Ive been into Boerners a couple times this In year for transfers and various stuff. I sure appreciate them over the local competition. In the years past, I went in there and saw a younger douche bag walking around behind the counter with an AK strapped to his back and thought that was too much...Now its a mix of older and younger guys (all polite and helpful).Theres a lot of places you can go, but these guys dont leave you feeling condescended to as some others would.

Don’t bother selling here because the old man will refer to “THE BOOK” aka gunbroker.com and offer about half of what the go for. Good luck!

Had several transfers sent here. Staff is fantastic and Ive received great customer service everytime. Theyre knowledgeable about their inventory and firearms in general. Great local shop to support!

I have made a few purchases from the folks at Boerners and have always had very positive and friendly experiences. There are a variety of employees with much knowledge of firearms and related items and all are willing to help with questions and transfers. Price is not the only factor, you owe it to yourself to check out this local shop before you buy.

Haven’t been there in a while but whenever I go in it’s a bad experience. Everything is way overpriced and the staff thinks that they know everything. I can tell that this is the kind of place where they just wait for someone who doesn’t know anything about guns to come in so they can load them with false information and overcharge them. If you plan on going in do your research first because these guys will try to take advantage of you. Luckily i knew what I was talking about otherwise I would’ve been overcharged.

Great service, fair prices and friendly staff. Thank you!

Staff here are friendly and easy to work with. Love having my firearms shipped here.

Place is really well put together. Family walked in and walked out with 2 new guns waiting to be picked up. Will be the place to go when a new fixation is needed.

The best one so far very friendly and very knowledgeable people

Friendly, accommodating staff. Fair price for transfers. Masks required 😷

Have had multiple great visits in this store with different sales associates. Each time they were courteous and very helpful. Will def. be back.

This is one of my favorite gun stores around. Like family and will take time with each customer. Thank you

Ive been buying and selling and transferring here for 10 years, staff is always friendly and helpful, prices are on par, and they always have a standard selection of popular guns AND people sell unique guns there so you never know what youll find, they also have a good selection of holsters and accessories.With the current POS Governor and Attorney General I can imagine that they have seen their share of difficult times and changes but I hope they know they have a lot of support from the county.

Tried to have a weapon shipped into them after they were recommended to me by a friend. I tried for two days calling them and having the shop who is shipping the weapon call them and they would say that they either dont know what Im talking about or that they have already sent the fax which never arrived. I understand that talking over the phone leads to misunderstandings but it felt like I was an annoyance to them rather than a customer. I would not try with them again.

Went in to look at a g43x. looked at that and a s&w shield 2.0 and g29, liked the guys in the shop so much I decided to buy from them. They treated me right, they dont gouge on prices and they are some knowledgeable guys .I will be going back for my g29 and s&w shield 2.0. I am not a coffee drinker but that was a nice plus that they offer it to customers free of charge. Cant say a bad thing about boerners fire arms.

Ive been to this gun shop multiple times in the past couple years. At first it seemed like the staff had their own group they only hung out with and didnt really interact with the customers too much. After a few visits it seemed like a complete 180 flip and they were very interactive with the customers, super helpful and assisted me with anything I had trouble with. Boerners is now my preffered gun shop in the area and I reccomend going here if you have any questions or are looking to buy any ammo/guns.

Great guys at this shop. really personable and helpful. One of my favorite gun shops around.Update 14jul18: Bought a 1911 platform from them. I traded in one of my revolvers for the gun. The floor manager for that day (sorry I cant remember his name) took the time to show me what was in stock and was in my price range. Every firearm I viewed was chosen based off of my preferences, nothing that I didnt want was pushed at me. That being said it is one of the best qualities of the shop. While I was there a few other people were hanging out and the shop was all talking and having good discussions. it was a very home like vibe. I stand by my first sentence, it is one of the best shops around. They care about the customer and everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and has outstanding customer service skills.Thanks All!

Pros: Supporting local businessCons: Literally everything else.I agree with Horse Apple Shoes review.

Great first-time firearm buyer experience, the staff was friendly, attentive, and answered all of my questions patiently. They even made solid recommendations based on what I was looking for in a handgun. I ended up purchasing from Boerners, would gladly do so again in the near-future.

