So I have tried various indoor ranges in and around the Cleveland and Akron area. This one is the…read morebest for my needs, which is a high velocity rifle. And for purposes of this review, that simply mean .223, 5.56, 30-00 and 7.62. The staff, while not overly friendly, were not condescending and were very professional. They were able to talk me through some supplies I was looking for to find what I needed at the best price. Their ammo is about in line with other stores and they do not seem to be out to gouge you. The range is a little hard to find in the maze of the industrial buildings, but I have to admit I drove past it once.

Large and clean. All types of guns are seen shooting here. Pay your fee or buy a membership. Buy…read moretargets. Leave a state ID in order to shoot. Retail store has guns, cases, clothing, all equipment a gun owner needs. Store clerks seemed very knowledgeable. Building is back off the road. Big sign. Plenty of parking.

First class highly experienced combat veteran and law enforcement professionals provide unique…read moreunconventional training to "At Risk" individuals and organizations. Personal, professional and confidential services available. Only the best for the best. Their motto - "Obligation to Survive".

Great service and helpful thoughts. They don't beg you to buy anything. They support everyone in…read morethe line of duty. Very nice people and my favorite gun store by far.

Great place, great people! Highly recommend. They will take care of you and treat you right.read more

Ken Olp at taught the Basic Handgun Class, and I truly can't say enough good things about him. I…read morewas honestly terrified going into the class and didn't know how I would do. His teaching technique--both in the classroom and on the range--was incredible. By the time we finished shooting, I felt so much more comfortable and confident. What really stood out was that he even followed up afterward and asked if I felt more comfortable, and I was happy to say yes. Kudos to Ken and thank you very much for such a positive experience. Now my journey continues as I move closer to obtaining my CCW license.

I've been going to "Range USA Mentor" since they opened... through two owners. I took my concealed…read morecarry classes there. I have taken my children and grandchildren to "Range USA Mentor" to introduce them to firearms and the rules and practices of firearm safety. Proper handling and respect for firearms is the only way to assure their safety. "Range USA Mentor" has 20 climate controlled shooting lanes with a range marshall on duty at all times. It is clean, well maintained, and well lit. The retail side of the store has something for everyone. They have a wide variety of guns and ammunition to choose from to serve any purpose as well as all the cleaning and maintenance equipment you need. The people are knowledgeable and can answer all your questions. The only reasons I did not give them a 5 star rating is because they are a bit pricey and they no longer have 1/2 hour time slots on the range. You have to buy 1 hour whether you need it or not. Even so... I highly recommend them. Whether you just want to hone your skills or you want to introduce a novice to the sport, it is the place to go.

Larry the owner is very nice. Reasonably priced…read more A business that felt good to support and I'm looking forward to returning.

The owner is very kind and accommodating. He always goes above and beyond, and he is very…read moreknowledgeable.

Great facility with a gorgeous wooded backdrop on the trap field. Staff is kind and helpful. They…read moreprovide a dedicated person for pulling and scoring trap. Skeet houses were properly aligned and did not give any grief. Wonderful place to practice the craft of busting some clays. They also have 5-stand and a rifle range. Would definitely recommend if you are in the Cleveland/Akron area.

the women working here need an attitude adjustment. Extremely rude! If you ask a question and they…read moregive you and answer, the. try to ask another question they won't even let you ask. they'll just talk over you and not hear you out.

As a woman I was a little worried about finding a class that would help me learn to shoot and get…read morecomfortable with a firearm without being completely intimidated. My brother suggested Civilian Defense Academy and I have been thrilled with them. In February I started with the Learn to Shoot class and absolutely loved it. They keep the classes small and only work with a few people at a time during the range portion. That was fantastic because James was right there to watch everything I was doing as I was loading and shooting the various firearms he provided for practice. He was there to answer all of my questions and offer suggestions on improving my form and accuracy. Yesterday I attended the Concealed Carry course to get my license. James and Bruce are very knowledgeable and put everyone at ease right from the beginning. They make it fun and really interesting while still being very professional and making sure to stress the importance of safety - for you and everyone around you. The idea of sitting in a 10 hour class about firearm safety, mechanics, use, ammunition, maintenance and legal responsibilities sounded a little daunting but I had a great time. They made it so interesting that it seemed to take no time at all. Even the seasoned hunters in the class said they learned a lot and everyone in the class seemed to really enjoy themselves. I would not hesitate to recommend CDA to ANYONE looking to get their Concealed Carry License or simply looking to get comfortable with using a firearm. I feel much safer and more confident moving forward having taken these courses.

As a previous reviewer I will keep this short. I am still very impressed!…read more I just completed their CCW class yesterday and could not be more pleased. Both James and Bruce are very knowledgeable and make your learning experience priority one while still keeping it fun. Nice, small class size. It seriously was the fastest 10 hour class ever! We were not done until we finished the written test and everyone was confident in what they learned. I will continue to suggest Civilian Defense Academy for CCW training as well as beginner shooting instruction!

Yeeeeehaw!!! (If…read moreyou know me at all, you're not gonna believe a word I say in this review.) If you like shootin' guns this is your place. I shot a whole buncha guns here the other day with my dad and his good pal who is a member. Everything is outside. Which I didn't realize until I got there. Then I got sunburn. : ( They have a rifle range, a pistol range, skeet shooting (which I suck at), and trap shooting. It's all pretty interesting to watch if you've never been exposed to this sort of thing. I'll be honest, a few years ago I would have sneered at something like this. I was never a big fan of guns. I got over that point-of-view though after really giving it some honest thought (instead of letting my uber liberal point-of-view shine through.) Guns are kinda cool. You just need to be responsible, respectful, and learn safe handling. They will teach you all of that at the Rod 'n Gun Club. The members here get really excited when a new person shows an interest in shooting. Especially if they're young. I recently received a pistol as a gift from my dad and I needed to learn how to use it properly and how to handle it safely. I learned a whole lot at Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club. Note: this place is not really open to the public except on special occasions. If you know a member, you can go with them.

This a nice open place to go shooting. There's not too much to say about it. You need to have a…read morepermit for this range and you have to bring your own targets. There are different size ranges and all guns can be shot here. It's 10 Miles away in any direction from any type of civilization.

Nice range for training at any level. Plenty of stations at each of the 25 yard, 50 yard and 100…read moreyard ranges. Shelter at each stand. As well as picnic tables and even a shelter with 4 double length picnic tables. Portable bathroom facilities on site. There are park Rangers to assist, answer questions and serve as safety guides. There are stations which you can reserve through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. No reservation required though. You will need an Ohio range permit. These can he purchased online or at many retailers. You can get one any place you can get a hunting or fishing license. $5.00 for a single day pass or $24.00 for the year. I recommend the yearly pass. Plenty of free parking. You must bring your own targets. They provide backs to attach targets to an place in ground in front of back stop. If it's your first time familiarize yourself with range rules. Particularly those pertaining to cease fires. Don't forget to train often and in all kinds of weather.