After shooting at the range, I noticed my red dot was loose. I went up to Jay and he knew exactly what to do. Fixed it up completely and gave me some helpful tips for the future. I can't recommend this place enough it is definitely my favorite range in Charlotte. I am very happy I got my membership here. read more

Just started a membership with them at a reasonable price and they provide the best service. The whole staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend for new shooters, they make everyone feel welcomed and are open to all types of questions about firearms. read more

Guy acted as if he didn't want to work. Very poor service . And the smelled really bad. Very disappointed in my visit. read more

Carolina Sporting Arms - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The gunshop itself is pretty good. Good selection and the employees are fairly knowledgeable. My issue is more with the range. They have some ridiculous (money grab) rule requiring "over the ear" protection or custom molded... As if they genuinely care about hearing loss.... Nope, just trying to sell more eye and ear protection.... Skipped it, will shoot elsewhere!! read more

mr lee was amazing funny helpful and very knowledgeable. my family will make this our gun home!!! go check mr lee out!! thank you mr lee

Super cool laid back staff. Range is nice, felt comfortable asking questions and it seems like a pretty easy going atmosphere. Also made a few purchases process was easy. All around awesome place read more

High quality range and firearms store. I think the range is one of the best in the area. Unlike Blackstone, they don't have gangbangers or other strange looking folks hanging around. Seems like a highly professional staff and highly professional, careful patrons. I used to go to Blackstone, but I saw some people on the range there behaving in strange and dangerous ways. So I moved my business to CSA. I'm now a member. read more

High end gun sales and support. People are buying guns, especially hand guns, for self-defense, along with ammunition. In fact, lots of people are buying guns. You notice the semi-emptiness of the displays of ammo and the gun cases. As a shooter, I worry that people are getting guns and really do not know how to use them. Which leads me back to CSA. They have a full range that people can use to practice. Also, they do have classes and orientations, to include concealed carry sessions. And they have the qualified, knowledgeable instructors on their staff to teach and assist. This comes in handy when you want to purchase a fire-arm. Unless you KNOW what you want, you can get lost. CSA has great sales staff who know their stuff. Beretta comes to mind as my son bought his Beretta shotgun there. But they have most of the popular brands of rifles, shotguns and hand-guns/pistols. They can fine what you want. As to customer support, they do have a gun smith in-house, who is very busy. They also have an arrangement with Mike Sherman, PMS Firearms, a well-known and respected gunsmith in Salisbury to whom they outsource work. I recently had a shotgun worked on, by Mike, and it had been sent out to him for the repairs, which took time. It was about three weeks for me on that one. good work and the gun came back all cleaned and polished up, like new. If it shoots, they either have it, can get it and can support it. Stop buy and check out the store. It is very clean and tidy. read more

Rude customer service, video they had us watch said 5$ per hole above the line and they charged 10$ per hole, they are dishonest and will not get any of our business again ! read more

My absolute favorite shop in the city! Very high quality range and the staff here are so knowledgeable and helpful. They always make me feel completely comfortable coming there to shoot. I always learn something new, every single time. I highly recommend them! read more

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I bought a gun from them, used their range couple times and i am telling you, Terrible service, terrible employees! The do not look at your face, no smile, no care! Their membership is totaly rip off! Never go! read more

I had a wonderful experience on July 25, 2020. Right at the entrance I was greeted with a smile from the lady upfront. I told her that I was a novice. She went over some suggestions and the price guide. I was sent to rear of the store to sign a simple document . They then had me watch a informative and quick video before entering range. For my payment - I received a 1/2 hour of training, glasses, ammunition and hearing protection/ear muffs... I felt lucky to have Joey Attanasio as my instructor!! He was professional and patient with me. He definitely kept his promise that it would be a fun experience...!! We went over gun safety , handling a firearm, the grip, the clip, loading and firing. I can't wait to go back and I hope Joey is available... Definitely would recommend this place . read more

Carolina Sporting Arms - 7/25/20 - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Jay Cartwright was an excellent sales associate! He had a great knowledge of the pistols and some good tips about training and shooting. I would definitely call him for any firearm needs. read more

The range personnel are rude and combative. Especially the older guy behind the counter. The front sales department will rip you off. All of the products are over priced compared to other stores. Avoid, dodge, bypass this place. There's better places to go. read more

