I have been a loyal customer to this establishment since its days in Pauoa, well before Dwayne relinquished command to David during their change of command ceremony, and I continue to support them at their current Kailua location. I would like to recognize David, Angelo, Tas, Jon and Jodin for their outstanding customer service and professionalism. Their knowledge, expertise, and willingness to assist customers--whether over the phone or in person--consistently make every experience a positive one. For those familiar with MAP pricing, IYKYK. Inquire within. The store offers an excellent atmosphere, a well-organized layout, and an impressive selection of firearms. Their inventory of handguns and rifles is exceptional, and if they do not have a particular item in stock, they are often able to special order it for customers. Their commitment to customer service, product knowledge/availability, and providing quality products has earned my continued business over the years. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, welcoming, and knowledgeable firearms retailer. read more

Danger Close Tactical - L-R Angelo, Jon, David, Myself. Missing Tas and Jodin - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The staff always takes the time to explain if you have questions. Huge selection and if they don't have it in stock they'll order it for you. Also the best bang for your buck. Definitely make this your one stop shop. read more

Very professionally run organization. Fantastic selection and fair prices. I've purchased ammo from them and taken their state certified safety course. All great experiences. Thx to the DCT team...I'll be back! read more

I couldn't recommend this gun store more I'd give it six stars if I could. A lot of gun shops can feel intimidating, especially if you're new or still learning. Some places make you feel like you don't belong if you ask questions. That's not the case here at all. I walked in with no experience, and they took the time to help me understand everything. I left not only with the right parts and modifications for my AR-15, but they even installed everything for me. Since then, I haven't gone anywhere else. Their knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to help are unmatched. I also purchased an FCU for my SIG P320 from them they were the only shop on the island that had one, and they priced it fairly without trying to overcharge. I've bought hundreds of rounds of ammo from them as well, always at great prices--some of the best I've seen on the island. Most recently, I purchased a CZ Shadow 2 Compact, and it arrived on island in just two days. What really sets them apart is how well they educate their customers. They took the time to fill in my knowledge gaps and made sure I fully understood the pistol before buying it. That level of service is rare. Outstanding group of guys professional, knowledgeable, and very military-friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Danger Close Tactical - Cz shadow 2 - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

100% recommend. Price good, friendly, enthusiastic, and great follow through on purchase logistics. Met and exceeded all my expectations.

David Kikukawa & his crew Angelo & Tas are awesome staffs as well as people & their prices on all firearms are great!!! Bravo Zulu to y'all! Ever since David took over Dwayne Lim's DCT in 2021...I have been buying all my firearms from him ever since! I have not stopped yet! Aloha & mahalo to y'all! Loyal DCT Customer, Ronnie (USNRetired Vet) read more

I had no idea this place existed even though I live like block away from this shop. I stopped by once to just look around and ask some questions but ended up buying my first AR15 very next day because of their friendly atmosphere and amazing service. They weren't trying to sell me the most expensive AR 15 and was very helpful with all my noobie questions. They were out of stock on what I wanted but to my surprise, they called me very next day asking if I still wanted to order it since they got it at the warehouse next day. I literally ran down there and put in my order and got my rifle in like 4 days. I also picked up extra magazine and red dots as well as iron sights. They put on iron sights in like few minutes for me. Everything they sell is very reasonably priced and if you buy the parts there, they said they will install it. I will buy all my parts from them when I upgrade my ar15 and I'm also buying my iron sight for my pistol since i like them so much. Very very helpful and are they're eager to help you and are very friendly. read more

I went back Wednesday and plan to stop by again today just because of their friendly service and my irresponsible spending habits.

