John McCabe spent decades in the firearm industry hearing the same problem over and over: shooters couldn't find the ammo they needed at fair prices. By 2022, that frustration became a business. In 2024, Ammo Guy opened a brick-and-mortar location in Santa Ana just off the 55 freeway on 17th Street.

With 40+ years of shooting and hunting experience under his belt, John built this place to solve real problems—not to upsell you on things you don't need.

Hard-to-find calibers are the specialty. Military surplus ammo, obscure rounds for classic firearms, reloading supplies—the stuff that makes big-box stores shrug. They stock what hunters and tactical shooters actually search for, not just the commodity rounds.

No-nonsense service means fast transactions from someone who knows the difference between 5.56 and .223 NATO. No waiting in line. No suggestions to upgrade what you didn't ask about. Just the ammo you came for.

Knives, reloading gear, and accessories round out the inventory. Not a massive selection, but carefully chosen for people who actually use them.

Bring a Real ID for all ammunition purchases—California law.

Unwanted ammunition? Free pickup and removal. Drop off any amount at the Santa Ana location during business hours, or if transport concerns you, they'll come to you. Covers Orange County, Los Angeles, and Greater Southern California.

Service	Details
Ammunition Sourcing	Hard-to-find calibers, military surplus, obscure rounds
Reloading Supplies	Full selection for handloaders
Ammo Disposal	Free on-site pickup and secure removal
Knives & Accessories	Curated selection

13912 Ponderosa St Ste C, Santa Ana, CA Tuesday–Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM (949) 485-1502 [email protected]