I had one of the best experiences ever! This was my 2nd time at a shooting range but this was the most informative & fun experience I have ever had. Lee Miller is amazing at what he does!!! read more

Great customer service, knowledgeable and patient. Also, they have pretty large inventory - supplies and guns for all diff needs, preferences and styles. Daryl helped us out while we needed some guidance and asked tons of questions. He was knowledgeable and honest. I think you can find plenty of inexpensive guns here. This was our first time here, and we're likely to return and purchase. No complaints, we were pleased with the staff, service and the available merchandise. read more

Worst place to go shooting! The staff is rude. Prices outrageous read more

For the moment, I have a gun in my home that a friend has lent me so that I could decide if this is something I really want around. So far, only good things to say. I've been to a defensive pistol association "shoot" so that I could get better not just at hitting a stationary piece of paper but also be comfortable handling this weapon in a more 'active' situation. I had already stopped by Hyatt and checked out their accessories, finding them to be much more expensive than anything available on the Internet. While they were very helpful, I thought it might be best to shop around. Which brought me to Carolina Sporting Arms. Similarly stocked with accessories in a neatly organized manner, a sales guy was immediately able to help point me to what I was looking for. And I found that here too, it's very expensive compared to Internet pricing. So that's two. If you're looking for something that cant be shipped FedEx (like a gun or live ammunition) or if there is something you need right away, then here is a good stop. But if you can wait for it, there are any number of sporting goods vendors on the Internet that will save you a bunch of money. read more

Carolina Sporting Arms - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The range was beautiful but not a fan of the fact that they charge you per shot if you nick the cardboard holder for the target. Other than that it's a nice facility. read more

I took the Concealed Carry Handgun class with instructor Joey. He made the class fun and enjoyable while still learning a significant amount. He is extremely knowledgeable with many firearms and is a practicing gunsmith outside of work. He demonstrates real world scenarios tying in the laws and necessary information for everyday carrying. Joey is the best instructor you could ask for. He will help you with everything and make sure you are prepared enough to pass the class and carry. Joey teaches on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The range is clean and provides incredible air circulation. With lead removal being a priority they have sticky mats for the floor & de-lead removal soap for all patrons. The selection of firearms is far superior to many stores around. Providing many makes and models with adequate price tags fitting anyone's budget. Ammunition is plentiful in brand and caliber. You can't go wrong with taking your Concealed class with Joey or stopping by for the range. read more

I have been a costumer here for 8 years. Buying and bringing new people into this location. I have now been waiting for 8 months for an explanation as to the where abouts of my fire arm that CSA LOST. Upon my own investigation. 24 phone calls later. Browning has my firearm and has been awaiting Carolina sporting arms response as to why they have yet to pay their own bill. I was given a date to receive a call and explanation. ....8 months 3 weeks later and no phone call has been provided. Upon my phone call to them they threatened me with police involvement if I did not stop Calling them....lol I just want my property back and maybe if they see it fit, an explanation instead of a threat. SECOND INCIDENT I was "guided" into buying a 1981 semi auto shotgun with an "invector plus" choke...3 different employees told me this was an invector choke system. I get home to find out it's a fixed full none interchangeable choke. I visited the store again where I was called a liar multiple times. IF I DIDNT HAVE IT ON VIDEO THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER APOLOGIZED by refusing to give me a supervisors contact info but "smoothing it over" with 3 free range passes.... INCIDENT THREE I witnessed not one but 3 employees kick back and laugh about the "ni**er acting a fool" ......thanks to my very lite complexion they failed to realize...I'm part of "that ni**er acting a fool". read more

Came here for lessons in the range. I had never even held a loaded gun before and our instructor Frank was pleasant and patient for first timers. Helpful tips while shooting. Looking forward to going back. read more

