Their is a new owner for about a 1yr so far. Man what a difference since Harry took over the store. 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. read more

Harry as always went above & beyond for me to locate my Sig Sauer P365-XL Rose edition I've been looking & 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! read more

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Love this place. Super friendly! Henry was very helpful and knowledgeable. O am a new customer and will continue 5o be!!

Harry and Kevin are really cool to work with. Great service and great deal on ammo and cerakote!!

I'm extremely happy with Harry and his gun shop. Very positive atmosphere and great selection. They were able to do some top notch gun smith work for me at a very high level, extremely fast and at an excellent price. Will definitely repeat! Highly recommended read more

Great customer service, always able to answer questions and helpful all around. Will continue to support this business.

My only place to go. Highly recommended. Best price best service. They found me what I wanted. read more

I've shopped here a few times over the years and recently it has gone under new ownership. I have nothing but good things to say, I've purchased a brand new firearm and done a private transfer, both times have been smooth and easy. The new owners are are really nice and they have a much better selection than before read more

A very different and positive experience on my second visit. Learned this place is under new ownership and while they are still amassing stock/inventory, it felt fresh and friendly. Gone were the divisive Israeli flags that made the old place look like a crazy in a trump truck. It's a small space but they had the classics, the current trends, as well as a new gun to the roster no one else in the area had. They also were the only one out of 4 I went to recently that looked up the rare ammo I needed, gave me a decent price, and said they could get it. It just felt good, and I stayed longer than expected. I will look for ways to go back. read more

Great customer service. I was looking for a new shotgun and the guys here were beyond helpful. New management is great! 5 of 5 stars

Walked in looking to buy a new handgun. Maddy greeted me and showed me a few different options for what I was looking for. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and wasn't pushy. I did end up buying and she made the whole process a breeze. I feel that the prices were fair and reasonable. read more

Harry & everyone else at VC were super helpful & friendly, had answers to each question I had. Would 100% come back & recommend to all my friends! read more

Very welcoming and informative. Willing to teach and spend time explain fall questions. Best store in the area. Easy choice.

VC Defense is a customer friendly shop. I was greeted just as I came into the store, and I was asked if there was anything specific I was looking for. I told Kevin what I needed (an unusual item request) and I was told the item was out of stock. With my understanding that smaller local businesses and specialty shops can't stock everything, both Kevin and Maddie were quick to provide the details for placing an order. They completed my purchase quickly and efficiently, and provided me a vendor supplied delivery date of my item to the store. My purchase was fairly priced as well. No home deliveries, but that's not on them! I am grateful to be able to do business locally with a solid FFL store such as VC Tactical. Without a doubt I will be shopping here regularly. Five stars. read more

Great experience at VC defense Harry and the crew are awesome people. Very helpful and informative. They have a great selection and the prices are just as good. I will be coming back read more

VC Defense has been my go-to local gun shop for a few years now. They always have a great selection of products. They're under new ownership and Harry is doing great things. Maddie was super helpful and professional when helping me with some parts I was ordering. I sense a little bit of southern charm in her. Kevin is also very knowledgeable and helpful if you have questions. I'll definitely continue using VC Defense as my LGS for future purchases. read more

They are under new ownership now, and the new people are friendly, knowledgeable, and have amazing prices. They have a solid selection on the shelf, but I was looking for a specific firearm that everyone said they couldn't order. The team promised I would have it in 3 days or less and they got it done in 24 hours! read more

Was in town for a day, stopped by and saw John and the crew again. The crew has changed but the place has a bigger selection then before and they were all nice and helpful. I recommend this shop and would go here again. read more

With all the craziness happening and the security needed nowadays, the VC defense team were able to help me out with all my questions. I always thought purchasing a gun would be such a hassle and big process especially in CA. I thought wrong, they made it so easy! Never felt more safe! read more

Friendly and helpful and so many great deals! Was treated with respect and all my questions were answered with a smile!

I had a slide jam in my Glock and needed a gunsmith and was surprised to find one so close in Thousand Oaks! I used to have to drive to Camarillo for my gunsmith needs. The owner and 2 staff took a genuine interest in helping me, even as small an issue as it seemed. The guy (I'm sorry I didn't get his name) at the back counter and work bench had the jam identified and fixed in 5 minutes, and after I paid for some extra titanium pins, I was out in 15 minutes. They are a full service full product store and had an excellent selection of handguns, including single action army Uberti's, 1911s, Glocks, revolvers, and a good wall of rifles, new and used. Prices looked very good, even for the used Yellow Boy in .38 spl, which I would've bought if in .45 LC or .44-40. While I was in the store, at least 2 were taking the safety test for handgun purchases. Parking is easy with a private lot in front. This looks like my go to gun store from now. read more

This business caters to the neophyte and all the way up to sophisticated weapons users. As one would hope, the staff is professional and serious. By the book. They are also nice. I asked many "stupid questions" and they answered each one of them accurately, honestly and patiently. This is the type of small business we are blessed to have in our community. read more

Guys helped me choose the right parts for my build and answered all my questions. Good spot for keeping your build local and getting any questions answered. Thanks! read more

They had great customer service, great prices and they know what they are talking about!

