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Had been wanting to check this place out for a long time. Made the trip up there recently on a random Wednesday I had off work to sight in a scope on the 300 yard range. Got there when they opened, and shot all day. Had a great time, got my scope sighted in. Will be back often!

Curt's is a great resource for all your AR-15 needs. I bought my first stripped lower from them years ago. My latest dealings with Curt's (FFL to FFL) have been very positive. They have a great group of guys ready to help.

Ok place if you know what you want and have educated yourself. Gunsmithing is sub par to say the least, If you get a rifle professionally sighted you should darn sure be able to at least hit paper. after a few clicks of the dials my family member was hitting perfectly.. they mounted the scope just fine but did not actually zero it at any distance...

First time here. It was packed over the weekend. We waited almost an hour before they finally call it "COLD" to set ours up. Don't know why it took so long, all the targets were shot out but everyone was still shooting at random stuff on the ground and the metal targets that were up were barely getting hit so I don't know what the fcuk took so long? Also, one group decided to blast off without any warning or letting everyone know that they're going "HOT". Fcuking idiots! Still recommend.

Lots of pistol bays and rifle lanes. RSO are good and anytime multiple people are firing its a good feeling to know someone is keeping an eye on the action around. I shoot here often and I see brand new shooters to really good shooters here having a good time. I think they even tutor new folks on safety. I find it a good place to really dial in your new scope or rifle out to 300. Anyhow I think it's great wish they could of been approved for the 500 yards lane but for how nice it is 300 yard professional is great.

It is a great place to stop in and browse and talk to the staff members. They always try their best to get products in stock even given the current climate of the firearms industry. The staff are great people and will do whatever they can to help you out.

This is my first impression of A CUT ABOVE PAWN.

Yesterday, I stopped by after work just to check it out since I live in the area. I had no intention of getting anything but if I saw something I liked it would be a bonus. I was politely greeted and asked if I needed any help. I said it was my first time in the shop and wanted to look around. They had a good selection of guns and I had an interest in their shotguns. Most had good to reasonable prices. I could see almost every item was in good condition. No flea market junk here, at least not any I could see.

I was asked again if I wanted to look at anything in particular and I asked some basic questions about the shotguns. The employee (James - I think) came over and I said I was looking for a 20 gauge shotgun since I accidentally bought some 20 gauge shells. I figured I should just get a 20 gauge shotgun. Problem solved. He agreed.

He handed me the only 20 gauge they had to look over despite me initially refusing since my hands were hot and sweaty from work. As I looked over the shotgun he immediately offered to reduce the price if I was interested in buying it. I was hesitant at first because I really didn't plan to buy anything that day. We discussed whether I should get it or wait another day.

He did what I consider is reasonable. He tried to sell me the shotgun but it wasn't pressure sales at all. I got the impression he understood and respected my reasons and didn't pressure me at all. That was very cool. How often does that happen these days?

We negotiated a little more and I ended up buying the shotgun. I'm just waiting for my background check to clear before I go pick it up. Overall, I was pleased to shop there because I was treated with courtesy and respect. I was also given a great deal on a shotgun!

I can't speak for everyone but they earned my business that day. There are other items on my shopping list so I intend to return. Would I recommend this shop? Yes. Do I feel they are honest, fair, and helpful? Yes.

They seem like pretty decent people working there so if you have an unpleasant experience, go back another day and give them a chance to give you a better experience. We all have bad days. I know I have. I've also been treated terribly at other stores at one time or another so I realize it happens. I won't pretend it doesn't. I have a feeling this store is a place I'll do my shopping again because I tend to return to places that treat me right. They treated me right.

These guys were asswh_oles, constantly stared and yelled at the shooters and told me "You don't fuc_king listen to well" when he mumbled something to me that I could not hear. Avoid this place if you can... :s0049:

The owner of Fed way discount guns went there with some active duty LEO's and the fat a_ss tried the same shi_t and almost ended up getting arrested..
true story..

Hello Guys and Gals,
This place is amazing. I've been met with nothing but courtesy and professionalism. I recently brought two of my antique Winchester rifles to Ron for cleaning and adjustment. He was fair in pricing and finished them way ahead of promised date (only had them 4 days). I had taken them to a local competitor who had them for 4 weeks….did nothing and got upset when I called for update. I collected them and took them to Ron and Doug. I will never go anywhere else.

In addition I went to them today with my 15 year old son. Ron treated us like family. My son ended up selecting a nice hand made knife that Ron recommended and gave a great price. He even posed for a picture with my son. I approved of the knife and could not be happier!!!!!

