuff in general". Prices were decent enough for a self- owned gun shop. Lots of other locations to shop around though and I have time. read more

Good people. No fluff. Very knowledgeable and intelligent. Friendly and glad they're local.

I, my wife, and daughter took firearms training from David and Kelly last summer and we were extremely satisfied with the experience. Both of them are super helpful and the training was very comprehensive and relevant. In the year since then, I feel we really could not have had a better experience or better instruction elsewhere. Like other reviewers say, David goes above and beyond. If you come at a time when the store is slow, David generously gives of his time to advise you. We were new to using firearms and always felt that David and Kelly treated us with great respect and had our best interest in mind. read more

I highly recommend Arcadia firearm and safety. David is an expert and will answer any of your firearm questions. He offers a great CCW class and can guide you through the process. He is a valuable resource and member of the Arcadia community. read more

Extremely knowledgeable staff and excellent customer service. What really stood out was their commitment to safety and education. They took the time to answer all my questions and offered helpful advice without any pressure. I also appreciated their focus on responsible gun ownership and their willingness to walk me through local regulations and safety best practices. read more

David the owner, and his dogs are super welcoming. I needed a class for my CCW certification and with David's guidance I was able to achieve that and more. His flexibility and willingness to help is unmatched. I 100% recommend his location for all your pew pew needs. The store doesn't look like a store but with the TRUMP flag in the front you'll notice it quickly! The selection of classes and firearms are pretty big too. Thanks David for your help! read more

David is a knowledgeable, respectful guy. Went in to buy some 12gauge ammo and struck up a conversation with David about what is/isnt legal as far as purchasing with hunting license. Definitely my go to gun store from here on out. read more

Very knowledgeable, kind of friendly, EXTREMELY political, which may or may not make you want to support them depending on which side of the political spectrum you're on. Convenient parking, but limited supplies and if you're taking a test there is no bathroom. read more

This was my first time coming to this shop and now it will be my go-to shop for life. I went in recently to renew my FSC to purchase a firearm. The customer service was excellent and david went above and beyond to take care of me. I was planning to purchase the firearm at turners since they were doing a 4th of July sale on it but David went out his way to make sure I got the best deal, which he was able to. So for those reading this review, I highly recommend going to this shop then turners. read more

Great customer service!!! I had an incredible experience at this store 10/10 recommend! read more

amazing business!! nothing bur great customer service and very welcoming! the owner is super friendly and was extremely tentative with all my questions. thank you so much for making my experience a great one! read more

Completely appalled that this dealer violates California firearm law by overcharging in the extreme for Person-to-Person Transfers ($47 state-mandated transfer fee + $100 for storage during the required 10-day wait). Shooters needing to do a PPT need to avoid this store at all cost ***California Penal Code 12082(a) - The purchaser or transferee or person being loaned the firearm may be required by the dealer to pay a fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10) per firearm, and no other fee may be charged by the dealer for a sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm conducted pursuant to this section*** Shooters need to remember the dealers that abuse the regulatory processes that the state requires, even when they need to do more than just a PPT transfer. read more

Reading Tina V's review had me shaking my head so much I had to leave a review. If I didn't read David's response, I wouldn't know that she didn't even enter the store! Simply a few succinct emails had this snowflake melting enough that she decided to leave a one star review! During these trying and difficult times no less! You can see the true character of these people--ultra preachy to others yet thanks to cognitive dissonance are ultra entitled themselves. Just unbelievable. No small business is designed to handle this type of capacity on a regular day--let alone having to comply with the recommended 6 ft social distancing and reduced & restricted maximum occupancy within the store. If you can understand that a purpose of "social distancing" is to not overwhelm healthcare systems and resources, then it would not be much of a leap to understand that the same concept for gun shops also applies. There has been a 700% increase in demand for firearms locally, 70% of which, roughly, are from first time firearm owners. All FFLs are doing their best. All FFLs have adopted a "first come, first serve" policy. Many even ask you to wait in the car and are appointment only! For those people who had written that they went elsewhere and immediately received boutique level, concierge service, pray tell! Share with us this unicorn! I was one of these first time firearm owners as well. Thank you David for your patience, teaching me how to aim, and how to properly hold my handgun. I look forward to giving my Glock 19 the TTI treatment once things calm down. Don't forget in the past few weeks, LA Sheriff Villanueva banned gun shops from even opening! He deemed them "nonessential" and was only recently overturned (again) and then he backtracked. When it's voting season, I, for one, won't forget how difficult it was to obtain a firearm during this "pandemic". Man, this entire time, those gangsters must have had their hands full with all the paperwork, processing, and waiting just to get their firearms. read more

