Gunfighter Tactical will be closing our retail store on Miramar Rd in San Diego. Our landlord has informed us that he no longer wants a gun shop in the building and that he will not renew our lease when it expires this month. It takes months and is incredibly expensive to move a gun shop. From licensing to location costs we would be looking at a minimum of 4 to 5 months and $50,000 dollars to move the shop (it cost us $70K to move into our current location) and we have decided that it just doesn’t make sense for us to spend that kind of money in the current regulatory environment and with the supply chain disruption that we’ve seen for the past year. Our last day to DROS firearms will be June 15th and we will close the doors to the retail shop permanently on June 30th.
We have a second location not far from the retail store where we have our Cerakote, engraving, machining, and kydex operations. We will still perform gunsmithing, machining, and Cerakote from that location, however, we will no longer have the licenses to transfer guns or ammo and we will not retail anything from that space. I will release the address and details on that later this month as we begin to transition over there.
What this means for you:
Please stop shipping guns and ammo to Gunfighter immediately. Anything that is in transit or near shipping is fine to continue, but please do not place new ammo orders or online gun purchases to be delivered to Gunfighter moving forward. Any ammo that is still in the shop as of June 30th will be considered abandoned and donated to SDCGO, A Girl and a Gun, Armed Equality or some other group who may have use for it. Any firearms still in the shop as of June 15th will be delivered to another local gun shop for transfer at that location. We will refuse delivery of any firearms that arrive at Gunfighter after the 15th.
Remaining Inventory:
All remaining inventory in the shop, except firearms, will be 30% off with credit card or 50% if you are paying with cash. There isn’t much left in the shop, but we’d love to clear the place out as quickly as possible, so please come in and grab anything that is remaining.
We still have around 40 or 50 AR pistols remaining. In an effort to clear that inventory entirely before June 15th we have built them with different handguards and brakes and they are anodized instead of Cerakoted to reduce the cost. The remaining inventory of AR pistols will sell for $1,550 credit or $1,400 with cash, plus tax and background check. Each anodized AR pistol will also come with a $50 gift certificate which can be used toward Cerakote beginning July 1st. Our lifetime warranty still stands on these guns, and on anything with our name on it. Gunsmithing will happen at our production facility after we close the retail shop. We need to clear that inventory by the 15th and I do expect it to sell out quickly, so come in soon or they will be gone.
I know some may receive this as tough news and, to be honest, there is a part of me that will miss the retail shop. However, I’m really looking forward to transitioning strictly to gunsmithing, machining, and Cerakote. It’s less overhead and way less government interference. It also positions us to focus on a side of the business that has tremendous potential, but has always been starved for attention. We are still involved in the fight and nothing will change with our involvement with San Diego County Gun Owners (are you a member? Why not?) and Firearms Policy Coalition. We are still plaintiffs in the Renna and Miller cases (have you donated to FPC yet? Why not?). With FPC aggressively pushing back against Cal DOJ and SDCGO backstopping us here in SD county, I am more optimistic than ever that we truly are winning this fight. It will take time and there will be set backs, but we are winning.
Sorry to hear this but understand. All my best to you and your staff.
All I can say is I truly appreciated you and all your staff! I will miss coming into your shop. But I thank you for my purchases and great firearms I have gotten from you guys. I wish you all the best moving forward.
With deep respect,
Tommy D!
Thank you for your service to the gun community and always taking a stand against regulations. It was nice to see that you never took the easy way out by leaving the state but chose to stay and fight with us. I wish you luck and will continue to support you guys with business and word of mouth. As for your landlord, he can suck a bag of di*ks!
Thank you Ryan for all that you have done and for what you will continue to do for all of us.
GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/65c7ac27
Thank you for all you did for us. I couldn’t be more grateful for the service and kindness I received from you and your staff while your retail store was open. Looking forward to visiting your new location to get a cerakote job done. I appreciate everything you have done for us, the citizens. Keep up the good fight, we have your back too!
I’m going to seriously miss you all, but I look forward to seeing what you do next!
That’s fucked up. With all you guys have done over the years for our gun rights locally and even nationally, a part of me suspects that we’re going to be seeing this a lot more where woke landlords start forcing 2A orgs out of sites.
My best to you guys, thanks so much for all you’ve done, please list what social media (if any) that you’ll still be on, and let us know if there’s anything we can all do to help. I’ve got an F-150 and strong back…
And already member/donator to SDCGO and FPC
I look forward to services at your other facility. You all have been professional and respectful in your work. God bless and all the best!
Godspeed!
I look forward to your new venture and will most certainly be there to support those efforts.
