I recently attended a two-day training at SpecDive and it was a great experience. The instructor, Bobby, hammered home the fundamentals while making the class engaging through real-world examples along the way. On the second day, Jerry added to the instruction and shared his experiences before Bobby put us through our paces on a training simulator. Ill be signing up for one of their Echo Valley Courses soon. These guys are always a pleasure to work with in the retail store, and now I know their training is top-notch too.

Rude, customer service is horrible! I walked into the store, store was empty then in 2 seconds a man runs out the back and says we are closed and rushed me to the door to usher me out. I drove all the way from MD just to check the shop out. I’m not even mad the man claimed the store was closed he offered no time to come back, what time they would reopen nothing just please leave, may I add this was Saturday at 1130 am the store opened at 10am. It’s cool though as a firearms instructor for the state of MD and the NRA I will not be spending in money with this place nor will I refer to anyone. From the looks of the other reviews they seem to have an issue with people of color. I sure hope that’s not the case. At any rate I went to NOVA armory and had a wonderful experience! Please go to NOVA Armory

I went here to use the silencer shop machine. Truth be told, I had the silencer going to another shop that I didnt feel like driving to. I put in my zip code on the silencer shop app, then headed to this shop just to use the kiosk. I was having difficulties doing the fingerprints on the machine, the gentleman came from behind the counter and helped me do the fingerprints. I was done in no time. The next day, I contacted silencer shop and had my silencer location changed to this shop.After fingerprinting, the young lady brought out weapons that they had added color to. She handed me the weapons so I could see the quality. I was impressed.I came here to have them fix my AR reassembly. Long story short, I was changing out my buttstock and springs came popping out everywhere. My reassembly wasnt the best, so I brought it here. The form said lead time, 6-10 weeks. In my head I knew I wasnt waiting that long to see my weapon again and was planning on picking my weapon back up the following week, done or not. In less than 48 hrs, I had my weapon back.They dont have the biggest selection of guns in the world. They have a decent selection of accessories, and a great gun smith. Ive lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, and even Virginia Beach. Respectfully, the gun stores in the entire Northern Virginia area dont really compare.... Just do what I do and order your gun online and pay the transfer fee...I see all the because I am bLaCk or AfRiCaN aMeRiCaN posts. I totally disagree. Ive been to the shop more than once and the gentleman at the counter and the young lady have been beyond helpful. Everyone wants to use the race card. A dang shame!

Thank You Victoria Hill for your review, you have restored my faith in humanity and my sanity because you confirmed the way I felt. I believe I am the person referenced in your review.The shops response to your review was lack luster, they offer to improve your experience but not how to improve relations with other demographics. I came across Ms Hills review today, in an attempt to give this business a second chance.My Experience; I found this business online & decided to visit.Everything listed in Ms Hills review is accurate.Upon entering, it was less than friendly, I was not greeted, there appeared to be a dismissive atmosphere, I felt my presence wasnt wanted.Every item I wanted to purchase was not available. Coincidence?The gentleman behind the computer did give me a business card and suggested that I take one of the weapons courses . This left me perplexed, was it ok for me to be there or was I being lured into a nefarious environment.Background - I am in my 50s, med build, not threatening, conservatively dressed, fair skinned African American male who attempted to patron the business. There were many white males, of varying ages, armed in the shop. There would have been no reason for them to have felt threatened or compromised.The Services offered by the Shop appear to be of high quality, its a shame theyre not inviting to all persons. While everyone at this shop may not condone this behavior, the prevailing dismissive culture is palpable.We need NOT be ENEMIES..

Took the Virginia concealed carry course last Saturday and can’t say enough great things. The instructor Bobby taught us a ton and the owner came in and was awesome as well. Did not expect to have time at the synthetic/virtual range and to spend over an hour using the simulator, was a great surprise. My wife will definitely be coming back for her concealed carry course.

