Manzano Munitions is more than a gun store. I genuinely see them as community builders first, with a great gun store as a bonus. Kyle and the guys there aren't your typical pushy, salesy people. They're genuine gun guys who actually shoot and live the lifestyle. They'll give you options, share their honest opinions and experience, and then let YOU decide what's best for you. No pressure, no BS. I've personally bought 3 high-end 2011s from them and thousands of rounds of ammo, and every transaction has been smooth from start to finish. The shop itself is also one of the most welcoming and cozy gun shops I've been to. But what really sets Manzano apart is what they've done for the shooting community. They host and organize members matches where you can get stage experience, sharpen your skills, and eventually take what you've learned into a real USPSA match--which they also run out of Coyote Valley Sporting Clays. That's what I mean when I say community builders. They're not just selling guns--they're helping build a stronger shooting community. NorCal and especially the South Bay shooting community is a better place because of what these guys have built. I'm genuinely grateful to be part of it. May God continue to bless Manzano Munitions, the people behind it, and the community they've built. Shoutout to all the guys over there--Johnny, Mike, the two Alex's, Chris, and Jake. A+ customer service, every time. You guys are the real deal. read more

Absolutely top-tier FFL shop. From the second you walk in, you're treated like family. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. The staff behind the counter are incredibly knowledgeable and more importantly, they're actual shooters with real experience. You can tell right away these guys live the lifestyle and know their gear inside and out, not just random internet keyboard warriors pretending to know what they're talking about. They take the time to answer questions, give honest advice, and make sure you leave confident in your purchase. No pressure, no ego, just solid people who care about their customers and the shooting community. Rare to find a shop with this level of professionalism and authenticity these days. Easily one of the best FFL experiences I've had. Highly recommend supporting this place. I've been coming back since they opened and the service has stayed consistent read more

Great experience coming to Manzano's. My friend pointed out they had some availability here so I called to check on the part and went to make the purchase same day. My firearms license expired so I was able to take the test again on the spot. It was a quick and easy process. The staff was friendly and helpful. They provided me with all the paperwork and details. Fast forward 10 days, picked up my item, no problems. Easy and carefree. Great selection of firearms all around. The staff is very knowledgable. Definitely will be back in the future. read more

The guys here are so helpful! They are always willing to help educate me on pieces and parts and give great tips and recommendations. Service is fairly quick, thank you Alex again for helping me find the right piece for me. read more

First time there, helping a Friend with a transfer. Very impressed with the store setup.. The staff was amazing. Gladly answered any questions and fully explained the PPT process to my Friend, the seller. Will definitely go back there again. read more

I've been here a couple of times, once as a seller and once as a buyer; both for PPT. It's not big store but very clean and tidy. The people don't give you trouble for doing PPT unlike Reed's. It's somewhat efficient and people are friendly enough. Really nothing to complain about because I know no store likes to do PPT. Parking is convenient because it's inside a strip mall. read more

Manzano Munitions is the place to go! Kyle and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and they have a wide range of firearms to choose from. They are very helpful in getting what you are looking for. They also offer training if you want some more experience with your firearms they got you covered. Come check out the store you won't regret it! read more

Amazing service; the team is always eager to engage in conversation and ready for any request. I had a request for the gunsmith, and he went above and beyond for my build. It's a great place to gain knowledge and confidence when purchasing any items from the team! -SharkTown Marv read more

