Rarely will you go to a business that has true integrity. Arli Arms is one of these businesses…read more Sean and Ken greeted me at the door. Nice, chill, totally down to help out their customers. I was schedule for a cleaning. Got there and Sean looked at my weapons and said these don't really need cleaning. They're just dry. He oiled them up, fixed a pin on my safety and sent me on my way. They wouldn't accept even the smallest gratuity. They could have charged me hundreds of dollars for cleanings but instead provided a free service and a smile. Truly great Americans. This is how business is done. I'll only go to Sean or Ken for my gun smithing, cleaning, and mod needs. God bless yall.

They were amazing. Took me for my appointment with no waiting. My gun was firing when the safety…read morewas switched on or off. They fixed the gun in less than 2 minutes. They were very friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

First Time and Excellent Experience…read more This was our first time taking a firearm course, and we came as a group of four wanting to learn the basics and, most importantly, how to handle firearms safely and responsibly. From the moment we arrived, we felt that safety was the top priority. The setting was amazing, the location was great, and the entire experience was extremely well organized. Doug and Paula were fantastic instructors. They paid incredible attention to detail and were very patient throughout the entire course. They explained everything clearly, including proper handling, safety procedures, and how to keep everyone around us safe. They took the time to walk us through every step, answered all of our questions, and never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable asking for clarification. By the time we left, we felt much more knowledgeable and confident about the fundamentals of safe firearm handling. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first course. Doug and Paula were professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely focused on making sure everyone was safe. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of firearm safety and responsible handling.

My father and I joined the handgun training with Bernard and had a great experience. His level of…read moreexpertise and attention to detail really stood out. He was patient, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly while making sure we understood what we were doing and why. We both walked away feeling more knowledgeable and confident. I would definitely recommend Bernard and ADE for hands-on firearms training.

My instructor recommended this shop when my gun wouldn't return to battery. The gun is brand new…read moreand I read that this is a common issue with my model for a variety of reasons. Brought my gun into mike who spent about 10 mins inspecting it. He sent me home with with everything all lubed up and I can't wait to get back to the range. while waiting I took a moment to browse their selection. They have a good variety and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Glad to know a good shop if I ever need any repairs or to purchase another piece.

Um. Nope. Not ever again…read more Over a week ago I got a quote for adding 2 sets of night sights to 2 sliders. Twice by email, responding to my checking the time, they confirmed between 12 and 1 was good to drop off and have the work done while I went to grab a coffee, thus saving me 2 hours, plus riding in the blazing heat, and at least $25 in gas. True to my word, I got there yesterday at 12:30. Surprise surprise. The gun smith was no where to be found. I was told they had no idea when he'd return. They mumbled something about a funeral. LOL. Right. A few sentences later he mumbled a new excuse "an emergency". One would think a funeral happens long enough after the deceased dropped dead that they'd have/had time to plan their time off and make necessary concessions. At that point I should have listened to my gut and just canceled the project but instead I left the sliders and sights there to be installed whenever. I was home all of 20 minutes and got the call they were done. I guess the funeral let out early. Hahaha (no disrespect to "the dead" :) Adding salt to the situation once home I took a moment to watch the manufacturer's video on installation. Admittedly something I should have done in the first place. My bad. Bottom line. If one was ret@rded and worked reeeeaaaallly slow, using no special tools they could get both sights installed in 10 minutes. 1 screw for each front. The backs merely slide in sideways with a couple light taps. So I'm out $100, 5 hours of my time back and forth, over $30. in gas for what amount to 10 minutes of work. Oh and a boat load of "sorrys", can't forget those. Sorry is just a word. Price gouging, highly inflated cost aside... Any reputable business screws up that bad, they'd offer some meaningful gesture of value to compensate for the loss one took coming to them. Not a peep. Not a "Gee we screwed up we'll discount you a dollar." I did get a "have a nice day" out the door tho. Shame. They have a great selection of guns. One I was strongly considering but guess who isn't getting a penny more much less any of the budget for some higher end long range rifles. Whatever ever happened to gun owner's common code of decency, honesty, stand up, fair pricing? It's given away to gouging, greed, unaccountability and bad business ethics. They don't even lie well. Or is this just an Armenian thing?

Smooth process. George is very friendly and informative. First time buyer and he was very patient…read morethroughout the whole process

George is a professional, thanks for all the help! As a newcomer to the firearms ownership, he made…read moreit as simple as it could be. Thanks!