Horrible Customer Service. Rude. Incompetent. I will NEVER again enter this store or ever spend another dollar here. I recently purchased a new handgun. I wanted the springs changed to decrease the trigger pull. I also brought in an optic that I asked for them to mount. Them: "This is an easy job. Should be done in a couple of days." I'm thinking "great" as I was heading out of town in a week to some private land where I could zero it in and run a bunch of rounds through it. I called back a week later. I'm told "your gun will be done sometime next week.". I was disappointed. But no big deal. I called a week later. Him: "so what gun is it?" Me: I gave him the make and model. Him: "are you "Name"? Me: "No" Him: are you "Name"? Me: "No. How about if you look up my name instead of the model of the gun?" Him: "Our books don't really work like that." I can hear him on the phone rummaging around looking for my firearm. Him: "I can't find it." Me: "I'm on this side of town and was hoping to pick it up." Him: "I can't find it. And I can't give you an update on the status of the work on it." Me: "That's more than a bit frustrating. I'd like to pick up MY property." Him: "I'm looking through the book. It was checked in and not checked out. It has to be here." Me: "If it is there, could you find it so that I can pick it up." Him: "The gunsmith isn't here. You'll have to call back on Monday." Me: "Perhaps the gunsmith could call me for an update on the status." I didn't call back on Monday. Nor was I contacted by CSA. I waited until Thursday when I had time to drive to CSA. I walked in and said "I'm here to pick up my firearm.". The guy was confused. I handed him the ticket. He went in back and came back out. "Did you get a call that it was ready?". Me: "I've received no communication of any kind. Can I please have my property back?" He gets my firearm, my trigger springs, and my optic. Me: "I was told this would take a couple of days." Him: "well we're just so busy." Instead of giving him an earful about their horrific customer service, I opted to not increase my blood pressure. I took my property and walked out. No apologies of any kind from them. I headed directly for Hyatt. They did the work On The Spot. No attitude. Just good work at a fair price. I will Never, Ever, give CSA any business and will tell everyone in the firearms community to avoid these rude, incompetent Good 'Ol Boys. And then there's the shooting range. The attitude they give you is absurd. $10 per hole? At a range? In hindsight I'm glad that they didn't work on my gun as I wouldn't trust them to wipe their own cornholes effectively (probably not a priority for these hicks), let alone do quality work on a firearm. Do yourself a favor, avoid read more

Very welcoming staff at the front however once I got to the back not so much. New to this range however brought my own equipment. Walked in and spoke however the older gentlemen behind the counter didn't even budge. I know people can be hard of hearing...So I said hello sir. I'm here to sign in as a first time guest here thinking maybe he was on the phone or watching a video. He never greeted me only just pointed me to the tablets in the corner. When it's your first time in a new facility, you want to feel welcomed and while I felt that up front. In the back range area, it was the opposite. But I'm a laid back guy so I just let it go and went to shoot. When I came out for a break and asked for advice because I'm still a fairly new shooter about 4 months or so. I simply asked if they had any pointers of how to get out of the 8's. They wouldn't tell me anything and directed me to take $30/$40 counseling session they give instead. So I choose to pass a learn on my own. To conclude, if you're looking to just get a few rounds out at a pretty clean place with little interaction sure go ahead. However, if you're fairly new to shooting or you're like myself where you don't care whether a facility is clean & has the best prices or not but how they treat their customers, then I wouldn't waste my time. I'll still to driving 30 mins to point blank range where I've never had a bad experience over 15 min drive here. May give it another chance down the line but for now I'll pass. read more

