This owner is extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful. He will ask you questions first to make…read moresure he points you in the correct direction. He will not try to sell you most expensive item in his store. Rather the one that will fit your needs.

By far the best gun shop in the area. The owner is super cool and helped walk me through getting my…read morefirst gun. I plan on taking one of their basics classes soon!

Great shop. The staff is amazing very helpful and informative. They stand behind there stuff.read more

Mad Dog recently sold one of my handguns and the transaction was great. The staff is knowledgeable…read moreand are straight shooters, with great communication. They also have a great selection of firearms and accessories.

Pinellas Gun Shop is the physical business associated with MyWeaponsPermit.com and…read moreBuyYourGunOnline.com. Jeff Morelock, the proprietor, is a former police officer with many years of experience, and he and his staff offer concealed carry permit training, weapons and self-defense training (including some Krav Maga). Jeff has trained over 2000 students for concealed carry permits Their CCW permit class is very good. I've received training in multiple states, and always appreciate when instructors have LE experience. I believe they provide an insight into the wide range of practical/legal self defense issues, and often provide real-life examples they have experienced to shed light on the subject. As their firearm sales are online-oriented, they do not focus on having physical inventory. But shopping their website, and more specifically signing up for their email list, their prices are fair and service is good. The email list will also keep you up to date on advanced training opportunities that Jeff and his associates offer. I highly recommended Jeff's training for anyone interested in all aspects of self defense.

I was excited to go and learn first hand from an expert in the field when it came to getting my…read moreconcealed weapon permit. Jeff was informative, to the point, and expressive in the realities of concealed weapon permits and the consequences of misuse of a handgun. There are great deals through the website and information concerning the classes at http://myweaponspermit.com/. I would highly recommend this class and look forward to other family members getting their permits from a season vet!

New location They lost their lease on their old location as…read morethe owner decided to convert it into a medical facility and knock the building down. The big difference was that at the old location they had their own gun range. Their new facility is located at a County operated gun range. It's an outdoor range. At the new location they have more open space and they're able to display their inventory . In their new space, there is a workshop in which the gunsmith Marcelo has his gunsmith shop. He is an excellent gunsmith and very knowledgeable about firearms in general. I have used him several times with excellent results. Ted can seem kind of cranky sometimes but basically he is a good person. His wife works there frequently and is very service oriented and a good listener.

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Excellent inventory of firearms considering difficultly…read morethese days getting guns. Firearm classes available for training and concealed carry license. Gunsmith on site to answer all your questions and fix any gun related problem. He is the most knowledgeable gunsmith I have known in over 30 years of competitive shooting.

I love this place. Tampa Arms is one of my go to spot when it comes to firearms these guys really…read moreknow what they're doing. Their service is top-notch their value in pricing is pretty fair. If you haven't tried them. You should.

This is a very nice little local gem. I was an out of state visitor and they were very welcoming,…read moreI've had transfers come to me and they've been handled very well.

Great options and prices- they have deals and specials new and used and offer different classes…read more.. Service is good the guy that help me was efficient and knowledgeable a lil salesy but get ya money mane! I did the concealed class here about $86 the guy who taught it is great, knowledgeable, honest, and entertaining. He did take 3and 1/2 hours for what I believe was supposed to be a 1&1/2 hour class but I wasn't too bothered by it- and I get the feeling if you share with him you have a time commitment he would make sure to speed it up. Went to the range after about $26 which in hindsight is the same process as their membership which has a bunch of perks... overall there's a LOT TO DO HERE but you should definitely do your research and strategizing to get the best bang for your buck so you don't mis out but this is a great option for anything pew pew related.

I like to come shoot here with my friend, who is a member, on Mondays because women shoot free! All…read moreof the staff I've interacted with are super nice, knowledgeable and helpful! My friend has purchased from here and seems to be a smooth process; and off of observation, an expansive selection of guns for purchase.

Have driven by here dozens of times and never stopped because it doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside. Today I was in no big hurry to get home so I stopped... I walk in and the guy asked what I was looking for, I said I was just looking. He stuck his hand out to shake and I said "I done shaking hands for the rest of my life- Covid you know, don't be offended, nothing personal" He acted offended. Covid is STILL VERY REAL! And touching strangers unnecessarily IS STUPID!!! I was the only customer in here. I looked around the very tiny shop and saw a few Turkish shotguns, some cheap handguns and some OVERPRICED Glocks. I bought a Glock 19 Gen 5 for $500 at Britton's last year, and this guy was asking $679.00 !!! Most of his ammo was overpriced, same with mags. The guy (owner I'm guessing) stared at me the entire 5 minutes I was in the store and I left without buying anything. There are too many GOOD gun shops around Tampa Bay to waste time in a crappy place like this.

The owner is rude and disrespectful to me. Already bought one gun from him, coming in a month…read morelater to buy another. Even though there was just him and I in the store, he totally ignored me. I said hi when I came in and he said hi back. Waited while he tinkered behind the counter. I figured 15 minute wait was enough and I left. Read the other reviews, I am not the only one having a problem with this rude individual. Apparently the more money you're willing to spend with this jerk the more disdain he has for you. Well, let's make him real happy and not frequent his establishment at all! You want to buy guns and equipment I recommend Coles, Take Aim Guns and Safes, Shoot Straight, Castle Keep, Fire Arms Fred...ANYWHERE else is preferable to dealing with rude Paul at Arms for defense.

Fantastic store with wall to wall guns. From what I understand this is the largest female owned gun…read morestore in the south and her prices are awesome!

Group of "Old Guy" shooters from NC ,2 are previous sponsored IDPA and Sporting Clays enthusiasts…read more Been visiting area for Spring Training for well over 25 years and we always include a visit to Coles. Only bought a few items over the years, but always treated well and enjoy talking with the staff. The negative people who complain, usually have a history of impatience or exude an air of hostility if they don't get a fair amount of "sucking up". Sorry for them, they're missing a great experience.

The folks at FFA are phenomenal! Safety is always the priority, and all are knowledgeable experts…read morethat can answer (or find answers) to questions. The selection of firearms is really nice and when they don't have something they've always been a convenient FFL. I am a member, and while I think the range could use some modest modernization, I also realize it is a shooting range and doesn't bother me a bit. They keep the range clean, well stocked with targets and they are always there to assist if needed. I think overall the membership fee more than fair and FFA provides great value.

If there were a gold medal for gun ranges, this place would be standing on the podium while the…read morenational anthem played and bald eagles circled overhead. From the moment you walk in, the customer service is on another level. The staff somehow manages to help you before you even realize you need help. Looking at a firearm for more than three seconds? Someone is already there with helpful info. Thinking about ammo? Boom--recommendations appear like they've read your mind. The selection of firearms is honestly beautiful. I'm talking about the kind of display that makes you stop and admire the craftsmanship for a minute before remembering why you walked in. Everything is well organized, well maintained, and clearly handled by people who genuinely respect the equipment and the sport. What really sets this range apart, though, is the staff. These are not just employees--they're trained professionals who clearly know their craft. They're attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being condescending, and they treat every customer with the same level of loyalty and respect. It doesn't matter who you are or how much experience you have--everyone is welcomed and helped the same way. And somehow they manage to do all of this while keeping the atmosphere friendly, relaxed, and even a little fun. It's rare to find a place that balances professionalism, safety, and great humor all at once, but this range pulls it off. If great service, knowledgeable staff, and a fantastic selection are what you're looking for, this place absolutely nails it. Honestly, the only real danger here is that you'll want to come back way more often than you planned.