These guys are awesome. I had a chance to contact this FFL about a week ago. From the moment I dial…read moreup their number, I had a few FFL-specific questions in mind, and their representative answered thoughtfully, and thoroughly. Even though I hadn't ever walked into their shop, they didn't even know who I was, and I had not bought anything from them at that time... they still treated me with the utmost respect. Because of this awesome interaction, I've been saving up to pick up my dream pistol, and I WILL be ordering through Private Sector Arms. Not just because of their respectful, and knowledgeable service reps... but the fact that they are an authorized dealer for many manufacturers including Magnum Research, and Kimber (if memory serves me right). If they place the order, you can save on an FFL transfer fee as you would occur if you purchase a gun off gunbroker...etc. Also, their added integrity, knowing that they inspect each and every firearm thoroughly when a shipment arrives... rest assured your firearm will come out looking fresh. One of the many benefits of ordering thru a responsible and organized FFL such as Private Sector (and not a big box retailer such as Sportmans lol...yea I bash on Sportsman's a lot)

Somewhat overpriced and not necessarily the most knowledgeable (got bad ammo recommendations), but…read morestill 100x better than Cabela's or even other local small shops. Super easy process, extremely attentive customer service, nice people. Helpful and kind to new potential gun owners and non-judgmental, which is almost impossible to find in a gun shop. It'd be near perfect with a bit more selection. Also, they do make custom Kydex holsters for only $100. After bad experiences at other shops, I will likely only be coming here from now on.

Super helpful and knowledgeable, really good people. I went in there to get a AR-15 upper which I…read moredon't know anything about AR-15s the guy there walked me through it and helped me out he was great.

My kind of people. Love the atmosphere. Pleased with my purchase. Worth the travel from University…read morePlace. Brennan is a cool dude. Will be back again.

We have purchased several fires arms and even had minor gunsmithing. This place old fashioned…read morehonest sand dependable service. Troy the owner cares about you as a customer and a friend. I like the home town feeling and his word is his bond. Great place to buy weapons , ammo and you always get a smile from him when he sees ya come in. He will order you any weapon you want, and if you ask, he will tell ya about its weaknesses and its stand out points also. I'm glad he is in our community and my family and I truly appreciate Troy, and his business.

I have been using Fesselmen Firearms for several years now. Thanks to Troy he has been my go…read morebetween guy using his FFL when having winning bids online and private purchases from across the country shipped to his store.

Good service. Patient staff. Helpful…read more They handled a transfer for me once and a purchase. They were courteous and professional. They have a good selection. The prices seem fair.

I had a very pleasant experience here. The two staff members I encountered were both very helpful…read more The shop is clean and orderly. I purchased my first firearm and background was quick. They do get busy in there on a weekend (my anxiety kicked in a bit with the multiple older men hovering around) but that is because they know their stuff, have their stuff and the regulars are regulars for a reason.

Had to wait a while until I installed my engine and got it running before I gave a review. So here…read morewe are now: I brought in a stock SVT focus 4 cyl to be rebuilt for boost. They took care of the block and the cylinder head perfectly and were very patient with me as I am still a noob with engine rebuilding. I drove down from Seattle for Johnson's to do the work and it was worth it! Great price too. Randy and Stacey were very helpful and had great communication throughout the whole process. Took about a month to complete my engine, a very reasonable turn around time. Thanks Johnson's Machine!

been using Johnson's machine for decades and they R fabulous.....NOBODY is perfect but they come…read morepretty close !!!! GREAT GRET GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicki, you were so awesome! I appreciated your warmth and professionalism. I didn't know i had good…read moremoney tied up in crappy old coins. See you next time. Dorothy

Fabulous service. Very experienced buyer. I was happy with the price they gave me and plan to take…read moremore silver for an estimate.

Barney is absolutely amazing! He is a fair business owner, that truly cares about other people, and…read morewill tell you exaclty what you need to hear, even if its not what you want to hear lol. Sooo ya he has a great, trustworthy pawn shop, willing to work with you, and i always know that if i get into a tight spot, Tumwater pawn ia the only place i will ever trust to hold my belongings.

I had had a bad experience with upon America earlier today. I wasn't gonna stop again, but I…read moredecided I would and the guys in the shop were absolutely phenomenal. Very customer oriented. They paid attention of what my needs were and worked with me and gave me a good deal on a beautiful ring today and I think you guys so much for that.

Great service and really good prices. Always say hi when you walk in the door and they never leave…read moreyou standing around.

Pro tip: If you like your silver coins and your dignity, keep walking…read more Brought in a beautiful 1986 peacewalk 1 oz American Silver Eagle. Today April 08 2026 Silver is sitting at $73-$77/oz right now and these things retail for $90-$96 easy. They handed me $48.17 like they were doing me a favor. Wow. Just wow. You get a $1 "Pawn Buck", lol wait wait that's not a loan offer, its a bill, we actually spoke to a customer??? Ok ok heres your imagination participation trophy for showing up with something valuable. The ticket says I'd need $64+ to redeem it after 90 days, highlighted by a big purple-circled $16.25 "itemization of the finance charge" that feels like they just made up a number and hoped I wouldn't notice. Storage fee, doc prep, the whole menu of "because we can" charges. Meanwhile, another buyer on Pacific Ave offered $68 on the spot. $68 vs $48, and zero chance of my coin becoming their new wall mount. This isn't pawning....this is comedy hour with your assets as the punchline. Washington has rules on these fees for a reason, and the $16.25 line smells like it's doing the cha-cha around them. If you're in the olympia area and enjoy losing money with a side of creative accounting, go right ahead. Everyone else? Take it to a legit coin shop to at least get spot prices... You'll get actual spot value instead of this financial stand-up routine. Do better, or at least be funnier about robbing people.