Security Equipment Corp

My go to for feeding my little monsters.
After a few bad run ins with other shops, I decided to check out SEC with the hope that they could dispel previous rumors about prices and services that I had heard from said other shops. Let me just say I was not disappointed.
Yes, prices aren’t what we would like them to be, but the store offers a wide selection and usually has stuff on hand that other shops don’t. You may pay a few more cents per round, but that is an equal trad of for convenience of having the round when others don’t.
I didn’t purchase a firearm from SEC, but went in with an associate who did. Staff was very courteous with assisting him as a first time buyer, and again, had exactly what he wanted when other shops didn’t.
SEC is definitely one of my favorite shops, and I will continue to primarily deal with them even when other shops may have a better deal due to their great customer service alone.
But don’t get me wrong; they do offer great discounts during various times of the year, which is just an even bigger plus for me.

Very friendly staff who seems to genuinely have a passion for this. For someone who is still learning, they are patient with your questions and try to provide you with the info you need. Good amount of on hand inventory.

Awesome store. Great, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. By far the best gun store on Oahu.
Always felt welcomed each time I have walked through the doors, thanks security equipment for the great services you guys provide.

Great service, have some models that others do not carry. Very convenient location for me.

Best deals on ammo. Great sales and knowledgeable. I’m waiting for the coming holiday sales!

There’s only two words I can describe these guys at SEC…“Simply Awesome!” Especially Ant! Great customer service! Great Guy! Casey too! But I do believe he no longer works there due to his Army Reserve, I think. They give you great prices & deals! Keep up the great work SEC! As we say in the USNavy…“Bravo Zulu!”

Pros
+ Very helpful/​friendly staff
+ Reasonable prices
+ Location
+ The staff was patient and didn’t rush us; they were very eager to help
+ Ammo surprisingly cheap!
Neutral
* My girlfriend bought a handgun here but since she got the last one it came from display. I’m not sure whether she got lucky or not.
* One of the guys seemed really insistent on selling me a Glock 17 when I told him I wanted a 19. I had to ask three times for the Glock 19.
Cons
— Limited selection but mostly due to size of store in my opinion
— Some prices are high but I’m used to mainland prices so take this with a grain of salt
Conclusion: I will definitely be coming here again but might have to call them ahead of time to order something I’d want not sold in the store.

Always very nice and helpful. Ammo is usually pretty competitive. Bought a Zero Tolerance and a Kershaw on my last visit.

This is my gun shop! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great selection of firearms (cheapest prices), lots of accessories, plentiful/​cheapest place to find 22LR along with all the other calibers. Purchased 4 firearms from this shop and will continue to purchase from them in the future. I routinely check out the other eight gun shops on Oahu to check their prices/​availablility/​service and compare them to this shop… and hands down… this is the BEST! I HIGHLY recommend them!

One stop shop for all your LEO equipment needs!
The workers there are super helpful and knowledgeable. They are a bit pricey and some stuff you can find online for cheaper. I bought a lot of my equipment here because… Well, this is where they got all the HPD stuff. Like the cool badge holding wallets, badge clips, templates, mini HRS, etc. If I needed something ASAP, I would come here. If not, I just go online. If you have to pay for shipping for something online, you might as well buy it here. Oh, and they give a law enforcement discount ;)
Parking… I normally park in the Krazy Karaōke parking lot because I think the lot right next door tows. Be mindful of where you park. Depending on the time of day, you may find some street parking.

After years of shopping around the island, I’ve come to the verdict that SEC is the BEST gun shop in town. And here’s why:
1. Pricing, is probably the best deals you’ll find for firearms locally.
I’ve almost bought guns from places like OGC, but after doing some rate shopping at SEC, I was glad to find that their prices were better by a good margin.
They offer great law enforcement discounts as well.
2. NO CC FEES, that is a big deal to people like me who like to use their cards to purchase. It makes a difference and is a big reason why I decided I will come here to shop for my firearm needs from now on.
3. Great customer service! These guys are friendly and don’t try to belittle you like alot of firearms salesmen do. They are knowledgable and know their stuff as well.
All in all I think they really work hard to give competitive prices and truly earn your business. Which is why I decided to write this review!

