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    Defensive Specialties

    5.0 (5 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Georgia Firearms And Security Training Academy

    Georgia Firearms And Security Training Academy

    5.0
    (5 reviews)

    This was by far the best, straightforward experience I have had with ranges in the state. Chief…read moreresponded to my initial call and provided all the information I needed to get through the process. The appointment was set right afterwards, and the range went very smooth.

    Met "Chief" over at the Chicopee Golf course when he was working there part time as a ranger. He…read morementioned this organization called "GAFASTA" and it was the most elite training in the country (possibly one of the most in the world) After doing some intense research into this organization, I decided to go ahead and sign up for the course. After talking with other colleagues at work, I decided to put together a small group of us to get a class going. Fast forward to Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 5:30pm. Myself and 5 other teammates came to meet "Chief" & "Apollos" to take their most basic class called the GAFASTA Basic Pistol Training" Class This class is a 2 part course where we do the classroom training first at the office. Followed by going out to a shooting course. So, let us start with the classroom training. Here we learned a few main rules including NO LOADED WEAPONS IN THE CLASSROOM. From there, we went over some basic safety issues, such as pointing the gun forward, as well as how to hold the gun properly. We learned the '5 step process to shooting', which is from the holster to 'stabbing out'. Stabbing out is the process when you are aiming the gun down at the target. We also learned that sometimes people are not eye dominant to where they thought they were (righty people were left eye dominant, and vice versa). Lastly, we learned how to take a part a gun rather quickly, as well as assemble it with ease! On Sunday, we went out to Chief's private ranch up in Monroe, GA. This is a huge lot with lots of trees and scenery. The steaming lake running through the front to the birds chirping in the background. Walk down another hundred feet or so, and you are at the shooting range where they have water barrels and targets approximately 5m away. Here, we were taught the proper way of sighting, gun control and most of all, SAFETY. They cannot emphasize that enough...safety is key! Keep all guns pointing down the range. Keep all bullets out of the clips, keep the gun on the barrel until called. Overall, this experience was better than any other class that you'll ever experience. Though it is listed as a 'beginner' class on paper, this is far from a beginner class irl! Come check him out, as this was an amazing experience, and we (as a group) cannot wait until next class when we take the intermediate class!

    Trigger Time

    Trigger Time

    3.5
    (62 reviews)

    This was my first time shooting in a very long time. this…read moreis the range that my colleague loves to go to, so needing to destress, i decided to join him... we used a bunch of his guns first (a few 22mm, then a 9mm), and after we depleted all of his bullets, we decided to rent some more guns ($10 for all the guns u want (1 at a time though)) and some more ammo i started off slow, but started to get the hang of it as time went on. got a short tutorial from the staff while i was there, as well as instruction from my buddy. The staff was absolutely amazing. they explained each gun to me, and didn't get upset when i asked stupid questions (such as what is the difference between the calibers? or why some guns are so tiny, yet cost nearly $1000!) In the end, i was quite impressed with the service they offer, an the prices are quite reasonable. for 2 people, it was $20 for range time each target started at $1.50 bullets - for a 22mm, it was around $5 for a 9mm, it was around 16 i can't wait to go back...such a fun time (just an expensive hobby!)

    Facilitates are ok but the staff is terrible. They are some of the most rude people I have ever…read moremet. They also have found new ways to milk more money from you by giving you a piece of plastic to hang your targets on the plastic they charge you 5.00 per hole for any shot that is made on the plastic above the target. For people who are intermediate to beginner shooters it is a little unrealistic and definitely a new way to extract more money form their customers. I will never go back to this place every. New ownership definitely has made a major negative impact on the range. I have been at least 5 times over the past several years and each time It seems to regress and their staff members are on a power trip and treat you rudely. Avoid this place and go to Athens instead.

    Johns Creek Indoor Range

    Johns Creek Indoor Range

    4.2
    (84 reviews)

    Just had a level one basic handgun course and am very glad I did. Instruction was clear and a focus…read moreon safety was obvious from the start and I appreciate that because I've heard of some sketchy ranges, and that was specifically what I wanted to avoid. Just wanna say that I couldn't disagree more with two very negative reviews in the past six months... it is curious that pretty much every single complaint was somehow the exact opposite of my experience, although my inexperience means I don't know what competitive pricing is, to be fair. I found the ventilation to be more than adequate, did not notice any foul odors, and found the instructors professional and upstanding. Also should point out that me and a couple other newbies did not hit the target hangers, maybe that negative reviewer should consider their own capacity...

    Johns Creek Indoor Range is supposed to be a place where people go to learn, practice, and improve…read moretheir firearm skills. Like any craft, shooting takes repetition -- and that means going through a lot of targets. Most ranges sell targets with a 2-3 inch gap between the edge of the paper and the printed target image. That's normal. But this range sells targets that clip within an inch of the scoring line on their holders. Then they turn around and charge you $1 for every hole that goes past that line. It's a setup, and it feels like a scam. No other range I've been to does this. And unlike most ranges that charge you upfront, Johns Creek Indoor Range waits until the end so they can nickel‑and‑dime you for every "over‑the‑line" hole. It's a tactic that takes advantage of new shooters and anyone who doesn't know their system. A range should help people learn -- not create a trap to squeeze extra money out of customers. This practice is misleading, unfair, and something no shooter should have to deal with.

    Defensive Specialties - firearmtraining - Updated August 2026

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