This place is the best. There are two areas in which I never compromise on quality: firearms and…read moremotorcycles. In either case poor quality parts and workmanship can result in injury or worse. Phil built my rifle from parts I ordered and it operates flawlessly. He made recommendations for parts to get for the build and I ordered them without question. Over the years he has added mods and has made adjustments that continue to improve functionality, appearance, and accuracy. His skill as a gunsmith is such that I would not trust my stuff to anyone else. The quality of his builds and craftsmanship are worth every cent and the turnaround is reasonable. He is also an invaluable wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything regarding firearms and firearms repair. He is my go-to guy whenever I have a question or need a recommendation. If you ever need a purchase transferred I believe they are also FFL certified and can assist with purchase transfers. Full-service at its best. Additionally, he will Cerakote anything you need that can be Cerakoted. I needed custom paint on some Hella Sharptone horns to add to my Triumph Bonneville and LAC did excellent work. I felt that regular paint would be too delicate, so Phil and Co did a beautiful job with the color and application to get the horns to integrate with the colors on the moto. My girl feels a lot better knowing I trashed the puny stock horn in favor of these 90 dB dual blasts on the LA streets, and I feel a lot better knowing they integrate well with the color scheme and don't make my bike look like an amateur rat build. They are definitely a busy shop, but the reasons are clear: these guys live for their work and their customers know it, which is why I will keep coming back!

The man-child at the front desk is an insufferable little boy. It's my first time walking in and…read morethe guy at the front desk goes off on some conversation about how the last customer he just helped out was upset because he couldn't get with a girl that this manchild was seeing, I really didn't care at all what he had to say, but he decided to show me a bunch of girls Instagram that he was "supposedly" sleeping with. I don't know if it was his first time finally getting with a girl in his life or something but dudes don't just tell people about a girl they're sleeping with more or less if its with a stranger. I just wanted my gun cerakoted so I told him the colors that I wanted my gun to be and got down to business. Some time goes by and my gun gets cerakoted but in the process, the gunsmith ended up breaking my front sight post on my handgun. I have no issue with this so long as they decided to replace the sight which the manchild at the front said that he would. When I came to pick up the repaired sight that they had ordered for me, it wasn't the exact match that fit the gun. I noticed that the sites weren't the same height as the one I originally had, so I asked for a receipt so I could find out what he put on my gun and he wouldn't provide it to me and said he didn't have a receipt. I go and shoot my gun and I find out that all my shots are going high. I fond out the sight they installed was an Ameriglow. At the time of this writing, Ameriglow doesn't make sights for the Springfield Echelon. I called the store to tell them that my shots were off and they were high and that has to deal with the front sight that they put on my handgun. Over the phone I could tell that this little man pig child was giving me attitude over the phone, cutting me off and told me to just come in and he would reimburse me which overall I do appreciate that they reimbursed me, but that's only right and I would only expect that. I didn't want them touching my gun anymore so I went to another gunsmith to exchange out the new site that I had bought. When I went over to the store to return the site that they had gave me and wasn't good for my handgun, the little boy man-child at the front desk still decided to cut me off and be rude to me as if it's my fault and I don't know what I'm talking about. First he told me he ordered the sight off the Springfield Website, but an Ameriglow is on my gun? This guy makes no sense. I was able to get my refund but again that's something that I fully expect, otherwise it's just plain robbery. Honest to God never coming back here nor I suggest anybody else come here and do your business with somebody who's actually more gun professional, and has a better head on their shoulders. I can't say anything about the gunsmith or anybody else that works in the back as I've never met them, but the fat retard that sits at the front is an absolute nightmare and I hope you see this too. Fix your attitude.

This is the best Turners location HANDS DOWN! The staff is friendly and helpful. I've never had an…read moreissue with anything at this location! If possible ask for Kelani or Cristian for assistance, they're awesome! Because of my experience with staff here, I will ONLY go to this location going forward, and if you're reading this, you should do the same! And all the talk about long wait times is true, however, they now have appointments online you can make ahead of time! And you can join the waitlist if you're close! No more excuses or bad reviews!

Came in yesterday to ask a simply question of where to dispose of unused bullets... and some young…read moreunstable twerp freaked out on me. Terrible terrible terrible customer service!!! This guy was very unsettling to me.... And i just found out there is a complaint against this place!! And there is a petition which i have signed to have the city of Torrance place stricter rules placed on this store and investigate gun selling practices.

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.