I love this place! The guys in the store are super nice (+patient) and very educated on firearms. I have taken several of their civilian course and will definitely be back to take more. I currently have my pistol in with the Gunsmith waiting to be Cerakoted. I cant wait to see what it looks like when it comes back.OH! And they are one of the few stores that has 9mm Ammo in stock!!! I am not sure how the other people on here could have bed reviews as these guys have always been awesome to me and my family (even when we werent the most knowledgeable on firearms). SPECDIVE ROCKS!

Great training highly recommend 👌 will definitely return for more training.

I signed up for their Defensive Pistol Shooters Course. Twice, in fact. And I will sign up again for another course, and another.The courses have a great instructor to student ratio enabling them to focus on those with less experience at the same time allowing the more experienced to challenge themselves. No matter your skill level, you WILL improve. The instructors have decades of experience.It is also the perfect course to try out your gear in a safe, stress-simulated environment. You will quickly find out what works and doesnt work for you.The schedule with classroom instruction, warm up drills, and practical exercises are well thought out. There is a lot to consider if you plan to carry a weapon for self defense. The warm ups will show you what you need to work on, and you will immediately see improvement. The practical exercises will incorporate everything covered in the drills, and build your skills.I highly, highly recommend taking a course or two, or more with SpecDive Tactical, LLC. You will have an incredible time.

Great retail service. Responsive and responsible. Instruction with Capt. Chris B was top-notch. He has command of the subject matter and made me feel comfortable and confident. The virtual shooting range, obstacle course and scenarios were really helpful. Highly recommend for purchases and instruction. Excellent value-for-money.

Great service provided by Spec Dive Tactical folks. The are not only extremely knowledgable about various Firearms and associated laws but also had the patience to explain everything in detail. My Firearm was repaired and ready to be picked up the same day.They are my go to guys from now onwards. Thanks again.

Before they moved locations I was impressed by the friendly staff and broad range of products. Other than being difficult to find the new location is lacking. Customer service was not up to par. I was picking up and item and while they were not so friendly with me the way they treated another customer was the main problem. It was two younger men that could not have seemed less interested in helping this individual. One was glued to the computer while helping him and the other just standing around. As a worker in the same industry I was let down by there unwillingness to help educate and assist when the shop was otherwise empty.

I will never do business with this place again. I placed an order in July 2019. I purchased a firearm that they were supposed to do some minor customization to. I was told it should be about 30 days. I called after 60 days, and was told “by the end of next week.” 2 weeks later, after not hearing from anyone, I called and was told the gun was in, but not yet ready and should be done by the end of the week. Finally, in March 2020, I was told it was ready. When I picked it up, an order form they gave me showed that they never placed the order with their distributor until February 2020. That’s 7 months after I gave them the money, they decided to place my order. There is no reason for me to ever spend my money with Specdive when there are so many other honest, more reasonably priced stores in this area.

Highly recommend 👌

Fantastic Service. I would give 10 stars if possible. Bobby and Eric have provided me with excellent service multiple times. These guys are professional, knowledgeable and all around good guys. While I have not had the opportunity to meet Jerry in person yet, he provided me with outstanding service on the phone in finding me a product that was not easy to find. He went out of his way and provided excellent service. I am a bit of a novice and lack knowledge in many areas, but these guys never treat me with any disdain or like I am ignorant. They meet the customer where he/she is at. This is a trait that can be hard to find, especially in the complex realm of firearms. I truly appreciate that. They have earned a long-term customer in me and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Since the review seems to have been deleted....know who you are dealing with.

Not impressed. Rude customer service, poor selection, and not competitive pricing. Take a look around, there are much better shops

