Love this FFL they are responsive and extremely easy to deal with. They roll out the red carpet for all of their customers and I send all of my friends and family to them! read more

Eric and Kim are great. They helped me with two PPTs near closing even though it had been a long hard crazy day for them. I know of other examples of them supporting deployed troops and being kind and generous. This is the kind of local shop that deserves to be supported. Go there and buy stuff. read more

I cannot explain how helpful, knowledgeable and professional cobra tactical is! They made buying a gun for the first time an amazing experience! Please, if you're trying to find a gun store in SCV or LA, drive to cobra tactical. Shoutout to Kim! She helped assure me that I was following all CA crazy gun laws when it came to the specs of my gun. Again please make the trip to cobra tactical! I'll be coming back for my next one shortly! read more

They did some gun smithing on my 5.56 upper receiver for a great price. Very professional people. Definitely recommend!

Cobra tactical personal team very knowledgeable and respectful answered all of our questions and did take a while to check out but understanding the situation of people rushing to buy right away they did everything as possible to keep limit of people in the store, it was worth the wait.. read more

First I would say I'm not one to write reviews, however I feel this necessary in order to inform the Public of this Places Business Practices and Integrity. I drove from out of town to conduct a PPT to a Person who also drove 2 hours in the opposite direction to meet for the PPT. It was a Glock 19 Gen 4 M.O.S. . Inventory of the Pistol New in Original box was taken and all items were accounted for by myself and the purchaser. Today 10 days later I get a call from the purchaser that the M.O.S plates are missing and if I had taken them by accident or if I remember the clerk who conducted the transfer had placed them in the Box after the weapons check. I stated that all items were with the box and pistol and back straps along with the lock and paperwork. The purchaser remembers that he and I both took inventory and looked over the Pistol and contents prior to Money exchange and signing paperwork. The purchaser tells me that the M.O.S plates are missing and that the Clerk and manager of this Dump are accusing Him (The purchaser) of taking the Plates or Me the seller taking them. I get Pissed hearing this as I go out of my Way to do as I want other to do to me. I ensure the Purchase that I do not have the Plates and Explain that We did inventory prior to cash exchange at which time the Purchaser Acknowledges and agreed Remembering We Did this together. The Purchaser had asked the Manager if the security cameras could be rewound or Gone over for the date in questioned to see that day and time to find out the Truth. The Female Management stated No that they only keep film for 10 days and this day is the 10th. The Purchaser then Notices BEHIND the COUNTER (1) New Set Of GLOCK M.O.S PLATES on the Display rack labeled for only 29.00. He begins to point them Out to the Clerk and Management that those are the Plates because That M.O.S. Set wasn't there on dsplay the day we had did the transfer as Me and Him While waiting had looked around the Small Store while waiting, Management and the Clerk Deny that and say they are stock and for sale. This Shop is SUPER Small with Low inventory and it would be very obvious if M.O.S. plates were In Stock for Sale as we Would have noticed them as it would have Grabbed our interest due to our Transfer. As the Purchaser explains this to me Via phone call I hang up and Call Glock and Ask if I can Purchase M.O.S. plates from them for a M.O.S. Glock I purhased. Glock explains to me that they can direct me to a dealer who will sell me a Plate Specific Not Their Own Plates but can Not Nor do they Distribute Just the Plates as a Set They (GLOCK) will Only replace the ( Full Pistol in Box if Plates are missing ) due to it Being a Incomplete Sale and Glock Goes on about the Pistol M.O.S. is for L.E. only and etc. Glock then explains that a sale of a M.O.S. Plate set Only is not anything they distribute alone or sell alone without a full purchase of a Complete M.O.S. Pistol to Blue Label Dealers and Plates can not be Bought Alone, That Exchanges is How they Deal with Missing BL items. The Purchaser contact me again and understood our situation. The Purchaser bought the Plates for 29.00 which in Reality We in the Gun Community Know that Milled Original Glock M.O.S. Plates would be Upward of 100.00 plus Bucks, Because they Know You Need them. $29.00 for Original 4 Plate M.O.S. Glock Set.... Whatever. *COBRA TACTICAL in Valencia, Ca. Really Let Me Down and I Question their Business Practices and Integrity. I Will No Longer Conduct nor Trust their Business. read more