Huge thank you to Sean and the Arli Arms team for helping me out today. I had a stuck trigger guard…read morepin that I could not get flush. Brought it in this morning and not only did they fix it in about a minute flat, they wouldn't even let me pay as the fix was "too quick to charge for". Arli Arms just made a customer for life. Thanks again, Sean!

Course taken: Beginner Pistol Training Course…read more Summary: 2-day course. First day was in the office where topics were covered via PowerPoint presentation and Pete allowed us to do dry firing with airsoft guns. Second day was at the range for about 1.5hr where he taught us safe operation (i.e. grip, stance, aiming, accuracy, loading, unloading). Special remarks: Pete's dedication to gun safety and safe gun operation is apparent in the way he teaches. He is passionate about safety and an enthusiastic teacher which made the class fun. One of his most valuable strengths is that he was able to teach in a way that I could understand. (Side note: I am afraid of guns but took this class to combat that fear!) Pete was able to keep the class engaged, provided constructive feedback, and attention to detail. With his guidance and support, I was able to see a significant improvement in my grouping and decrease my fear of guns overall. Also, I made new friends in the class :) **I will be returning for other classes. Definitely recommend.

Such a good instructor, kept it entertaining. He's so funny!…read more I am taking the 2 day course , today was my first day and I feel great , learned a lot of new things. Time honestly flew by cause I was just so into it. Can't wait for the 2nd day!

This is my first time using a appointment only FFL rather than the usual LGS's. I had the best…read moreexperience and I can say that ill never go back to using a store for my future purchases, the personalized service and friendly staff make a huge difference, and not to mention your not waiting around 1-2 hours to get help like at the big stores. 10/10 for SoCal armory, they also have some cool and rare gems in their shop, and better pricing on ammo than stores.

Doing business with you was very easy. You made this an amazing experience! Thank you for listening…read moreand helping me! SoCal is an Honorable & Trustworthy business! Fast shipping! Excellent Communication and very knowledgeable!!! I can't say enough great things about these guys! They're Awesome! Thanks again, Jeff

Folks here were very helpful in me bringing my 2 sons to get some range time in as novices…read more I came at a time where the back lot was closed, so street parking really sucked. Normally their lot is helpful.

Came here on a Sunday and the line was extremely long. We expected a bit of a wait since it was the…read moreweekend, but what made the experience frustrating was the lack of communication. Apparently, members are allowed to skip to the front of the line -- but no one tells you that when you check in. The receptionist simply directs everyone to stand in line without explaining the membership priority. Watching people walk straight to the front while you've been waiting a long time is pretty frustrating, especially when that policy isn't clearly communicated upfront. This place really needs better organization and customer service. Clear communication would make a huge difference. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend coming here.

After deciding I wanted to get back into hunting after a short 50 year hiatus, I purchased a…read morebeautiful Sako 90 Hunter. During the online purchase process, Sako suggested a few FFL's, and Guns LA was one of them. I said yep, although I had never been here, and away we go. A few weeks later, I received an email notice that the rifle had arrived at Guns LA, and I drove over to go through the transfer drill. They buzzed me right in, I was greeted by a couple of the guys, and they handled everything right away. Typical easy California transfer: pages of paperwork, produce CDL, provide DNA sample, raise your right hand and swear you are not a communist or a Klingon, take a polygraph...the usual drill. Because they have a highly Yelp rated gunsmith, I handed them the Leopold scope and mounting rings I had purchased and asked them to mount it (yeah...as if I could have mounted it). No problemo. Ten long days later, I returned (and yes, the DROS paperwork stamps the exact minute from the ten days you started the process and you are damn RIGHT I was there at the exact minute to accept my rifle). They gave me a break on the price of mounting the scope since I did the transfer paperwork there, which was generous and unexpected. Everything was perfect. Although I live in Pasadena, and there are closer gun shops, I would absolutely go to these guys again. Thumbs up and thank you!

I had an excellent experience at Guns LA in Burbank and can't recommend them enough…read more About a year ago, I purchased a handgun from another dealer that has since permanently closed. Recently, I noticed some parts were coming loose and was concerned about safety. I reached out to a few shops, and while the first place was willing to help, I felt like they were more focused on trying to sell me something rather than genuinely helping with my issue. Thankfully, I found Guns LA right around the corner. After seeing their great reviews on Yelp and Google, I decided to stop by and I'm so glad I did. Deon helped me from the start and was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He never made me feel uncomfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly. Not only did he inspect and fix my firearm, but he also spent time teaching me how to properly use my Holosun sight and gave me helpful tips to improve my shooting. He even shared a flyer for private training lessons, which I really appreciated. Best of all, there was zero pressure to buy anything. He genuinely cared about helping me, not making a sale. When I returned to pick up my handgun, Deon and Mike explained that the previous dealer had actually left out some important parts, something they couldn't believe. Luckily, Guns LA has a certified gunsmith on staff (apparently one of the only ones within a 20-mile radius), and they took great care of everything. I'm extremely grateful to have found this place. They've earned my trust and my business. I'll definitely be coming back for future purchases, and they're now the only shop I'll trust with my handguns and AR-15. Highly recommend Guns LA if you're looking for honest, professional, and knowledgeable service! Big thank you to Deon