This place was great! I found my new shop for my goodies! A+++ Everyone working there is friendly. Great customer service!

The customer service at Security Equipment is always top notch. When you walk in, they will always acknowledge you and ask if you need assistance, and they are not pushy. I have also found that their prices on firearms are sometimes on par with mainland prices. Some dealers in Hawaii can’t even match it. I would highly recommend Security Equipment to anyone.

My wife and I stopped in the store after work today and were greeted immediately. We went to the counter where Casey began helping us. I explained to him we were in the market for our first handguns, and although in the military I’ve shot a 9 mm a few times, we are basically new to the world.
First he explained the process for obtaining permits and registering firearms. Then, he took out at least fifteen different weapons, allowed us to handle them, showed us the features of each one, etc. He was very patient and didn’t treat us like the noobs we are. He never tried to sell us on one gun over another.
The entire staff with which we dealt was friendly. The shop had a large selection right at the counter. Great military and law enforcement pricing on Glocks. We’ll most definitely be back when we’re ready to purchase.

Anyone who knows knives, knows that the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 for some reason is VERY hard to find right now. Go online and all you see are «out of stock» and «preorder only» signs on every site. Call around and all you hear is, «Pfft, good luck…» Well, Security Equipment had it. On top of that, as rare and «in demand» as it is, there was a discount on that design.
But what I’m really writing about is the service. I didn’t get his name but on the receipt it says «Cashier: Ants» (big guy, Asian, wears glasses). SUPER easy going and soft spoken but personable. Simply, a nice guy. I called ahead and he gladly put one on the side for me and before cashing out, asked if I needed to get a sharpener too. Of course, that’s a good way to upgrade a sale but it also tells the customer that you’re looking out for him/​her and thinking about their needs. I told him not today but I’ll probably be back and I probably will.
So if you’re looking for a well-​stocked store with competitive prices and a possible «pot-​o-​gold» item, save some time and check these guys out first. The friendly, low pressure, informative service is the bonus.

If you are law enforcement or military check these guys out first! They have specially prices firearms for LE/​MIL. I made the mistake of buying my first handgun from another dealer and paid $ 200 more than the LE/​MIL price at Security Equipment. Plus the Glock 22 they had there had night sights, so the cost was actually $ 300 savings once I took off the plain factory sights and installed HI-​VIS night sights on my Glock 22.
Just be advised for you new handgun or rifle buyers… I paid a big price to learn the hard way.

Overall: I highly recommend SEC. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and very quick to help. They generally have a lot in stock and pretty good prices.
The Staff: I usually go straight to Henry or Anthony. They are really cool, easy to deal with, and also knowledgeable. The rest of the staff (sorry I don’t know their names) are also similar.
I have yet to purchase a firearm from here (for some reason the timing just has never been right); however I have bought most of my accessories (holsters, belts, etc.) and ammo from here.
This is currently my favorite firearm shop. The staff is really easy going as well and one could just linger, look around and «talk story».

This is the place I am forced to go to for work related purposes. I mainly came here early on in my career for those nasty metal tag book holders, a duffel bag or lame handcuff key. After a while, all that stuff you realize you never needed in the first place.
This is one of the few stores in Hawaii that offer a wide selection of firearms and long guns.
I came here for my bullet proof vest fitting and pick up. I’ll minus one star because of the lack of staffing. Usually all the people are huddled around the gun cases talking to the cashiers and service people making the line long. But once you do get someone to help you, service is friendly.
As I was waiting to pick up my vest I noticed a nice Sig Sauer that was reasonably priced that I’d like to purchase one day. I do have a $ 120.00 gift card so maybe soon!
The parking lot is small in the back. Maybe 5 stalls, but usually you can find a spot if you come during the afternoon hours.

Outstanding service
Very helpful in providing information
No attitude
Small parking lot behind shop
Glock and Sig selection can be limited if you are not military/​LE

Best ammo prices for bulk ammo. Thats quality ammo anyways. Just bought my Glock 17 so now I can rock out with my glock out. Best price for that too! Always good customer service so my loyalty follows. They’re not raising their prices in the donkeys push for guncontrol like others have. Holding true to customer service. Definitely as good as it gets.
Aloha