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Eric is freaking awesome. I brought him a gun that was botched by the smith at Oak Tree. To my surprise, Eric actually disassembled it and diagnosed the problem in about the first 90 seconds that I was there! Eric is extremely knowledgable and makes you feel comfortable, especially in a space where there is so much confusion about the gun laws here in California. I really appreciate the help, fair prices, quality service and above all else- friendliness. Thanks Cobra. read more

Fantastic purchase experience! They had the two Glock models I was interested in and after holding both, determined the G17 was the right one for my grip. Before starting the purchase paperwork I asked my wife to come inside the store to see the semi-automatic pistols, as she's a revolver shooter. The owner, Eric, patiently took time to show her the Glocks and then provided a really great description of tactical stances, use of the semi-automatic, grip, Gl;ock's safety, holstering, etc. It was a fun process to see them debate wheel guns versus semi-automatics and Eric took his time and knowledgeably and patiently answered all of her questions. This is the difference between buying from a business owner and just a store clerk - the owner cares. The DROS application process went quickly (reminder to buyers: always bring a proof of residency like a utility bill plus your current FSC unless exempted). Approval was received and the pick-up was quick - demonstrate safe handling and you're set. Definitely recommend this shop if you are a safe, knowledgeable and responsible firearms owner. Took the G17 to the range three times already and am very pleased with its performance; good sights and no problems. Been a revolver shooter for 50 years and this is my first semi-auto - definitely a lot of fun to shoot. read more

MY INTIAL REVIEW WAS REMOVED/MOVED TO A DIFFERENT CATEGORY WHERE IT CANNOT BE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC on social media and/or Yelp. I noticed several of this business's negative reviews are conveniently moved to a separate category so that they cannot be seen and all negative reviews are hidden. Here is my initial review and experience. Expensive and low quality cerakoting. By far the worst experience I've ever had with a business as a customer. Call other companies for quotes on cerakoting before using Cobra Tactical. I had a name painted on a firearm I purchased. The employee I described the work to quit before the gun was cerakoted. The owner (Eric) painted it himself without contacting me. The name was painted upside down. When I brought this error to his attention, he told me he would not fix his error without me coming out of pocket more money. I was charged $511 for a paint job that had an error. The owner also told me the weapon would have a "line" and look funny if he attempted to fix it. He stated he could not remove the paint and would have to paint over the upside down name. I left the location and was called by Eric five minutes later because he released the firearm to me without having me sign the release of the firearm on the DROS. Suddenly, he offered to "negotiate" with me over fixing his error because if I did not sign the DROS he could lose his FFL. He was willing to screw me over and take my money until he needed something from me. When I told him I wanted to wait on signing any paperwork until I discussed the issue with my husband, he threatened to call law enforcement and ATF on me for not signing the DROS. As a courtesy, I proceeded to sign the DROS days later after I had the firearm in my possession in order to prevent Cobra Tactical from having problems with their business. After all of this and asking for a portion of my money back, the owner would only offer to fix the weapon which he initially stated would not look right if he did. This company is out for money only and does not care about making a customer happy. I now have to pay additional money to have this terrible job stripped and fixed. I failed to mention how terrible the painted stars looked. Do yourself a favor and call around to different companies who show actual photos of their work and give you an accurate quote. It will be cheaper and better quality. Shame on me for not doing my homework. Cobra Tactical charges a high amount for cerakoting and the work is at a beginners level. The owner (Eric) is unprofessional and wants to argue any issue instead of doing the right thing and making it right. I work really hard for my money and I feel completely taken advantage of. Unfortunately, people like this exist and don't lose sleep at night from taking money from a family to do an incorrect job and refuse to fix it or refund me until they need something from me. Please don't allow this to happen to you. Get other options on cerakoting. I will make sure my network and circle does not use this company to prevent issues like this from happening to them. -amber read more