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David is the person if you need advise he is very knowledgeable and professional he know what he talking about . Thank you David for all your help for my Glock 19 looking forward to stop by in the near future if I am around the area.. read more

I took a group of friends who were visiting from China here. They wanted to shoot my pistols and my shotgun. I told the staff I was a retired Police Sergeant and trained Firearns Instructor. They kept their distance as I taught the group how to use my weapons. Thanks to the staff we had a great time. I highly recommend this range. read more

I highly recommend for your CCW. David and his lovely family were very patient and clear with the process and education. I leaned a lot in minutes and felt confident completing the training. Davis has great stories and down to earth. read more

A gun store in Arcadia?? Who knew! I sure didn't. We were looking at places to get more information and possibly look at guns. We then stumbled upon Arcadia Firearm& Safety. Nestled on the third floor of a random strip mall, we were greeted by Athena, a sweet German shepherd service dog and owner David. David was kind, patient, and extremely informative. He walked us through the process and explained the differences between certain guns and gun quality. I am not someone who is opposed to owning guns, but am apprehensive. He was reassuring about the importance of protection and crisis situations that we may find ourselves in. Also, he offers the test that allows you to purchase a gun, but you obviously cannot purchase a gun and take it home the same day, a background check is required along with documentation such as a passport or birth certificate. And yes, he does carry a few guns in store for purchase. Thank you David for your time and knowledge! read more

David provided us with excellent personalized service and expertise. We highly recommend this business for all firearm needs. Thank you David! read more

I popped into David's store just a few days ago with limited knowledge about handguns and the "wonderful" laws that california has around them. If you're lucky you too will be greeted first by his pup and then David who was working tirelessly behind his computer and answering calls. I recently got out of the Marine Corps and never had a relationship with firearms outside training there, so David was able to help navigate this topic with me. He fielded every question I had with a punctual and friendly answer that made sense. I plan on working up to getting my CCW, so with this in mind he showcased every gun I was interested in and educated me on each one and helped me identify what I was looking for in a handgun. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. If you're interested in firearms and are local you should definitely head to his shop - and if you're not I HIGHLY recommend making the journey anyway. Very knowledgeable and hospitable. Thank again David, I'll see soon! read more

great to have a shop so close to home. David is a nice guy, and he has a lot of information and advice to give. the shop is small, but he had what i needed. i paid a bit more than i normally would for ammo, but in a pinch, he's there, and close by. also.... shop dogs. he has some very sweet dogs in the shop, it was a pleasent surprise. read more

Few bad experiences are as memorable as this one. I have never updated 1 star reviews but I do for this place. Honestly can't believe how poor the service was and the narcissistic shop keeper's response to yelp reviews is comical. Shame it's one of the few firearms places in SGV. read more

Rude and unhelpful since I guess business is blooming for them during the current pandemic crisis. I just had some valid questions about how i can go about making a purchase while following the current outside and social distancing restrictions. The conversation I had with the guy who is the owner this place since he had to make be known is short and condescending. With every answer to any question I ask which was only a couple always came back with a degrading tone. It appears business may be well enough during these horrid times that it gives this place to feel they should have the superiority complex but I doubt so after conditions improve. Anyway, this leaves me to say, I took my business elsewhere and was taken care of with some respect to customer service. Will not be referring anyone here. Update in response to the owner. The owner's response shows how unprofessional he is and the level of ignorance by sharing private email conversations without consent that is possibly illegal to do because he is unhappy with an honest yelp review. Based on the unprofessional responses given to other fellow yelpers, it is not surprising I am not the only one feeling mistreated. read more

This is a one of the best gunshops around and I have been to alot. Wherever your a first time gun buyer or expert with a ccw and an ffl you will learn somthing new from David he is patient and very knowledgeable. The man has a passion for what he does and I highly recommend visiting his shop and paying for his firearms training course.$ well spent. read more

