Red Skull Tactical

Came in to get some parts for my AR build and was helped out immediately by Matt. I came in for a trigger and some take down pins and left with every thing i needed for my lower. Jose put me together a LPK of a couple parts i need to finish my lower. I also needed my pistol grip trigger guard cut off and he did a amazing job on it. I live down the street and am excited that i can just come in and grab what i need instead of having to order online and wait for it. their prices are also very good. had a very good experience here and love this place

Completed the FSC and very smooth experience making my first purchase here. Despite having a long list of a various models to price quote Jose and his other partner had no issue taking the time to help me out. In the end, Jose provided a particular model that I had already researched and didn’t hesitate to snatch it up for a very good price.
I had a great experience here with no sales pressures or condescending attitudes. The guys at red skull tactical are down to earth and easy to talk to.
They are a small outfit so I wouldn’t knock off any stars because of their business hours or lack of certain inventory. Make your assessment around those facts and that this is not basspro shops or cabelas.
I will definitely be returning for future business and highly recommend them.

Walked in today with my HSC, my vehicle registration, since my CDL address is not updated, and cash with the intent on purchasing a Glock 17 since my Glock 22 is not cutting it for my occupation. Jose, the staff member, was not only knowledgeable in his field but knew the fundamental differences between the .40 and .9mm. He said he had 3 9 mm left in stock; one i got, my friend bought the other, and while we were wrapping up our transactions another customer came in and purchased the last one in stock. Not only was the purchasing transaction smooth and efficient it was very simple, unlike some other gun stores which I will not mention in the Bay Area that can make this process seem very tedious, frustrating, and tiresome. The entire process took about 10 minutes for my friend and I. A Remington 870 tactical shotgun caught my eye hanging on the back wall behind the register. The price for this was only $ 519 and even though somebody might find it for somewhere cheaper should they have plenty of time on their hands I checked local listings of several different places including several different contacts that informed me that the going price for this was about anywhere from 529 to 630 dollars. Being that this is the last one that he had in stock and being that I had some extra cash to spend I figured why not so I purchased it as well, saving another $ 25 from a future DOJ application fee. Not only do they sell other items such as various ammo and cleaning kits & parts they also specialize in building complete rifles selling lowers and uppers and everything else that you need to complete a rifle. They have some already built rifles which look magnificent. From now on and in the future I will definitely conduct my business here with red skull tactical rather than any other gun store in the Bay Area. What really earned my respect for this establishment was their knowledge their friendliness and their willingness to help me find exactly what I needed and to make sure I got the most for my time and money. That right there is the true definition of quality customer service. Another big plus is that their prices on these firearms is highly competitive. The only downside I thought there was is that they are only open from Wednesday through Saturday with limited hours of operation ranging from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. but that is a small price to sacrifice compared to the deal that you get. If you are thinking about going here for your next purchase or just to see what they offer stop thinking about it and go. I guarantee you, you will be happy that you did.

Wow. I’m 19 years old and before walking into a store I research anything and everything about a topic before asking questions. Every other gun shop I’ve walked into people act like I know nothing and seem to be looked down upon. Not red skull, walking into the store was weird, very small store but lots to see if you know what you’re looking at. They have anything and everything you’ll need for your custom build, and they also can custom build things for you. They answered my questions and helped me pick out what was best for my application. It’s an extremely friendly environment with a group of guys who just love guns. I’ve already recommended to friends and whenever I have questions or need any parts I will definitely be going here.

I went there in January 2015 and bought my stripped lower. The guys were very helpful and knowledgeable. My transaction was smooth. Well this month I sent an email on their website asking about purchasing a long gun online and Matt responded very quickly and we exchanged a few emails. Communication was great so I purchased online. Got an email about 7 business days later from Matt saying that my rifle had come in. I went there, inspected the rifle and filled out the DROS. I asked a few questions about some other things and they were very helpful. The didnt make me feel like an idiot or laugh like some shops in the area would do. I think they are going in a great direction from the past and would definitely do business with them again.

