Got a $200 gift card for Christmas from the in-laws. Go to use it and the place was/is shut down…read more Looks like there is now a property management group taking care of or has bought the building. Wow what a perfect time to shut down after they sell gift cards for the holidays

I just recently started going to Hammer Down in 2025, paying monthly over the winter/spring months…read more The last month I paid...... they were only open for 2 weeks, and then they closed down without any notice. After paying for 4 consecutive months up till March 2025, the owner once stated that I hadn't paid since Dec 2025. Looking back now, it obvious they had no idea what was going on with their memberships. Im glad I printed my receipts & have proof of payments. As of today 5-12-2025..... my debit card is pending a monthly charge from Hammer Down Range. This payment will be disputed & stopped...I may also pursue theft charges for their ignorance and disregard for us paying customers. If anything they owe all their members a refund, We dont owe Hammer Down anything.

Husband and I took their Ohio CCW / Basic pistol course and truly enjoyed it. Mike and Bob are very…read moreknowledgeable and great teachers. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in any type of firearms training.

Before my training with Jeff, I was afraid to touch the gun that my husband bought me, in fact I…read moredon't want to touch it even it's unloaded. Once I attended the 7-hour straight training (8 hours if the attendees opt for a long break to eat) my confidence was high due to the gun education I gained and my fear of gun disappeared because I know what i'm doing. A lot of people will tell you that the concealed carry seminar is long and boring! Yes it's long but it didn't bore me at all. Jeff's class is very interesting, I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. The class that I attended was a small one and it's worth it, the interaction with the attendees and instructor was a good one - questions were answered appropriately and we were able to practice with the computer simulated shooting prior to going to the shooting range. The practice was fun, it's hands-on in a very safe environment. The computer simulated practice will help you prepare for the real shooting at the firing range. Jeff will let you know what you missed doing, and this will prepare you prior to shooting the real gun! I was nervous at the firing range since it's my first taste of handling and shooting a real gun. But once the first 2 bullets were fired, the succeeding bullets are fun to fire and you kinda get the slight recoil of the gun - it's not that bad! Jeff is very professional, he's straight to the point when he's doing his class, he listens and he knows when to move on to the next subject making sure we don't stay on a certain topic too long. Bottomline, the education on gun safety and firing that I learned from Jeff with "Not Today Firearm Training" is worth it & I highly recommend it because knowledge took my fear of handling the gun!

From the owner: Concealed Carry Classes for Kentucky and Ohio. Our classes exceed state requirements. Friendly…read moreand relaxed. We cater to beginners. Get the training today to keep you safe tomorrow.

Very impressed with my visit today. The membership has some great advantages and Lisa was…read moreextremely helpful in planning my next visit with a friend. Great facility!

Stopped in yesterday with 2 friends who wanted me to teach them how to shoot a semi-automatic…read morepistol. We filled out the required registration and waivers quickly on the laptops. We then chose a 9mm GLOCK for the gun rental, 200 rounds of 9mm 115 grain Luger ammunition, and a silhouette target. I provided "eyes & ears" for each of us. Total for all this and 2 hours of range time was approximately ~$120. My friend paid because I wasn't shooting, just coaching. My friends HAD A BLAST and REALLY ENJOYED learning how to shoot a pistol. Neither had experience with a pistol before and soon they were "all in the black" on a target ~10 feet downrange. Lots of fun and smiles for the money! I recommend this range for it's SAFETY & CLEANLINESS.

Great class learned a lot! Will take more classes. The part on situational awareness was informativeread more

From the owner: Welcome to Empowered Personal Protection, your premier destination for self-defense and…read moreempowerment. Our comprehensive self-defense and firearms training programs go beyond the range. Discover and enhance your inner strength, build confidence, and ensure your personal safety through our empowering coaching. Join us in Dayton, Ohio, for a transformative journey towards a more confident and secure you. We specialize in women's self-defense and are led by Alecia Roberson, a certified firearms instructor. Our goal is to empower you on your self-defense journey through expert training and unwavering support. Choose empowerment. Choose safety. Choose us.

Safe, Clean and Explosively Fun!!…read more I'm going to "bullet" this one: * Safe atmosphere. They go above and beyond with their safety and I've never had an issue here. * They have all the targets you can choose from and they're inexpensive. * Plenty of rental handguns and/or rifles to choose from. * Team members and knowledgeable and just nice. Not condescending or over-the-top like some places. They don't walk around with their overly visible side-arms, extra mags, pocket knife, etc. as visible as possible while they are "police posturing" and delivering their absolute expertise in all things firearms to anyone who walks by them, throughout their whole shift. (you know what I mean and you know who you are) * Clean. The store, the range, the classrooms, the parking lot, the bathrooms. Clean. * Great program offerings. I took my CCW there a number of years ago and it was great. I had a really good time with the instructor and the rest of the class. Thorough and very informative. * The store has a lot to offer. I've only purchased on handgun from Range USA (different location) and I can say that the price was comparable and fair. Would I go back? I would and I would highly recommend. I don't go as much because I had a different company open a nice range less than 5 minutes from my house. Range USA is about 30 minutes from me. But I will say this - I've been to 3 or 4 Range USA locations. They have all been great and I would highly recommend.

Sleazy salesman try to give you their membership. I'm a veteran. He said I didn't have to pay the…read moresame as the others. But there's still a three month minimum which he did not convey to me. Of course, when you call, they say you had to sign a waiver. So everything is in the waiver versus believing the sales room . Their ammo is overpriced, save your money and go somewhere else.

I've taken several advanced pistol classes here, and I can say they are the best! The instructors,…read more(Bo, Ryan, Davina) are simply awesome and provide safe practical training without being a range Nazi. The reality based training scenarios are what truly set them apart from every other range I've seen. I'm glad they are within driving distance for me.

Been going here for a couple years now. Always professional and clean. Great place to practice…read moremoving and real word scenarios.

Very knowledgeable and helpful. We are thankful we chose to support this local business.read more

I'm a local to Franklin and this is my go to shop.. Love this place. Great little shop with a wall…read morefull of long guns and cases of handguns. Great selection overall. They will help with any questions you have. They aren't price gouging like most of the shops you see.

A paint/glaze your own pottery studio with zero studio fees?! Count me in!…read more Fees are included in the listed price. However, I've been to a handful of pottery studios and the prices at Cactus Rose are still significantly less than a traditional studio fee. Options are: paint and take home same day or glaze and pick up in a week or two. Pottery Wheel classes are available intimately for $45/person which includes four bowls, glazed and fired in the kiln. Huge shop full of summer camps for the kiddos, pottery retail, fun t shirts and tumblers for purchase and events held often!

My daughter and I frequently come here to paint and absolutely love it. We have gone to several…read moreplaces to paint ceramic pieces and by far this place beats out the rest especially in price. They don't charge a studio fee which is amazing. They have a good selection of pieces to paint. The hardest part is picking which piece you would like to paint. They also have several other things to make here other than just painting a ceramic pieces. We haven't done anything else yet but we are planning on it in the future. This is a great place to take your kids and enjoy an afternoon with them. The owner is very friendly and personable.