Kelly is a world class trainer who is reasonably priced and easy to train with…read more I have recommended my friends and family! (I have attended 8+ classes in the last 4 years) A once in a lifetime opportunity to get that level of training!!.... Don't miss out!!

Great experience today with Criterion Tactical. Kelly Venden was our instructor. He was…read moreprofessional, credible and patient with a group of us ladies who had little to no experience with hand guns. Never felt like he talked down to us. We all passed the written and range tests and left confident that we can safely fire a hand gun. Highly recommend him.

My husband and I had a couples session with Lou today. Lou is an exceptional instructor, not only…read morevery well versed in firearms and safety, but with the utmost patience for two individuals who had never fired guns before. Of course, he needed much more patience with me, but he never once made me feel like I just wasn't getting it (vision and depth problem). My husband, on the other hand, did great! Lou explained everything in terms we were able to understand as new gun owners. We both took away a LOT from today's session. A most enjoyable experience, and we highly recommend Lou as an instructor.

Lou is a great instructor. Very educational well trained and patient. Taught me more than I thought…read morehe would. Made you feel comfortable and relaxed.

I had an outstanding experience with Bracken Guns. From the moment I walked in, the staff was…read moreprofessional, attentive, and genuinely committed to meeting my needs. I explained that I have hearing loss, and the first gentleman I spoke with immediately took great care of me. He made sure to communicate my situation to his coworkers so everyone was on the same page. I completed the LTC Fire Only portion, and the entire process was smooth and accommodating. Chuck did an excellent job explaining the safety rules and range procedures in a clear and respectful way. Chris was my one‑on‑one instructor, and he went above and beyond by using shoulder taps to help guide me through each command and step required for the LTC shooting qualification. His patience and communication made the experience stress‑free and enjoyable. Overall, I'm extremely impressed with their professionalism and willingness to adapt to my hearing needs. I look forward to coming back for my LTC refresher in the future and visiting the gun shop again. Highly recommended.

Attended the women's only class yesterday and had a blast. I never shot a gun in my life and was…read moreafraid of them, but after the class I felt very confident and comfortable using a gun. Chris and Chuck were amazing instructors. I highly recommend this business.

Once again, Buck and Doe's delivers! They walked me thru the ATF system in great time. Kudos to the…read moreentire staff and most Notably Tucker who did yeomans work getting me thru the process. Highly recommended!!!

If I could give a review with negative 5 stars, I would…read more I tried to purchase a rifle there, and was treated HORRIBLY. Eventually, I did discuss it with the owner, Rex, who assured me that I would be treated better. He even put me in direct contact with a manager there to deal with... so I gave it a second chance and purchased the rifle. As a 'thank you' and a 'sorry you were treated that way', they gave me and my friend (who also bought a rifle) some give cards for range time. Each card was supposed to have two trips. When I went in and tried to use my card, they rang up the range etc, and then kept the card. So I tried to explain that it was for two range visits and explained to the manager what happened previously. He even remembered what happened, and acknowledged that I was given the extras, but doubled down and said "no, you're only getting one trip to range time" and basically dared me to report to Rex. So I tried. I notified Rex via text message that I was again treated terribly,. He was away on vacation and told me that he would address it when he got back. I never heard from him. The other reviews are right. It is a nice place and clean ranges.... BUT... the customer service can be the worst you've ever seen, and the prices are high. Now I can see paying higher prices for a nice place with excellent customer service... but customer service can be as important as the product you buy... and if you're getting service as bad as this place gives... then you're paying way too high a price. I've seen Rex respond to reviews, and in those responses he states that he wishes they would reach out to mgmnt first before posting bad reviews.... but what about when you reach out to the owner (Rex) directly and he doesn't respond? Well, then, the review is warranted. I tried to give it a second chance, but when you're treated badly... and then the second chance is just as bad or worse... what then?

I needed an FFL for my Larue OBR 16" .308 so I set it up to be delivered to Patten Guns. I was…read moresurprised when I walked into the shop to see Paul's selection of hard-to-find magazines, and moderately priced hand guns, shot guns, ARs and ammo. No high mark ups here and no hard-sell. Super cool owner with a wealth of knowledge. I'll be going back to pick up a VR80 12GA on my next time in the shop.

Paul Patten has helped me through several firearm purchases…read more As a matter of fact, the only ones I've ever made. He's been responsible & respectful in terms of becoming a firearm owner, and has always been more than accommodating for pricing. I endorse Patten as being a great place to take the whole family where home protection is concerned, especially since you're walking in to Paul's shop that's attached. What a great guy, and awesome representative for our amendment rights. No BS, 100 % professionalism & 100% Gentleman. Just awesome

I can't stress enough how thorough and amazing this course was. Frank, our instructor went above…read moreand beyond my expectations. I had no idea what to expect honestly and went in with hardly any knowledge of gun safety or use. He is a top notch professional. Do not hesitate giving him a call and set up your class today!! He put us three women at ease and took us step by step. I feel so much more confident. Can't wait to meet up with Frank again for more training!! Can never get enough of it!! Thanks Frank! "Don't let Frank out the door!!" (Inside joke) :)

I took the LTC course plus basic pistol instruction. Frank was thorough, and did a great job…read moreteaching me, as I didn't have any experience. I also liked that he's mobile and came to my house for the class, which was convenient. Glad to see he finally got a Yelp page lol!

Very informative and really knows firearms. Patient, helpful and encouraging, especially for those…read morenew(er) to firearms and training. Always had fun shooting and learned a lot, too. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Slick Training Solutions is a veteran owned company dedicated to delivering top-tier training…read moreprograms for law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians alike. Our courses are meticulously designed by seasoned professionals to ensure the utmost quality and effectiveness in every session. Our mission is to change the way professional organizations think about and conduct training. Along with giving the individual the tools to succeed in their chosen career path or everyday life, to ultimately change the culture from within.

Great and nice customer service. Very informative when…read moreexplaining rules and nice staff. Put your ears on and listen to the rules!!! Tons of quality shop accessories Other friendly people at bays Range was very nicely set up for outdoor use and they even set up your first targets!! Lots of different targets to choose from to!

Great customer service, range is awesome too. Definitely come check this place out, you can also…read morerent fully automatic machine guns.

More of a store for first Responders. Unless you know what you want do not ask a question about…read morethere products in store all you get is I don't know. Same for the online store they have know idea about what is on their website. Order it straight to your house but make sure you know exactly what you are ordering no help from the staff. Barbershop and shoeshine stand are topnotch. Why I gave 3 stars.

This place is always clean, the employees are friendly and knowledgeable and I always get prompt…read moreservice. It's not a big box store but it has everything you need from firearms, ammo, supplies, apparel, gear, classes and more. It's conveniently located close to on and off ramps on I10 West.

Friendly staff at the best prices, come here if you want to see your dream rifle get built, if not…read moretheir transfer fees are the most affordable youll find and a decent selection of weapons on the shelves

My go-to FFL. Always a good experience dealing with the staff here. The upgrade to electronic…read moreprocessing that came in the the transition in ownership speeds up the process of having to ask the Crown's permission to exercise a protected fundamental right.