University Gun & Pawn Shop E Fletcher Ave, Tampa

Very clean and an amazing selection. Even though I wasn't there to buy anything, they were still engaging me in conversation about firearms and just the industry in general. They take safety seriously because in today's world people are crazy. And as someone who sold firearms before I wouldn't mind shopping, or working here. Great work guys!

Ive been a fan of these place for ammo purchases for awhile. It’s a hidden gem when it comes to ammo inventory. If I had only continued buying ammo here this place would have 5 stars. Lots of ammo-and I haven’t experienced the rudeness that others mentioned. However, I made the mistake of buying a used gun here. I was happy with the purchase price and the experience until I got it home. The misfired so much that it was unusable. I brought it back and they said they would take a look at it. Weeks later I checked on the Gun and they hadn’t even looked at it yet. Long story short, it’s been TWO MONTHS since the purchase date and they still haven’t brought it to a gun smith yet as promised. I would call and check on it and they would always say they would call me back but never did. After 3 visits, and six phone calls over that time period I finally went in and asked if I could just return it. They offered to let me bring it to the gun smith and they would pay for it but I didn’t want to have to then wait another period of time for a gun Smith to look at it, order parts, and get around to fixing it. No returns. They offered to let me trade it in towards a different gun. I ended up going with a brand new gun so I wouldn’t have to potentially repeat the process. The new gun was $40 cheaper at Bass Pro. I asked if they would match the price and they said no. I left with a new gun that I paid too much for, two months after my original purchase and I left dissatisfied. Like I said, no one was rude, but they certainly were in no hurry to resolve my issue. If you are looking for ammo, this is a great place. If you are looking for a gun, I would look elsewhere first.

Great customer service from Graham and the rest of the staff. They know what they’re doing and treated me well. I’ll continue to do business with them.

Been six months so I stopped in and bought another gun from them. A couple of items that might not be apparent. First, they get customers that do not get it. I had to wait while they explained three times that if someone did not pass a background check before and did not do anything to correct that, they were not going to be able to buy a gun. Second, they are not a typical pawn store with some guns. They have a huge selection. All the walls are covered with long guns and I think, eight display cases of handguns. I have shopped all over Tampa and I think they have the largest in stock sele tion. Third, of course their pricing is listed higher than Rural King or Shooters World but I won't buy something without seiing it, holding it, getting my questions answered. Stop by, definitely worth your time!

Came in, completely oblivious to firearms or what I was looking for. All I knew was what purpose I had. Once I explained that to them, Charlie and Graham were both really informative and professional about everything. Great selection in house, and if they dont have what you want, they seem to have a pretty good size network to leverage in order to find what you're looking for. Prices are a little high, but the value is worth it. I plan to do most of, if not all of my major firearms business here, and I highly recommend you do the same if you want to be treated with respect and professionalism, whether you're new to guns or a seasoned buyer.

I stopped by their store and found a great gun for an extremely fair price, and I wasn't even looking to buy one. :) Their staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable without having the typical "we know it all" attitude that makes me immediately walk away from most shops and they have an excellent selection of quality arms. I'm very thankful to them and glad I decided to just stop in for a minute while passing by on the way home from the VA hospital. And, in case anyone wonders if I know of what I'm talking about on their prices and knowledge, I've been in the Marine Corps, Navy and Army, so I know a little more than the average person about these things.

I have purchased guns and accessories from these folks as well as used them for FFL transfers and they are good people.

friendly and down to earth. just picked up a sam 7 sf from these guys. great price point too. not a typical gun and pawn, massive new selection.

I had a bad experience there. My husband and I (both African American) entered University Gun & Pawn after waiting the required 1 week to pick up my purchase, and there were 4 gentlemen there; 3 employees (one African American and 2 white males), and another white male customer. As I walked into the front door, the another white male employee (whom I did not meet the week prior), looked at me and yelled loudly, "You look like someone who belongs in the backseat of my car!" I was shocked and stared at him for a min. Only the three white males were laughing (uncontrollably),I did NOT think it was a funny statement, however I regained my composure and said, "I come in peace, I only want to pick up my purchase." I left feeling attacked in a sort of way which shot my anxiety through the roof because I am a disabled Veteran. I will never visit this 'business' again.

Good selection and okay prices, nothing amazing but then guns retain their value

I knew this wasn't the store I should've purchased from when I walked in & no one greeted me. I should've left because I had to go search for someone to assist me. I purchased a drum from here & they would not let me return it because it had a very small scratch on it From it not fitting into my firearm. I had the receipt & they didn't even want to hear what happened nor did they want to work with me after they took my money. Do not shop here because they will do you wrong. Parking is horrible & the customer is horrible. Shop somewhere else where people will appreciate your cash & business.

I met their rep at a Tampa gun show. I tell him what I like and he walks me through particulars of a hand gun and tells me call tomorrow afternoon and we work it out. I call him the next day afternoon. Excuse: store is a mess and gotta do inventory, call tomorrow. I call three times the next day. He was not available. I call the following day I get: "He's busy call back in 20 minutes". I call later, he does not come to the phone and I get the following relayed: they don't make them (the guns) with safety any more & those and are special orders. We don't have them. I erased the rest my thoughts ...