My review got deleted some how, so I figured it would only be right to write another one. If I had the opportunity to leave this business 0 stars, I would. I spent over one month arguing with these idiots (that's a nice term) about my order. I placed an order in Mid December, never received it and had to pull teeth in order to get a reply from the owners. When I threatened to contact my bank over fraud, they said that they would give us a refund. They took a 25% restocking fee out which happened to be around $125 dollars. When I contacted them again, they said it was their policy. Therefore, I contacted the BBB and the Office of Consumer Protection and they're in the process of getting my money back for me. I have NEVER dealt with a business that has such poor customer service. If you like having someone be rude to you and having to wait forever for your item, this is the place for you to purchase your items at. I would suggest going through a reputable dealership. read more

Admittedly, the reviews here made me a little reluctant about doing business with CT (Cobra Tactical). Thankfully, I decided to find out for myself. The first time I visited CT was on a Sunday afternoon and I found myself the only person in the shop. Eric, who turned out to be the owner, asked a few questions and quickly surmised I was a 'newbie.' I was upfront and told him I was not planning on making a purchase that afternoon. Nevertheless, he proceeded to spent the next two hours, yes 2 hours, educating me about gun ownership in California, options, weapon configurations, the purchasing process etc. Who spends that much time with a customer?!?! Seriously! In my 37 years I have never experienced this level of customer service. Afterwards I was struck with a sense of cognitive dissonance between the opinions expressed here on Yelp and my personal experience with Eric at CT. Retail Gun Shops are notoriously competitive. Cutthroat competitive. Assuming the negative reviews were not an attempt by competing retail gun shop owners to discredit CT, the only other explanation that makes sense was that CT was undergoing some staffing issues at the time those reviews were written. Months later, when I finally made a handgun purchase, I sincerely felt guilty that I did not give CT my business. The level of care and expertise that Eric exhibited demands support. So, I recently returned to CT to fulfill a promise I made to myself and purchased a scope (more than 2x the cost of the handgun). When I arrived, there were 4 customers and 5 people staffing the store. I was in the store for no less than 20 seconds before I was greeted and asked if I needed assistance. If CT had an issue with finding knowledgeable, friendly (and in one case - attractive) staff, then consider the problem RESOLVED. I purchased my scope and left a happy customer. ADDITIONALLY: Over the past two months I have exhaustively researched the AR platform with the intent of making a purchase in the next few weeks. After trying out several models and custom builds the one that I received the most amount of positive feedback from onlookers at the local range, including a local Gunsmith, was none other than a custom AR a friend of mine had built by Cobra Tactical. When I looked up the parts used in their build, I found out they are all TOP-NOTCH. From the beautifully machined Samson Quad Rail, to the A.R.M.S. buis and the custom CT lower, their weapon system is an unassuming precision instrument. CONCLUSION: CT offers personal knowledge and experience using the high-end gear they sell. They are an FFL with gunsmithing/armorer services at reasonable prices, (haven't come across another local retailer that offers both). Their custom AR's are earning the respect of the community and most importantly, their customer service is second to none. Eric Larson and Cobra Tactical deserve our patronage. What are you waiting for?! read more

Definitely knowledgeable and by the book. I have had no issues yet and this is definitely where I'm going next time I need guns and ammo

Don't believe the negative reviews on here, this place is nice. The shop is a small front for their warehouse, but the staff is friendly straightforward and is happy to give you all the info you need. Right now people are complaining about orders taking too long, but they forget about the climate we have in guns today. That isn't their fault, and they have a small staff to try to hit the demand that is crazy right now. Even after all of that I had all my questions answered, and was able to get my order in. These things take patience though because you can't expect them to cater to your every need when they have hundreds of orders being placed and .22lr ammo goes for 10 dollars a box of 50 rounds. Being a gun owner is difficult now, but patience is a virtue. I see most of the people placing orders did so right after this craziness began, those who reviewed before put 5 stars. You be the judge of who is being irrational or not. read more