--- Dec 2020 Edit--I gave SpecDive a review a few months back when I took the Basic Pistol course. Since then my wife took that course, and last weekend I took their Conceal Carry course. A friend of mine recommended I do the conceal carry course online, so I had watched a 45 min video, but I still went ahead with SpecDives in person session -- which lasted nearly 5 hours. The instructor was incredible and literally every minute was fascinating. The course isnt normally this long, just our class had a ton of questions (myself included) and Gerry (instructor) took great care to answer everything. I cant recommend this place more, its totally worth it. And online courses are a joke compared to what you learned. BTW the online video I watched - was basically a watered down version of SpecDives Basic Pistol course. Conceal carry is a huge responsibility and risk, so it is important to be as educated as possible. SpecDive is the place to go. Ill be going back for additional training, and my wife is doing the conceal carry course in January. I highly recommend this place!--- Original Review---I participated in the Basic Pistol Training course taught at SpecDive Tactical. As a complete novice, I found the content to be extremely interesting and valuable. The information shared, how it was presented, and the quality of instruction would benefit any beginner and also anyone with experience. There was a lot to learn! John did an excellent job taking us through the content with very strong emphasis on safety and a central theme was awareness of consequences -- firearms are tools that should be treated extremely carefully at all times, no matter what. One of the team members, Bobby, also assisted during the initial portion of the class. Having two individuals with their background and experience was tremendous. They were extremely receptive to questions. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn the basics (and more) about pistols. Thank you SpecDive! Ill be coming back to you again soon!

At first was not happy. Since they have stepped up and been very responsive and helpful.

I purchased my first handgun online through SpecDive Tactical, thought it would take a while until I received it but it only took 3 days until I got contacted by them telling me my purchase was ready for pick up. I went in to pick up my order today, and was greeted by Erick. He was very professional with me. Definitely made me feel welcomed, and helped me out with the process before I could take it home! I also had a couple questions pertaining to concealed carry, and he was also able to answer my questions and clarify my doubts! I definitely recommend SpecDive Tactical and will definitely be going back for some other accessories!

Reluctantly giving this one star. Ive tried NUMEROUS days/times to get tickets to the Basic Shooting Course. But for some reason I keep receiving an error saying my card was in test mode. The site allows me choose the type of course, date, time and to get all the way up to payment then gives me an error. I called the store and the rep told me it could be because the date I selected was already booked. I chose dates in March, April, May and June and received errors for each date. Is there any way to see which dates arent full prior to getting to the payment section? It would save your customers time and inconvenience.

Today was my first time at this store and I had the BEST experience EVER! Eric was very friendly and helpful. He was patient with my many questions and has a new loyal customer!!

When in today for my tax stamp and finger prints and the staff there were very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend going there checking out their shop and their website.Thanks spec dive tactical!

I went in to look at a used ak. The owner of the shop handed me the rifle and i asked to take the dust cover off. I wanted to inspect the bolt, carrier, piston really just look at the insides to see the condition. The owner got pretty aggressive with his FIRM NO. I was surprised at his reaction, hand the rifle back and said thank you. I stood the for few seconds in shock as he charged someone 38$ for a box of 9mm ammo.50 count box. TOLD MYSELF NEVER AGAIN

Very professional operation and personnel. Staff was friendly and eager to help solve problems. I’ve been here (I drive from Laurel, MD), several times; and found the staff to be extremely knowledgeable and patient.The different staff members I’ve met act like humans, not “GUN GODS”!!!***** Earned👍🏾

These guys are highly committed to providing the best customer experience possible. Their professionalism and subject matter expertise is unmatched in the DMV. This continues to be the only place I go.

My husband and I took a Basic Pistol Training course here on August 5, 2020. The staff was very cordial and Knowledgeable. BUT when it comes to professionlism and integrity they do exemplify this. We were suppose to have obtained a certificate after the completion of class that we never received. My husband asked at the end of class when will we get our certificates? We were told by Matt that they would be emailed the next day. Never recieved. My husband called every day. Sometimes 3-4 times in a day. Each time he was told that they were going to email. One day we just showed up at the place of business, CLOSED. Next day we resumed to trying to reach them via telephone Finally, we get an answer. My husband is told that it will be emailed by 1:00p.m it is now 3:44p.m I called, Christian answers the phone . He tells me no you cant get a concealed permit with taking that class. I remind him of what the Owner Matt said. I am put on hold and disconnected. When I call back I get Christain on the line again with a bad attitude. Grudgly saying. it will be sent at the end of the day. I still have not gotten it. We paid them $130 each and got nothing. Went and took class elsewhere and got out certificate upon completion. These folk cant be trusted. Never do business again!

I changed my review from 1 to 5 because the owner went above and beyond to teach me the details.

