I'm here to file a massive complaint.
Where do I even start? The list is massive, but I have to begin somewhere, so I guess I'll start with the INCREDIBLE customer service. Here I am, with years of firearms and firearms related purchases under my belt, fully expecting your typical gun shop experience when I walk through the doors. Normally, I would walk into a shop like this and be made to feel stupid for asking any sort of questions. Gun shops are supposed to be staffed by know-it-all weekend warriors with pewpewtactical level knowledge and FDE colored underwear. They're supposed to know EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING and the superiority complex prevents them from sharing their vast /redit level knowledge with a pleeb like me. They hate having to stand behind a counter when they'd rather be twisting castle nuts at home while listening to 5 Finger Death Punch and regaling their pew friends with tales about how they "almost joined the military, but would have totally fought the Drill Sgt, bro."
This is not the case with the staff at White Birch. Every single person I have had an interaction with has been knowledgeable, pleasant, and are genuinely happy to be there. I have received sage advice on purchases, and witnessed the reps who work here answer any question thrown at them by fledgling gun owners. They never turn a firearm purchase into a knowledge measuring contest (feel free to substitute the word "knowledge" with other Freudian terminology) and none of the staff is unapproachable.
Next, let's talk about the products offered. Gone are the days where visiting a gun shop resulted in a bountiful harvest. Recent events, such as a global pandemic and a changing political climate have fueled a Genghis Khan sized hoard of panic buyers, doom-sayers, and TikTok clout seekers to ravage the local shops and pick them clean. Here I am, expecting to visit the equivalent of a grocery store in North Korea, the shelves barren and empty save for one broken Promag, and what am I met with? Incredible stockpiles of all the things I truly love. It's as if their purchasing and logistics team have the ability to literally manifest anything their little hearts desire. Ammo? Got it in stock. Rifles? Sure, here's a whole wall full. PMAGs? Hell, they have A through Z mags! And they have the NERVE to keep prices low and competitive! When the shops went dry, the panicked masses turned their attention to the internet, where mass buying caused the price of items to skyrocket. Not at White Birch Armory, though. Here, the prices, while still inflated due to the current climate, are still insanely affordable in comparison to the local competition.
And while we're talking about how stocked the location is, let's talk about the facility itself. I am an American, and I have a constitutional RIGHT to drive 25 miles into the boonies and walk into dim, dingy gun shops filled with dark, judgement filled eyes. I was raised on the principle that a gunshop where stuff is poorly displayed in a confusing layout that causes me to walk around for 10 minutes and then leave without the thing I want was supposed to be the norm. Well, you won't get anything close to that at White Birch Armory. The facility is well lit, the building is stunning, and the display and setup just makes perfect sense. I always find exactly what I'm looking for, and if I can't, I am approached by friendly staff who help me find the things I need. It's sickening!
Woof, and what about their gun range? In this country, we have two options. A terrifying gun range with a crappy pro shop added as an afterthought OR a crappy pro shop with a terrifying gun range added as an afterthought. What does White Birch do? Well, if you must know, White Birch Armory has one of the best ranges I have literally ever been to. It's clean, well maintained, the technology is up to date, and and the RSO's make sure safety is the number one priority. For crying out loud, they have camera's that point to the targets so you can see where your shots land and the TABLES MOVE UP AND DOWN. What in tarnation is this world coming to.
Any finally my biggest complaint. I SPEND ALL OF MY MONEY HERE BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING MENTIONED ABOVE.
If you've made it this far into the review, congratulations. We live in a world where it's very easy for somebody with a chip on their shoulder to write a scathing review after a bad experience, but we rarely take the time to leave positive feedback for a place that absolutely nails it every single time. THIS is one of those positive reviews.
Here is the TL:DR.
White Birch Armory is an Oasis in a desert full of mediocrity. A Veteran owned and operated establishment, this place is truly incredible. I hit this shop once a week for various odds and I'm happy to spend my hard earned money here. I recommend it to literally everyone who asks. The local competition doesn't even come close. You can't go wrong putting your faith in this place. read more