Great FFL. Accommodates online transfers. Quick to respond and makes the process easy. No fuss, no qualms, and great prices. With stock being varied at local shops, finding a FFL close to me in east portland/gresham has been a huge bonus. Dannys great to work with and I will use him moving forward for all my transfers. He's also a dealer for Geissele and has a linked Silencer Shop. Pretty simple to me.

If you are looking for a single color coating for any firearm, give this place your business. It was a quick turn around for it being the summer and the finish came out very good. The shotgun still ran like a champ just like how I dropped it off.

Great place to do a transfer if that's your area. Owner remembered me from six years ago doing a firearms sale.

I guess some company bought the land here and blocked off the roads. I did not know this when I showed up. Pulled up to the gate and I was like "I just drove an hour and a half to get out here, I'm shooting lol" So I slung up my AR, range bag and an ammo can with about 300 rounds of .223 and walked my bubblegum up the road. Its pretty easy but its a walk regardless. Takes about 20-25 minutes.

I guess some weird tweakers live down by the river here. Some dude on a minibike told me that. He also tried to tell me to go down a different fork in the trail. I was like nah bro. Anyway kept walking with my ear pro turned up because now I'm a little paranoid. Twas chill.

Got up to the pit. As I walk up I hear an insane noise. I hear it before I see it. A huge fighter jet flys directly over me just above the tree line. It was wild. It happened in about 2 seconds.

Anyway, dope pit. Probably going to sling some more rounds here while I can this summer.

I've only had the pleasure of meeting here for a couple transfers, but Jeremy seems like a stand-up guy. Nothing but good vibes.

Great people to work with. I would buy from here again

I dont know his current status, but if you ever need help with a specific project, or a part or piece ordered. It's way worth the drive. Family oriented and isn't one of those money grabbing snowflakes. He's going to be my first call when back on my feet

Coat of Arms held my stamp for over 260 days.

October 9th, 2020 = ATF Mailed the Stamp
July 3rd, 2021 = I picked up my Stamp and can.

I just now picked up my CAN from Coat of Arms. It is less than 24hrs since I confirmed it was actually there after I called them yesterday afternoon. Its been 268 days after the stamp was mailed from Portland OR to Coat of Arms in Salem OR.

I called 3 months ago and ask for any updates on it. I was told nothing was in yet, the person even called me back 15 min later to say "nope not in yet, I double checked".

A friend that also purchased a can from them via. Silencer shop got a call his was in 3 months ago. When he picked it up he said the employee there told them they "found a stack of stamps in a desk". This is why I called at that time.

This month crossed the 13 month time frame of the check being cashed by the ATF. I new somthing was not right. Yesterday I called and spoke with a person at Coat of Arms and he found and confirmed my stamp was there. I was told:

"We tried calling your number but its a business with no voicemail set up"
"Called on "1/16/21 and again on 6/3/21" This is also noted on the envelope of my stamp, both with notes of "NO VM Option" and "Business that does not have a VM stet up".

Few issues with this.
#1 in the dozen or so stamps I have purchased from Silencer shop every dealer has been able to contact me. (Rich's Gun shop, Curts Discount Shooter Supply, TJ Gun Sales) This is the only time I have used this shop.

#2 my business has 3 full time CSRs manning the phones, and we very much have voice mail set up. Staff may miss a call now and then but rest assured we have live metrics that track messages left and how long it takes to return that call. There is no voice mail issues.

I was told they have had some staffing issues and they are correcting the problem. I get that, but over 260 days is just not a simple "sorry about that". I purchased the can via SilencerShop website, this means Coat of Arms was charged a 2.8% commission for the sale out of their profit. However they still made decent profit on the sale. It would be reasonable for them to OWN their staffing issue and at a minimum offer a credit in their store for their error. Where as the staff was plesent when picking up my can there was no attempt to make any amends for their in house issue. As I shared, I already have plenty of cans its not my first so I have been shooting quite this whole time. If it was my one and only I would be lived.

I want to support LGS, why I through the business to them even with them being a 2hr round trip drive. But unfortunately this whole experience says DO NOT use Coat of Arms for your NFA transfers. I hope they have fixed their problems but 260 days and no attempt to issue a consolation says move on.

These guys have handled a great deal of my state to state transfers from back east, and I have nothing but good things to say. Great crew, knowledgeable staff. Can't really ask for too much more.
Often had a limited selection, but very well curated and thoughtfully selected. Kudos!