If I could give Manzano Munitions 10 stars, I absolutely would. I wanted to build a custom Sig Sauer P365 and from start to finish these guys made the entire experience outstanding. I had been to the shop before and was already impressed. The team are true gun enthusiasts, and they carry rifles and firearms I had only ever seen in magazines or YouTube videos. Not only do they have the knowledge and passion, but they've invested in bringing in top notch firearms, and the shop itself looks amazing. For my build I was very particular about what I wanted, and they were able to get everything I needed. Since I ordered over Labor Day weekend, I even scored a nice holiday discount. Just a few days later I got a call letting me know that everything had arrived. While they couldn't source the exact standard P365 (they had other variants available), they were totally fine with me buying it elsewhere. I told them if they had it in stock I would have gladly purchased it from them. I always prefer supporting a local shop over a big box retailer. Once everything was ready, I headed down to drop off my P365 for the build. I had been working with Alex throughout the process and he was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic. He mentioned it might take 3 to 4 days but he knew I was excited and would do his best to get it done sooner. Talk about underpromise and overdeliver. At 2:50 that very same afternoon Alex personally called me to say my build was ready. When I picked it up the custom P365 looked absolutely incredible. They did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier with my new piece. Huge thanks to Alex and the entire Manzano Munitions team. You guys went above and beyond. This is hands down the best shop around and I'll be coming back again and again. read more

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Knowledgeable staff. Highly sought after inventory. And competitive prices. This is where you can get educated on your purchase and also customize to your fit to your liking. Guns are not a one size fits all type of thing. Good prices on amo. No Draco's on display. read more

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The staff is very welcoming, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Definitely will be coming back for future purchases. read more

I wanted to purchase my first firearm for self protection. At first, I felt out of place with the all male staff, but soon realized these men are experts and they are respectful and extremely knowledgeable about the fine art of matching clients with the right firearm for individual needs. I worked with Jake through the entire process, and as we got near final details about Trijicon optics adjustments, Kyle Manzano entered the store and added final touches. I took my introduction to gun basics with Mr. Manzano. His expertise and finely tuned method of instruction instilled the confidence I had hoped for after one session at the range. I highly recommend Manzano Munitions, and Kyle Manzano for instruction whether you are a newbie to firearms, like me- or a seasoned professional. He executes Manzano Tactical courses with ease and proficiency. read more

Manzano Munitions - Kyle Manzano in the center following one of his training sessions. - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Parking lot is always more than half full so once you park it's such a different feel when you go inside. Sterilized and bright. Nice display of consignments and there's always someone willing to help. I ordered two items along with some accessories and it's really great that they can price match, saved me a half hour trip up. They are really quick on their background checks and I'm in and out in a few minutes if I know what I want which is the best part. Their 9mm ammo is the best pricing out of anywhere too, even online. Ffl fees are standard too and no frills. It's really nice that they have a bunch of employees that specialize in different aspects such as scopes or brand of scopes, types of barrels and usage for hunting, etc. They always pick up too. Really friendly people once you get to know them. read more

Giving 4 stars instead of 5 only because I haven't actually bought or sold anything with them yet. I'll update my review if/when I actually make a transaction. Located in one of the old retro legacy shopping plazas off the "car dealership row" part of Stevens Creek. Looks very nondescript from the outside but the interior of the store is very organized and modern looking, especially compared to the typical brick and mortar gun shops in the area. They deal mostly in more modern firearms and accessories. If you want the newest bleeding-edge handgun, shotgun, rifle or accessories and aftermarket parts for the same (to the extent allowed by CA state restrictions) then this is the place to go. Staff are professional and helpful. Zero attitude, answer questions concisely, honesty and correctly and move through transactions with equal parts due diligence and sense of urgency from what I've seen. Even if there's a line, you'll almost certainly get through it pretty quickly here. I would recommend checking them out at the very least if anything I've said above interests you. read more

Probably the best store in this area. They reply really fast on Yelp and provide detailed information. Very smooth process for firearm purchasing and gunsmith work is nicely done! read more

Great store, great people, and for a gun store, super LGBTQIA friendly! Everyone who works there is gay.

