This is my go to FFA. I have had several firearms shipped to this store for pickup and have always…read morehad a professional expedient transaction. I had my Sig P226 TacOps worked on ( new sights) while purchasing a new Springfield Armory SA35 I had ordered. These guys are top notch. Tony Jimenez

I brought two rifles in to Granville Gun Works/Creedmoor Rifle Works in October 2024, a Marlin 925…read moreto be threaded and a Montana Rifle Company (MRC) 1999 to be threaded and have a muzzle device (Surefire SOCOM Three Prong) installed to run a suppressor. The MRC had a Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56 mounted on Leupold one-piece bases/rings when dropped off. I picked up both rifles on 21 February 2025, the price seemed fair and the suppressors lined up on both rifles bores with no apparent misalignment. Upon returning home I noticed the bases/rings on the MRC were installed improperly (front base on the back and back base on the front of the receiver) with the optic on clearly canted backwards with the rings tightened down. I immediately returned to give the gunsmith a chance to make it right, all he had to offer was "when you do this long enough you're going to make a mistake". He removed the optic and rings in front of me and as soon as I saw the scope was undamaged I told him to leave them off, I would install them myself. Fortunately he doesn't use a torque wrench on fasteners or the scope tube would have likely been damaged from the misalignment. I wasn't happy about the situation but no damage was done so I left without further words. I returned home once again and started to examine both rifles thoroughly. Upon test firing the Marlin I found that the magazine would not align to feed a round and the release tab was loose. After removing the action from the stock I found a retaining screw loose and mostly unscrewed. On the MRC I found the ejector to not be functioning properly due to a trigger pin being installed too far and binding against it and crack in the fiberglass stock that wasn't present when I dropped the rifle off. I went to test fire the rifle and found that the firing pin now impacted the primer off center and lighter than before resulting in inconsistent ignition of the cartridge. I'm not sure how he managed to screw this up from threading the barrel, but now I have to find a gunsmith that takes pride in their work so I can pay more money to have a functioning rifle. When removing the suppressor the muzzle device came off with it in my hands, no tools used. I further found the thread spacer to be installed upside down resulting in improper clocking of the device when installed correctly. This is an issue since the original packaging of the muzzle device that contained the clocking shims and Rocksett was not returned so at this point I have no way of correcting this issue without purchasing more Rocksett and Accuwashers. I am extremely displeased with the quality of work provided by Granville Gun Works/ Creedmoor Rifle Works. Both rifles were in worse condition upon return than when they had been provided to the shop. I have purchased several firearms from this shop without issue, but following this experience I will not be returning for any reason. Further I will share my experience with everyone who will listen to ensure this doesn't happen to anyone I know.

I stopped into Tar River Arms on a Saturday 9/26 morning while traveling for work from Florida. It…read morewas easy to find, and right away I liked the feel of the place. It's a smaller shop with a friendly, personal atmosphere, and nobody pressured me while I looked around. They had more on the walls than I expected, too: everything from affordable guns around $350 to some seriously nice high-end options. I'd visited a few shops around Raleigh, and this was the first one where I liked both the selection and the people enough to buy. Kurht was there, and you could tell he cared about the customers. While I was looking around, I watched someone buy his first gun. Kurht took the time with him, and it was cool to be there for that moment. We all remember our first one. Then I spotted a Geissele Super Duty in exactly the color and setup I wanted, so I ended up taking it home. I also bought a scope, which he mounted and zeroed at 200 yards for me. The whole experience of an out of state sale was fast, easy and enjoyable. I'd recommend Tar River Arms wholeheartedly. If I lived nearby, I'd be a regular. Even from Florida, I'd be happy to order through them and have a gun shipped to my local FFL. Thanks, Kurht, for a great experience.

Kurt is outstanding--he really knows his firearms inside and out. As a first‑time pistol buyer, I…read morewanted someone who could walk me through the process with real expertise, and he delivered exactly that. I drove three hours to his shop, and it was absolutely worth the trip. He took the time to answer every question, explain the differences between models, and make sure I left with the right fit for me. The whole experience was professional, friendly, and confidence‑building. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again.

Stopped by this gun shop while looking for some ammo…read more At the time I stopped they did not have what I was looking for, but I had a great conversation with Pat. She and I talked about the current situation involving the shortage of both guns and ammunition. The store had a large selection of both handguns and long guns but I was not shopping for either of those at the time. I will return and am happy I found this place as the world moves forward.