Update: The prompt response and communication is appreciated, If problem was in communication I cannot blame the buisness. The willingness to respond to negative reviews and attempt to fix the problem is rare in buisness nowadays. Very professional in that aspect.I would not place any online orders with them. Order 5 30rd magazines from them May 17, 2020 and still have not received any notice that my order has arrived at the store. I understand long shipping times due to Covid but I have ordered ammo and other accessories from various suppliers and all have arrived in a reasonable amount of time except from them. I am in the process of trying to get my order canceled. it would be easier to drive to Virginia and go to other establishments and buy whatever they have in stock. It has been close to 45days and that seems unacceptable for a common product.

Had a shotgun shipped here from out of state and was told by SpecDive staff that there was a problem with my registration clearance. After waiting longer than a hour and a half I left and called on my clearance the following morning to learn that I was good to go while I was still in the store the day before.

This is my second time dealing with Specdive Tactical and if I had 4 thumbs they would get all 4 of em. Nice place, they always greeted me as I come in, Easy to talk to, No hassles and they are very informative an all around good experience.They will definitely be getting more business from me. So if youre looking for a local one stop shop for all your firearms needs, Specdive is it.. 👍👍

I have not yet purchased from here, but I will say that my exploratory visit was exceptional! Had a fantastic discussion with Jerry... no BS, straight shooter, no pressure, eager to educate. HIGHLY impressed. Definitely worth stopping in, and they have won a loyal customer! Its great to find places that are about personal relationships over money.

I’m not sure how this happened I used google maps to locate this shop after calling to see if they had a hard to find part. They had the part, service was great, and had some great guns. I have never reviewed anything before, the only thing I can think of that may have happened is my phone did it while it was in my pocket. I apologize for the misunderstanding and will re-rate appropriately. Again sorry u did nothing to deserve this rating and I really liked your store.

Outstanding customer service, had 3 Items shipped to the store and they arrived within a week, even during covid.

They do a good job but as a person who regularly shops for guns, ammo, and accessories I feel confident in stating that the blood pressure in there is way to high.

Bobby is very knowledgeable and professional. He always goes the extra mile by explaining his work and providing excellent recommendations. You will be pleased with their customer service.

I took the Combat Pistol Course (basic training) and had a great experience. The environment was very safe, professional, and fun. All instructors were very knowledgeable and actively engaged in each shooters learning. We stared out doing precision grouping drills from 3 meters to learn the fundamentals of motion, stance, grip, and trigger control. These fundamentals would then stay the same through the rest of the course. Once everyone was on the same page we timed drills, steel shoots, distance shooting, moving and engaging multiple targets, and quick draws. I recommend this course for first time shooters through intermediate shooters!. I look forward to taking the Advance Combat Pistol Course (and Rifle eventually) with SpecDive Tactical.

Earlier this week, I called the store to ask a question about a G21 that was advertised on the SpecDive web page. Jerry answered the phone and provided me with the details I needed - then mentioned he had the item in the store, quoted me a price and was extremely courteous. I went to the store the following day, Bobby waited on me, got the paperwork squared away - done deal. Bottom line, this is first rate gun store -- customer first oriented and they have very knowledgeable, friendly staff. Highly recommend this store if youre looking a firearm or accessory item - they deliver a no nonsense, professional experience.

I love this shop and the people behind the counter are very knowledgeable and personal. My biggest problem with most shops are the people behind the counter are unfriendly or snobs which you will find neither here. Lots of unique and common firearms with very reasonable prices. I will continue to visit and purchase from thos shop.

