The Surplus Guy

Love coming to this surplus store. I grew up going to Union War surplus, and Jeff (the shop owner) does great keeping things stocked or ordering whatever it is you need. Always helpful, welcoming and tries getting you precisely what you need. Highly recommend locals and anyone nearby to at least drop in. Lots of old school military surplus gear too!

The Surplus Guy had exactly what I was looking for and more. I went in to find a metal ammo box and he has them in all sizes. While I was there I found that he carries my favorite skater knee socks, so I bought a couple pairs. The store is great, lots of items, shoes, socks, pants, jackets, bandanas, hats, ammo boxes, camo stuff, and a lot more. Go check it out!

I like this store. They didn’t quite have everything I was looking for but it’s still a go to place to find stuff for my volunteer work. The staff here is one of the main reasons I return. The guy who works here, sorry I’m not sure of his name but he’s always there it seems, is just so friendly and helpful. I leave happy regardless if I bought something. The prices here are great, I’ve looked online for stuff and it’s still cheaper here for the most part. If you’re in need of work clothes, uniforms, military gear, patches etc definitely check this little shop out

Ok I wanted to love this store and support San Pedro. But I have to be honest. I was looking for military items like a surplus store. Used items from the military. Cool old patches gas masks, stuff from wars. This place is all new Dickies, flight jackets, some pins, and knives. Stuff like that. The stuff to me is over priced. Please know I support your efforts. Please get real surplus and lower the prices. Also your staff said hello when we entered but never helped us so we left.

Maybe it’s me but I expected a little more, but still well put together little shop. Looking for some gear but mostly new style that I can find at any sporting good shop or uniform shop. One thing I did enjoy was seeing the collection of ribbons and unit pins. Little nostalgic from my military days. Small shop in downtown San Pedro. Kind of laughed at seeing the new style cammies, wrinkle free no iron needed. Smh. Great to see a local shop supporting the troops. Semper Fi

Jeff and his staff are top-​notch. There is no other place in Los Angeles to get such a wide array of merchandise with proper customer service. I won’t shop anywhere else. Items are quality; not cheap mail-​order knock-​offs. If they don’t have it in store or on-​line, chances are they can still get it for you.

So here’s the deal… This review is for «The Surplus Guy» himself and his associated business practice (s) in general… Not necessarily the store in ‘Pedro, especially since I haven’t stepped foot in it. But… You can be damn well sure I will soon!!!
Jeff, (aka, «the Surplus Guy» himself), is great. Recently, I got a 35 year anniversary gift from the company, a Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Sport (5.56mm x 45 AR). Since my employer is Texas based, they of course had to ship it from Tejas to Cali, (it’s obviously a California compliant firearm), and with that comes the need for a fully accredited FFL, (i.e., enter «the Surplus Guy»).
After my initial order placement, I spoke with Jeff over the phone, explained my situation and he immediately and thoroughly ran through all the details with me, up to and including the new required «Firearm Safety Certification», (as opposed to the HSC or «Handgun Safety Certification», which I already had).
New laws basically «voided» my old certification so Jeff quickly set me up to take the new test, validate my test results, issue my new certificate, and handle all the paperwork to transfer my firearm legally… After 10 long days of waiting, I was able to meet him in his Torrance office at lunch, (no San Pedro, aka, «City of Los Angeles» transfers /​pickups allowed), perform the safe operation demonstration of my piece and finally take ownership of my new baby!!! So freakin’ stoked!!!
Will be heatin’ that bad boy up next weekend and can hardly wait!!!
Thanks Jeff… You’re definitely on my list of highly recommended business owners!!!

I went in there with a purpose: to get some camo pants. Not only did the owner make sure that I got what I wanted, but the customer service was personable and attentive. There are many cool things there than just a pair of pants, I will be coming back for more.

Just got there FFL license!!! Ding ding ding. Also got some nice work boots 30% off and some military t-​shirts, nice place.

Did some last minute Christmas shopping here and once again am very happy with the store and the service. 5 stars for a great inventory and cool people

Cool surplus store with good selection of different stuff. A large selection of zig zag wino shoes and slippers. Ad peeps are super friendly and helpful!

Come here for all your camping goods & cool military stuff.
My bf & i came in looking for acouple of things that we easily located with Jeff’s help. Pretty cool store, oh & i really loved the doggy that was behind the counter!

Went here today to get my 3yr. old a Halloween BDU camo pant/​jacket set. The place was great! It was clean & organized and had a variety of sizes for both kids & adults. Unlike other surplus stores that look like Nam blew up in it. The owner was the nicest guy and couldn’t be more helpful. Even made my son a personalized dog tag to go with his uniform. Definitely will revisit for all of my military needs :)

Was in this store yesterday and I’ll go back again.
From the outside it looks small, but walk in and they have a lot of inventory (the store is pretty deep). Great selection of clothing, boots, pins and hats. Good selection of knives and stuff.
Although they had a pretty steady flow of customers, I didn’t have to wait for help and they offered to order anything I wanted that they didn’t have in stock.
Great customer service, easy parking and seems really popular with the locals (always a great sign in my book).