Pro Defense Firearms in Redlands

[GreatScott]

This is a fairly new gunstore in Redlands(Inland Empire). I was actually refered to them by one of our members(can't remember who). Anyways, I'm not a big fan of Turner's so I decided to give them a try since they are new in town. They were very professional and helped me with all of my questions without trying to talk me into buying something I don't want/need. They have a decent selection, and from what I could tell, their prices appeared to be very good.

I was there to purchase a Walther P22 that my wife has been wanting. She wants the brushed chrome one with an MSRP of almost $400 I believe. I got one from them for $290. Also, I have been considering a Bersa Thunder .380 which usually run at or around $300. Their price - $240. Anyways, I always appreciate good customer service and decent prices so I thought I would go ahead and give them a plug.

[hygyliac]

Where are they located?

[GreatScott]

Pro Defense Firearms
1200 Arizona St. A-6
Redlands, Ca
(909)335-1283

Alabama exit off the I-10 east
Small strip mall right behind Denny's

[GunSlut]

This is the gun store that personally logged in last week and spamed this forum.

[Justaguy]

Originally Posted by GunSlut

This is the gun store that personally logged in last week and spamed this forum.

That kills it for me....unless there were an apology forthcoming.

[GreatScott]

Originally Posted by GunSlut

This is the gun store that personally logged in last week and spamed this forum.

That's pretty lame.....If it aint one thing it's another. I'm going to return my pistol immediatly.













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[Brian1979]

Just checked out their store today and it is very nice and clean. Requested a cancel of my transfer to Bright Spot pawn and am much happier knowing there is a more local non ghetto place to do my FFL transfer.

Nice selection of hand guns but nothing too high end for 1911's, just a TRP from springfield which I already have. There are nice Glocks and SA XD pistols there for those of you who like those.

Apparently they can order what ever you may want as well which is nice. This is a great alternative to Turners which never will get another dime from me. Those guys there not only dont know much but they treat you like an idiot.

Thanks GreatScott for this info because you just saved my new Les Baer from spendign 10 days in the ghetto pawn shop of Riverside.

[GreatScott]

There's nothing like walking out of a ghetto pawn shop with a new $1800 unloaded pistol in your hand. Might as well paint a big target on your back. Hell, you need a CCW just for times like that.

I liked that shop alot. Had a little trouble finding it at first since you have to drive all the way around to the rear of the building where the entrance is. The discreet location adds to the appeal IMO.

[Brian1979]

Actualyl the huge pit bull with a spike collar that greets you and checks to see if you are welcome is a bit more character to the shop, lol.

I stood still a minute until he let me enter after I passed the sniff test and nearly wet my pants.

[GreatScott]

Originally Posted by Brian1979

Actualyl the huge pit bull with a spike collar that greets you and checks to see if you are welcome is a bit more character to the shop, lol.

I stood still a minute until he let me enter after I passed the sniff test and nearly wet my pants.

Same exact thing happened to me. The funny thing is there was a little weiner dog following the pitbull around like he was all tuff.

[Quiet]

Pro Defense Firearms has been opened sinced August of last year.

They have a pretty good selection of handguns and will order anything that they don't have in stock.

Overall the place is 100% better than Turner's.

The dogs must be new, they didn't have them last year.

[wronged]

I currently have a lawyer working on this for me, but have any of you ever heard of a pawn shop not willing to complete a FFL transfer due to a restraining order as well as not abiding by the power of attorney action to complete a transfer? Thanks

[CalCCW03]

Originally Posted by wronged

I currently have a lawyer working on this for me, but have any of you ever heard of a pawn shop not willing to complete a FFL transfer due to a restraining order as well as not abiding by the power of attorney action to complete a transfer? Thanks

Just like any business, they have the right to refuse service. Who is the restraining order against? If it's against you that would seem like good enought reason not to complete a FFL transfer.

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by wronged

I currently have a lawyer working on this for me, but have any of you ever heard of a pawn shop not willing to complete a FFL transfer due to a restraining order as well as not abiding by the power of attorney action to complete a transfer? Thanks

Would either of these apply to you??

12021 (g) (1) Every person who purchases or receives, or attempts to
purchase or receive, a firearm knowing that he or she is prohibited
from doing so by a temporary restraining order or injunction issued
pursuant to Section 527.6 or 527.8 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a
protective order as defined in Section 6218 of the Family Code, a
protective order issued pursuant to Section 136.2 or 646.91 of this
code, or a protective order issued pursuant to Section 15657.03 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code, is guilty of a public offense,
which shall be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not
exceeding one year or in the state prison, by a fine not exceeding
one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine.

12021 (2) Every person who owns or possesses a firearm knowing that he
or she is prohibited from doing so by a temporary restraining order
or injunction issued pursuant to Section 527.6 or 527.8 of the Code
of Civil Procedure, a protective order as defined in Section 6218 of
the Family Code, a protective order issued pursuant to Section 136.2
or 646.91 of this code, or a protective order issued pursuant to
Section 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, is guilty of a
public offense, which shall be punishable by imprisonment in a
county jail not exceeding one year, by a fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine.

[wronged]

Yes the latter applies. I have a R.O. against me and have had my firearms in storage since it was filed. However the firearms are being stored via a 4 month contract, which came up for renewal. When I went to renew for a another 4 months the pawn shop tells me they are having issues with their FFL and will no longer be able to store my firearms. Fine, I will have them transfered. They tell me they cannot and showed me a DOJ paper with laws from 1996!!!??.Anyways, anyone ever heard of this?
The local police dept believes they are stalling and have already sold my firearms.