Unfortunately one of the least favorable FFL experiences I’ve had as a gun owner. I utilized this shop over a period of 12 months for various services: transfers (both standard and class 3), and gunsmithing. In short, the group (ownership, management included) are in the bottom 10% of customer facing individuals I’ve done business with in the shooting community. I ultimately felt trapped to delay this feedback until an approved form 4 was received and I was able to retrieve the item from this shop.I’ve lived across the US and bought/transferred firearms in several different states with many different FFLs, but Spec Dive simply falls short of the customer experience compared to their peers.From the basics of communicating with them in person and/or over the phone, I always felt rushed or not important in their eyes. They regularly made comments to me, and others in my presence, that they simply do not have the interest in communicating regularly with customers because they are “so busy”.I transferred multiple items to this shop and 100% of those transfers were plagued with inefficiencies, inconsistent and/or unclear policy, and with an overall attitude that I was inconveniencing them by doing a transfer and not purchasing the item from them.Their shop is underwhelming from an inventory standpoint, and they push customers to a website for items they don’t even stock or allow their customers to assess in person to see if it would work for them (primary purpose of a store front).I utilized them for an advanced gunsmithing project which ended up being utterly delayed by months, and with no true resolution to the issue. I could tell when I picked up the ar15 upper they did no disassembly, no diagnostics, and simply test fired it and called it “good”.Lastly, the arrogance and ego of the primary staff, including ownership and management, is palpable the moment you come in contact with them. They unfortunately put off the reputation of needing to “be right always” in front of their customers.One of the most unprofessional and hilarious moments I encountered with them was, as a military spouse of an active duty service member, one of their employees accused me directly of “tax fraud” since I was a resident of another state while living in Virginia (under my spouse’s orders) . This occured while I was trying to complete a transfer as an out-of-state resident, a completely legal function and process that I had done through this ship 5x before this particular evening.This accusation was purely steeped in arrogance and the need to be right in front of the customer, which unfortunately emphasizes the collective ego at this shop. This was the conclusion of a disastrous form 4 transfer where I relied on the owners, and their “expertise” to guide me through the process of transferring a class III item as an out of state resident. In the end, their guidance and advice was 100% wrong, and I had to do significant paperwork hurdles to fix the problem, delaying my 350 day ATF wait by another 45+ days. I truly hope this isn’t the status quo of how they treat military families residing temporarily in Virginia.I always try to give feedback in person, and I’ve tried twice to tell management about the above, but I was not given the audience or the space to make it a meaningful discussion, so I come here to post my experience.DMV area isn’t blessed with an overabundance of amazing FFL/shops, but they are out there, so look elsewhere if you need support for your 2A needs.

These guys are freaking awesome . Extremely friendly and professional . My first visit and they were very welcoming and approachable

Totally dissatisfied. Ive spent my money on items to be delivered. Never received a call about my package. Store has been closed on normal business hours. No communication with customers as far as status wise. No phone calls, no note on business. Just no regard for the ones who invested in this company. As I read the reviews I can this company has prior history of disappearing and not being present during normal business hours. I wouldnt recommend a blind man to this place. This taught me a valuable lesson, always read the reviews before investing time, energy and finances. Because I Im losing all three.

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and great help. I went in to get work done on a Ruger Precision and do some work on a Remington 700 and they guided me about the work with the 700.

I just took a 16 hour class from SpecDive Tactical, loved the class! how do you fill 16 hours of education? SpecDive crew did a great job! Professional, Knowledgeable and Well Trained Cant wait until the next class! Thank you SpecDive Tactical

Have now had multiple services performed by Bobby. He does an excellent job and ensures work is finished in a timely manner. I don’t intend going to any other gun store in Nova for any purpose because these guys are great

If you’re looking for knowledgeable firearms professionals with real-world operational experience, quality products and weapons training, and the best customer service in the business, you’ll find it here! SpecDive Tactical is on point! Whether you’re a first-time buyer, or a veteran gun owner, Jerry and his staff are committed to meeting your personal protection and sporting needs. I’ve enjoyed purchasing my firearms and gear at SpecDive Tactical for two reasons: their exceptional, detail-oriented customer service and their competitive prices. I’ve also brought my son shopping here on several occasions, making it a special outing for both of us. This place is great!

200 rounds on 9mm was $138 with tax, the average box of Winchester is between $40-$50. These dudes gouged the price of ammo; I didn’t even notice till I checked my receipt in the car; which is a shame because I had bought a used pistol from them and they were very graceful helping a first time buyer

I was helped by Styx when I came to purchase my first handgun. For somebody who claimed to only be an instructor, he was a great help. If theres something that they dont have in stock, you can rest assured that theyll do their best to get it for you. Ill definitely be coming again in the future.

