F3 Tactical

Alright… So you like all things guns/​tactical. Then stop now. This place is your heaven. They have everything you would ever need and a whole bunch that you had no idea you did. Extremely knowledgeable staff, connections you wish you had, and an inventory like no other. F3 is amazing. A hero plus an amazing dog (bolt) and chief. You are SO taken care of.

Area’s most comprehensive store for tactical gear.
Only thing lacking from making this a 5 Star is what some other reviews have mentioned — the Tacticool Attitude of the Sales Guys. But regrettably that’s all too common for gun and tactical type stores.

Don’t waste your time. I was referred to go to F3 by 50 west armory when they did not have what I was looking for in stock. So I be-​pop on over to F3 and was treated rudely by some tool that made me feel like he couldn’t be bothered about any questions concerning an optic mount, and I was the only customer in the store. Sorry! Mr. Tool for interrupting your day. Won’t happen again. That’s a guarantee.

Well i dont know who was working today around 2 pm today, but if i had to discribe him but just a bigger fella. Not the important but ive always been intrested in knifes heard good things about this place went in not knowing anything would have like to learn, asked about certain knifes told me if was only for cops like ok i get that but could have shown me what was not for cop and taught me something or 2 about knifes, instead of letting me leave with no knowlage on top of that i asked to see a knife
it would have been a waste of time, like thank you for wasting my time, isnt it your JOB? How is that a waste of time to educate the commuinity about your products? I dont like to slander people but this guy was a dick and if everyones like that there i would say dont go because they have NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. Lastly i think i learned more about knifes at the sushi buffet next door when they were cutting fish they this store

Beware!!! I purchased over $ 70 in hats. I did not realize that the Velcro on the back was so much longer than a standard moral patch. I have my receipt, they have not been worn nor any tags taken off! All they will allow is an exchange! That is terrible customer service.

I’ve made several visits was ignored for the most part it treated rudely if i dared to inquire about their merchandise. Store owner lady profiles customers and is only attentive to LEO/​MIL looking guys. As another reviewer said if you aren’t dressed like a tactical ninja you get treated with contempt. If you are a cool guy feel free to go but I’ll go elsewhere. Prices are also terrible.

BE AWARE: returns are only accepted if you have ALL of the original tags and stickers. This is especially important because pants that are labelled the same size will VARY GREATLY in the actual size. Try on everything before you purchase. The return policy isn’t posted so now you know it.
I’ve had mostly good, satisfactory service other than one frustrating experience regarding the return policy I didn’t know about. Despite that, I know F3 generally meets or exceeds the expectations of their customers both in the quality of their products and their customer service.

Best place around to get tactical gear and accessories!

This is a great store. As several reviews noted, it is not a firearms dealer. There are so many of those in the area, why open another one. Instead, F3 provides the gear and accessories to go along with firearms ownership. They also heavily sponsor education and training opportunities related to responsible firearms ownership. Chief, Jimmy, and Cam are very knowledgable and freely share that knowledge. They only carry quality gear that they would be willing to use themselves and stand behind. You won’t find every brand of every item however what you will find are the quality brands. If there is something you need and they don’t have, Chief will do her best to find it for you. There is a reason after only a couple years they’ve become the go to place, not only in NOVA but from around the country and world.

I drove from Leesburg to pick up a few things today while finishing my SPR build. I had stopped in before but didn’t need anything but came back because they had a good selection.
I inquired about a gas block of gas block pin and was told they didn’t have any. I asked about a roll pin tool and was told to go to Lowes. I asked jokingly «do you know if they have them or just assume they do? It’s a specialty product… not a normal roll punch». The guy just walked away… I figured he was going to ask a coworker.
After 30 seconds, I realized he was just «done with me». Don’t you want to sell me what else I came in for? «No» was the answer I got.
I hate to break it to these guys… they don’t exactly have the corner on Magpul. I was really turned off by the attitude… apparently, you need to be full on mall ninja or operator to get more than a passing thought.
My $$ is just as green at SEG, Sterling Arsenal or Amazon. I’ll happily spend it there.

I came here to look for some boots and pants. The workers weren’t super friendly, but when I asked for help, they offered it. They didn’t have boots in my size, which was a bummer, but they did have pants and a shirt. They have a dressing room so you can try things on which was nice because I probably would have bought the wrong size. The prices are pretty reasonable and comparable to what you could buy online.

The go to spot in the NOVA Area! Chief, Jimmy and Cam, all great Americans and all around great people! If you need anything go see them! If they don’t have it they can get it!
Oh and a side a note for all you people bashing F3 for not being a gun store, knock it off, they are tactical gear store, nowhere in that does it say Firearms or Gun Shop, yes they carry Firearm parts and what not. Stop leaving half assed reviews cause you went there and they didn’t have guns to sell! There are plenty of gun shops in the area, these guys fill a different niche… That is all!

