Desperate measures is our go to firearm store. Mark is incredibly kind and patient and always takes the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly. We've purchased three firearms from him along with multiple accessories and he is the only person we choose to work with every time. We hope he's well taken care of by the business. When he's there the owner is also very professional and welcoming, which makes a big difference in the overall experience. They have a great selection and we recommend everyone we know to them. read more

The staff are personable, knowledgeable and great with customers. They answer your questions throughly and within the law. I was impressed and will definitely return. read more

A large selection of firearms! I stopped by today, was impressed by their shop/presentation, compared to other local shops and had a good time at a CCW expo hosted by CCW Solutions Group in Chino yesterday, which is where I first came across Desperate Measures as they had a booth. Went in today, to finalize paperwork on new purchases for the wife and I along with taking the test again, since I had forgot mine at the house and passed it with 100% :) Seamless, easy and fast transactions. Staff has tons of patience too with their customers. Highly recommended. read more

Great service! Thank you Rich for all your help! certainly a character lol, in a good way very humorous and knowledgeable!

Great service. Rich is certainly a character lol, in a good way very humorous and knowledgeable .

I needed a service done today and they were able to help me thanks to their gunsmith. The staff was very helpful beyond my expectations. Thanks again guys. read more

The staff were very professional and helpful. I was shown a variety of firearms and was able to make a choice that fit my needs. They answered my questions and concerns Great group of professionals. read more

Desperate measures is conveniently located next to in n out just in case you are desperately hungry. Mark was informative and very helpful, a great experience. read more

I bought a firearm off consignment from this company on January 4th. It was missing some components. They told me they would get the components. I TRUSTED them to do that. I called , THREE times. they NEVER called me, I have been told THREE times THREE different things that they were GOING to do. NOTHING yet. Stupid me for TRUSTING them. read more

Great gun store, process is simple and workers are fun. I recommend for gun transfers and buying guns for great prices.

I want to thank and share my experience i received at Desperate measures I got to admit it was a great experience their staff was friendly and really helpful in particular want to send a shout out to my boy Ken for hooking it up and making my experience easy and comfortable read more

Every visit, and purchase, has been done with friendliness and professionalism. All employees make sure your needs are met. So glad I've had the pleasure of doing business with this store. Strongly recommend that you visit and make them your #1 choice. Vkdakine read more

Great service, very attentive at addressing all of my needs. They have a forever customer in me!

Best experience ever buying a gun. These guys treat you like family no matter where you are coming from. I was on the hunt for a Glock 20 for a week straight and I was losing hope on finding one because nobody had one in stock. I called in with desperate measures firearmsand they told me they had two of them in stock out of excitement. I drove straight over after work to be treated gracefully by mark. he made the process super easy and I was in and out within 30 minutes once again I appreciate finding stores all over Southern California, who treat everyone with respect and it's also nice finding a gun mark with great salesman behind the counter. read more

I always stop in when I'm in town. They have good gear, I always walk out with something. Today I asked for a Glock performance trigger. I met with David who knew exactly what I needed. Super nice guy. Definitely coming back in. read more

Big selection of quality items and great customer service. Mark was nothing but helpful and remembered my name when I came back for pick up.

I really appreciate this place. The customer service is excellent, they remember you, this place doesn't feel like you're just another customer, they are professional and know their stuff!! Will return soon. read more

I would like to recognize Erik at Desperate Measures for being an outstanding employee. I walked into the store knowing exactly what I wanted. This was the quickest experience I've ever had. It took like 30 minutes to fill out the paperwork, do the background check, and ring everything up. Erik was knowledgeable, friendly, and quick. I will definitely shop here again! Thanks DM!!! read more

I just stopped by in hopes that dreamy eyes would recognize me Seriously tho, you get the gun and great customer service. Plus i got my first gun here read more

Stopped by the shop after driving by the last few weeks. I was not disappointed. The guys at Desperate Measures are more than happy to show and discuss their inventory. I didn't intend to buy anything today, but the prices and customer service were on point. read more

Desperate Measures Firearms - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Riverside, California

Been thinking of getting a handgun for 2 years now and for whatever reason hadn't been convinced on one. Finally felt confident enough on one thanks to Chelsey, she was informative and patient with us as we asked a lot of questions. Great management, definitely check them out and see for yourselves. read more

We are moving out of state and needed to ship our firearms , reached out to the store and was connected with Mark . Schedule a date and time to go and walked in amazed with the amazing customer service from all the staff . The store was stocked , clean and had amazing prices. We met the owner David who also assisted with the transfer and went over and beyond to make sure we were good. Mark had great communication and make sure we will get the best for our buck . Highly recommend others to give this true honest business a try. 10 starts plus !! Thanks again read more

Great purchase experience! Can't go wrong appreciate the time and education, all of the staff is great! Highly recommend!!