I met Jerry before he opened his place in my search for a local FFL. I was immediately impressed with his experience and enthusiasm, but mostly it was his patience and nonjudgmental generosity with advice. He understands the importance of first impressions, making people comfortable, especially the first-timers and he has surrounded himself with staff that share that philosophy. Hes got first rate gunsmith services, impressive inventory and classes I plan on participating in very soon. My only regret is not writing this sooner.

I was pleasantly pleased with my visit to this store. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I went in knowing nothing about what I wanted and left with the best product to fit my needs. I would definitely return and recommend to all my friends

Picked up my shipment from them and got to meet Jeff and Bobby for the first time. They have a nice and clean store, they are highly customer oriented, and they took the time to explain about the courses they offer. Top notch!

I meet Jerry today 02/02/2016 just happens to be in the area seen the shop stopped in and made a friend. Hands down I had the most amazing experience in the shop. The shop only carries top notch professional grade gear and tools. He has earned my trust and my business.

I could not have been more impressed with the level of service I received from Jerry and the other employees at the store. Jerry was extremely knowledgeable, without being pushy or trying to sell his opinion, although from what I gathered his opinion comes from years of expertise.They were more than happy to patiently show me many different items, one employee even going so far as to show me his personal sidearm when I asked to see one that was out of stock. At no point did they ever pressure me to buy, or try to maneuver me towards making a certain purchase.All in all it it was a great experience, and I would have no problems going back for any future firearm needs.

Very good experience, i bought my first AR, had no clue where to begin and where to finish, i only had a price range in mind. bobby helped me for almost an hour on educating me what makes a gun a good or a bad gun and in the end helped me find the best option for my price range. highly recommended.

Great company, made a quick stop to check out the place when I first moved to the area. They were both very helpful and gave me some insight on different activities are available for practice. Took their time out to help me figure out what would be a good fit for me as well.

These guys are great. Super knowledgeable and the only certified gunsmith in the area. A lot of other places claim to be gunsmiths but there is a real one here. Also great place to get supressors since they have a silencershop kiosk simplifying the process greatly. These guys rock and they are not arrogant like at some other shops in the area. Quite the opposite, they are just capable and easy going. Highly recommend. plus their website prices are awesome and if you get a gun on their site there is no ffl transfer fee. Theyre super easy to work with. Cant wait till spring. Im going to take some of their shooting courses.

The owner Jerry is an Awesome Guy 2 thumbs UP!!!

I dont write reviews much at all, but this would be one to do.SpecDive Tactical has a knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly team.Ive purchased/ordered 2 set of items from this place, and despite a delay in the delivery due to vendor issues, Id still use SpecDive Tactical as my primary source for arms and accessories.As a newcomer to firearms, SDT Staff was more than helpful to answer any questions/concerns i had and as you can see from other reviews, their communication is great for all levels of experience with no arrogance at all even with their years of experience.Some would say their wait time is long, but I had no issues waiting for my turn. This establishment sells Gears/Tools that your life would eventually depend on. Theyre not making sandwiches and sending you down the line to speed things up for the next guy. I for one would not like them to do that to me or anyone. They will help you look for what you need and provide any info for other variants of that model.The Training classes they offer have flexible schedules that I will be looking into soon.Top Notch Place that would always have my support and business.

Knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic, honest, and highly trained staff (& german shepherd!) combine for an outstanding customer focused atmosphere. Excellent, non-intimidating environment and the staff truly cares about providing you a firearm/product/training course/etc. that best fits your personal shooting ability.Top notch company all around. Thanks for everything guys!

Chris handled my FFL transfer.....awesome straightforward process.

Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. These are some characteristics driven by SpecDive Tacticals staff and sold me a customer for life. Their shop offers a wide range of weapons, accessories, and services that meet only the highest standards. I took a beginners handgun course that is lead by their staff and walked away with new skills and better confidence when handling a handgun. I look forward taking their advance courses!