I knew Bill Boerner long ago, and was friends with his family (read: step-kids)I refused to ever shop here because of that.... however I went in on a whim to see if anything had changed, and it had.... this was about 2 weeks ago... I was able to get a decent backup pistol for the price I wanted to pay, not what was on the tag, saved 50$ on the deal while working with one of the older guys that are being complained about here...They went out of their way to ensure I got what I wanted with excellent service..... I was very surprised based on the reviews here.... MAYBE this goes to show that showing them respect gets it in kind, rather than attitude.... I dont know about any of you, but I will be going back in today to buy more stuff.... my review went from a zero star to 3 in a single visit, based on the visit, I am sure my repeat business will only improve my rating of the store. Oh snap, and now I have been in there several times, dealt with many employees and have always gotten the same quality service... review changed again, now 4 stars, will see how it goes, may turn to 5 sooner rather than later... again, you want good service, have some respect

Thus far over very sporadic visits for the last 20 years, Ive had a positive experience each time. I would have no issue recommending them.

Weve visited Boerner Fire Arms several times over the past couple of years to learn about our best options for protecting our farm, livestock, and property. Each time weve gone in, one of the friendly staff has been super helpful with answering questions and narrowing our potential purchases down to the most suitable items for our needs. We have always felt welcome and appreciated as customers, and will continue to shop here for all our firearms needs.

Pros: Good deals, politeCons:I cant shake the feeling that I make them feel uncomfortable which is funny because theyre all armed.I seem like Im just a waste of their time, despite already paying a gun in full and in cash.Tedious paperwork being their stock and trade, theyd forget that I had extra items with my firearm. Going to cost an extra $40 on top of the $80 (both ways, twice; because laws) in fuel, to get a $40 magazine.Bottomline: Given a hassle that I feel is intended/avoidable, and I agree with others on how they treat their friends. Shouldve went online and shipped locally :/

Dealt with John, and was very happy with his customer service.Everyone in the shop was more than happy to answer questions and show you anything you want to see. Prices are competitive, and way better than what you would see at the big box stores.If you like firearms and supporting local businesses, definitely add these folks to your places to consider.

Value: I normally buy ammo online, so I did not check that, but their firearm prices are very reasonable and competitive. Accessories and such, they are about the same price as anywhere else you would go, maybe some things were cheaper here and there. If you want things for the best possible price, obviously you cant really beat the internet but this place is good for picking things up quick when you need them without breaking the bank.Professionalism: Ive read some negative reviews about some of the employees attitudes but I did not experience any bad service at all. Customers and employees were all friendly and sociable. I interacted with Chris the most and he is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, definitely recommend talking to him if you have serious questions.Inventory: For a small place, they seemed to have a decent amount of firearms and accessories (new and used).Property: on the outside it looks a bit shady, but the inside is well-maintained and clean.Overall: I cant really think of anything bad to say about this place. I will be doing business with them again in the future.

Called them to warn them that my uncle who is progressing through the early stages of dementia was trying to purchase a handgun there.They sold it to him anyway.Thanks! Thanks a lot, Boerner! I guess the term liability doesnt mean anything to you but you can bet youll learn it quick if/when he does something stupid with this gun!

I called about a rock iland tcm. Yes we have one they say. Drive 1.5 hours to get there. Price was a bit lower than when I was in there a few months back. Get there, 140.00 dollars more than the quote. All of a sudden I didnt talk to anybody on the phone. Oh, we have this 22 mag for that price. Didnt call about a 22 mag., or drive yhat far for a 22 mag. Wont be back .

Okay. So, very recently I visited their store with family, just to check out their selection. I had experience with this shop in the past, and personally found the staff very poor with customers, ignorant, and rude.The one guy I had issues with in particular, an old chubby guy, in fact scammed my mother into paying $499 for a gun she does not understand, and relied on her ignorance to do so. As I was explaining to her the multitude of reasons for why this was a poor choice, I was actually MADE FUN OF and ridiculed for my cocky, yes, cocky behavior, and was told to stop advising her on her decision because it was her decision. First of all, I do not need to be told to stop advising my own family on what I feel would suit their needs best, and second of all I certainly do not need to be ridiculed by arrogant used car-salesman like staff. Rude, disrespectful, and arrogant staff are the reason I will not be returning here, and I hope you find a better experience than I did.P.S. If the black guy is still working there, seek him first. He is knowledgeable, respectful, and a pleasure to do business with. Unfortunately, for the treatment I received from other staff I cant give this more than one star. Best of luck