Hello Big 5 Sporting Goods - Studio City!…read more It's been a hot minute since I strolled in and found some fun finds, including a par of awesome combat boots in my size (13). Even though I was more on a browsing expedition with one item set in mind the Big 5 Sporting Good Crew of SC was super friendly, personable and very much supportive of one another as well as all customers in the store. It's a boutique style Big 5 - located on Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon Blvd and Radford Avenue, parallel to Venture Blvd. I don't pop in much as other locations speak to me a little better in terms of what I need or might be looking for. All locations could use a modern update or some tlc - it does feel a bit like a 90s time capsule... I did luck in a portable fan, double AA battery powered and perfect for a humid and/or super sunny day. Batteries are reasonable here as well. Good deals on sporting goods, beach gear, apparel, indoor and outdoor goods. I can't remember the last time I saw a Big 5 that carried firearms but this is one of the locations. Obviously they aren't loaded and it's all about safety first, but it caught me off guard with so many families and kids in the store. They carry a huge variety of everything from tents and canopies to baseball gear and softball equipment. Swimwear, camping things and even have in-store as well as online sales, deals and coupons. Street and private lot parking with access through the alley, making it easy during Sundays with the Farmers Market direct in front along the street. Hours vary through the week, but service and selection is always consistent.

I am happy Big 5 still is here I would rather shop in store than on line. Especially when I get…read moregreat customer care service from someone like Tory at the studio city location. She started by assisting me on the phone and having the clothes ready for me to try on when I got there. She was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Thank you Tori for making my shopping quick and easy.

I've bought a few guns here and the process has been mostly easy. Dave went out of his way to make…read moreus feel welcomed and answered all my questions honestly. He recommended a few revolvers to me in which I would have never touched otherwise. There's quite a large selection of guns with very reasonable prices. My only complaint would be that there process of handling customers is on the slow side. They take forever with each transaction but I looked over it since everyone was nice to us. Definitely will be back.

This place is like a Guns Toys R Us…read more Gun World is huge. Parking isn't always guaranteed, but I usually find a spot. I guess it could be more difficult for them to really give you the kind of personal attention you might get at a smaller shop, but on Sunday 4/12/26 I was standing around looking for gun lights or help with the lights, and boom--Alan noticed me (before I even saw him). He asked if I needed any help and I asked him about lights. Alan did great. I felt like all my questions were respectfully answered, and Alan was even validating by making me feel like my logic for choosing the light I chose made sense. "Lumens Vs. Candela". I appreciated that. This place is popular, so it might feel overwhelming with the size, number of products, customers and reps--but I found their selection to be impressive and Alan's customer service to be FIVE STARS.

We had a blast over the weekend at the range with Paula and her awesome team…read more I mean Paula has a level of skill that I aim to have one day. Despite the intense heat we had fun and no one got sunburned. They had shade, cold water available, parking is very close so you can go sit down in your car and turn on the AC if you need to. All equipment is available to you if you need it. I brought my friend who has never even seen a gun in person. Paula and her team were so professional, she even got a one on one first. They took their time to be with her and help her. She left very capable of managing an arm if she ever needs to. She had a blast and it was another level of empowerment for her. My other friend is a great shooter. He decided to still take the safety course because we always learn something new. He had a blast too and enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be coming back because I need more practice and we all know that here in California it's difficult for me as a female to get into the range. I recommend this club and would suggest that you try checking it out at least once.

It was so much fun. Sayaka & Paula were both amazing instructors. The atmosphere and energy was so…read morepositive and supportive with a strong focus on safety which I really appreciated

Love this place! Great staff, every one of them. Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and nice…read more Just plain, really nice people! They know their "stuff" and we recommend them to well, everyone we know who has 2A needs! They have never let us down. Oh, and ask about their dogs! Beautiful, beautiful creatures! I'll tag along with hubby if he goes even I don't have to, just to pet the pups! Thanks, CT!

I took my first CCW class with Cobra Tactical. It had been years since I last shot a handgun so I…read moreconsidered myself a beginner. But by the end of the class, I felt very confident in shooting and handling my gun. Dave was my instructor and he was awesome! We also received some great knowledge from instructor Gene : ) I chose this class because I knew I wanted to get premium service. The class was small so there was a lot of personal attention. I did not only want to check the boxes for CCW requirements but also wanted to get some real-world training. I will definitely go back to Cobra Tactical for additional classes and to renew my CCW.

It is regrettable to see this store close. The professionalism and continuous courteous service…read moreprovided by the owner and all the staff were unmatched compared with most other gun stores. My family wishes the owner and staff the best of luck for the future.

I was saddened to hear of the recent closing of RTBLA, will always have fond memories of the…read morebusiness done here. I've yet to buy or sell a forearm since its closing, just not looking forward to doing elsewhere. Thank you for all you did for the gun community Vache.

Awesome place to do a private party sale! Was in and out in about 20 minutes with an appointment…read more Very friendly and professional staff. Would definitely do business with them again.

Long story short... I placed an order for a MOD H AR Rifle and paid half up front. They told me the…read morewait time for it to arrive was 4-6 weeks. 9Months go by and they don't even bother checking in nor pick up the phone when I call. I ended canceling my order once I was told "you'll get it when you get it" . Then I asked when can I pick up my deposit that I had left... they said at the end of the month I can go pick up a check. Well it's been over a month and they don't pick up the phone at all. I would never do business with this place ever again. I just called 12 times before posting this review and no one answers