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August 2023 by Logan Sauerwein
Made my first Firearm purchase today. Scott was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with narrowing my needs and wants to a specific gun. Bear Creek got another customer today and I will recommend them to anyone else. Thank yall!
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May 2023 by Donna D.
I was in the market for a pistol to use with my arthritic wrists. The men here provided me with several selections and gave good demonstrations of each, along with their pros and cons. I ended up buying a Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ and it's really easy for me to use. Everyone was friendly and informative not only to me, but to the other customers as well. I will be a return customer.
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May 2023 by Edward L.
I went in there to order and pay cash in advance for a firearm from the stores website. We all know they make 10% off the top with cash sales because of no plastic commission involved. Right off the bat I was told the prices were not correct and there would be a $50.00 transfer fee because the firearm was no being purchased from in store stock. I go in there wanting to possibly purchase something from the shop. This gun shop has the worse hand gun inventory of any gun shop I have ever been in in my life. I have been in this shop many times over the past fifteen years or better and it hasn't changed on bit. Always way over priced and not very helpful toward the customers needs. When you first walk in you get the feeling of the warmth of a home grown neighborhood oriented shop. After five minutes talking to the grey bearded attendant, possibly owner, you are disappointed and ready to leave. I really want to do business here because of the local independent part of the community type business. But the dog is more friendly than the attendant. I hope at some time I can upgrade this review.
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April 2023 by Tim Wallace
Terrible business ethics. These “professionals” close up shop early FYI. Change your hours of operation if you plan on leaving early every Saturday. This has happened multiple times so it’s not a one time occurrence. Shoot me a message if you need a consultant to correct your operation.
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February 2023 by Austin Duncan
Had my guns delivered here, owner texted me when delivery came, ran background check and got my guns next day.Straight forward transaction.
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January 2023 by Adam Cortez
My brother was looking for a full size Sig 320 specifically and wanted to purchase in person. We went to several places before here and nobody really had that many sigs in stock. These guys a had a 320 X Compact on the shelf that worked out better for my brother. They were very helpful answering questions and comparing sizes to others. Nice little store, I would highly recommend!!!
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January 2023 by Lance Keith Evans
I would not refer this location to my worst enemy. The owner (I presume he is the owner: grey beard, tall and soft around the middle), was insulting and condescending, apparently in-tune only with the sound of his own voice. I took a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 to the shop to have some mechanical issues addressed. I am NOT an armorer or gunsmith (as this bearded a-hole was repetitively quick to point out); however a 22 year career in the Army has acclimated me (intimately) with the nomenclature of a multitude of weapons. Additionally, after dissembling, cleaning and reassembling weapons for decades you could say I am adept at the anatomy of most popular military and civilian weapons. Regardless, the owner made it apparent immediately (as I attempted to explain the malfunction I was experiencing), he clearly understood every word I was saying but incessantly interrupted to correct my verbiage in an attempt to force-feed me his personal lingo. In an effort to diffuse this gent’s general distain for the sound of any voice other than his own, I casually mentioned I was career military with the 82nd Airborne . . . to which he responded, “all that means is you know how to jump out of airplanes.” He was serious. I also mentioned a fellow retiree I served with attended a Gun Smithing school in Colorado, which he immediately disparaged. Strike 2.I had to make a decision; leave the firearm with this arrogant blowfish or go to the trouble of clearing the weapon of its optics and flashlight before sending back to Smith & Wesson for proper care. For the sake of expediency I left the weapon with the self absorbed, bearded wonder.Once home, I began to read Google reviews of Bear Creek Firearms. Seems many others have similar experiences with the same gent. I woke today and was there to retrieve my gun and was pleasantly greeted by a younger gentleman with an awareness for customer service. I highly recommend any other gun shop than Bear Creek Firearms. I would pay twice the costs (which are very ambiguous at Bear Creek Firearms), than suffer the disrespect and pompous attitude of Mr. Greybeard. The gun is going back to Smith & Wesson and Bear Creek Firearms will forever be in the rear-view-mirror.As the owner likes to lash-out at negative reviews I am eagerly anticipating the response to this scorched-earth review .Slight edit to my original review in response to the much expected incendiary response from the owner: there are so many lies, and half truths in the owners response, that I am genuinely amazed. Not once on the phone and only once at the store did I mention I was prior military. Based on the owner’s response, which was much expected, I would now more so so than ever direct consumers away from this business. If the lack of integrity shown in his response is indicative of the way he runs his business then I would highly recommend going to any other gunsmith/firearms dealer; if he can’t be trusted to pen honest responses then he can’t be trusted with your business. As for the egregious and grossly overstated, “illegal,” firearm; I believe unless you have your FFL no reasonable consumer would know that a $17 addition to the butt stock would make it illegal, and it is very unlikely I would spend 10 years in prison; regardless, thank you for saving me the prison time . . . although you were very eager to repair the, “ illegal,” firearm. Would that make you culpable? I guess the chance to make a few dollars circumvents your moral outrage. Perhaps we could’ve shared a cell! As mentioned prior in the post, just read other responses that were less than adoring to the owner of the shop, and read the owner’s responses; you can judge for yourself.