What a great experience! Right when you walk in the door you can tell this is a locally owned place thats been around for a long time, and I love that.Every firearm I looked at the price was right on par, or just below, that of the online retailers (remember when looking online you pay shipping, and tax, and transfer fee $25-$35)Reid was quick to help me as soon as I walked up to the counter. Asked if I knew what I was looking for, I gave him some general ideas and he quickly followed up with an awesome overview of several different firearms that fit what I was looking for.Reid took time to pull each out of the case and walk me through the different features on each model and explained the differences.If you want a local experience, local service, with local people then you need to checkout Boerner!Thanks Reid, and all the guys, for such a fun experience.Bud

Prices are fair and the customer service is better than any of the stores in Tacoma. I enjoy stopping by there once or twice a month even if I dont need anything. Ive lived in Kitsap county for 2 years and it took me about 1.5yrs to find them, they should advertise more. Dont miss out on this place.

The guys running the store can be as bit intense, but they have a good selection on hand. Please do tone it down around kids, though. My three year old didnt really need to be let in on the lesson about hollow point cavitation you were giving another customer...thats more of an 8-12 year old discussion.

When I walked in the door to Boerner Fire Arms I had literally never been in a gun store before and I knew very little about what I was looking for beyond the needs I was hoping to fulfill. I looked around for about five minutes before being approached by one of the associates. I feel bad that I dont remember his name because he was amazing. He literally spent two hours showing me a bunch of different rifles and explaining the reasons why someone would buy each one. He was very polite and while he did talk a lot, the second I had anything to say or question to ask he would stop mid-sentence and give me his full and undivided attention; whatever he had to say was no longer important because I had a new question that was more pressing for me and I thought that was awesome.In the end I had the rifle I wanted to purchase all picked out and ready to go, but when my NICS check came back I was denied due to some crap in my past that I have to sort through before I can complete the purchase. After having spent two hours of his time on a customer that couldnt even purchase a gun if he wanted to I partially expected the associate to be annoyed, but he wasnt in the slightest. He simply said these things happen, provided me with a number to call to try to get it worked out and gave me a free T-shirt since I couldnt leave with a gun.Now that I know what I want, Ive looked around to compare pricing with other purchase options and Ive found their prices to be very competitive and candidly, for the customer service alone, Id rather support a local business. Once I get my stuff sorted out I will definitely be going back to Boerner Fire Arms to complete my purchase.

Horrible customer service and over priced firearms that have seen better days. Heads up this place is run by fuds

Guys will over charge you on alot of products. but have a constant changing stock

Just purchased a used revolver from these folks. Employees were helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. They helped me weigh pros and cons between a couple of pieces, and didnt pressure a sale. Thanks guys.

OMG! These guys are the best! They are so friendly and knowledgeable and extremely efficient. They know what their business and are so honest. If you have any gun business to conduct, definitely go here. Awesome experience! Thank you Boerner’s! 👍🏻👍🏻

Was looking to buy a particular type of firearm. The staff checked around for prices online, then, gave me a great deal on what I wanted. Looking forward to doing further business with them.

Very happy with the service and advice I received there. I bought a S&W M&P9c and Ive been very happy with it. I do plan to go back there for all gun related needs.

Ive purchased 3 firearms from Boerners and each time the employees were professional, kind, and knowledgeable if i had questions about my firearm(s). Very satisfied with customer service and will be purchasing more firearms from them.

Employees are very knowledgeable and where always quick to help the customers in the 8 plus years I have gone there. They almost always have what I came in there for and prices are very reasonable. Great place and good vibes.

I have always gotten a fair deal from these folks. Thats why I go back.

Recently bought a Sig from them and very happy with it. The only thing Id say was dont try to deal with the young fat kid. He is one you can tell that could give a rip less of you would like and wont even listen. Easily distracted, and will look at you as if your wasting his time. I was trying to tell him what I was looking for and in the middle of it tuned me out and started talking to another customer who was already being helped by the guy that eventual sold me my Sig. He would be a slightly older looking guy slimmer build and sounds way smarter than the first. Actually took the time to listen, made recommendations without any hard up-selling and walked me through the paperwork. Needles to say he will be the main guy I will work with next time I buy from them. As for the store, very nice selection and fair pricing compared to Seattle, Tacoma stores.

Staff were patient and helpful in assisting me make a purchase decision. Will come back.