Thank you for everything you have done tho support our 2A rights here in San Diego and on the state and nationally. You have been an inspiration to many and have truly made a difference.
What sad news. Your shop has done so much for the San Diego gun community. It was always a pleasure stopping by the shop just to say hi. Your staff was always friendly and so helpful. The best shop in San Diego by far. Thank you Ryan and Lee for always treating me like family when I came in. You guys will be missed. I hope the best for your new future endeavors. God bless you. I will try to stop by and buy up what I can and just to say hi before your final close date.
If a fund raiser is started would you open another shop? I can’t believe this is happening. I bought my first firearm at Gunfighter Tactical! I guess all good things really do come to an end…I guess we won’t have anymore AR15 pistols in San Diego.
Thanks for all you did and continue to do for 2A here in San Diego. I can’t imagine how tough it is to run a gun store in Cali. I still remember how crazy busy you guys were back in the sse days you have a lot of good karma coming your way!
Thanks Ryan for your friendly and exceptional service. I wish you the best success for your new journey.
Gunfighter Tactical Team!
I just read the post about the shop closing! I’m so sorry to hear that is happening to you and the team. Glad to hear you still have the cerakote shop up and running but still, being forced out of the business can’t be a good feeling.
I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for me over the years. From my first ever firearms purchase back right after you took over Wiser Owl to guiding me in building my first AR to supporting me and my YouTube channel.
What first drew me in was a coupon you had online for a free gun cleaning which I used to freshen up my Dad’s Python. From then on, you and your team have been my go to guys.
The environment your store provided was more than just another gun store. It was always welcoming, helpful and the guys willing to share their knowledge. I have been to other shops where the people working were jerks or snobbish. Your team never came across that way.
Even though the retail side of things may be coming to a close, I will continue to support and recommend the services of your team. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Please make the name of your landlord public. No rational gun owner should do business with that entity.
Thank you for your support of the 2A community (and A Girl & A Gun). Your customer service is beyond compare and I always felt welcome in your shop. I am thankful that you will be focusing on your gunsmithing services and remain in the area.
Very depressing. I always felt welcome and loved shooting the shit with whoever was there when I came in. Such a shame that a great business like this has to be treated this way.
You guys deserve better. I wish you luck.
Nothing but respect, Ryan and team. You’re truly the good guys.
Release the name of the commie land lord so people know not to do business with them.
Gonna miss you guys. Thanks for all you’ve done!
Best of luck in your new future!
-GFT!
I think everyone in San Diego can collectively say that your retail shop in Miramar was truly a beacon for local 2A supporters. Hearing that your landlord no longer wants to be associated with a gun shop is near the top of the most “Un-American Statements” I think I’ve heard this decade. I sincerely hope they have as difficult a time finding new tenants as the Egyptians did fighting a biblical plague.
On another note, hearing that you will be focusing your efforts on gun smithing, cerekote and milling, makes my soul smile.
GFT will continue to remain THE go to firearms professionals in San Diego.
Wishing you, Lee, Morgan and the rest of the funky bunch the absolute best in your next chapter…
No hope for any massive public campaign to change your LL’s mind?
I hope you can find another location and open a new gun shop you guys are really friendly and helpful. Thank you
Thank you for all you have done for our 2A Community and for A Girl & A Gun. You were willing to support our competition team at the very beginning. Your staff was always so helpful and willing to give guidance and assistance whenever needed. Best customer service EVER. We will miss you at your retail space but will continue to support you at your other location. Best wishes for a seamless transition and all that goes with it.
Man! I’ve heard so much about you guys (I’m in LA) and was hoping to use you guys for something (probably ammo from out of state) so I had an excuse to come down to SD.
Godspeed, you are definitely making lemonade from lemons here, onward and upward!
The best AR pistol I’ve ever handled.came from you guys, superior customer service,and overall a fun shop to go into. You will be missed, but I wish you luck in your new ventures.
No matter where you guys go I’ll follow. For support. For unity.
Fitting that we had our first in person meeting after the year long Covid shutdown, in your shop. Thanks for all the meetings and pizza you sponsored. Your shop will remain in my memory long after you move on, as one of the truly inspiring gun shops in the country. You guys are good friends for ever. Hold your course. You are headed in the correct direction.
I am sorry to read this brothers. Please, if it is ever possible, we would love to have you in Tennessee. You would be welcome with open arms.
Screw the anti’s.
My heart has a sad….. I need some firearms coated. See you soon.
Guys, set up a https://www.givesendgo.com/ donation campaign! I’d love to support you!
Agreed! I would support a donation campaign.
I’m very sad to see GFT go. Their customer service was the absolute best.