I attempted to purchase an Item that showed in stock and was not. I tried getting updates multiple times and received none other then the initial and when I cancelled my order. These crooks operate on the sell items we dont have premise wait for it to come in and then ship it. The more than likely dont have half the items listed in stock. He refused to respond to me emails after cancelling my order about a refund. The only response I got was a facebook message after I filed a fraudulent charge with my bank. All in all never purchase from this vendor if you plan on getting your item. elapsed time was over 3 months before I got my money back and at that it was 50 dollars short and still disputing that per federal trade commission act. read more

I've been a "regular" at Cobra Tactical for years. I go in and Eric's wife, Kim, starts the coffee maker - one sugar, black - and I've bought guns, parts and always had first rate gunsmithing for reasonable prices. I see accounts of bad experiences, here, and I wonder if we're talking about the same place. I can't believe anyone was unduly rude; it's not in their nature. It's a gun store in CA. How many can you find? Given the legal pressures, the fact that they're still in business for this long is a testimony to their professionalism. What they don't stock they'll gladly order. What they don't know they'll find out for you. If someone other than Eric or his wife treated you poorly, take the time to let them know. They treat their clientele with respect, so extend them the same courtesy and let them know if you were less than satisfied. They'd want to know. It's a first class establishment. read more

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I have never worked with these folks for my firearm needs before. However, my wife, a new gun owner, recently went there for some work on her Glock and general info. She was admittedly nervous going. But she sang their praise when she came home. She said they were courteous, informative, and professional. They put her at ease and reinforced her confidence as a new gun owner. I am immensely thankful to the folks that worked with her. I will definitely be using them now. read more

I've been going to Cobra tactical for years. From purchasing simple accessories, drosing firearms to multiple AR-15 custom builds. Eric and his team have been excellent in every aspect. They are knowledgeable people, they deliver superior customer service and always make my experience with them a memorable one. They now have become a deliver location for ammunition, great place, great people lifetime customer read more

Not understanding all the hate for these guys. Everyone's getting so butt-blasted because a weapons vendor isn't as fast as Amazon. Whatever. I've been between Scorpion Arms and Cobra Tactical for all my AR building needs. One being near where I work and the other being near where I live. Cobra has been nothing but helpful, even going as far as to do a quick rundown of the Lower Parts Kit to make sure nothing was missing. Not to mention the fact that they actually HAVE inventory! Why doesn't anyone carry MOEs in FDE? On a separate occasion, I had gotten pricing over the phone for an item that was $59.99, when I got there, turns out the item was actually in the vein of $79.99. Wasn't a problem, they honored the over the phone price. Also spoke to Kim on the phone recently, she sounded new but was doing a great job regardless and offered to hold the item I was asking for. Overall a great store, will be using these guys for as long as fun stores still exist in SoCal. read more

Exceptional service and care from Kim today.Had a firearm shipped in from Arizona and had to go do my federal clearance paperwork.From the second I stepped into the store the service was exceptional ,they know what they are doing and just get it done.Thanks for making the process seamless and I will be back in 10 days to pick up the weapon. read more

This place is awesome. I have done business with them multiple times and their service is excellent. They installed a quad rail and low profile gas tube on my bushmaster .308. They also installed a quad rail with a low profile gas tube on my ar 15. I bought a gun from one of my friends and Cobra Tactical processed the transfer with no hassles. These men can build you an awesome gun or sell you one that they stock. They sell new ammo and reloads too. The owner and his employees are very knowledgeable, polite, conduct high quality work on firearms, and their prices are reasonable. This place of business is top notch. I will continue to bring my bu$ine$$ to Cobra Tactical and I highly recommend them. read more