First time buying a firearm here in Hawaii, and I am very glad I went through this store. Messaged through Facebook and every question was answered. Very helpful and set me up with a great AR. Was able to get it pretty fast, also picked up a bada** scope with 2 extra mags. So if there's anything else attachment wise you want they can help you out with it. Also learned that they are on the front of trying to make some changes with gun laws here in the state and that is awesome. So why not support them. ***"Rifle in picture didn't come painted"*** read more

Danger Close Tactical - Radical arms 5.56 Ar15 - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

David and the crew at DCT are awesome! They're always helpful and informative. Great prices on guns ammo accessories and much more. If there's something in particular you're looking for they'll definitely help you out as best they can. read more

Very helpful and made the ffl transfer process smooth,answered all my questions and explained the ffl process to me since it was my first rifle purchase,will be using Danger close tactical as my ffl transfer from this point on due to how helpful they were! read more

Prices were great and the owners were friendly ! Will be back for more ammo and accessories. Mahalo nui !

Excellent shop! Dave and his team are friendly, reliable, and easy to work with. They are passionate about what they do and care about helping people. Prices are competitive with all the other gun shops in Hawaii. They also carry first aide equipment, something I rarely see from any other shops. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a fire arm, ammo, or gear. read more

I went to Danger Close Tactical and met Dwayne a year ago to do the handgun firearm course a year ago. He was super friendly, very informative about different types of firearms, firearm safety and proper procedures. Most importantly to a noob like me, he was patient and encouraged questions and to try different firearms to achieve not only knowledge of the firearms but to also feel comfortable and confident when handling them. Fast forward to the present. After a year, I finally researched enough to purchase my first firearm. Since Hawaii is a very gun restrictive state, there are a lot of hoops to jump through when purchasing a firearm. Dwayne was there every bit of the way to not only explain what I needed to do when I needed to do it but organized to where he had all the paper work in a packet for the permitting and registration process. Dwayne and Danger Close Tactical are AWESOME and definitely have a customer for lif read more

Great service and products. The curbside pickup is convenient. I highly recommend DCT. Mahalo read more

David Kikukawa is just simply da bestest dude ever! Very helpful, very fair, respectfully & very knowledgeable about our 2A as well as his firearms! He truly made it possible for me to achieve the guns that I needed to get. Just like the previous owner before him, Dwayne, just as awesome! A big mahalo nui loa goes to bruddah Dave! I'm looking forward to getting more firearms from him! Aloha David! read more

This is how you run a business. I needed to get in and out, so I called them beforehand. They had everything ready, did more than I had expected, and they did it all with aloha. I will be coming back anytime I need gun stuff. read more

This shop is located inside of KD cafe. Its the husbands operation in this mom-n-pop snack shop. Once you walk into KD Cafe, you turn right and slide open a door and there's the shop: its really small. 45-65 square feet tops? Yes. 45-65 square feet. They have a driveway you can park in (it can fit 1 car) across the street. Hours are scattered: Mon-Fri 4-9 pm Sat By Appointment 3-9 pm Sun and Holidays Closed Through talking with the owner, he's in the military, hence the odd hours. Friendly, accommodating man. His FFL transfers are pretty low. Has a few pistols and long guns on display, as well as accessories. Website details more. read more

Used Danger Close as FFL receiver for custom ordered Wilson Combat. Dwayne was friendly and knowledgeable. He was extremely helpful in navigating the transfer. He notified me once the gun arrived on island and allowed me to make an appointment to stop in and inspect it. Once I received the permit to pick it up, it was a simple stop in, fill out the paperwork, then on my way. When I picked up my gun, the shop had the bonus of smelling like I walked into a cookie factory! His wife was making cookies for their cookie business and she gave me a sample.. DELICIOUS. Guns and cookies in the same place?? AND friendly service?? I'll definitely be back!! read more

Great shop there new(ish) location (it's right next door) is much bigger. New owners kept the good vibes and even better prices. Owner is helpful and quick to answer questions. They aren't like other stores trying hard to be tacticool. Recommend them over the majority of the shops on Island. read more

At first sight, this shop might make you wonder if you in the right place. It is very small and shares and entrance with a snack shop. However, once you get in and talk to Dwayne, you will find that he is one of the most knowledgeable and definitely nicest gun-guys on the island. I had him sell my AR for me on consignment and the whole process was very easy. I made an appointment, took the gun down to his shop, easily agreed on an asking price, and handed him the rifle and registration paperwork. It took about a month to find a buyer, whereupon I received a check in the mail. This experience far exceeded my expectations and I can confidently say that I won't be going anywhere else for my next fire-arms related sale or purchase. I've already recommended this shop to a co-worker who had an equally positive experience. read more