Absolutely first class shop! Great customer service and solid folks!
If you need anything tactical or firearms related you have to check this place out!

I’m amused at some of the reviews that seem annoyed because F3 doesn’t sell guns. They never claimed to be a gun store. This is similar in concept to getting mad at Dominoes because they don’t sell tacos.
F3 sells tactical gear, to include clothes, packs, knives, gun parts, and other accessories. They sell gear in all price points, to include more value based items like Propper and 5.11, as well as some higher end stuff. Often if they don’t have it in stock, they can get it, which is saying something in the confused tactical retail market these days.
The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. If they can help or give advice on a topic, they are happy to. If they don’t know something, they won’t make something up. The staff is comprised of individuals with relevant experience and training. They know a lot of big names in the training industry, and many of those persons stop by on a regular basis.
In addition, they often sponsor classes. Some are held on-​site, and others in nearby establishments, depending on the training offered. Some classes they’ve sponsored include Pat Rogers/​EAG, and Magpul.
If your job/​hobbies/​lifestyle includes the firearms world, F3 is a solid place to shop. They are friendly to the pro 2A crowd, military, and police.

Jimmy and his staff are always very knowledgeable and they are huge supporters of USMC, local community, police/​fire. Love supporting F3 and local business. Stop on in and say hello to Jimmy, Bolt and the F3 team!

I’ve been here a couple times, and while some of the items they have for sale are neat to look at, not everything is worth buying. I’ve personally only purchased hand axes and knives from this place, and they were fairly comparable in price from other stores and even online at sites such as Amazon.
While I initially went to Tactical to see what kind of guns they had, I quickly found that they are far from a gun shop. In fact, they don’t even sell any fully built firearms or ammo. They also don’t sell all of the necessary parts to make one, and the parts they do sell seem to all be geared towards AR15’s.
I was equally disappointed on my last visit to Tactical where I was greeted by a «Closed» sign and a locked door with no explanation as to when the store would re-​open. After going to a restaurant down the strip for lunch and returning over thirty minutes later to the same «Closed» sign and a locked door I took my business elsewhere.

F3 Tactical certainly has a lot of Unilocal fans, and I’m sure they’re well-​earned. I was looking for a local alternative to Blue Ridge, unfortunately F3 does not deal in firearms which I was surprised by, as I headed there in hopes of a quote for a firearm modification and was surprised to find… no firearms there. Dealing only in accessories, they seem to do that very well. I left a bit befuddled though — isn’t this a firearms store? It is not. That said, the customer service was great, the selection of accessories seems pretty good in case you need something you don’t want to buy online.
I will definitely revisit next time I’m in the market for a firearms accessory and will update the review when I do. For an accessories store, they seem to be A-​OK.

F3 Tactical goes above and beyond the standard for good customer service — they are outstanding! For example, I was looking for a particular 5.11 backpack in black, and I needed it by a particular date. I couldn’t find it anywhere else, but Leanna worked some magic and F3 came through for me. This is just one experience of many.
In short, if you need tactical gear, make the trip to F3. It’s worth your time.

The F3 Tactical team spent a ton of time yesterday discussing some gear we needed to purchase for my business (shooting company). They thoroughly covered the gear and analyzed my needs and concerns to make sure that I walked away with the right equipment. The team was very patient with all my questions and they were well experienced.
They stock the store with the best quality gear and their team is professional and knowledgeable. They will see more of my business.

If you want advice from professionals on proper ways to build and accessorize your AR — This is the place!
If you want Tactical gears, vests, shoes, slings, gloves — This is the place!
If you want Magpul, Eotech, aimpoint, US Palms, 5’11 — This is the place!
If you want Lasers, red dot, Star war Laser beams — This is the place!
Jimmy Hat and all of the crews there are professional. I love knowing that my money will be going to a bunch of guys I enjoy dealing with. I run a business also and it’s so refreshing to see a business run right and guys understand customer service is #1.

Let me just get this out there now… THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!
I posted a message on their Facebook wall asking if they had any castle nut wrenches in stock and Jimmy was kind enough to hold on to the last one until I could get there. Customer service at its finest!
The store is loaded with tactical gear. You name it they probably have it or can order it. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and fun to chat with. I will definitely be coming back!

F3 Tactical! place is pretty cool!
its located next to Kmart in Chantilly just in case if you got lost in the shopping center loop.
For all your 5.11 tactical needs this is the place to go, they have tons of it, I think majority of their store is filled with 5.11 gear.
This place is not your Ranger Surplus or Army Surplus store, its for those who work in LE type of enviroment or for those who are looking for serious tactical gear such as chest rigs, plate carriers, body armor, gear bags, tactical clothing and more!
Shop is run by a good group of people who know their stuff