Absolutely terrible. I recently moved into an apartment with my girlfriend and wanted a rifle for home defense. Something on the smaller side was a must so she would be able to use it if need be. We came here and were the only customers in the shop and not the range. After no acknowledgment from the three employees in the shop we began our search. We ended up choosing a Kel-Tec Sub2000. It's a nice rifle in my opinion and if you don't know, it take's Glock magazines and 9mm ammunition. Im currently nineteen and plan to conceal a Glock at twenty-one when the law allows so I figured this was a huge plus. After a brief conversation about the rifle with an employee who could care less, I completed a background check and purchased it along with fifty rounds of the 9mm ammunition it takes. Now, Im not one to long for conversation with strangers so the attitude didn't phase me, but I can't help but feel taken advantage of when no one cared to share a piece of vital information. After shooting the 50 rounds with a buddy a couple months later, I thought it was time to get a few hundred more and resupply. But I would be surprisingly mistaken. After going to a different gun shop (Cabelas) to buy some 9mm ammo, I was told It could not be sold to me due to my age. I was taken aback and told them Ive been sold this ammo before at Carolina Sporting Arms when I bought it with my rifle but obviously there was nothing he could do about it so I left frustrated. I went right to Carolina Sporting Arms and told them about my experience at Cabelas and they told me the exact same thing, they couldn't sell me the ammo because of my age. I went straight home to make sure I still had the receipt to prove I bought it from them and called the store. I spoke to an employee who transferred me over to who I assume is the owner or manager Chris. He seemed nothing but bothered with our conversation and told me that the only way someone under twenty-one can purchase 9mm ammo is if it is purchased along with a rifle holding the same caliber. Ive never heard of that before and didn't know if he was telling the truth so I didn't say much to that. Nonetheless Chris didn't care at all about the problem or the fact that no one mentioned that to me when I bought it or obviously I wouldn't have. I genuinely asked him if there's any way for me to get the ammo knowing Im buying it for the rifle I purchased from his store. I figured since he's introducing me to new laws maybe theres one I haven't heard of where I can just get the ammo and go to the range. He very passive aggressively told me he doesn't make the laws and that Im asking him to break them. He said my only options are to sell it back to him for a fraction of what I paid or wait till I'm twenty-one. I take full responsibility in my ignorance to the law and if I knew that at the time I would have stockpiled on ammo when I bought the rifle. I just feel like thats a pretty important thing to not tell someone and while I am technically in the wrong here for not knowing the law, that is definitely a very scummy way of doing business. read more

Frank was amazing! My partner and I walked in just to browse different types of guns and Frank took 30 min to walk us through different options and gave in depth tutorials of the pros and cons for each. Everyone was very friendly and we'll definitely be back to try out the range read more

I have 2 ranges/shops near me. Tried Blackstone first because it was closer and the staff was terrible. Not like, they annoyed me because I'm being a Karen, but more like in the top 3 worst service experiences of my life. (on par with a DMV in California.) So, I went to Carolina Sporting Arms next. Night and Day. Immediately greeted at the door and went to the back to check into the range. Some old timers were there and helped me out right away and were super friendly and informative. I went up to the range and began taking out my .22 to zero (only the second time I ever tried to zero a scope) Immediately a gentleman named Mike who's the head of training there, asked if I wanted a chair and rest to put the rifle on. He let me know it'd be a few bucks more on the bill but I was happy to grab it. I didn't even know it was an option. He even showed me there was a magnet to put my targets up on and offered to help me if I needed it with zeroing. That's some above and beyond friendly service, especially at a gun shop. After several attempts at zeroing it in I got close but wasn't figuring out how to get it dead on. I asked him for help and he nailed it in less than 3 tries. I was super appreciative and it was awesome to have someone there to not only help but to offer it. It gets even better. I ran out of.22 so I started running another 200 rounds through my 9mm. It was pretty new and only had 300 round through it the first time I used it. I kept hitting low and to the left. Without even asking, Mike came over again and without charge gave me some pointers on my grip to avoid that. I ran out of ammo but it could have easily been an awesome tutoring session. Not only was the service here great but it went above and beyond and was one of the best experiences anywhere. Seriously, it's hard to even get the bottom baseline experience anymore in 2023. (Today is now 2024) I'll definitely be going back there to purchase my next rifle and that will be my home range now for shooting for fun and zeroing scopes etc.. I'd recommend going here if you're in the greater Charlotte area, especially if you're a newer shooter who wants a helpful and friendly staff. read more

Awesome place, love to go there great customer service and great personal who trained you, great prices and always always want to help you... read more

Carolina Sporting Arms - My shooting score to my CCW Class - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We love CSA! This is the cleanest range wE have visited! The staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! We even joined the membership club!! read more

Carolina Sporting Arms - Target Gain the confidence and knowledge you need to use a handgun safely and properly - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

11/19/2022 K. Neal. I recently attended a CCW class at Carolina Sporting Arms in Charlotte NC. Joey Attanasio was the instructor. I can't say enough good things about the course or joey. There was a ton of information and I learned a great deal. Joey's knowledge and enthusiasm was remarkable. It's very unlikely that anyone would fall asleep in his class. I would highly recommend Carolina Sporting Arms to anyone needing a CCW Certificate! Sincerely, Keith Neal read more

Just purchased my first handgun very easy transaction definitely recommend Can't wait to shoot it! read more