It was a super busy Sunday and David the store owner tried his best to help me to walk through all the procedures. I then get back to the store for documentation the next day. David gave us a discovery lesson for starters while it was less customer waiting in the store. I'm the lucky one and if you come here after busy hour, you will learn more than expected. They way he teach that encourage you to learn from your own basic knowledge and movement with further explanations. You will learn and improve yourself naturally here. I found that is very useful! Good luck!! read more

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I visited this shop today and had a great experience. David and his wife Shelly were very helpful in explaining the entire ccw process which is total mess currently since the lasd is extremely backed up with applications. (Ive been waiting over a year just for a phone call to schedule interview) They instructed me the proper methods to obtain a CCW as quickly as possible. Thank you again Shelly and David for all your help and will definitely be recommending all my friends/family here. Two thumbs up! read more

I would say don't come to this place if you are shopping for a gun for the first time. The lady worked there was friendly but the owner was rude as hell. We were just asking basic questions but he got extremely impatient and start making fun of us for not knowing what he knows. It was a very unpleasant experience read more

I visited this shop - 3rd floor of a strip mall all the way at the end of an empty walkway. At first, I was greeted by his dogs, who seemed friendly enough. I can say is don't go here if you are a novice or have little to no knowledge of firearms. He'll tell you flat that he's not there to educate you - which I get, but he offered answers like go look at YouTube for some answers. As a person wanting to get in a new hobby, I was put off by this. And, the price of the gun I looked at, a Glock 19, was over double other stores. Speaking of other stores, even though I was far less enthusiastic after this experience I visited a big brand gun shop in Pasadena and they were far more helpful and seemed to have not problem answering my questions and never referred me to YouTube for answers. I would gladly pay over what they were charging for the firearm than they were charging. read more

David the owner was very helpful, personable and knowledgeable. It was extremely nice being in a "small shop" and not a large chain type facility. He spent time explaining things and then showed me some very helpful information. I would highly recommend this shop for any purchase and would be interested in any classes he would provide. I learned things from David in 15 minutes that someone else would never teach me and probably drag out for years. The "pups" were just an added plus. I do not understand any of the negative reviews, as this was my first time here, and it could not have been any better. I will definitely tell my friends and colleagues about this place. read more

Hard place to find (up on the 3rd floor in the northwest corner) but I was referred by a friend and was happy to find David and Kelly here. Both of them are very friendly and great to deal with. They now offer CCW class for PDs issuing in the SGV. I took the course with David and Kelly and learned a lot! Would recommend them! read more

Best service available. So amazing for a small mom and pop store . Every time I go He has the exact gun I'm looking for . The info he shares with me has made me such a better shooter. read more

I cannot begin to explain how happy I am that I waited for this place to open. My boyfriend was shopping for a gun, and something told us to just eat and wait for this place to open! So we did and mannnn was it worth it. David is so well versed in all things weapon. We had the best time. I even learned a little trick to shooting. I can't wait for my turn ro shop for a gun. Thank you read more

Arcadia Firearm and Safety - Firearm Training Near Me - Arcadia, California

The wealth of knowledge, attention to details, and personalized customer service makes this place the best place to go for gun safety and education. read more

Friendly environment and the owner is quite knowledgeable when it comes to purchasing guns and for what uses you would need to use it for. Such as CCW or home protection. Look forwarding to buying more in the future ! read more

This place is tiny and the guy running it is a weirdo. If you're not completely put off by all the signs he has posted out front, then you will be once you go inside. Poor selection, high prices, and bad attitude. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. read more

Shelly made me feel comfortable the moment I walked in the shop. I had a lot of questions regarding the CCW process and she was happy to explain them all. Shelly let me borrow the shops text book and after reading the book I came back and took the test. Shelly met me at the La Puente Shooting range and helped me pass my CCW shooting test with 3 different handguns. I also purchased a Glock 19 and David was extremely helpful in selecting this fire arm. David also helped me with trying on several holsters and also educated me quite a bit. Very friendly staff. I feel like I have two new friends. read more

An excellent shop for my firearm needs. The owner is dedicated to help each customer not only to find the best guns but to be well trained on using them. I have visited numerous times and will continue to be a loyal customer despite Yelp blackmails. I have been an active Yelp writer for almost ten years but trolls in San Francisco accused us of writing fake reviews at the same time blackmail small businesses like this one for $1300 per month for keeping reviews alive. I have deleted my other thousands of reviews, photos and tips as a protest. This review will be removed as well but the blackmail tactic will not prevail. read more

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