What a cool little shop! As soon as you walk in you can smell the cookies baking! The gun store is to the right as you walk in and the owner Dwayne is super cool and knowledgeable. Everything you wanna know about the gun laws he knows. If not he has them printed in a binder right on the counter. He has a display case with some handguns and a good inventory of all the common ammo. There's magazines and accessories hanging on the walls around you. Go to his website for his awesome ammo prices and in stock inventory of firearms. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Unreal customer service - always willing to share knowledge and tips - If you get any questions Dwayne is Definitely the "Go to guy" My first choice in purchasing firearms- Most reasonable prices on the island! read more

I've used Danger Close Tactical twice as an FFL. Dwayne is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and informative. Convenient in-town location with easy parking too. I highly recommend Dwayne for an FFL transfer that is easy and reasonably priced! read more

Been here a couple times, pre Covid and durning. Excellent selection of firearms and firearms needs. Great customer service always, and a pleasant buying experience. If you are considering any type of tactical purchase whether it be ammo, gear or firearms this is the place to check first ! Always check the website for in stock items. Now during Covid they offer curbside pick up which is huge plus during these times. Quick and easy to get your things when you need them most. read more

After calling a half dozen gun stores and not finding the gun I was looking for I turned to Gallery of Guns online. Danger Close was listed to do the transfer so I went with them. Their price was pretty much the best. My order arrived within a few days and the owner immediately sent me all the firearm information to get the permit started with HPD. Picked up the permit couple weeks later and he met me the very same day to wrap up the transfer. Smooth process and very accommodating, will definitely use this place for EVERY future online/mainland transfer. Thank you! PS, pick up some of his wife's cornflake cookies while you're there. I ate four of them on the ride home alone read more

Highly recommended. Excellent customer service. Dwayne is super great guy and willing to accomodate us. Getting an appointment for permit to acquire/register firearm at hpd is hard to get nowadays but we got lucky to get one online for an early time. He took time out of his normal business hours when we need to pick up the firearm we purchased to meet the appointment time to register it. Definitely will come back for future purchases and will recommend to our friends Danger Close Tactical gun shop. Customer satisfaction guaranteed here. read more

Purchased a hard-to-find firearm (due to huge spike in gun demand) through his online supplier, got notified by email when it was available, bought it at a GREAT price! Then with the backlog in gun permits at HPD (COULDNT GET ONE FOR 3 MONTHS) Dwayne, the owner, got one for me in 2 weeks! Amazing customer service that I don't think you'll get from any other gun store! Support this veteran owned business as thanks for his military service as well as his customer service. read more

There is a guy on the Island (who I won't name) that kind of has a reputation like the Soup Nazi for guns and I'm always on edge just setting foot in his store. Dwayne is 180 degrees the exact opposite. Super nice guy, super mellow, super convenient location and he is open late so I can swing by after work. I bought a gun online from Bud's Gun Shop, and he transferred it for 35 bucks. Easiest gun purchase ever, he's already in the system at Bud's so all you had to do is chose him as the receiver. Will definitely be doing more business here. read more

Had my first gun shipped to danger close tactical and had the pleasure of working with Dwayne. I'm new to the Hawaii gun laws so I did not properly do my homework on acquiring a firearm. Dwayne was kind enough to walk me through the process as well as hold my gun for a longer period of time and not charge me for it!! I'll be back to do more business with Dwayne and danger close. Thanks again Dwayne for the great service and professionalism!!! read more