Bought some Super Vel 9mm in bulk. Service was friendly and quick. Their selection is cool but a lot of the firearms are fancier (pricier) models. read more

I attempted to purchase a firearm from Manzano Munitions on April 15th 2025, a 22 pistol and ten boxes of 22LR 40GR ammunition so I could teach my son to shoot. Several days later I was notified that I didn't pass the background check and, as a result, was unable to take possession of the firearm, or the ammunition. Fair enough. That's not their fault. I'm in the process of figuring out why this happened, however, what happened next came as a shock. I was then informed by Manzano Munitions staff that their store's "all sales are final" policy meant I would not receive a refund for the purchase price of the firearm and ammunition, a total of $893.11, even though the items in question had never left the store. I was treated rudely by the staff member on the phone who insinuated I knew the outcome before I attempted the purchase. If this were true, why would I have prepaid for the firearm and ammo in full? I then asked, what if I had attempted to purchase one of their $4000 plus firearms instead? I was informed -that- money would be forfeit as well, and that there are no exceptions. I asked to speak to Kyle Manzano, the owner, who called later that day, and he told me the best he could do was a 50% (!) restocking fee for items that had never left his store, and he said he was being generous. Clearly this wasn't acceptable. I sent a certified, formal demand letter for the full amount minus DROS fees. I was ignored. I've since filed a complaint with the California Department of Justice. This review is meant to serve as a warning to other potential customers - if there's -any- chance at all that your purchase will be denied, think twice about shopping here, as you won't be able to get a refund, and, as a bonus, you'll be treated like a criminal by the staff. Update: After the small claims case concluded, the business characterized a conditional, partial refund offer as a policy "adjustment." For clarity, the offer required deletion of this review and did not reflect a change to the underlying no-refund policy. My review continues to reflect my actual experience. read more

Beautiful gun store! ... But what is yup with their sales staff? I asked to see a few high-end 2011s and as a couple of question. Their staff is pretty stand-offish and seem to think they are doing you a favor by talking to you or showing you their inventory. Really, what is the deal here? Not sure if they feel like they are a couple of "tough guys" who work at a gun store or they are just incredibly poorly trained sales people. Nice merchandise, but I'm definitely taking my business elsewhere. What a couple of clowns! LOL! read more

I recently picked up a item from Manzano Munitions; I had purchased a serialized rifle part from an out-of-state business, and made arrangements to have it shipped to them for a fee-to-receive, where I completed the registration, paid CA sales & excise taxes, paid their fee, and finally picked up the item. My experience was very positive from start to finish. The employees I dealt with were very nice, knowledgeable, and professional. They are also automated, so no hand written invoices, and no handwriting the DROS registration forms, everything is very modern and electronic which greatly speeds up the process, as compared to other gun stores. Their shelves have lots of new, highly sought after choices, predominantly geared toward competitive shooters. That being said, they told me if they have access to it, and it's CA legal, they can quote it and order it for you. They have an updated website. They also provide training for which you can research and sign up for on their website. All in all, I had a very positive experience at Manzano Munitions, and I can safely recommend them to others! read more

Best 2A store on the Peninsula. Reasonable prices on firearms and ammo. The guys here are friendly and have tons of experience in the industry. read more

Alex R, Mike, and Johnny are all great guys, especially Alex. He really helped me out with an informed decision and helped me understand the firearm I was looking at and gave helpful pointers on the upkeep and maintenance that applies. read more

Awesome staff, awesome location, chill vibes that other shops don't have. The staff are knowledgable and are willing to answer all your questions. read more