Hands down one the best shops in the Bay Area. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. I purchased my last four guns here, all smooth transactions. Awesome environment to purchase from. If you’re in the market for a new firearm or just want an opinion or advice, swing on by Red Skull Tactical. They also make custom Kydex holsters!!!

Jose and Matt are just awesome. They’re good at what they do and their prices are really competitive! I’m so glad I have found them because it’s hard to find a shop that has so much quality merchandise to offer. Give them a try and you won’t regret.

I have been to many gun stores in the valley and this guys are very easy to deal with! They don’t have a large selection of handguns on display, but if u know what u are looking for they can probably order it for you if it is «on Cal roster» or rifle… They have a lot of AR parts in store or build one to your specs… Van, Matt and Jose are good people!

I felt warm and welcome when I went in to do a ppt, the staff had some egg rolls in the back and offered me some. They all seemed really cool. Jose had worked with me to do the paper work and was very Efficient, funny and all in all a really awesome guy. I am recommending this place. The best I’ve ever experienced buying a firearm.

Definately the best gun shop in the Bay Area. As others have said, very friendly staff and a very relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Visited the store late in the evening and they even stayed 30 minutes past closing to help answer all of my questions. I wanted to purchase a AR15 lower, but couldnt decide on which one. Rather than try to make a quick sale, the gentleman suggested that I think it over, rather than rushing to purchase something that I would be unsatisfied with and end up replacing again down the road. I’m definately going to be going back to Red Skull Tactical. Their prices are very competetive to online prices and they provide the face to face assistance that you could never get over the phone or online.

First time here and had a great experience. Since I’m a lady with limited gun buying experience I needed some guidance. I was impressed how helpful everyone was there specifically Matt. He took the time to explain the differences between models and the pros and cons of the guns in question. He also recommended a couple of guns i wasn’t even considering so it was nice to have someone thorough and give additional options. The customer service is what seperates this place from other ones I have visited. It was excellent and would recommend this place to anyone in the market for a gun.

The Best Gun shop I even been. Friendly environment, great customer service, skillful gunsmith and few paperwork (I usually spent 1 hours on paperwork filling with those redneck gun shop) but there I spend 30 min’s in and out. I am highly recommended to my friends.

It’s official: I am now an acting member of the Second Amendment Club. I’m the proud owner of a Glock 17 9 mm semi-​automatic handgun. And I bought it at Red Skull Tactical.
The main thing that drew me was their prices. They have a small selection in-​stock, but can order whatever is on their website. I currently have little gun store experience — I’ve interacted with employees at Chabot, City Arms Pleasant Hill, and Red Skull — and all have been pleasant and helpful.
The experience had some difficulty, though, which resulted in 4 stars instead of 5. I placed an order for another Glock, one that carried 15 rounds, only to be told that California limits handguns to 10 rounds and I’d need a $ 25 fix to make this Glock legal. Hmm, that wasn’t on the website. I’d also visited the store before the purchase, showed them what I was looking at, and was told that they’re all legal in CA. Well, I ordered the 17 online, and the purchase showed up at my bank within days.
Then there were the usual run-​arounds that first-​time gun buyers have. Red Skull, like the others, has their own compliance paperwork just as we Second Amendmenters do, and they’re trying to cover both their backside and their customers’ backsides. I understand; some bozos in Sacramento still think we can make crime go down by passing more gun control laws that punish law-​abiding gun owners. My problem: I’d changed my address since I renewed my driver’s license, so its address was now out of date. First, I was told to bring a utility bill to show where I do live. I did, but was then told «This isn’t good enough. We need a printout from a state agency showing your current address. You can go to the DMV and get a vehicle registration, or driver’s history.» I was then told how to get to the Fremont DMV. .. they were wrong directions. I got to the DMV 15 minutes after they closed.
Finally, I got there a week later with HSC, CA DL, PG&E, and DMV form, and anything else to make sure I’m not surprised. I’d mentioned the DMV incident, and the employee apologized profusely and sincerely; he thought it sounded right, but he got a key part wrong, and he was so sorry. But I drove away with a Glock. Yay. God bless America.
I don’t know if this is a typical experience at Red Skull or at any California gun shop. There were some good and bad parts of this experience. Overall, it was good, but the conflicting information I got on documentation and the DMV incident resulted in the loss of a star. I was careful in this long review to write in detail what documentation I needed to make the sale legally, so if you’re buying for the first time, this should get you ready. And I hope you consider Red Skull. And I hope Red Skull is more careful about what information they’re giving; like Rush Limbaugh says a lot, «Words mean things», and some people (like moi) take words literally.