Great place. Owner and staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Came in to look at one particular item and ended up staying for 45 min talking about guns and optics. Very helpful and not pushy at all.

Jerry (Owner) knows what he is talking about and is a really good teacher. Doesnt try and sell you anything, just gives you the knowledge so you can make your own decision. Will buy more from him.

Masters of their trade; paired with an innate ability to produce tactical excellence in a real world environment.

Excellent experience with purchase. The owner Jerry, was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. The training instructor, Joe, was great as well. Same, knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommed. All around great experience. Great customer service.

Initially had a bad experience with someone working there, but in subsequent visits they have been very helpful. Maybe they were having a bad day? anyways, they have been easy to work with since, and are great for ordering lowers in bulk.

Jerry is a consummate professional. Formerly a SEAL armorer, he is excited and supremely knowledgeable about firearms. I brought my gf along to pick up my Sig, upon learning that she was interested in purchasing, Jerry broke out his personal pistols to let her try. Above the standard in all respects.

Just took their handgun safety class, with Clint Eickelberg as the NRA Firearms Instructor of the class. Really well done small class, with 2 hours of class time, followed by about 1 hour of range time (at Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly). Highly recommended for someone interested in handgun safety, or new to pistol shooting.

These guys are top notch. They know their products and industry and share their knowledge generously. I highly recommend them.

Sorry I didnt get to meet Jerry because he was out when I was finally able to come in and pick up my M1A, which they held for over a week since I couldnt pick it up right away due to work commitments. The place is clean and well run by this old XOs initial look. No BS and a straightforward crew. They roll by the book and do it the right way. No superfluous charges. I think Id like to try the range there when I feel like plinking with a pistol.

Drove here and store wasnt open at 5:18 EST. All locked up with shades pulled. No signs posted. Tried calling no answer. Will try again later and give a better review

Was charged for a repair on a firearm that never happened. I was charged for re-zeroing (not needed, because they didnt do what I asked) and ammo used in re-zeroing, plus a few hours work. Turnaround time was two months for them to tell me they couldnt get the parts but we polished some internals for you.

Very professional and very friendily. Above all very knowledgeable and informative about fire arms. TWO 👍👍UP for Jerry and his sales reps..They arent there to hustle and sell you fire arms. Jerry gave me very candid and honest answers that made to think about the pistol I was about to purchase. I am definitely going back to purchase my Sig with SDT.

Just got some 30rnd mags and some 5.56Nato rounds for my AR-15 build, the guy behind the counter was nice.

Ive heard a lot of great things about the store and it has been recommended by all the pros in the area. However, showed up at 6:15pm on a Wednesday to find it closed. So I cant really review the store on what it has to offer.

Easy going people really into the business. I enjoyed my time there.

Exceptional and professional services. Jerry and his team are the the quintessential subject matter experts for personal defense and firearms!

Owner and employees are first class, years of combat and gun smithing experience, best store in Northern Virginia hands down.They are adding a proper workshop soon I am interested to see it.

Decent experience the first time I bought a gun there. Horrible second visit. I asked if I could get a deal on a holster (ie like 20-30 bucks off) if I purchased a 1911 colt and the owner started yelling and chased me out of the store cursing. It was unacceptable as instead of just saying no we cantt do that he starts cursing and yelling and kicks me out of the store. I would not recommend this place to anyone as they all are carrying loaded guns and with episodes like that no one should feel safe as if someone has that type of temper from a simple question of receiving a discount imagine what he is capable of doing while holding a loaded gun.

Very experienced staff. The owner personally addressed all our concerns, hes a well informed straight shooter

Great place . Love Jerry and the gang. Knowledgeable staff and great service and advice.

Work with Bobby, you will not be disappointed!

Specdive Tactical training is amazing. Just finished their Combat Pistol and Combat Rifle Courses. Quality of instruction was terrific and this course is ideal for those wanting to be proficient with pistol and rifle. Great for all experience levels. Jerry Rapp and his staff are to be commended for their knowledge, safety and attention to detail. I learned so much and cant wait to take additional training from them.