Ashley and Henry where so helpful and very polite gave us perfect information on ammo since I'm new…read morelol awesome place. Love it here

Great service!! Helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Also came out with an optic I didn't…read moreknow that I want.

I have thought long and hard about posting this review. I truly am a huge supporter of any local…read morebusiness, but the end result was too disappointing. I have to leave this review. I try to support small local businesses whenever I can, especially ones in my own neighborhood. In early January I stopped into Addax Tactical while I was out riding my e-bike with my dog. The staff were friendly, they were cool about my dog being there, and they even let me bring my bike inside. My first impression was positive. A little later I went back to order a rifle. I wanted a Henry Big Boy .357 Lever Action Rifle. They didn't have it in stock, and I was told it would take about two to three weeks to arrive because the SHOT Show convention was coming up. While doing the paperwork, I also decided to purchase a Ruger 10/22 so I could complete both purchases with a single background check. I left a deposit of about $1,200 toward roughly $2,000 total for the two rifles. Both rifles are very standard models that most gun stores typically have available or can obtain quickly. I could have easily purchased them elsewhere, but I made a deliberate choice to support a smaller shop in my neighborhood and was willing to wait the extra couple of weeks. Based on the timeline I was given, I expected the rifles to arrive by late January and to have them in my possession by mid-February after the required 10-day waiting period. That didn't happen. After three weeks I called to check on the order. Nothing had arrived yet. I waited another week and called again. Still nothing. The responses were always very casual, with little explanation other than that the rifles had been ordered. Around six weeks into the process, I was told the Ruger had arrived but they hadn't called because they assumed I wanted to pick up both rifles at the same time. I went in immediately and started the paperwork to take possession of the Ruger. During that visit I learned something that had never been mentioned before: the Henry rifle had not actually shipped yet, and the shop generally places firearm orders in batches rather than ordering individual rifles. This was the first time I had heard that, even though the original estimate had been two to three weeks. At that point I agreed to upgrade to the octagonal-barrel version of the Henry since I had always wanted that model anyway, and I was told the change would not affect the delivery timeline. After the 10-day waiting period I picked up the Ruger and again asked about the Henry. The answer was still that it had not arrived yet. By this point we were about eight weeks into the process, with no clear timeline. About a week later I called again and received the same answer. At that point I decided to cancel the Henry order and request a refund. I was told the refund would come from accounting and that I should expect a check in two to three weeks. After two weeks I called again and was told it could take up to 30 days. I eventually went to the shop in person to check on the refund. This time I was told I could not bring my bike or dog inside, even though I had been there several times before with both and it had never been an issue. Eventually I received a call saying the refund check had arrived. For the sake of transparency, I'm writing this from memory without the receipts directly in front of me, so the dollar amounts may be off by a few dollars either way, but the numbers below are very close to what was paid and refunded. When I picked up the check, the amount returned was about $370 out of the roughly $1,200 deposit I had paid. That means that after roughly 12 weeks, the final outcome of this transaction is that I effectively ended up with a $830 Ruger 10/22 -- a rifle that typically sells for a few hundred dollars at most gun shops. Even assuming some type of restocking fee, it's difficult to understand how that result makes sense, particularly for a rifle that, according to the shop, had not even shipped yet when I cancelled the order. I went into this purchase specifically because I wanted to support a small neighborhood business like Addax Tactical and was willing to wait longer than usual to do so. Unfortunately, after the delays, the lack of clear communication about how orders were handled, and the final refund outcome, the entire experience ended up being extremely frustrating. If you're considering ordering a firearm here, my advice would simply be to make sure you clearly understand the ordering process, timeline expectations, and refund policies before leaving a deposit. Posting this simply to document my experience so other customers know what to expect when placing a special order here.

Long time client. Counter dude very helpful 5 stars. The dude that came out the back stating "I…read morecannot dry fire, only at the range" ruined the sell 100% Im a trigger guy, so going from glock universe to other triggers is a big deal. Dry fire/ trigger pull/ reset is important. I get the remark, just understand what customer needs are first then, ‍