95% of gun stores have a very unfriendly culture. I love guns but I absolutely hate going to gun stores because of the people behind the counter. If I am patronizing your business it is because I want to potentially give you my money so why treat me like an asshole?
Screed over.
I went to red skull to buy some ammo and a guy named Jose helped me. I can’t say enough about how awesome he and the other guy behind the counter were. It was such a great experience. The South Bay Area is super lucky to have an establishment like this.

Have not yet made purchase here but did go into the store for information. They have a great website and very competitive prices, but generally don’t stock majority of items listed. Their FFL is only $ 50 which is the cheapest I found in SF Bay Area. They seem to really know their stuff and offer great service and advice. No pressure and low keyed. Business hours are fairly restricted but they are good at responding to email inquiries. Hope to be back their in future.

Brought my business here strictly because of Matt Wong, formerly of Target Masters.
Doing my first and only SSE with them given that this window of opportunity is closing pretty quickly.
Overall, interesting and wide selection of items. As an FFL, they can order items not in their inventory as well.
I’ve purchased multiple arms with Matt’s assistance and this recent purchase certainly won’t be the last.
His customer service is beyond compare, I really value working with him. He’s a huge asset anywhere he is and Red Skull is lucky to have him.

These guys have extremely competitive prices, and great customer service. Will do business with them in the future for sure

This place is awesome. Great selection and very minimum paperwork. The owner was very helpful and able to answer all of my questions. I purchased a Arsenal SAM7SF (AK47) and it was one of the smoothest transactions I’ve had in a very long time. I see myself buying from Van again.
The only reason I have them 4 stars were their hours of operation. They open their doors at 3pm and close at 9pm, Wednesday — Saturday only. This may not be an issue for a local but for me, I travel 2 hours round trip.

I’ve been in multiple gun shops around the area and this one is by far the best. Really friendly staff, great selection, and decent prices. They are always quick to help and are very knowledgeable. The store has a very laid back (but safe!) vibe.
I special ordered a Daniel Defense Omega 7.0 rail. The price was $ 229 without tax, which was really cheap. Later they told me they accidentally ordered the Omega X, which is cheaper, but they fixed the order AND kept the price! Was really pleased!
The only downside I can say about the store is that it’s very new, and thus it’s a little unorganized and looks dirty. It looks more like a warehouse. But this is a very minor quibble, and the rows and rows of accessories will only make you appreciate their wide selection.
They also do FFL and SSE. Their FFL is a little on the pricey end at $ 50. Their single shot exemption is also $ 50, which is a good deal in my opinion. This of course means you can order handguns off roster. You pay the fees, and they’ll SSE it and block off the magazines (10 ish dollars per magazine). They are very nice about it too. I’ll definitely be coming here to buy my first handgun.
All in all, this store kicks the crap out of Targetmasters.

Came to RST today to get my hsc card, Matt helped me and he was so nice. Very knowledgeable and knew a lot of things that I asked him (which was a lot.) the shop itself has a very chill environment, and everyone is really nice. If any of you girls want to feel safe and protected get your hang gun safety certificate and get yourself a gun here.