This place is a very good example of what a small business is in Hawaii the owner Dwayne was friendly and professional and he adjusted his schedule to fit my schedule which most all gun shops won't do and for a tiny hole in the wall place you wouldn't even guess there was a gun shop just by looking at it from the outside and once you enter through the door the smell of cookies permeated the air as you find yourself in what appears to be a little family owned store that sells all kinds of delicious smelling cookies and snacks then to the right you take one step into another doorway and find yourself in the gun store that's no bigger than a walk in closet. But don't let that fool you because as I looked around I was amazed at what surrounded me in such a tiny place, wall to wall from the ground up was everything you'd find in a typical large gun store including hard to come by ammo including hard to get ammo like 7.62 x 54r in original tin cans, Mags galore and Gun parts from AR's to other miscellaneous parts!this place is like the ultimate Man Cave closet space lol, and what I like the most about this place being so small is that I don't have to wait for help from staff who's busy helping other customers like other bigger stores. I'm very happy to have found this hidden gem tucked away in a little family store. I'll definitely be supporting this small businesses and encourage you to check it out for yourself. The only negative thing is that it only has street parking but I can tell you based on the deal I got from Dwayne is that it was well worth it for me. Thanks for the awesome deal and friendly customer service Dwayne! read more

Not only is Dwayne one of the nicest guys you'll meet but his wife makes the greatest cookies ever, that are also available there. I purchased my first 1911 and AR there and as difficult as it is to go through the registration process, his help made it a breeze. read more

Dwayne is awesome to work with. I used Danger Close Tactical to ship in my first AR15. Also purchased some accessories and ammunition. His prices are fair and service is good. Would highly recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Dwyane is always helpful with information. He always offers ways to gain your business. His prices are comparable to those online without shipping so it's always a plus to deal with him. Pros: Great customer service, great pricing, and able to order for you anything you need. Cons: I'm always hungry whenever I enter the shop. Hehehee. read more

I enjoyed my purchase experience with Dwayne today. I found him to be friendly and full of information. No false bravado or attitude which is a nice change. His prices are reasonable and he has a good supply of ammo. I plan to continue purchasing supplies from him. Darren read more

Service at Danger Close Tactical is no ka oi , Dwayne was easy to talk to, has a lot patience and walked me through the process of purchasing a firearm to registering. Thank you for this is the store for me. Dane read more

Can't say enough about my amazing experience with Dwayne at Danger Close. My purchase was smooth start to finish and he made the paperwork feel like a breeze. My go to place from now on. read more

Made my first purchase from Dwayne July 2020. I have been in to Firearms since 2010 and been to different stores here so Far Dwayne has given me the best customer service out of any of the gun stores I've been to. He has kept fair pricing throughout the crazy times we are in. I always check his website for items I want to purchase. He is my first stop and I will continue to support Danger Close with my buissnes. If he has what you are looking for Firearms wise don't hesitate to contact him you won't be disappointed. read more

Dwayne is so easy to work with. Located in Nuuanu / Pauoa, very close to HPD main station for your paperwork. Dwayne will be there when you make appointment and dedicated one on one service. Will shop again. read more

I had recently purchased my first handgun from Danger Close Tactical, a Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 compact. No store had it on island at the moment so either way I had to special order it. I believe Dwayne quoted me the best price for that specific handgun, So I called to schedule an appointment to order my gun. The store front is small, but I much rather preferred it,especially as a first time gun buyer. Dwayne is a really great guy and really helpful too. when I went in to order my gun I got cold feet and wanted to see what other options were out there. Dwayne recommended a bunch of other handguns and helped me compare them. I'm a broke college student so I wanted to be sure I checked out my other options before I pulled the trigger. Not once did I feel forced to buy anything even after Dwayne helped me out for nearly an hour, you can truly tell that he cares about his customers. After I pulled the trigger on the gun, Dwayne provided me with the paperwork I needed to apply for my permit which was a huge help to me as a first time gun owner. Two weeks later I got my permit and was ready to pick up my handgun. I called Dwayne to ask if he was open because Covid -19 was making things go crazy, thankfully he was. Dwayne was able to accommodate me even with all the craziness going on in the world, I'm sure he's been busy as people start panic buying guns and ammo, and on top of that this isn't his only gig. I'm very happy I came across Danger Close Tactical and could not recommend it enough. I will probably be back very soon to get myself a nice graduation gift. read more