Big John's Military Surplus

Category: Army & navy surplus shop

Address: 6611 Arlington Ave STE H, Riverside, CA 92504, USA

Phone: +19517859383

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Jesus Figueroa

Jun 9, 2022

Very cool store with lots of military stuff. Whatever you need they have. Military badges, jackets, shirts, pants, boots, knives, lockers, everything. Come check it out.

Alex l

Feb 10, 2021

I love coming here everyone is very kind and helpful as soon as you come in you are greeted and asked if you need help with anything in particular and they always have good deals on items new and used.I highly recommend this place.

John Olson

Dec 25, 2020

I love this store for ALL ITS UNIQUENESS! GO THERE AND BE AMAZED at HOW MUCH YOU CAN GET FOR YOUR DOLLAR !♥️

Alfredo Villa

Dec 10, 2019

I've been looking for a bullet proof vest the thing that always scaredme was the price. I've guards pay $1200 or more for something big bulky and uncomfortable. They had a few choices to choose from. I was happy with my purchase. The price was great and the service was the icing on the cake

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Questions & Answers

I need to put my dress blues together I'm doing my father's eulogy and would like to put my uniform together need to know where to go...

W.R.Mcclain Lundeen | Aug 20, 2020
Ann Castro | Aug 20, 2020

I believe they can help you.. I would call and ask

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Do they sell MRE'S?

Andrew Vargas | Aug 21, 2018
Amber Creamer | Aug 21, 2018

Yes, they carry single and by the case

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New and used?

Ed Rolland | Aug 20, 2021
Ivory Bey | Aug 20, 2021

Yes

Am I able to bring in surplus to sell? Or not

Shane | Aug 20, 2020
Eric Reyes | Oct 24, 2021

Yes, it'll be up to them to accept or not but they're good people who will work with you, be it trade or a straight sale. I've bought a lot from them and just recently did a fair trade on some kit. Highly recommend.

Are they open right now? Considered essential?

Roman | Aug 20, 2020
Tim Bentley with Smoke the Cane Corso | Aug 20, 2020

Yep

Do they sell flight jackets (bomber jacket)?

Daisy arambula | Aug 20, 2020
Andy Creamer | Aug 20, 2020

Yes we do

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Do you guys sell lapel pins for hats?

Jose Gomez | Aug 21, 2019
Michael Kamali | Aug 21, 2019

I believe they and patches too

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Do you carry stainless steel mess trays?

Judy Rodgers | Aug 21, 2019
Auxi Ardon | Aug 21, 2019

No

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Do they carry 33/34 multicam uniforms

Conner Feringa | Aug 21, 2018
Marlon.m Mejia | Aug 21, 2018

Yes they vary all kinds of camouflage uniform just call

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Do they carry military utility belts?

Michael D. Castillo | Aug 21, 2018
James Ugalde | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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Do you have stuff for kids like gloves,pants, shirts.army gear

Isaiah Lopez | May 22, 2022
bude the dingo | May 22, 2022

She doesn't have it at the store then she could probably order it for you.

Do they carry boots ? Standard ankle high ?

Lori nichol | Dec 23, 2021
Mark Easter | Dec 23, 2021

Yes they gave boots and this place is awesome stop in and chat with the lady who runs it she is so cool

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 20, 2022
emmanuel ponce | Aug 20, 2021

There's none there Trump supporter & told us to take our mask off because we have rights they said, but me & my girlfriend refused & kept our mask on

Do they sell og 107s?

Krakatoan K | Aug 20, 2021
Peggy Lizcano | Aug 20, 2021

I do not know ? You can call them

Do you sell generator and do have with chiminies?

Angela Rapp | Aug 20, 2021
Rudolph G.V. Medina | Aug 20, 2021

None in stock but can possibly help order on internet .

Do you guys have inferred night vision monoculars

Adalia Elskamp | Aug 20, 2021
Joshua Hunter | Aug 20, 2021

I didn't see any.

do they sell military tarps

Gerardo Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2021
John Olson | Aug 20, 2021

What are military TARPS ?They sound rather LARGE and while they have a bit if everything in house, they may have them out back or warehoused or on CALL. CALL TO BEST DETERMINE FOR YOUR PERSONAL NEEDS !.👍👍👍

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Do they carry first aid kits

Kevin Matlock | Aug 20, 2021
Angel Alonzo | Aug 20, 2021

They had everything military including belt pouches that had first aid emblem but they were empty, but they are very helpful and I'm sure if you give them a call they can answer your question

Navy tie from 1964?

