The short answers to what people ask us most. Buying your first gun, what to bring, how suppressors work now, and what we can track down for you.
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Appointment needed.
Walk in Mon–Fri, 9 to 5.
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Dumb questions.
Ask the one you've been sitting on.
Updated Nov 2026
Most people walk in with the same handful of questions. Here are the straight answers. If yours isn’t on this page, just ask Troy. He’s heard it before, and he’s happy to hear it again.
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Where we are, when we’re open, and what to expect when you walk in.
No. Walk in any time we’re open, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday.
If you’re driving across town for something specific, call ahead at (480) 866-8624 and we’ll make sure it’s on the counter when you get here.
913B E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014, in Central Phoenix. Get directions.
It’s exactly the right place. A lot of the people who come in have never owned a firearm. Some are buying for home defense, some want to learn, some are shopping with a spouse who’s done this before.
Troy will ask what you’re trying to do, show you a few options, and let you handle them. Nobody’s going to rush you or talk over your head, and there’s no pressure to buy that day.
Rifles, handguns, shotguns, SBRs, suppressors, optics, knives, accessories and apparel. We stock what we believe in, so the wall is curated rather than crowded. Ammo is sold in-store only.
If it’s not on the wall, ask. We can usually get it.
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What Arizona and federal law actually require, in plain English.
A valid, government-issued photo ID that shows your current home address. An Arizona driver’s license is the most common.
If you have an Arizona CCW permit, bring that too. If your ID shows an old address, call us before you come in and we’ll tell you what else to bring.
No. Arizona doesn’t require a permit to purchase, and there’s no state waiting period.
You’ll fill out the federal Form 4473 and we’ll run the federal background check (NICS). Most of the time that comes back in minutes and you leave with your firearm the same day.
Yes. ATF recognizes a valid Arizona concealed weapons permit as an alternative to the NICS check, so permit holders can usually skip the background-check step. You’ll still fill out the 4473.
Federal law sets the minimum age for buying from a licensed dealer at 18 for rifles and shotguns, and 21 for handguns. The same ages apply to the matching ammunition.
A delay isn’t a denial. It usually means the FBI needs more time to review a record. We’ll hold your firearm and call you as soon as we hear back.
Yes, as long as it’s a genuine gift: you pick it, you pay for it with your own money, and the person receiving it can legally own a firearm.
What you can’t do is buy a gun for someone who gave you the money or asked you to buy it for them. That’s a straw purchase, and it’s a federal crime even if they could have bought it themselves. If you’re shopping for someone else, tell us and we’ll walk you through it. A gift card is often the easiest route.
For rifles and shotguns, usually yes, in person, as long as the gun is legal in both Arizona and your home state.
Handguns are different. Federal law requires a handgun sold to a non-resident to go through a licensed dealer in your home state. We’ll ship it to a dealer near you, and you complete the paperwork there.
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The rules changed twice in 2026. Here’s where things stand.
Yes. Arizona allows suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns when they’re possessed and transferred in compliance with federal law.
No. Since January 1, 2026, the federal tax on suppressors, SBRs, short-barreled shotguns and AOWs is $0. Machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 tax.
It depends, and this one is worth a conversation. On October 9, 2026, ATF announced it will no longer enforce NFA approval and registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. ATF still accepts registration on a voluntary basis.
Arizona law ties legality to compliance with federal law, and the state hasn’t said yet whether an unregistered item counts. So there are two routes right now, each with its own tradeoffs. Troy will lay out both before you decide. Either way, you’ll fill out a 4473 and pass a background check, the same as any firearm.
Not without planning ahead. Crossing state lines with an SBR or short-barreled shotgun still takes federal approval before you travel, and the state you’re going to has to allow it. Ask us before your trip.
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How our online shop works, and what has to happen in person.
Yes. Browse and buy in our online shop. Firearms are picked up here at the shop, where you’ll complete the 4473 and background check. Shipping details for everything else are in our Shipping Policy.
No. Ammo is in-store only. Stop by and we’ll get you set up.
Yes. Call us before you order so we can send our license to the seller and give you our transfer fee. When it arrives, we’ll call you to come in, fill out the paperwork and take it home.
It depends on the item. Firearms are handled differently from accessories and apparel. The full details are in our Return Policy, and we’re happy to explain anything in it.
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I know a guy who can get that. This is the part we’re best at.
Probably. Tell us the make, model and configuration, or just tell us what you’re trying to do, and we’ll track it down. Special orders are a big part of what we do.
Yes. Tell us what it’s for: a lightweight hunting rig, a suppressor host, a precision bolt gun. We’ll source the parts, mount the optic, set the eye relief and hand it back ready to run.
Bring it in. We’ll talk through optics, mounts, slings, lights and suppressor options, and help you pick what actually fits how you shoot.
No appointment, no jargon, no pressure. Walk in, look around, ask anything. If we don’t know, we’ll find out. If you don’t need it, we’ll tell you that too.
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