The range is cheap but the RSOs are hardcore FUDs

Decided to try a new range today with my daughters and I'm glad I did. The range was clean and modern. Range officers would periodically check on the bay to make sure everything was fine, even giving my youngest a few tips at my request because of her first time jitters. This i believe will be my new go to spot and it's closer to my house. read more

My neighbors just got broken into so I stopped by to say hello to some people who could help make me feel safe at home. The friendly guys behind the counter are of course intimately familiar with North Carolina gun laws and can explain every minute detail of the weapons they carry. With crime on the rise or at least not exactly on a leash in Charlotte, considering protection for your home and family is not a bad idea. Just make sure you take safety first and if you have kids, teach them to respect firearms. That's my public service announcement for the day! One could say they have a limited selection since they only carry a handful of makers. But you could also argue that they only carry the best. You can be proud of whatever you walk out of here with. read more

The best way to describe CSA short and sweet? NO PRESSURE! I've been to all the different shops/ranges in the area, and in the Charlotte area you have a lot of choices. Carolina Sporting Arms has something for every gun aficionado! When you walk in you're greeted right at the front door, friendly staff will point you in the right direction whether you're heading to the range or bringing a firearm in for gunsmith work. Everyone here works as one well-trained unit to ensure their customers are satisfied. The shop is well laid out with arms lining the perimeter, antique and estate guns occupying the corner with knowledgeable staff on hand to show you anything you'd like. If you're a re-loader, they have a wide variety of re-loading supplies. Heck, they even have a top-of-the-line Dillon multi-stage press in-stock and ready for purchase. They also have a wide variety of accessories like range bags and attire. The the big draw to CSA is the Range. The range is state of the art with independently rated filtration systems and double-wide lanes to offer side-by-side instruction. Whether you are a seasoned range guy/gal or a newbie, you need not fret. Training, knowledge, and patience are some of their specialities. They are always running specials for first time shooters where you get access to rentals, a target, an all-day range pass, and time with an instructor all for one flat rate (note: you will have to purchase ammo as well)! Speaking of rentals, their rental case is extremely well stocked. They have all the crowd favorites like Glock, S&W, Ruger, FN, H&K, and Beretta, as well as some not so known models. They even have a Desert Eagle .50CAL you can rent with 2 rounds for $5.00 (may sound like a lot, but if you've never fired one and don't fire heavy rounds like .44 colt then 2 rounds is probably going to be all you're going to want to fire)! So please if you're a gun guru looking for a new home-range in the CLT area, or if you're a new shooter looking for a responsible establishment to start you new obsession, give my friends at Carolina Sporting Arms a visit, you're sure to leave happy! read more

This place is highly recommended compared to other gun ranges I have been there as far as rentals, ammos, classes, targets, even the membership is far by best offer then most. Even the instructors are patient kind polite very informative. read more

Although I have never visited Carolina Sporting Arms, I recently purchased a beautiful rifle they had on Guns International. The photos provided were accurate and depicted every thing described. Phil Reynolds was very helpful over the phone and the rifle and accessories were delivered to my local shop within 2 days. The pricing and customer service was outstanding. And, OMG the rifle was beyond my dreams and is a great addition to my personal collection. Thanks again CSA... read more

Shoutout to Chris!! I needed to have a QD attachment installed on my firearm. I figured this process would take some time per my research and conversations with other providers. I dropped into the store on a Sunday afternoon. Chris had it done before you could fill out your FFL paperwork. He didn't neglect the customers he was working with at the time. He communicated clearly. All around great experience for me. Great customer service. Thanks again Chris!! read more

Had an issue when attempting to self install night sights on my handgun. Fixed it free of charge in 30 seconds as an offer of goodwill for my future business. I will definitely be back to purchase and service my guns here. Highly recommended read more

Beware of this place! Tried to use the Silencer shop kiosk that they offer, so after purchasing the suppessor from the silencer shop and doing all Of my parts. I went in on a Sunday the atf website was down. Went back the following sunday when john Gregory( the employee ) who said he was the only one who could do it. ( a Lie) said he was working. After driving a hour and a half I find there is nobody in the store to do ths service. Nobody seemed to offer any other solutions such as contacting the owner or anything while I was there... I will not be back.. read more