Wendy Toops | Aug 20, 2020
Dotan Baer (DJ) | Aug 20, 2020

If it exists they have it or can order it. Stop by this place and it will be your new home for supplies they can get anything. The owner is great and the staff very knowledgeable.

Are they still selling MREs? If so, do you need a special permit of some kind to purchase them?

Tony Diablo | Aug 20, 2020
Loc Nguyen | Aug 20, 2020

No permit needed. Not sure about their stock on hand but you can also buy MRE s at gun shows and online too.

Do they have MRE's ?

Ulic Torres | Aug 20, 2020
Genn naveroski | Aug 20, 2020

Yes some

Does big John's have dress blues I need to put my dress blues back together ribbons presidential citations Infantry blue cord

W.R.Mcclain Lundeen | Aug 20, 2020
Steve netter | Aug 20, 2020

Yes thay do and if thay don't have it thay will find it for you. (GySgt Retired) SEMPER Fi.

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Do they sell boots?

Clifton A. Turner Jr. | Aug 20, 2020
Bob Summers | Aug 20, 2020

Yes they do

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Do you have parachutes available?

Elvis Garcia | Aug 20, 2020
Bob Summers | Aug 20, 2020

I didn't notice any.

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Do they sell 60L military backpacks?

Sergio Gaspar | Aug 20, 2020
Susan DeHaro | Aug 20, 2020

Not sure, give them a call

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M56 2nd pattern suspenders?

Floxs | Aug 20, 2020
Cody Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

Idk but ask marry and she might order it

Do you sell camping stoves and such.

Sherry Walker | Aug 20, 2020
Bonnie Burich | Aug 20, 2020

No camping stoves.

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Do they sell shadow boxes for veterans flag and other memorabilia

Patricia Baltierra | Aug 20, 2020
Cassiel Ligthman | Aug 20, 2020

Under request.

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Do you sell bullet belts?

Evyn Patchen | Aug 20, 2020
Jose Ortiz | Aug 20, 2020

Got to check it out , but alot of nice stuff

Do the sell camo shirt varieties tank , Jersey

Luis Hetzler | Aug 20, 2020
Pat Delahunty | Aug 20, 2020

Yes they do.

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Do they Carry Alice pack LC1 Frames?

Edgar Munoz | Aug 20, 2020
S Allan | Aug 20, 2020

Just picked on up, couple left

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So you sale rigger black rigger belts?

gee “GG” 19 | Aug 20, 2020
S Allan | Aug 20, 2020

Yep

Do they sell the gp 5 gas masks?

stinky balls | Aug 20, 2020
Teri Soto | Aug 20, 2020

I am not sure. May need to call before you go over.

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Do you guys have ww2 to uniforms that would fit a child?

Alyssa Abuda | Aug 20, 2020
Cassiel Ligthman | Aug 20, 2020

No.

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Do you sell nomex fire pants and shirt

John Casper | Aug 20, 2020
Cassiel Ligthman | Aug 20, 2020

No

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Do you carry bandanas

FireballPlayer0 | Aug 21, 2019
Cyndy A | Aug 21, 2019

Various types

Do you have propper BDU Khaki small regular for pants and coat available?

Peepo Cheng | Aug 21, 2019
Andy Creamer | Aug 21, 2019

Out of stock but in it's way in

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Do they give refunds? I bought something there that my daughter did not need. There was no information on the receipt.

Loretta Cook | Aug 21, 2019
Michael Kamali | Aug 21, 2019

With a receipt, they will give store credit

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Looking for camouflage mosquito netting

Danette Mark Wolford, Sr. | Aug 21, 2019
Richard B. Riddick | Aug 21, 2019

I'm pretty sure they have it. If not, there's another surplus store in Pomona of of Garvey and the 10. I think it's called L & S

Do you carry tanker CVC either tan or green

Andrew York | Aug 21, 2019
Michael Kamali | Aug 21, 2019

Inventory comes in weekly! Call to see what is in stock

Are ribbon racks sold here?

Z a u b e r ! | Aug 21, 2019
William Bant | Aug 21, 2019

The shop is small but it has a good variety of high-quality tactical products and the where the Cam camouflage in the backpacks in the canteens and all that good stuff everything appeared to be a good quality that not as much as I'd like to have see

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Do you got ww2 helments?