Cobra Tactical - I'm very happy with Cobra Tactical's recent installation of an Ultimak rail on my C-39. It worked flawlessly at the ranges. - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Valencia, California

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Great company, very honest and fair. With all that is going on, their industry is overloaded so it took awhile to take care of me but was understandable. I would use them again! read more

Great job! Had muzzle device in stock, and shipped quick! Thanks Kim! read more

Came by despite the reviews I saw and to my surprise, Eric is really a cool guy. He spent time with me going over some handguns and even got me considering an AR. His employee (I forgot his name [my bad!]) was so helpful, making multiple trips to the back room to check for my specific pant size and design. Like the other review said, Eric is a former serviceman and so I try to make an effort to support those who've served, even if I have to go out of my way. I will in fact be back here for gear and firearms. read more

I rarely leave reviews for businesses (which is probably unfair to many good places I've encountered). But I felt the need to really set the record straight from my personal experience with Cobra Tactical. First off they do amazing custom work and a more than reasonable rate. Secondly they are perfectionist. Some people don't like to wait and prefer expediency over quality - I am patient and prefer the job getting done right the first time. Anthony was very knowledgeable and up front with me on his professional opinions since I am currently increasing my handgun inventory. Will be doing business with them for years to come! Looking forward to my first custom pistol (still deciding on the design lol) through them based on the work I've already seen. read more

Apparently, my review had been deleted like many of the other negative reviews so I'll try and warn you again to stay clear. In short, some of the worst customer service EVER! I purchased their name brand AR and it happened to have a defective trigger. There were about 25 rifles that had this issue (according to Eric) and they were trying to find operable triggers to replace the bad ones with. It took a total of 4-1/2 months to finally get the trigger replaced and working correctly. During that time, the communication was horrible as I had to constantly follow up with them. I left messages because the phone was always busy and you could never get through and when I finally did and talked to Anthony, who told me that he would have Eric give me a call back with updates on the new triggers. Well, you know where this is going...I heard nothing with the exception that Eric did call me back once to tell me he still was looking for triggers. I've ALWAYSs tried to patronize local/small businesses (especially a gun store) because I LOVE to see the little guy make it, I honestly do. I'll go out of my way to spend my hard earned dollars at a business like CT. There are also veterans who work here so even better!! I live about 3 hrs (one way) from this gun shop but I made the trek twice because I believed in the product. I even gave them a chance to fix the problem twice but the second trigger was defective too. Finally, I had to mail the lower to have them correct it and that's why it took so long. During the shipping process, I was getting different stories on the status of my AR. If it had the new trigger in, where it is, when will I have back, etc. You have to remember that it had been 4-1/2 months and I had only taken it out twice (1 time for each bad trigger) and only put about 100 rounds through it. This was a very disappointing and frustrating transaction. I received different stories when I would get through on the phone and when they finally told me that it had shipped back to me, they told me it shipped out the week prior. I looked up the tracking number and it had shipped out that day. They straight up lied to me. I hate liars!! And yes, hate is a strong word. I will say this, I did receive some great customer service the day I purchased my AR and when I wrote out the check. Figures... Don't bother with this gun store. Move on to another one. There are plenty of gun shops that deserve your dollar and Cobra Tactical is NOT one of them. If you do decide to purchase from them, hold on because if there is any problems, you'll be in the dark about your firearm, accessories or gear and good luck! read more

A friend took me there to purchase something I been wanting. They ordered it for me and received it pretty quick. Kim is awesome!! will definitely buy there again. read more

Thank you Cobra Tactical!! I highly recommend these guys. They are knowledgeble, professional and honest. I asked them to fit an external extractor on a 45. They were honest and delivered on their price estimate and time it would take. It is nice to have a local gun smith that can get the small jobs done with precision!! read more

Thank you Cobra Tactical, for the awesome experience. As a new customer, I felt welcomed and they took the time to explain the everything was great. I never felt rushed or ignored like other place places. And the care they take during this time to ensure everyone's safety was right on. I will definitely being doing business here again. read more

Hands down the best customer service! I purchased my first gun, a Glock, through them and they helped me every step of the way! The couple who runs the shop are awesome and down the earth! Will definitely do business again with them! read more

Professional efficient and priced well, a great of experienced gun smiths. Thank you for the experience.