This is going to be a long review, but I hope it can give any prospective customers a thorough understanding of what to expect when giving Manzano Munitions their business. TLDR, this business has, without a doubt, provided the most professional and pleasant experience on all levels of interaction with the sport/hobby (e.g. purchasing a firearm, asking questions about gear, and training). The only con is that they are becoming very popular and successful, which makes the in-store line longer than it used to be and it's harder to chop it up with these individuals without impeding their business. If you are a first-time buyer, I highly recommend you do some research or come in with a baseline understanding on the process of purchasing and owning a firearm. Purchasing a firearm is a unique process, and if you are familiar with California law, the nuances and restrictions of this state can make the experience frustrating and confusing. Fortunately, the staff at Manzano are extremely knowledgeable and approachable if you have questions. If you've gone to other shops, I (unfortunately) wouldn't be surprised if you've come across a negative experience or felt belittled when asking a valid question. It's refreshing to say the staff has a genuine interest in the customers' understanding of the process and the recommendations they provide truly cater to your needs. Specifically, they won't simply recommend buying the highest price firearm, but they will provide objective datapoints to inform your decision while also supplementing their feedback with personal experience as each staff member is proficient in the sport (I would recommend asking what the requirements are to be employed - "proficient" is a heavy understatement). Finally, their pricing is competitive, and it has been very convenient to have a local shop with a phenomenal inventory to supplement needs such as buying ammo or getting niche items that would normally be unavailable to the average consumer. If you are interested in training or furthering your knowledge/experience (whether it be for law enforcement or sport), this is where I give my real review as my experience with Manzano Munitions has been incomparable and absolutely amazing. After purchasing my first firearm years ago (at a different shop), I was always told to take classes, get training, etc. To be honest, I thought it was just a way to get money out of the customer as I felt I was decent at the sport (I would go the range at least once a week) and I couldn't shake the feeling most instructors were leveraging their experience in law enforcement/military to justify the price. I am very happy to be wrong (specifically about Manzano Munitions) and now I am hoping they create more classes as I've taken every class they have to offer. I have been in the sport for roughly 6 years but within months of being a member and taking their classes, I have gone from fumbling magazines to chasing Grand Master hit factors in the pistol matches they host (ok I'm not GM level by any means but I beat Kyle once - sorry, but a win is a win [please don't ask me about the other stages]). I would have never thought I would feel this confident in my proficiency at the sport, in both safety and performance aspects, and it is insane to think my training changed from solely focusing on getting the tightest groups at ranges to exploring holster work, conceal carry, competing in USPSA pistol matches and 2 gun matches, understanding low light scenarios, nailing targets 1000 yards away, and overall just feeling like a real life John Wick. As a disclaimer, I've been a member for 2 years. While juggling work/life, my cumulative time for training has only been a few months but the years of time/dedication I put in prior to encountering Manzano Munitions are frankly inferior to the knowledge/training provided by Kyle and his team. In summary, if you are new to the sport/hobby, Manzano Munitions is the clear winner in my head for feeling comfortable when asking questions and understanding the confusing and dynamic nature of firearms in California. If you are curious or want to know what it's like to take your current proficiency to the next level, I have no doubt that you will receive top tier information and training if you decide to become a member or take classes. After seeing the offerings from other instructors, I genuinely don't have any regrets as the environment/atmosphere is very approachable for all levels of experience and you get a lot of value for what you pay. Kyle, Jake, and team, you guys are doing an amazing job, and I hope you understand how much your work is appreciated. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a customer of Manzano Munitions and being a member/part of this community has been a standout experience in the recent years of my life. These gentlemen are professional in all aspects of business, and the employees are all respectable individuals who carry themselves well. 5/5 read more

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Manzano Munitions is a place for community, top tier service, and the widest selection of the best firearms. Since finding out about the shop earlier this year, I've had multiple high end pistols and an AR Pistol ordered/built through them. Everyone on their team have always taken care of me whether I had random questions about my firearm or just needed advice on my shooting technique. I have also taken a couple of classes with Kyle Manzano. The classes have really helped me better understand the fundamentals of operating my firearm while teaching me new techniques. They are also very well-paced and creates an educational space for new and experienced shooters. I highly recommend becoming a member with Manzanos, it gives you access to their member-only range days, hosted shooting competition/match days, and a safe, enjoyable environment to be in. read more

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Man these guys are legit. Super Knowledgeable, and very friendly to a noob like me. They have great customer service and can't-beat prices. I came in to take my FSC and immediately was helped by a worker. They were super accommodating and even though I asked some dumb questions, they helped me without shaming. I was recommended by a friend to check them out, and I'm definitely going to be a life long customer and recommend them to other people. 5+ stars! read more

