I've belonged to this shooting range for a number of years. They have 5 pistol bays and a separate…read morerifle range. Great place to relax for a great afternoon of shooting.

I have been a member of this range for over 6 years. This is an excellent place to shoot for a…read morevariety of reasons. It is a members-only range so you do not have droves of new inexperienced shooters running rampant like at other local ranges. If you come out early mid-week you just might have the entire (enormous) place to your self. The range has both pistol pits and a nice 100 yard rifle range. This range also hosts many local shooting events and competitions.

I've recently been looking at purchasing a handgun, for several reasons. I had been looking at…read moreCabela's, and had an idea of what I wanted. Found a decently priced used one at Cabela's. But, I wanted to go look at Gun Pro too. Plus, this place was highly recommended to me by my buddy, Matt. Matt and I went in yesterday. It's this tiny shop off 44th and Main St. I honestly would've sailed right past it, because I had no idea where it was, and it's a pretty small shop. We went in and the guy working, I'm presuming the owner, greeted us as soon as he was done with his current customer. I thought I wanted a Glock 27 for my handgun. The owner said it wasn't something he carried, but it could be special ordered easily, if that's what I was set on. I thought I wanted the Glock 27 because it came recommended by my two best friends, independently of each other. The owner asked me what I wanted it for, and I explained the situation to him, and some specifications I wanted. I may carry it concealed after I obtain my permit to do so, which is on the list of things to do. He gave me his recommendation on who to do my CCP with. I also want something small. Unless I'm buying a 1911, I don't want a handgun that's bigger than I am. So with my reasons for wanting a handgun, my specifications as to why I thought the Glock 27 was a good choice, and a few other questions answered, he set about showing me other options. He showed me around 5-6 handguns. I narrowed it down to 3, and then we went into specifics. I've shot many guns in my life, but I've never owned one of my own. So I never really paid attention to grip size, how manageable it felt to me, trigger safety, and all the details that differ from one gun to the next. I learned about them all in here. This guy seriously took the time to not only educate me on how the different safety features work for each handgun, but asked questions about where I planned to carry it, and made recommendations based on my individual needs/plans. Really took the time to explore the pros and cons of each gun, based on my needs. With this info, I was able to eliminate 1 of the guns because I wasn't a fan of the safety. Now we're down to 2. Now it came down to feel, weight, and slide. He made me pull the slide back, which isn't as easy as it looks. Lol. But we explored everything about the 2 I had it down to. Finally decided. Awesome. He gives me the price on it, starts telling me about the background check and the price. I hadn't mentioned my budget, but I had a pretty specific price range in mind when I walked in there. This guy, without knowing specific numbers, actually stayed at the low end of my price range. He didn't try to up-sell me on anything ridiculous or overpriced, at all. No pressure. As we were wrapping things up, he told me if I wanted it right then, I had an hour before they closed, or my next option would be when they opened again on Tuesday. Absolutely no pressure. At Cabela's, it was, you made your choice. Let's get this gun out the door like yesterday. Also told me if I found it cheaper than him, to let him know. It was unlikely, but anything is possible. Subsequently, I returned to Cabela's, armed with new information as to what features I liked and didn't like in guns. I ended up hating the Glock 27 in the end. Which I found interesting. I also noticed the sales staff does nothing in terms of recommendations, asking about your individual needs, or anything. It's, here, touch this and decide now. That's it. Plus significantly higher prices. The gun I ended up choosing was $420. Cabela's wanted $500. Would I return to this shop? I fully plan for them to be the exclusive place I buy my firearms from! The impression I got in here was flawless. The customer service, no pressure salesman, the attention to details, great prices. The simple fact this guy cared about why I wanted a gun, and worked to find what was the best for me. Review 109 of 2017.

This is the best store in the area. Neal is a stand-up guy who goes out of his way for his…read morecustomers. The staff here are always very friendly and knowledgeable, and they always have the lowest prices for transfers and fees. I highly recommend this place.

Never answered the phone. Sometimes closed during regular business hours. Never called when your…read moretransfer was ready. Glad they closed down, they certainly deserved it. I was never going to do business with them again after being flaked on multiple times.

Helpful staff and the only place I could find sand MAGPUl furniture …read more. Fast xfer times and helpful staff. Would recommend

Absolutely the best experience ever!…read more My wife and I came in on a dreary day with hopes to have some fun sighting in a new CX4 and a first firing of a new HK-VP9SK. Oh yea, how about a chance to dump some UZI and M-16 mags? We were fortunate enough to meet Chris and the guy was nothing less then a friendly professional, I have never encountered someone who was so welcoming and connected with what we wanted to do. I explained what we wanted and Chris explained the process to a "T", we couldn't have been more satisfied with his concise feedback, he's a educated rockstar of firearms. I want to adopt this guy! This is no longer "Barrons Den".........It's Northwest Arsenal!

