Dublin Knives & Guns

I guess you can't give less than 1-star. This guy is a complete jackazz. He is incompetent, uneducated, and thinks he knows everything. I have more guns in my personal inventory than he has in his shop, and I won't even begin to to talk about his ammunition stock...or lack there-of. DO NOT DO ANY PAPERWORK HERE UNLESS HIS WIFE IS THERE!!!!! HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE IS DOING AND WILL SCREW IT UP. more

I met someone here for PPT and didn't run into any of the issues below. Granted, Deepak and his wife were there when I arrived (they are the owners). So I don't know if they'll do one if he isn't there. But my experience was good,a smooth transaction and they didn't give me the slightest bit of grief for doing a PPT. more

your glock/ did not work? and the store told you to send it to the factory because they did not want to void the warrenty. i bought a HP lap top from best buy with out the extended warenty . when it broke the same week I went back to best and thy told me to send it back to HP for the MFG WARENTY. I was pissed off at best buy. It is easer to go after the small stores. It is also easy to assume the worst with preset judgment if some one that woud be different in apprence. Ihad spend $100 to ship my lap top to hp and I won,t get it back for six weeks but why be made the salesperson at best buy? after all he did not buid the laptop and someone in china did. white is right more

I bought a defective Gen 4 Glock 17C from this guy. I took it out to the range right after buying it, and about half the time it failed to load and/or the slide failed to kick back and eject the last bullet. I spoke with the guy who owns this shop, and he seemed convinced its because I'm not holding the gun firmly. I've since shot a Gen 2 Glock 17, and had no issues, even limp-gripping it. I spoke with Glock Tech Support, and they said he's wrong, and that it needs to be sent back to Glock for warranty repairs. So, now I'm out 2 to 4 weeks and $70 for shipping my brand new gun back to Glock because Dublin Knives & Guns refuses to stand behind what they sold me. BEWARE. UPDATE: The owners noticed this review, and the lady who called me seemed to be trying to handle it professionally, then the guy got on the phone, got irate, reiterated that it's not their fault, and ranted at me, saying stuff like ""you probably don't even know how to USE a gun"", and ""you probably shouldn't even OWN a gun"", letting not a word in edgewise, instead of trying to see what they could do to help remedy the situation. Definitely not buying from these guys ever again. more

Like Gnf2, I attempted to do a Private Party Transfer at this establishment. I also got the same story about how the ""boss has to be here in order to do a PPT."" I called ahead and was given a time when the owner was supposed to be there. Naturally, when I arrived at the store, the owner was not around. What made this particularly frustrating is that the other party in the transaction drove 40 miles and took a half-day off of work to do the transfer. Don't be misled by their charades, this store store simply has decided to avoid doing PPTs--a responsibility that goes along with having a Federal Firearms License. By playing their little game, they are doing a huge disservice to the shooting community, and do not deserve the support of that community. What close-minded store owners do not realize is that every PPT brings two customers into their store, and one of those customers has to return to pick up the firearm. This translates to three potential sales opportunities, as well as future business. By making a decision to ""avoid"" Private Party Transfers, the stores are cutting their own throats. I support the local gun stores, and go out of my way to buy gear and supplies from them in lieu of online sources, but I won't be buying anything from this place, even though it means driving a good deal farther to another store. As for the transfer, we ended up driving a few blocks to Big 5 Sporting Goods, where two enthusiastic sales people were eager to help us with our paperwork. I have since been to two other Big 5 stores for PPTs and they have always handled them promptly and professionally. In other words, they treat it as just another facet of their business, unlike some of the independent firearms dealers who tend to interject their personalities into the process. Pros: I cannot recommend this store for any reason. Cons: Misguided anti-PPT store policies. more

The owner of this place is rude and arrogant. He is very unhelpful and over charges for everything. I would advise avoiding this place at all costs! more

On 11/27/09, I called the store at 12noon. Jack answered the phone and I found out that they will be open Sat. 11/28/09 from 12noon to 6pm. I tell Jack that I would like to come in on Sat. to do a person to person (PPT) handgun ownership transfer between myself and my Nephew. He said okay, but come between 3 and 5pm. I said fine, see you tomorrow. more

I recently made a handgun purchase from this location. I felt that I found a reliable store and that my money was well spent. However, for my gun they did not have any magazines, but I was told they would be with the gun when I picked up. On pickup day, I was told I had to come back two days later... they had processed my paperwork late. On my real pickup date, they had no magazines for my gun. I was told they would be ordered and sent directly to my address. I am still waiting quite some time later for those magazines to arrive. Only positive thing is that the owner did accommodate around my work schedule so that I could pickup without waiting an additional four days beyond my first available day. But, in general I would not recommend this store. The younger guy is very pushy, and had it of been that they had the particular gun I was looking for, I would never have purchased from someone using his type of sales tactic. Avoid making purchases from this location. Pros: Knowledge Cons: out of stock items, poor business skills, poor people skills more

The grumpy guy rocks! He doesn't like small talk and hates working for people who create more problems than they can solve. Love the dude. more

The ?young guy with the wife? I believe is the owner. Pros: Experienced sales person Cons: Kinda small, limited stock but will order for you more

This is a great place to have in the area. Gun shops are few and far between now. The older man (owner) can seem grumpy when you first start talking to him. Once he warms up to people he is very helpful. His personality just takes some getting used to. Good selection of ammo and accessories. If he does not have anything he will order it no problem. Also has a GREAT selection of knives/sword that I have seen anywhere. Pros: Real gun shop, great selection of knives Cons: can get very busy, strange hours. more

i found the older gentlemen to be grumpy but trying to deal with all the customers, the younger guy does tell strange stores but I think it is more for entertainment. they both have good knowledge of firearms and knives, and yes there is a wait but the younger guy when there tries to be most accomodating with his wife. Pros: good prices and great selection Cons: If on the old man is working expect a wait more

Very dis-appointed... One star, NO STARS. This shop was recommended to me by a friend. I will not give this grumpy person my business and I hope you will not too.. I was in there for an hour waiting til it was my turn, getting a little grumpy myself. Then it was my turn, I was the only person in the shop. I ask for info to get a gun. Plain and simple...The guy tells me to hang on for 15 minutes more while he helps out the guy that just entered the store. Me, not wanting to get this guy all mad and such I wait. 20 minutes more goes by and he's behind his computer cussing and swearing because the person signed the form. Blah blah blah. I walked up to him and told him that he just lost out on a $1000 dollar sale and I would find somewhere else to go. Pros: None at all Cons: a big waste of time more

I agree that this is the last gun shop around. But one of the guys that works there is a F-in' quack. He proceeded to tell me and my friend...in detail...about how he almost got killedd. It was the most random story. He also got into a fight with his wife in front of us about what gun she likes to shoot. We were all like WTF mate? But he knew his information and I'll keep goin' back. He was just a really wierd guy... Pros: Good shop Cons: Odd Staff more

I went there to buy .223 ammo. For 1 box of 20 rds, it was $6.99 which is cheaper than big 5. I bought 5 boxes for $35 with a 10% military discount because I showed my military id. I would definitely go back to that shop. Pros: good products Cons: not enough staff more

I think this the last gun shop in the east bay, they were very nice, and most important that they kown what they are talking about. great people, great place. more