Very professional hands-on firearms training and certification classes! I highly recommend the…read moreservices offered!

From the owner: We offer Concealed carry classes, and self defense classes in a safe ammunition free environment. read more

I recently attended a basic handgun class with Toya and it was excellent. She is very knowledgeable…read morebut kept the class fun. I'm actually interested in becoming a training officer or possibly getting into competitions so I'll definitely go back for more classes and training.

From the owner: Woman with a Weapon (WWAW), LLC was created with daring, self-aware women in mind. Our mission is…read moreto educate, empower and encourage primarily women, to take control of their personal safety through responsible firearm training, situational awareness and emergency response techniques.

great range , great staff, nice selection of rentals available. including some very rare class 3…read moreguns.. Wyatt worked with us and has was top notch!

Couldn't even register to shoot with a US Gov't ID card. Despite my being a 29-year military…read moreveteran, they would not take my Retired Army ID card to get on the firing range. This is illogical in many ways and contradictory to their stated values of patriotism and pro-military. I flew to Matthews to visit family and wanted to shoot with them. Just to get through airport security now a driver's license isn't adequate, so I used my military ID, which is considered an Enhanced ID. It has a scan code for a national database and carries a higher reliability for citizens in good standing than does a driver's license, which sadly can even be obtained by illegal aliens and felons. The man at the range counter was sympathetic since he was a Marine, and he asked his manager, but the manager declined to accept the ID. I would like to have talked with the manager but he wouldn't talk to me about it.

What a terrific experience! Very safe, very clean and wonderful staff! I loved it so much on my…read moreinitial visit that I immediately paid for a membership and can't wait to go back.

I came in at 8:00 PM and was told someone would help me shortly, but that never happened. I ended…read moreup waiting about 50 minutes and went to the front desk multiple times asking for assistance, yet no one came out to help. It also appeared that employees working the floor were avoiding helping with paperwork. Several staff members would go into the back room whenever customers needed assistance instead of helping. I eventually called the store and asked to speak with a manager, but instead of connecting me, the employee asked why I needed to speak with one and never actually put me through to a manager. After waiting nearly an hour without receiving any help, I ended up leaving. This was a very frustrating and unprofessional experience. I hope management or ownership at Blackstone Shooting Sports looks into what happened that evening, because customers should not be left waiting this long without assistance. If someone from management or ownership would like to follow up about this experience, I would appreciate hearing from you.

I had a great experience at Blackstone Shooting Sports. Their collection of rental firearms is…read morehonestly impressive, and their selection of firearms for sale is just as strong. The facility was clean, professional, and everything felt well organized. A special shoutout to Alex, who was an outstanding rep. He was extremely courteous, very knowledgeable, and took the time to answer questions without ever making me feel rushed. It really made the experience stand out. I usually go shooting at Point Blank Range, but after this visit, Alex and the overall facilities definitely won me over. Highly recommend checking them out if you're looking for a great place to shoot or shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable people that are focused on delivering a fun but safe experience!!read more

We had a good experience here. I've never shot a gun and we hired a private instructor and he was…read moregreat to show us how to get into the range then how to load and shoot! We came back again and tried as many different guns as we had time. Learned a lot!

I had the fortunate opportunity to be a student of some of the greatest instructors around in the…read morefield of security and what it takes to; do your job safe and legally so you can come home every night to the ones you love, knowing your client is satisfied with you performance. Thank you very much Premier Training Academy. You save lives with the instruction you provide.

I recently completed the PPSB training course at Premier Training Academy's Charlotte location-…read morehighly effective and professionally delivered! Donnie and Ernie are consummate professionals whose extensive real-world experience lends credibility to their training. They also have enough insight to recognize that students arrive with widely varying skill levels and prior exposure. Their blocks of instruction are thoughtfully sequenced and clearly articulated, allowing trainees to absorb complex material at a manageable pace while progressively building confidence. Although some of the curriculum set forth by PPSB is a bit cumbersome, they organized the content to fit within the three-day format. The standard is the standard and no shortcuts or "gimmies" are given, but even novice shooters can achieve it by paying attention and applying the principles. Of note, the discussion of physiological responses under acute stress definitely helped on practice day. Unlike similar courses I've attended in years past where instructors project an air of bravado, Donnie and Ernie struck an ideal balance: personable, engaging, and approachable while maintaining an unwavering seriousness about safety. This fosters a relaxed but focused learning environment that greatly benefits folks with lesser experience. This PPSB-compliant armed security training prioritizes genuine safety, skill development, and student success over ego. PTA is top-shelf! God bless the both of you gents. Ed