Trader Sports

Came in to pick up an extra mag for my 9 mm and was greeted immediately. It’s a small shop but has all the ammo and accessories you’ll need. Found a great deal on ammo and had a great conversation with the cashier. Didn’t need much but will make this my one stop shop on the way out to the range.

I’ve only dealt with Mark, and I can say that he is a very honorable man with integrity, these days thats getting hard to find! Is the store a little bland? Yes! But I don’t shop there to look at the walls, I shop there for the quality stuff they carry. Prices are good, and if you find one thats high, they will usually work with you.
IMO, It’s worth the drive.

When you need ammo or hunting accessories, this is the place… Skip the corporate ran chains like Big 5 or Walmart and support local businesses who actually value their customers and give you great customer service experience.

When I heard Traders opened in Castro Valley — I thought it was like the original The Traders that was in San Leandro. No — the only guns I saw there was airsoft guns and nothing else. They have camping, fishing, ammo but no guns of the real sort. I was really disappointed. Word on the street was when they were in San Leandro — there were deals made that were not acceptable by the Feds. Hence they are no longer there. I bought many guns from that original store. So when I heard they reopened in CV — I was happy — then disappointed to see what little they had. Too bad.

Super easy location, friendly staff.
Called Mark to inquire about shells, they had plenty.
Showed up to pick it up, nice story, has a lot of stuff, safes, accessories.
Happy to have trap shells for $ 74.95 + tax for a 250 rnd case.

Not impressive. Has a few boxes of ammo but nothing fantastic in pricing. BIG CONCERN, a bunch of books about breaking the law and getting away with it. Call me crazy but a book that is titled «how to beat any sexual harassment suit», raises a red flag to me. If you want a safe I would go in there but it’s more an outdoor supply and deviants supply store.

What a trippy, fun and funky place…
Knives, holsters, LUMINOX Watches, and well priced gun safes.
Keep up the good work, and thanks for always taking the time to answer my questions.
Hope you guys get more ammo soon!

Has some decent reloading supplies, no powder yet. The prices are OK. They are just starting out, so stop by and tell them what you are looking for. The next time you go in they may very well have it.

I would give them negative if possible. I just called to see if they have a gun and price. This a-​hole, said «if I knew that I would be president». Do yourself a favor, go to targetmaster’s or sportman’s supply in campbell.

This place has all kinds of stuff from hunting, fishing, firearms, reloading and more! The place to get what you want without traveling miles for a good deal. The good deals are here.

Trader Sports is a worthwhile stop if you’re thinking of going to Chabot Gun Club. While you won’t find firearms here (due to a legal issue that was unresolved when I last visited the store), you will be able to find many firearm accessories and ammunition here still. Its not perfect but its been there for me when I needed to grab something last minute before heading to the range.
Truthfully its been a while since I’ve been to Trader Sports. The gun control push after Sandy Hook caused both firearms and ammunition to fly off shelves and made the prices go up as well. I avoided going to the range for months because I didn’t want to get ripped off by vendors who were selling ammo for more than it was worth. And having fellow gun owners stock up like they were at Costco wasn’t making things any cheaper or easier.
Now that things are beginning to calm a bit I might be making my way back to Trader Sports more often. My original review boasted of their ammunition specials; «9mm FMJ 100 rds $ 27.95, .40 S&W FMJ 100 rds $ 36.95, .45 FMJ 150 rds $ 68.95», I’m not sure that can still be said of them now. However if you need ammo in a hurry or don’t want to visit your local Big 5, Trader Sports is not the worst place to look for it.

We had a last minute shooting gathering two weeks ago, and I needed amo really badly. I was calling big 5 and walmart for amMo and i got the same answer. SORRY WE DO NOT CARRY AMMO HERE !!!
Well let me tell you, that traders pulled it off again for me. Not only did they have it, but they had it cheaper and better quality ammo than what i thought would the lowers price place, Walmart.
Hea let me tell you, this place has been around Alameda county for I think 50 years or so giving us outdoors guys some fun for a reasonable price.
Thanks Traders for being around. That ½ case of 12 guage shotgun slugs rocked you recommended. Loads of fun and lots of kick…

This is a mixed place. If your looking for a gun, ammo, and a safe. This is your basic place. Its sort of missmash of things. Guns and rifles, surplus, low end camping, and fishing equipment, just basic. Came in here just to look around. The place is nothing to look at. The people are nice enough though.

Great service. Friendly and helpful. One of few local places with solid gun safes on display and for sale.

lol, I haven’t even stepped foot in this place yet. I was given bad information by a friend, called to get a price and was greeted with a smatass, rude comment. My apologies for not keeping track of what you sell. It happens.
Definitely wasn’t the greeting I was expecting after hearing about this place and reading all the reviews. By that experience alone I’d never give this place any business.

Hi All,
Yes, Traders Sports in San Leandro is no longer there. It still lives on in Castro Valley, in their new location. It is the same Traders, bunch of stuff you don’t need but the very item that you are looking for. Sort of like that old hardware store. Somewhere, under that pile of stuff, your golden nugget can be found.
Drop by the place, it will seem very familiar. I am not really sure if that is a good thing or not.
3169 — A Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley CA 94 545
Phone: 510−727−9446 * Email:

Unfortunately Traders is no more. They have closed down after 50 years in business in San Leandro. I went by there today and they were having a Yard Sale selling of some of their old furnishings and office furniture I have a lot of fond memories shopping there with friends and family some now departed. I guess time changes everything. At least I scored a cool momento a Red Storm Lantern for a Buck.

The sales associate was more than helpful when it came to finding the right products for hand gun maintenance. The price on brand new rounds was totally reasonable as well. The store isn’t pretty, but why does it need to be? Get your stuff, (ask some questions of need be because they’re knowledgeable) and then get out.
PS It’s right near the Davis St. gun range so this is a really great location if you’re planning on going shooting.

Dirty and depressing inside, used to shop here but it has been years. Now I know why.
Counter guy was wearing a swastika ring!

Funny, when I tried to buy a Winchester 1300 from them in the mid 1990s, I was denied because I had a misdemeanor conviction. So they were compliant on that occasion. Actually, the salesperson was a bit of a jerk about it.
With that said, many of the store’s customers were shady at best.
I wish it was still the store I remember as a kid when I would go there with my father.
They have always been on the high side in terms of price although my 1300 was being sold for the going rate of 250.00.
I’ll go by there tomorrow evening and report back.