The owner, Pat, is a kind, generous, hardworking, honest woman. You want to deal with that - then…read morego to Duke and Pat's Gun Shop. She is 'PILLAR" material.

Very helpful great people and very knowledgeable about their products. They have competitive…read morepricing also. I have been doing business with them for a couple years now and I have no complaints. I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone.

I highly recommend this establishment. They are very friendly and knowledgeable about their…read moreproducts. They are very helpful in every way. Their prices are reasonable it is a business their goal is to make money so they can stay open to serve their customers. I've done business with them multiple times and will do so in the future.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially when it comes to antique firearms. The owner really…read moreknows his stuff! I recently bought a K98k from him and after shooting it noticed that the barrel was damaged. I took it back to him and he humbly admitted he never saw the damage and accepted my idea to replace the barrel and he even gave me $150 credit on top of that. He didn't have to do that. Just know that when you go to Bull City Armory you are dealing with very genuine people!

I just realized that I need to post another review of this outstanding store…read more The people here are FANTASTIC. No "gun shop" snobbery here. Highly recommended! If you're new to firearms, this is a perfect place to shop.

Great selection, great advice, friendly but professional, decent prices. What more could one ask…read morefor in a gin dealer. Their new store is fantastic. I highly recommend them. Best gun dealer in Raleigh-Durham.

Poor customer service. Called in... Asked about a HK VP9SK. Guy named Forest said they don't have…read moreit but they could order it. He said the system was showing 52 different ones. I drive over 30 mins there, he said he thought I said HK P30SK. When does V.P.9.SK sound like P.30.SK????? Half listening, probably only heard the SK and only catching some of the info wasted my time. Do better. And I apologize doesn't give me my time back. I won't be back. Side note: They are moving to Wake Forest in Jan 2026.

Powell's is just the kind of place you expect to find out in the middle of nowhere in rural…read moreVirginia. Lots of guns, ammo, and people that love to chat about guns and ammo. I stumbled across this place entirely by accident, but I'm glad I stopped in. Their selection of used rifles and shotguns is pretty extensive, and they've got all manner of shooting stuff to satisfy shooters in all disciplines. If I'm up that way I make a point of stopping by to see what they have, and I rarely come out empty-handed.

First time going to a gun range. The prices were reasonable. The staff were very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. While shooting they were available and accommodating. Nice facility.

I'm disappointed with my experience at Triangle Shooting Academy, specifically with the Range…read moreSafety Manager Joe. I understand the importance of maintaining strict safety standards, but those standards should be communicated and enforced in a professional and respectful manner. Customers and employees should feel comfortable asking questions and raising concerns without being treated rudely or condescendingly. A person in management should never treat employees the way I was treated by this individual. I have never in my life been so disrespected by a single person. If that is how he treats employees, I can only imagine how he treats members of the general public. My concern is not with the policies themselves, but with how they were communicated and enforced. I hope Triangle Shooting Academy takes this feedback seriously and reviews how people are treated by management and range staff.

Attended a Mother's Day Event at the range. What a wonderful surprise to walk in to charcuterie,…read moreflowers, ice cream along with the opportunity to try different firearms. I come to Caiptol at least once a month for target practice. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. They offer affordable private lessons, have an experienced range master ready, willing and able to assist, provide instruction and correct you when they see an issue. Love the dedication and assistance from every employee I have encountered to date.

I purchased a Trijicon RMR in store and, during the same visit on November 19, dropped off my Glock…read more48 for slide milling. I was quoted an approximate two week turnaround. At the two week mark I called for a status update on a Saturday and was told no update was available and to call back when the gunsmith was present during a weekday. I called again the following week during regular business hours and was informed the gunsmith was still unavailable. No status was provided and I was told I would be contacted when the work was complete. After zero communication or updates from them, I visited the store on December 19, one month after drop off. The manager stated the gunsmith was reportedly sick prior and they were backed up. He also stated there were no notes in the system, no visibility into the work queue, no confirmation of the firearm's location or status, and no estimated completion date. The only guidance provided was that I would be called when the work was done. It could be 2 days it could be another month. I will not conduct further business with Capital Range and Firearms and at this point hope they ultimately complete the work or locate my Glock. Delays happen, but it is completely unacceptable to have no visibility into the status of gunsmithing work and no revised timeline to provide to customers. Drew Davis