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January 2023 by Lance K. E.
Bear Creek Firearms I would not refer this location to my worst enemy. The owner (I presume he is the owner: grey beard, tall and soft around the middle), was insulting and condescending, apparently in-tune only with the sound of his own voice. I took a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 to the shop to have some mechanical issues addressed. I am NOT an armorer or gunsmith (as this bearded a-hole was repetitively quick to point out); however a 22 year career in the Army has acclimated me (intimately) with the nomenclature of a multitude of weapons. Additionally, after dissembling, cleaning and reassembling weapons for decades you could say I am adept at the anatomy of most popular military and civilian weapons. Regardless, the owner made it apparent immediately (as I attempted to explain the malfunction I was experiencing), he clearly understood every word I was saying but incessantly interrupted to correct my verbiage in an attempt to force-feed me his personal lingo. In an effort to diffuse this gent's general distain for the sound of any voice other than his own, I casually mentioned I was career military with the 82nd Airborne . . . to which he responded, "all that means is you know how to jump out of airplanes." He was serious. I also mentioned a fellow retiree I served with attended a Gun Smithing school in Colorado, which he immediately disparaged. Strike 2. I had to make a decision; leave the firearm with this arrogant blowfish or go to the trouble of clearing the weapon of its optics and flashlight before sending back to Smith & Wesson for proper care. For the sake of expediency I left the weapon with the self absorbed, bearded wonder. Once home, I began to read Google reviews of Bear Creek Firearms. Seems many others have similar experiences with the same gent. I woke today and was there to retrieve my gun and was pleasantly greeted by a younger gentleman with an awareness for customer service. I highly recommend any other gun shop than Bear Creek Firearms. I would pay twice the costs (which are very ambiguous at Bear Creek Firearms), than suffer the disrespect and pompous attitude of Mr. Greybeard. The gun is going back to Smith & Wesson and Bear Creek Firearms will forever be in the rear-view-mirror.
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October 2022 by Mitchell
Just an FYI for anyone doing an FFL Transfer THEY CHARGE $50.00. The normal going rate is $20.00, so when I walked in and got my stripped lower that I paid $60.00 for you could say I was pretty surprised.
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September 2022 by Mitchell Jones
I needed a proprietary barrel nut loosened up and I didn't want to buy a tool that I would only use once, so I decided to come here to have it taken care of. They loosened the nut quickly and no damage to my firearm was caused. I'm very thankful and satisfied with that! Everyone was nice and respectful in the short time that I was there.However, they charged me $20 for the service that only took two minutes at max. I think $20 is a bit much for a job like that. Other than that, I have no further complaints.For simple requests such as this, I will likey go elsewhere. For more significant and complex requests, I will absolutely consider coming back!
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July 2022 by Javier Ceballos
Didn’t like getting talked down probably won’t come here again. It’s was nice to take a look at the place for the first time.
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April 2022 by troy redfern
Extremely knowledgeable and experienced owner and staff!! This is not your big box store!!! They have everything an experienced shooter needs!! They can also help get a beginner a leg up on their new hobby!! They can handle all of your needs!!
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October 2021 by Mason McKnight
I called to ask about a pistol, guy wasn’t helpful. Said it was best to come in then hung up. Won’t be doing business here
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October 2021 by xraymann
Just found this store a few weeks ago. Seemed like a nice place with knowledgeable people running it. Bought a few low-end items over a few visits. I asked about a preowned item that was missing all it's accessories and was quoted $500. After thinking about it a few days, I returned today to buy the item and spoke to a different (younger) person. This person quoted $800!!! I explained that I was already told $500 and that a new although discontinued version was only $650. The employee got a little lippy and said good luck finding one. I will never return to this location.
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September 2021 by Jadon M.
What a joke. Only positive thing I can say is that the Asian guy is very helpful and enthusiastic. However while checking out a handgun I mentioned I was just looking it over because I'm under 21 (currently 20) and can't purchase it. He says it's no issue and that I can look at it and get a feel for it even if I couldn't buy it. Okay, so he's a pretty cool guy, but I casually mentioned I get my handguns from private sale anyways, to which he replies "Oh I didn't hear that. That's not legal." Which is funny because my guy over at USLawShield and my CHL instructor told me otherwise. And they quoted me for 80 dollars a hole for a drill and tap on my Remington 870, which is ridiculously high. Called the guys over at White's Gun Co. and they told me they knew a guy who could get the entire job done for a fraction of that cost. Are they knowledgeable? Maybe. Will they screw you over if they think you're not? Probably. As awful as it sounds I hope this place goes under. It's a stain on the gun community. Only reason I'm giving two stars is because Asian guy was pretty awesome. Hope you find a better place to work man but please do your homework. People are already misinformed enough about guns.