Kyle and the guys at Manzano legit brought 2A to the bay. Gun shops have always seemed intimidating, but all the staff over at Manzano are extremly knowledgeable and happy to answer all sorts of questions. They aren't salesman, they are shooters trying to help, regardless of our skill levels. I was luckily enough to take their Pistol Match Efficiency class, Jake put together a solid class with an abundant amount of information and drills to get introduced to shooting at a pace that was productive in learning. Being a member has its perks too where we can really try to better our skills in a variety of ways. Rapid fire, holster work, and even comp days. With more than competitive pricing, the ability to source things that aren't available in the shop to get products we want, Safety is also a top priority. Kyle and the team educate and demonstrate how to be efficient with firearms. read more

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Took a rifle here for some minor gunsmithing. The staff was extremely professional, quick turnaround, and reasonably priced. Place looks top notch with some nice inventory. I'll definitely be back to get something soon. read more

Hands down, Manzano Munitions is the best shop in the Bay Area. Their staff is incredibly knowledgable, friendly, and eager to help you train and become a better marksman and procure the best equipment possible. I highly recommend their membership program as well to get familiar with competition matches, and access to more opportunities to practice and shoot in a safer environment than most public options. read more

A beautiful store with an extremely knowledgeable team. Alex and Alex helped me put together an Sig Sauer P365 with the Radian after burner, backstrap and Maxwell. Topped it off with a Holoson optic and wow! Am I happy? They also have the best prices in ammo that I have found. Highly recommended. read more

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Somewhat new to gun shops and ranges, but had to write a quick review of my awesome experience at Manzano. Went looking for some advice and the guys in there were super friendly and super knowledgeable. When I decide to purchase, I'll def go back to Manzano. read more

Great experience. Both gentleman I worked with were very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I picked up a M1014 and Eotech site for a great price. Will definitely shop here again. read more

These guys know really know their stuff. They have almost anything you need & if it's not on the shelves, they can order it. The membership is an incredible value & gets you out there shooting read more

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Truly one of the best gun stores in the entire Bay Area. Extremely knowledgeable, approachable, friendly, and experienced staff who will help you. If you are brand new to the firearm world there is probably not a better place to start than this shop. If you are just looking to buy just go in there let them know or ask their opinions and in my experience they will help you get what you want if its within their ability to do so. If your looking for more they can easily direct you to staff who offer group and private lessons who can take a novice shooter and make you better in a couple hours and are very supportive throughout the process. I really hope that Manzano keeps going and can set the standard for all other shops to strive for. read more

The guys here are fast to process a purchase. You can place an order if they don't have something in stock. Prices are better than most other local places read more

Great guys, helped me out with my rifle and overlooked my pistol when I was in a pinch.

Manzano Munitions is the place to be! Not only is their showroom bright and sleek, but their staff is welcoming and patient. Jacob helped me through my FSC process and answered any questions me or my friend had. read more

Was brand new to the store and wanted checkout what was inside besides the firearms, I was more curious on the ammo. As I waited, I was immediately greeted by one of the workers who was welcoming. The man helped me with my purchase and answered some questions. when anserwing he we was informational and genuine normally I always get a smart ass remark along with small D ego when i'm at other gun stores . Highly recommend manzano read more

I came here for my FSC and to purchase my first handgun. The guys at Manzano were super helpful and professional. I really appreciated them answering any questions that I had. Plus, their ammo prices are great. Would definitely recommend shopping with them. read more

Manzano Ammunitions has been great to work with. Alex recently installed Trijicon iron sights on my new slide for my g19 , and the work was clean, precise, and done quickly. I went back today to have a Holosun 507C mounted on the same slide, and once again they had handled it flawlessly. The turnaround time was surprisingly faster than other shops when it comes to handguns--other places were telling me it'd take a week and a half to have everything put together , but they got it done same day with no hassle. Alex explained everything clearly, made sure the fit and alignment are perfect and if not there's no issue in bringing it back to be fixed. Small group of guys who are knowledgeable and very welcoming to brand new people or first timers. They provide fair pricing, professional work, and fast service. read more