My Glock 26 Gen4 had a deplorable stock trigger, much worse than my other Glocks. I visited SpecDive to purchase a ZEV drop in trigger system. Bob was kind enough to recommend a Ghost trigger connector and spring kit over the Zev because the 26 is my EDC. The trigger connector requires trimming before installation, which I did with relative ease. Once trimmed and installed, the connector and springs GREATLY improved the trigger.

Great gun shop with a super friendly staff. A little bit hard to find at first but worth it.

Best gunsmith in town!

Placed an order with this company on 2 JUL for a WASR10 & Ruger 10/22. Before placing the order I asked if they could hold this item until I arrived in VA late August. I was assured this would be possible for a fee which I gladly accepted, they were willing to waive this at a later time. I chose them specifically for this reason as there were other places that had the same gun available at the time. I also ordered this gun in JUL 16 because they were becoming difficult to get, other stores had them at the time. I followed up on the pickup procedures about 35d after placing the order and was directed on what I needed to do before arriving to pickup the weapon. During my call I was also informed that the item had not arrived and that they did not have an idea when it would arrive. I called last week to see if the weapon was in and was told they needed to research it and would get back to me, no return call. I called the next day and left a message about the status of my items, no return call. I contacted the store via FB and was told they would research it (they finally responded) and would get back to me the next Monday. By 1400 no response was provided so I dropped in person. Upon arriving I was told they were waiting on the item from Century and couldnt guarantee when it would arrive as they were hard to get right now. There was nothing online indicating it was unavailable when I originally placed the order or that I would need to wait on the MFG prior to my follow-up call (my assumption is that it was ordered immediately and would be available in the store after they charged my credit card and that it would arrive within 5 business days as it states in their cart). At the end of the day I was issued a refund but am now stuck trying to locate this weapon when I could have ordered it from another vendor had I known they didnt actually carry the items on hand.Before placing an order with this company you may want to clarify when they are actually going to have the item on hand....their website is misleading.

To the guy that helped me today THANK YOU!! cant remember your name but heard someone refer to you as Sergeant Major

Ive been to every gun shop in northern Virginia, none of them compare to specdive. The customer service is excellent, their knowledge is A100. I will not go to any other store.

Great place to just stop by and talk about guns. Jerry, the owner and former Marine knows his stuff, and obviously really cares about the business and his customers. The place is a little hard to find, with their tiny banner over the door, just drive slowly and follow your Google Maps app. Only reason for four stars vice five is their inventory is pretty limited. They have a handful of nice semi-auto rifles and handguns, but the chances of finding something specific are pretty slim. Apparel, accessories, and ammo are pretty limited too. Fortunately, if they dont have something, theyll find it for you. I had my heart set on a Colt Series 70 1911 STS. Jerry warned me that it might take up to six months and I was good with that. I ordered it on March 4th, and picked it up on April 25th. Pricing was good, basically full retail. A discount would have been nice, but the laws of supply and demand apply. Overall, I was very happy with SpecDive Tactical and will be back.

This company sells a Ruger 10/22 for $330 on their website; but Jerry, the business owner, says he has to sell it to me for $350. All other shops sell the same model for $265-280. They charge $50 to transfer a firearm, while other shops in the area do it for $25. Jerry is a flat-out liar. He blatantly lies with a straight face. Heres how:1) He said that Rugers warranty is unlike Glocks and Springfields, where any problem with a new gun has to go through his company and not directly to Ruger. That was his reasoning for charging 30% more and for buying from his company.2) He gave me his price on the 10/22 and I told him his own website sells it for $20 cheaper. He said that Ruger increased their prices this month, which is why he had to charge me more. What a stupid lie - all companies Ive contacted say thats BS.3) He said that all FFLs transfer for $50, so might as well buy the gun from him. Another stupid lie. Other companies in the area transfer for half that.

Very courteous and informed staff.... extremely helpful.

Excellent training classes and fantastic Owner and employees.

Great friendly experience

They did me right.

Very experienced and best service in the area

Nice place

Only glock 19 blue label around

Excellent knowledgeable staff