I went in to get some work done on my rifle at VC defense great gun shop I would highly recommend stoping by. Harry and his team showed great customer service over the phone and in person. Highly recommend great product, customer service, great prices and super clean. read more

I took the slide to my subcompact pistol in to have night sights installed. The staff was very friendly. Several customers were inside talking with employees about community issues. The price was cheaper than I had been quoted elsewhere locally and the job was finished by the following morning. Other stores quoted 5-7 day turnaround. I'll definitely be back! read more

Harry was so helpful and knowledgeable. Made the whole process very seamless. I was in between a lot of options at first but with his expertise, we made the right selection on a first hand gun and I couldn't be happier. Also gave me a great deal! read more

Very satisfying experience for my wife and I. My wife did not have any prior weapons knowledge, and the hurdles of gun ownership was a bit daunting to her. However, Tristan took the time to walk my wife through the ins and outs of the government requirements, how a handgun operates, and put her at ease. She successfully passed the test on her first attempt. Now, she is a proud owner of a Glock 19. read more

These guys are true patriots here - and that is the sole reason I made the decision to purchase shotgun and 9mm glock here in March 2021. The sales experience was awesome. The guy who sold me the guns took incredible pride in highlighting the features of each piece. He was also able to go through the pros and cons of alternative products to help me make a decision. It was a five star sales experience. I returned this week to get some ammunition. I was quickly told that they aren't selling ammunition to anyone, unless you buy a gun. I advised the salesperson that I just purchased a gun from them and his response was "we've sold a lot of guns to people." As a customer that has spent $2,000 in the last 30 days, I felt really undervalued as a customer. Had I known this to be the case, I would have purchased elsewhere. Now in total transparency, there is a massive ammunition shortage, so places are limiting the quantities they sell. But it seems like an unfortunate policy for a recent (and really good) customer. read more

This place is one of the most helpful businesses I've ever had the good fortune of walking into. They are friendly and knowledgeable. If something is not in stock they can get it quickly. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Having never purchased a firearm in CA, I was completely new to the CA requirements and felt a little embarrassed walking into the establishment. The guys were completely understanding and answered all of my questions without making me feel at all stupid about the process. I highly recommend the place. Do not feel intimidated walking in like I was; totally unnecessary. I'll definitely be back to see them again. Well done guys. Appreciate the excellent service. read more

My new go to gun store! Checked them out for the first time 1-26-19. I got there right when they opened and the 2 guys working were super helpful. They really took the time to listen to my questions and offer great advice. They both showed me some cool upgrade options for my Glock and AR. If you: are in the market for a new gun, want to build anything custom, need parts/ammo, or want to take a gun in for service, see these guys first. They know their stuff and the laws. I wish I would have found out about them sooner, I could have saved a lot of time and headache. I'll be back soon. read more

Bought my first shotgun here and even though it was over priced (it's due to the pandemic) the fact that the individual that helped me was honest about the pricing (supply and demand) that I ended up getting the shotgun anyway. I also ended up buying a 22 rifle from them 2 weeks after. Overall it was a good experience. read more

This group is great with my new purchase; they took me through all of the proper paperwork and were very educated and efficient at what they do. I appreciate the fantastic customer service! read more

Bought my first handgun here, and will only be coming back to this store for my next gun! The customer service was second to none, and they were extremely patient with me (especially being a first time gun owner), took their time explaining to me the different guns and options, and made the experience extremely positive and welcoming! Plus its extremely nice supporting a small business in a local home town! read more

Been coming to this shop for years and do almost all my business with John and his crew. They've always got a great selection, especially with AR parts. They have even special ordered items for me when those things weren't in stock. These guys keep up-to-date on all the recent laws around the gun industry as well. read more

I was going in to buy bulk handguns for a security company but was greeted by an employee who only said to me "shave your mustache". Really? I don't know you. They proceeded to make up reasons as why I couldn't to a PPT without 3 forms of ID. WRONG. I'll go to Cam Guns any day over this place. read more

I called here today after researching for someone to help me change out a grip on my gun. John the owner answered and is so easy to talk to. He said to come on down and they might be able to do it while I wait. I came down within 30 minutes of the conversation. Upon arrival, Thomas welcomed me in and gave me some options, and told me that he could not do it right then because I needed some extra parts. He told me that it would take a few days and gave me a total that was happy with. All in all, great experience from the initial phone call to visiting them. I would highly recommend them. read more

I've finally found "my" gun shop. In the last 5 months, I have purchased an AR lower, a 1911, three rifles, and a shotgun from them and have zero regrets. They are a small (dare I say boutique) shop that sells only high quality off-the-shelf and custom firearms. The staff is knowledgeable, honest, and friendly without being fuddy or condescending. I have decades of experience with guns, growing up around them and having served in the Army, and the staff is great at gauging the experience level of who they are talking to. I've listened to them discuss firearms with other customers with little to no experience and I am impressed with their level of patience with some of the crazy questions I've heard asked. Michah, the manager, is great to work with and the kid with the beard (sorry I forgot your name) is like the Rain Man of guns! Their accessory selection is also impressive for their size. They may not beat some of the deals that you can find on the Internet, but it doesn't hurt asking. I've gotten 5-10% off this way. read more

This place is amazing and has great customer service! They were so helpful and Knowledgable.