Ok I will say this is not the best shop, but it is by far not the worst. Some of their staff is very well informed and helpful.IMO if you want helpful and accurate information talk with the black guy or the chubby younger guy. stay away from the old timers as their opinions seem to have a huge effect on their sales pitch.Yes as others have said their firearm prices are a little on the high side but that is to be expected given their location. Their ammo prices how ever are more than fair. And they have one of the cheapest FFL transfer fees in town. (40$)what could change this from a 3 star establishment to a 5 star?Get rid of the coffee table in the back and the older guys that seem to just hang around the shop and bother both staff and customers with their opinions. Clean up the middle isles, get proper shelving and organize the middle of the store to make sense to new customers. I know where everything I need is but only because I have been shopping there for the better part of 19 years, to new comers the store looks in complete disarray and is very off putting. This I know to be fact as I took someone in to look to make their first firearm purchase and they immediately wanted to leave because the store looked rundown and chaotic which lets be honest it is.I personally love this store for numerous reasons, but it really needs a good polishing.

So far great customer service, Everyone in there was extremely polite to my wife and I. Ive made a couple of calls over the phone and again, theyre very polite.

I havent bought any firearms from this place, only used them as an FFL when ordering online. I tracked my gun via FedEx and went in the day it arrived at their store. One of the guys seemed annoyed that I hadnt waited for them to call me. So the second time I had something sent to them, I waited for them to call me...for 3 days. They never called so I just went in.The second time I went in there I missed a block on the background check form. This apparently annoyed the guy enough to raise his voice at me.Between the turnaround time on transfers and the attitude I got from some of the employees I think Ill find another place to take my money

The staff was perfect in answering my questions and selling me what I wanted at a good price without any delays. It doesnt get much better than that. Thanks!

Pretty ok selection for a small gun store. Decent prices, about right. Id buy here.

5 Star Service & Selection!!!Wouldnt go anywhere else!

Very knowledgeable staff. Went in and they had exactly what I was looking for.

Has a good niche selection of guns as well as new guns. Its kind of weird when the old guys just sit around and take up a lot of the space. Employees are kind of condescending.

The sales staff spent the better part of an hour helping my wife and I find guns that would fit our hands and our needs. I will always go there for my firearm needs.

Would go lower then 1 star if I could.

Knowledgeable staff and a variety of firearms. This is a neat shop to visit.

Fantastic customer service, they hooked me up with a shotgun trade in and Im very satisfied. Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable in their field.

This place is great. I first found this site after driving back from Cabela. I stop in as I was completely fedup with the lack of care at Cabelas. When I entered I was met at the door and provided service for the visit. I asked questions, and got excellent answers and insight. I have 23 years of military service, and 10 years Federal Law Enforcement experience with firearms. This place beats 95% of those shops I have worked with in the past. Prices are fair and they are happy to order what you want. So an honest, fair and respectful shop, what else do you want?

Store has good pricing but they took my payment in full for a rifle and handgun still havent gotten a call from them about picking them up. Then when i called i recived pretty bsd customer service asking for information I had already told them like they were not listing. Followed by a comment of well its only been 5 days.. Federal law is after 3 days bc is approved by default . As a gun shop they should know this and have called me in to pick up my rifle at the minimum. Cant say if I will return after this process

I went in and a bought gun on 11/30/2018, on 12/14/2018 I was told that I didnt pass the background check from a juvenile situation. I have a cwp so I thought I was ok. So I had to take the gun back, I explained the situation to the big boss at Boerner, and he offered me $250 for a gun that I paid $320 for 14 days earlier. I know its not their fault that I could not keep the gun, but they could have done the right thing and issued me a full refund like I asked. They tried to tell me that it cost them money to file the reports. They must think Im stupid and that I dont realize that they are going to reseel the gun for a profit. So they made profit when I bought it and now they will resell it and make more profit, they wouldnt even refund the tax that I paid. Thanks a lot Boerner!!

Great service, great selection, great prices.

Pretty disappointed with my experience. The guy I talked to didnt greet me or smile. He seemed bored/annoyed. I asked if they had OC holsters for duty belts and he didnt even know what OC was. Pretty sure all LE officers carry OC on their duty belts so its not some super uncommon item. He stopped me on my way out and showed me a keychain sized OC holder. I said it was too small and I carry a much bigger can. He said, oh, like for bears? Idk if it was because of my age/gender or he was just not very knowledgeable, but he didnt seem to take me seriously at all.

Very helpful and the guy I dealt with didnt treat me like I didnt know anything simply because Im a female. They all used maam when referring to me, and they made me feel very welcome.