Ryan | Aug 21, 2019
gavin Prescott | Aug 21, 2019

Yea

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Do they sale bullet proof vests

Angelo Medel | Aug 21, 2019
gavin Prescott | Aug 21, 2019

No

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Do they sell good rain coats

michael harris | Aug 21, 2019
Michael Kamali | Aug 21, 2019

Yes, they have sold raincoats and waterproof ponchos

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Do you have wool women's coats?

Pauleen Stancic | Aug 21, 2019
Michael Kamali | Aug 21, 2019

The size, styles, and sex of the apparel is seasonal and based on the demand. Make a trip down to the store, if they dont have it asked if you can put an order in for what you are looking for

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Do you have freeze dried survival food?

Poni Gurll | Aug 21, 2019
Frank Zambrano | Aug 21, 2019

Yes they do

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Do you guys carry the Wellco T130 Hot Weather Combat Jungle Boot in 7.5/ Tan?

Walter Marquez | Aug 21, 2019
Travis Duncan duncan | Aug 21, 2019

I'm not sure if they have that but they have a lot of boots and stuff there I would just go there and take a look you'll probably find what you're looking for

Do you carry any original WW2 KA-bar knives with sheath?

Mike Montoya | Aug 21, 2019
Derek Dobbs | Aug 21, 2019

They might, just call the shop. They have all kinds of goodies in there.

Do they have any military tents?

Bobby Boleyn | Aug 21, 2019
Auxi Ardon | Aug 21, 2019

Yes.

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Do you buy military gear?

June H | Aug 21, 2019
Auxi Ardon | Aug 21, 2019

Rarely

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Do they carry pith helmet

Ramon Navarro | Aug 21, 2019
Jeff EZSmallClaims | Aug 21, 2019

I don't remember specifically, but I think I recall seeing them.

Do they sell Army mom shirts

Shelley Jones | Aug 21, 2019
Derek Dobbs | Aug 21, 2019

I would imagine they do. I saw plenty of other family attire.

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Hi there, do you have military folding bed? Thx.

jose hernandez | Aug 21, 2018
bowen pineda | Aug 21, 2018

Seen one in there don t know if displayed or for sale

Do they carry gas masks

zac silva | Aug 21, 2018
Aaron Bruce | Aug 21, 2018

Yes they do and what Ramon said.

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Do you carrie military duffle bags?

maria gil | Aug 21, 2018
Darin Miller | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

Do they sell Army Duffle bags

Carol Mosqueda | Aug 21, 2018
Marlon.m Mejia | Aug 21, 2018

I believe so

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Do they carry P38 can openers

Ernie Contreras | Aug 21, 2018
James Ugalde | Aug 21, 2018

I would be surprised if he didn't he has everything else military call them and make sure they're very nice people there

Do you guys carry WW2 helmets

Nikolas Ramirez | Aug 21, 2018
Derek Dobbs | Aug 21, 2018

Hello Nikolas, to answer your question I was there less than a month ago and I didn't notice any helmets like that. Not to say that they don't have them, I would say just give them a call. The staff there are extremely friendly.

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How much are army helmets?

Maria Trejo | Aug 21, 2018
Marlon.m Mejia | Aug 21, 2018

Call for info Big Jhn's

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do they carrry safety vest

Bertha Saldivar | Aug 21, 2018
Maria Mejia | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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Do you carry military steel toe boots

Noah Robinson | Aug 21, 2018
Aaron Bruce | Aug 21, 2018

They have a large supply of boots there, unsure if they steel toe or not tho

Does this store buy new and used military khakis etc. ?Veteran discharged after 23 hrs of service and has numerous outfits etc. To get needed $$ for ????

mark holden | Aug 21, 2018
James Ugalde | Aug 21, 2018

I don't know how they get their stuff but it's a question worth while asking they're very nice people and they can help you one way or another. Thank you for your service. I only had 6 years 120 days

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Do you carry parachutes?

Linda Paige | Aug 21, 2018
Andy Creamer | Aug 21, 2018

Yes we do

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do they have swords?

Vee H | Aug 21, 2018
Karl Duer | Aug 21, 2018

Only a couple on site but swords and other specialty items can be ordered

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Do you carry helmets. My grandson wants one for Christmas. He is fascinated with pearl harbor and anything ww2

Diane Norton | Aug 21, 2018
Victor Maldonado | Aug 21, 2018

Do they have turnout coats and pants. For fires?

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