Gun Shy Goes Shopping (TD Weaponry)

When it comes to firearms, Gun Shy is always looking for something, therefore anytime I see a Gun store, I usually stop in and take a look around. During this recent sellers market, I have witnessed a few dealers that have not been very friendly to the customers, as if their business doesn't matter now. There was one store that I went into a few months ago, and was requesting pricing on a few high end firearms. The people were very short with me like they were doing me a favor while bordering on being rude, which quickly helped me to make up my mind... to do my purchases elsewhere.

Below is my first installment reviewing local firearms dealers. I will attempt to do one review a week if time allows. If the readers have a dealer that you would like me to review, please contact me at the email address listed on the blog. I also stated this in an earlier commentary:

In the future, Gun Shy is going to be evaluating Central Florida gun stores and doing a weekly review. If your store gets a favorable review, in my opinion you were knowledgeable and good to the customers and you probably earned it. If your store does not get mentioned, it is either because I some how missed your store, you were rude to the customers, you were clearly taking advantage of the sellers market and gouging them, or you were slinging too much bull$hit for me to even bother taking the time to mention your establishment.

Now for my first review of the series:

TD Weaponry (Tactical Defensive Weapons)

TD Weaponry is located on 16129 State Road 50 in Clermont Florida. I stumbled upon this firearms dealer by accident one day while driving through Clermont, when I saw the sign out front with the large word “GUNS” and immediately took a quick right into the parking lot. My overall first impression on entering the store was a good one, and is the impression that I still maintain after being in the store on a number of occasions. The owner as well as the staff are friendly and accommodating, and have shown me a number of firearms on various occasions, and one pistol that I am rather fond of they have allowed me to look at on four separate occasions. They are knowledgeable, and the staff are not only employees, but are owners of firearms and shooters that keep informed of the latest and greatest in weaponry, as well as gun rights issues. TD Weaponry is a full service firearms dealer who offer many different lines of pistols, rifles, and other firearms and accessories, and have worked hard to keep a good stock of firearms and ammo, even throughout the recent buying frenzy where many dealers were sold out. For you Kimber fans, they are a Master dealer, and always have some interesting models, including some of the higher end pistols on display. TD Weaponry also does firearms transfers, offer concealed carry classes, gun smithing, and will also do mail order sales. They have a qualified trainer that is associated with the store, who offers tactical training in pistol and rifle, and they also offer an all inclusive training package for first time firearms owners to get them acclimated to gun handling safety and operation. I have been treated extremely well in this store and witnessed other customers receiving the same quality of treatment. Gun Shy has yet to make a purchase in this store, but it is an establishment that I would not hesitate to do business with, and I am certain that I will in the near future. Gun Shy recommends that you stop in and check it out for your self and see.

Here is their contact information:

TD Weaponry
16129 SR 50
#106
Clermont, Florida 34711
Phone: 407-656-8855

Now for the disclaimer:

Blanket Disclaimer For All Reviews

All opinions expressed, are those of Gun Shy Tourist, and are a first person report according to my experiences with the firearms dealer being reviewed. Gun Shy receives no payment, free goods or services, or reduction of prices for discussing any of the firearm dealers being reviewed. This is not advertising, and should not be construed as such. This is merely my opinion based on my experiences. These opinions are not based on a one time visit, because I realize that anyone can have a bad day. The reviews are based on multiple visits numbering at least three to five. When I go into a firearm dealer’s establishment, I go in as your average customer, and the dealer is not aware that I have a gun blog or that I write on firearms topics. While in there, I also observe how the owner and employees treat other customers as well. None of my reviews will discuss *specific* pricing, because “best price”, like music and art, are a matter of opinion. Gun Shy has learned by experience, that the “cheapest price” is not always the “best price”, because when you go to a local dealer, you can actually see, hold, and review all aspects of the firearm that you are interested in including dry firing, which is not possible when one buys mail order. Gun Shy believes that customer service and product knowledge are of extreme value to the customer when purchasing a firearm, and will gladly pay a little more to receive these services from a knowledgeable and reputable dealer.