Great guys very knowledgable and helpful when it comes to any questions or concerns you might have. I have bought 3 guns there now and will continue to go back there in the future.

Nice gun shop with a good used selection

Great customer service and they will work with you on prices

Customer service is questionable. But they get the job done of whatever you need.

Zero customer service.

Good pricing and customer service

Very informative and helpful employees

The worst part of my experience with them was the lack of eye contact and the weakest handshake Ive ever had. ( the older man) Not to mention giving the lowest offers for quality second hand firearms, not even a 50 percent margin. It was a sad and depressing experience to say the least. Wont be back.

These guys are really rude. They talk to each other (fellow employees) rather than the customer. The people behind the counter would rather let you wait than get up of their rear to assist you while they sit down and watch until the other guy finishes up and gets to you. Then they quoted me a ridiculously high price. I wont even buy ammo from these guys. Terrible !

These guys have great prices, great inventory, and they keep the unusual ammo in stock most of the time. If they dont they will get it for you.

Good people easy to work with very helpful.

Visit was very convenient staff was very informative and freindly

They act like they want you to leave. Unless you know them horrible service.

Good place to shop.

We have bought 6 firearms and accessories from these folks. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and a good selection of both new and used guns. They may not be a Walmart, Cabelas, Sportco or Wholesale sports but these folks know what their doing and how to treat customers. For the small amount of price difference, this is where my family will buy arms.

Most of the employees would rather chat amongst each other cracking jokes about previous customers ignorance levels. Theyre not always friendly nor do they give accurate advice the majority of the time. They just want to sell their guns and move on the the next person.One employee even made a smart aleck remark to the owner about me wanting to buy up all the ammo in the place when my wife stopped there to buy some 22LR ammo and then when I called him on it he got really pissy and had the owner, Rick, handle the issue for him. Not once did I hear an apology from either of them. He passed it off on the damand increase in the market and I told him that was no excuse for poor manners.Google Boerner on local forums and youll see what Im talking about.

Called to ask about an FFL transfer on 04-DEC-2014. Guy quoted me $40.00 over the phone. Arrived at their shop on 05-DEC-2014 and the price magically increased to $50.00! Tried to have them email the information and was told that they cant do it electronically and demanded a fax number. I explained that my seller didnt have a fax machine and most people just email the signed FFL no issues. The people helping me were rude and I was treated like I was bothering them not like I was a customer. I am a business owner in a neighboring county (different industry than firearms) and I would be HOT if I caught my employee treating a customer of mine like they did me. I got the vibe that my money was no good there and left. Probably for the better. The thought of trusting them with handling my new gun, for any amount of time...even if they did finally figure out that its almost 2015, fax machines are dieing, and emailed FFLs are no more difficult than sending a fax. Its sad. I liked the small town feel there. Have you ever felt like people are laughing and joking at your expense the moment the door closes behind you? Find that feeling at Boerner Firearms in Gorst - Bremerton.

These guys ARE GREAT! Been in Kitsap county for over 8 years and I have been treated with total respect at Boerners. Its good to build repore with your customers and qualify them for for theyre needs and wants and come up with something that best fits. These Guys do all of this and more! If you dont know anything about customer service and have never worked retail you might think guys are just sittting around bs ing. They are doing theyre job and doing a great job at it. I buy all my firearms from them and they have always taken great care of me. I would recommend them to everyone over any of the big box stores. Good Job Guys

This place is a rip off and when I went to pickup the guns I purchased the guy behind the counter had an attitude. Ill never go here again. P.S to keep customers you need to treat them with respect. RIP OFF and you know darn well what Im talking about!

Their Reputation Preceeds Them. 100% Legit.

Really out of date needs a remodel on the store to stay alive in the fire arm bussiness you need more up to date weapons,gear, optics etc....

Crappy, out of date selection and the staff just sits around and ignores you. Dont really understand how they are still in business.

They take forever to get a background check back I am buying a shotgun from them and its been over a week I paid already.

Great gun store around!

Always helpful and knowledgeable.

This place sucks and ripped me off. I see a going out of business sign if your future....

Lots of knowledgeable people, great service.

They beat the big box stores prices. However watch your self if you want to trade or sell a gun to them, you will loose your shirt!

Helpful and friendly staff!

Great selection and well staffed.

Fair and very efficient.

Small shop, but if they dont have it, Mark can order anything you desire.