Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd

I’ve been in to Coliseum a bunch of times. They have the best selection, bar none, of any shop on Long Island. If you are looking for any of the high end boutique brand guns, (that could take up to 2 years if you were to order one)…look no further than Coliseum. They probably have it in stock. Great used gun selection too. I have been helped numerous times by Al and Ed, both extremely knowledgeable and patient. All around cool place… highly recommended!

Went there because I got a gift certificate. Older gentleman help me with shaggy grayish hair biggest attitude I ever experienced in a gun store it was like I was bothering him when I was about purchasing a thousand dollar gun, don’t waste your time there plenty other gun shops on Long Island with friendly sale people

These guys are always helpful, and they have a good selection. I didn’t buy my first gun from them, but I did purchase the next two (&counting) from them. I would take my friends there… and then to the range, which is about 5.56 minutes away.

What a NASTY hag they have working here. Prices are jacked 30%-50% above others, double online prices. They are a disservice to the gun community here on LI. Never again!

They sold me a used and damaged gun and told me it was new… and what’s worse is they knew it! Also when I went to take the gun off my license it cost me $ 10.00…way to go, u guys r the best!!!

The only store in Nassau that knows what they are doing. Little expensive but you’re paying for their service and their inventory

I have been dealing with Coliseum for over 2 years now. I have purchased 2 long guns from them and a ton of accessories, cleaning supplies and ammunition. They have a great collection of many manufacturers, and they carry all the big names. In addition they are even familiar with NYC requirements which are different than the rest of the State, which is a tremendous help!
No complaints here at all. Price wise, they are not the cheapest but again, we live in NY…
I am surprised to see so many complaints here to tell you the truth.
God bless

Absolutely the most arrogant owner ever. Tried to by a used rifle that I could buy online for $ 535. With free shipping, including the factory everything including the paperwork and scope rings. When «dealing» with the owner, who was apparently annoyed that he actually had to go out of his way to speak to me, he shoots a $ 495 price at me. He never even turned around to look at me or address me like a person worthy of his time. Keep your guns… I’ll never need you that bad. Just think after 35 years in the business, you probably could have amassed an empire if you were personable, but that would be asking you to be a gentleman, much to much to ask…

This gun store has one of the best selections of new and used firearms around. Everything from simple Ruger .22’s, to high end STI pistols and Caesar Guerini competition shotguns.
It can be busy, but that’s a good thing. They can also be very helpful over the phone (I called looking for a very specific used rifle, and they were able to search their inventory quickly and courteously.)
I went in today to purchase a new pistol, and had narrowed my choices down to two specific models. The salesman was patient while I checked out the ergonomics of each one and chose the one that fit me best. He was also explaining what competition class these pistols would fit in, and how their caliber would be scored against other guns.
I’ll be back in there at some point for sure.

I bought my Shotgun and Pistol here. I noticed their price a little more than others but again customers gotta shop around before purchase. My experience here buying shotgun was pretty pleasant, i think his name was marty (i could be wrong), he helped me till the very end and patience enough due to i was a newbie in gun’s world and gave me a free box ammo too.
My second was buying glock23 and the lady was helping me, she’s very professional, didnt push me to do anything else that I would not do/​buy. Recommended few sites if I want to mod or buy any accessories. Plus the price they gave me was much much less than John Jovino in the city, it’s $ 200 less to be exact. So I was a happy camper leaving this vicinity.
So far, i had to problem dealing with them, always answer their phone with courteous manner.
The only thing that I discouraged on doing was buying any rifle that need modification for NYC compliant, they charge $ 40-​$ 60 on top of the firearm cost which I think that’s way too expensive. Some FFL would order directly from the manufacturer in order to avoid any modification on the gun for extra cost.

Wouldn’t recommend going here.
These guys advertised a particular gun on a 3^rd party site. I made multiple calls to verify the ad, etc. They said yes place the order and come get your gun.
I drive 3 hours through the snow storm to the store to get the gun, and they say they can’t sell it at that price, it’s too low.
The guy in charge of internet sales is incompetent.
I told a few people about my story and they all had negative things to say about this store.
Do yourself a favor and go to a different gun store.
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Business can say that the ad was erroneous. They still will not comment on the fact that 2 of their employees told me over the phone I could come get the gun for that price.

The customer service in this store is horrible I live 5 mins from the store but I drive 35 min out to Huntington to just purchase ammo nasty group working there extremely unfriendly

Well you gun traders know the gun store vibe. This place takes it to a new low. They are never willing to make a deal on anything used no matter how much you buy there. That wouldn’t be a problem if everything wasn’t inflated by 20%. Annoying unknowledgeable sales staff have to run every question by the owner who is «upstairs». Doesn’t matter anyway, the answer to your offer is always no. I’m lucky enough to have a lot of knowledge with this hobby which allows me to realize that the answer they give as to why a guns price is so high is misleading, untrue, and totally ignorant.
Trust a veteran in this hobby, there is a reason they have so much stock on the shelves. Shop elsewhere.

I really don’t know what the other reviewer is talking about with Coliseum Gun Traders.
During this difficult time to procure guns and ammunition nationwide (especially in New York) Coliseum was stocked with both. After calling around gun shops on Long Island and north of NYC, I was unable to find the particular handgun I was looking for and no one seemed able to order one for me, including Gander Mountain.
Today, I walked into Coliseum and they had an entire shelf filled with the handgun I was looking for. Although there were other people in the store, I was tended to after a minute or so. The woman who helped me was very friendly and knowledgeable, making the paperwork process, federal background check, and sale a snap. I was in and out within about 30 minutes, with a new handgun, lockbox, cleaning kit, ammunition, and complimentary oiled cloth with the Coliseum logo. They’ve got a great selection of rifles and shotguns too.
This was my first time at Coliseum Gun Traders, but I will definitely be back!

My experience here has always been very good. I have only 1 dealer in my area and he doesn’t always have stock in what I look for. Coliseum was the first place I attempted to purchase my first firearm from. I was a 100% novice before I arrived and I was no longer a novice when I left. They gave me excellant info, as well as from some of their customers on what to buy first, cost, and care, and I was given full attention once my turn was up! That is because yes, they are extremely busy and one must be prepared to wait. I drove them crazy with my inexperience yet they were very patient with me. In the end, I made a bad decision on a purchase, all my fault, and they could easily have told me sorry, it’s yours, but they didn’t. They treated me as if I was a customer for years and I appreciated that which is why I go back there every chance I get to purchase from them. I just wish they had NO LIMITS on ammo cause I come from Brooklyn and it’s almost pointless to travel 45 min for 100rds. That is the only reason i didn’t give 5 stars! Hope this ammo shortage bs ends fast!

I walked into an empty store and told these guys that I have recently received my pistol permit and wanted to purchase a gun. It was difficult to even get anyone’s attention here. The clerk was not knowledgeable at all and kept repeating my questions to the owner. Neither seemed like they were at all interested in making a sale. It’s as if these guys don’t want my money. Needless to say I’m going buy my gun elsewhere. Beware of their gunsmith as well. He royally messed up a simple stock modification on a friend’s rifle.