The staff here is extremely helpful and insightful about their products. Mark helped my parents and I numerous times and I always leave never regretting my purchase. He has the cutest blue eyes, you can't miss him. Chelsea and Katie are friendly, funny, and know how to make you laugh. I highly recommend this business when making purchases for your firearms. read more

Great gun store. They are always friendly and knowledgeable staff, even stayed open longer so I could pick up my gun. Will always recommend this place to my friends and family! read more

My brother in law recommended this shop to me. Was greeted when I walked in. The shop is bad ass, so much inventory with many options. The guys were very helpful in helping me find the right firearm for me. Definitely true believers in the the 2nd amendment. This is my go shop! Support your local Gun shop...DMF FTW!! read more

I came in not knowing exactly what I wanted but knew I would need assistance. I was greeted immediately upon entry by Mark who took the time to show me the items available and was able to provide in depth knowledge on any question I had. They have my business. read more

I've been to their new location twice now and can honestly say this is BY FAR the best experience I've had at any arms shop. The staff is always welcoming, friendly and never arrogant or intimidating. I will be purchasing my future firearms and supply from Desperate Measures WITHOUT a doubt. Keep up the good work team! read more

I was looking for a Springfield Armory 1911 for a while now. I went to Turners, Bass Pro and a few others who wouldn't even let you in their place unless you knew what you wanted. (Ammo Bros). But it was during COVID lock downs. I saw Desperate Measures banner whaling in the wind and I had not noticed they had open. I went inside and they had the exact gun I wanted and some. I'm not a gun aficionado or know the process but I got what they asked for and got the gun in 10 days. Easy peasy. I already went in an paid for my second gun. Next will be a shot gun and it will be from Desperate Measures as well. Hope they get the building they're looking at for a shooting range. read more

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Dropped in this morning after passing by multiple times and living in the area to check out the store. Great experience! Upon entering the store we were greeted by a young friendly lady (can't remember her name, sorry!) whom offered any help if needed. Also were greeted by a friendly young man named Mark whom I talked to for 15-20 minutes and was also very knowledgeable and open to answer any questions we had as well. Overall a great experience, very, clean and well kept store with plenty of inventory on the shelf and also the ability to order whatever they do not have in stock. My new go to gun store, we will be back soon! Thank you! Daniel read more

The team at Desperate Measures was exceptionally helpful and made the transfer of a firearm seamless and easy. I highly recommend coming here as the staff are highly knowledgeable. read more

Moved close to this area a few months back and I lost my go to Tactical Store. I did one quick google search and walked through these doors. I've never gone to another store since. The Owner is always making you feel welcome. Staff is knowledgeable, confident, and always willing to answer any question no matter how long or ignorant it sounds. All my sporting needs are in one place. I recently visited with my partner and she loved it. As long as you impress her, I can keep spending money here.(And impress they did) Could not recommend enough!! read more

This is the second time I've visited the shop and I must admit that the staff is not only welcoming, but very informative. They didn't try to push the sale but more interesting in educating you on which product fit you best recommending higher price items! read more

I was very nervous about buying a gun. Yes, you are correct, I know nothing about them, and yes, I'm a girl. Then after James' help, I felt a lot more comfortable and felt at ease. Dan, Don and the girls were very helpful and put up with me going in several times. They not only help me with buying a gun they also helped with the next step and directed me where to go to learn how to handle the gun in a safe manner. Thank you for all your professional help. I needed it. From "The voice mail recording" read more

This Review is for Lisa. Though I only purchased ammo this time, she was beyond knowledgeable, and helpful. I was also looking at new home protection for my wife. Lisa was extremely patient for my many questions. I'm glad this business is so close to home. The business is extremely clean and very professional. Thank you again Lisa read more

Purchased my first firearm here. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely return to buy another in the future.

Desperate Measures is a great store! Mark helped me throughout the whole process of purchasing my first firearm. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and considerate of my budget. Love my purchase and appreciate all of their help! read more

Super helpful, patient and answered all my question. Walked in after dealing with another shop trying to upsell and push a product that did not fit what i was looking for. The team at Desperate Measures Listened and showed me everything they had that would fit what i was looking for. David and Eric were some of the best people i ever dealt with anywhere. Definitely going back. read more

Already purchased two guns from this place. Extremely helpful staff. They are willing to answer any and all questions; and they were very kind in helping to pick out holsters and other accessories. Lisette and Mark were particularly helpful. read more

Came here to purchase my first gun and it went very smoothly. All the the workers are knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. They walked me through the entire process and are more than eager to help you with anything you may need. Picking up the gun after the 10 day background check was nice since they remembered who I was. They really care about their customers and the customer service is great. read more