I used Cobra Tactical as my FFL for a rifle I purchased online. They were a pleasure to work with and they responded to my emails very quickly. Since I work 9-5, I was unable to pick up my rifle during the week, so they set up a private time for me to come in on Saturday to get it. I couldn't be happier, the whole process was very easy. I would recommend them for FFL if you need that service. Thanks! read more

Great experience. He did what he said he was gonna do in the time he said he would do it in. Professional and knowledgeable. Fixed my favorite gun up the way it deserves with a stippling repair. Lots of cool future toys in stock for my next purchase. read more

I've been coming to Cobra Tactical for a about a year now. They helped me with my very first gun purchase that I had totally mixed up on my end. Coming from a place having knowing pretty much nothing about how to purchase a firearm in California, I began my journey with Cobra Tactical. Kim was the first person I met with. She was very courteous and professional. Not to mention very patient as I had to wrap my mind around all the rules, hoops, backflips, handstands- well I'm sure you get it- to the process of firearm purchasing in the state of California. Kim is very good with first timers. So good I keep coming back. Later I had a pistol that needed - well to be thrown away, won't mention the brand name- Eric took it into his shop and verified it needed to go back to the manufacturer helped with how to handle that. Eric and Kim are a great team and I love to visit their shop. Especially during these days where most places are packed and the only way in is on a waiting list. It pays to get to know your FFL dealer and gunsmith. Especially at Cobra Tactical because they will help you out and make it smooth, especially when you're already in their system. It's always an awesome experience. Thanks Eric and Kim! read more

I did a private party transfer (PPT) here for a firearm that I sold and it was one of the smoothest transactions I ever made. The staff is super friendly and the place is not very busy so things got done immediately. read more

Quick, easy and completely helpful. These people know their business! Forget Turners!

They installed a set of Truglo TFOs on my Springfield XD and did a great job at reasonable price for the install, less than what other shops quoted. Customer service was great and they were willing to arrange a Saturday pickup even though shop is normally closed on weekends. read more

Went in to ask a few questions that I was doubting and the crew of cobra tactical were amazing!!!! Definitely great group of employees! I highly recommend this store, trained and knowledgeable!!! read more

This is not scorpion arms is it? Just renamed? Let me know if it is or is not. I'm a collector myself. Want to find a great shop close by. If it is scorpion arms? No thx. Will give you a 5 star assuming that other place went down the shithole it deserved. Truly was a horrible experience. read more

Order our Glock 17 on preorder and I had to be the one to call them and ask the status of my order. Come to find out they lost my order or something. Unrelated to our purchase, my husband and I were driving on the 5 in the middle of the night and saw a black truck with large cobra tactical decals all over it probably driving about 100. Safety is definitely not their strong suit read more

I've tried to extend this place the benefit of the doubt over a half dozen times but unfortunately I've drawn a conclusion that cobra tactical is simply not deserving of anyone's business. You'll pay a premium here on all guns, accessories and clothing only to receive subpar service (if you're lucky enough to even get service at all). They do not answer their phones ever, messages are not returned. Emails go unanswered as well. If you show up during their posted business hours there is at least at 50% chance they will be closed. Their website doesn't indicate when or why they'll be closed and you basically have to just roll the dice and hope someone is in the store that day. Once you finally do get lucky enough to show up there when they're working, they're frazzled, overwhelmed, disorganized, and ultimately make the process of a simple purchase nearly impossible. I understand they are experiencing a lot of orders presently, but they've forgotten the most important part , take care of your customers. Update: late 2013 .... to add insult to injury, it was also made aware to us that my purchased lower receiver had a "potential manufacturing defect". read more