My experience here was Awesome! The service was quick and knowledgeable. They help guide me being a…read morefirst time gun shooter. Great selection of guns and affordable prices too. The value here is tremendous I just picked up a new habit . 10/10

I would highly recommend Carol at The Cognitive Defender! She is a very knowledgeable, exceedingly…read morepatient and thoughtful instructor. I not only learned a lot but had a great time. The small class size made it not feel like being in a class so much as learning with friends. I thought I would get bored with the classroom material but it was actually very informative and engaging. The range time was invaluable and fun!

From the owner: The Cognitive Defender offers a variety of classes that will increase your confidence and…read morecompetency with firearms. This instruction will enable you to become informed, armed, and ready self-protectors. Classes include: Women's Basic and Intermediate Pistol, Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Intro to Handgun, and Legal Self-Defense. The Cognitive Defender offers handgun classes in both women's only and co-ed formats, and each class is tailored for smaller groups so everyone can get the individual attention they need. Each class will help you gain the skills you need to become a self-protector. Intro to Handgun, Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Legal Elements of Self-Defense, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat are all co-ed. If you are interested in a handgun class, please email us and we will contact you within 48 hours. If a class doesn't fit into your schedule, private instruction is another option.

Excellence is what I think of when I think of The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club. I haven't been a…read moremember here, but my father has for the last 19 years, and would continue being a member indefinitely, except he will no longer be a resident of this area (very soon). He loves both the long range area and the many short range areas (I would say he has used them all with me, so alone he is familiar, and happy with, everything there). I would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

For an outdoor state, with lots of hunting, I've found a rather large dearth of good, outdoor…read moreranges. Plenty of indoor ones which, I suppose, makes sense due to the wet weather. But honestly, I want rough terrain, the ability to move about and shoot at different elevations, and the flexibility to set up tactical scenarios. The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club achieves all this and more. I was able to spend a day shooting here with some co-workers and, although I had toured previously, this was the first chance I got to actually use the facilities. The set-up is definitely intended for police, military, and experienced shooters. Not to say that they wouldn't welcome new and learning shooters, but I strongly, STRONGLY suggest that if you are new to the sport/defense, you have someone experienced with you if you come here. I didn't shoot on any of the indoor benches or the skeet shoot or rifle ranges, but instead headed up with the guys to the North tactical ranges. Twelve different shooting bays are stationed around a small hill, and it's first come/first served. We were able to snag a range all the way at the end, load up some barrels, and set up our targets. We spent a good day shooting, without any distractions from other shooters and without having to wait for the firing line to clear so that we could reset targets. There are a number of range rules, but rangemasters are not present on each range, so it's up to you to be safe. I prefer this, myself. The price is a little high, especially upon initial enrollment, but the price goes down from there. There are also incentives for members of law enforcement and there are a number of classes and events that are hosted here. An excellent place to go shoot in the Willamette Valley, definitely.

Lot of options for the shooting enthusiast. Great customer service and tech knowledge. Highly…read morerecommend!

I had a gun on consignment which was sold approximately 2 weeks ago. I have called several times in…read morethe last couple of weeks to check when a check would be mailed. Today I called and was given the same story as I was given the first time I called. Which was the only one who can deal with payment is the General Manager and he is not in. The person who I talked with today was obviously upset and proceeded to tell me that it does not do any good for me to keep calling as he has to give me the same answer as before and he has to waste his time answering the phone. I have left messages for over a week but have had no one call me with an answer on when payment will be sent. I guess when you deal with the company you are out of line when asking when you can expect to receive payment. Just want paid and then will never bother again. I personally would not deal with this company.

I attended the DPSST unarmed security course and the instructor, Logan Nichols, was very…read moreprofessional, clear, and a great teacher all around. The course itself was 14 hours over two days including breaks every hour including one hour for lunch for each day. During the course you'll receive everything you need to enter the world of private security including a hundred page manual which the instructor will go over with you and answer any questions you have. The course is finished with a fifty question test that is open note, but if you pay attention in class and write down what you need, consulting notes on the test will only slow you down. Seriously, I'm a terrible test taker but I scored around 95%. The hardest part is the second day where you'll start to feel training fatigue but it's nothing a little coffee and a vape/cigarette can't fix. At the very end of the course you'll get all the paper work you need for submission to obtain your license. The owner, Donovan Beard, will also help answer any questions you have. Mr. Beard sat in for most of our training, though I think this was mostly for Mr. Nichols' benefit since he is a newer instructor. Surprising since it doesn't show. Anyway, 5/5. You'll have your license in no time.

Great folks to work with, only wish I had signed up sooner. Tactical hand gun 1 class was a blast,…read moreyet very educational. Patrick M, our instructor, has the rare ability of instilling a confidence of yes you can do this as we went through the drills. I highly recommend DFI. JOHN E

Parking Tip! Go past the Shop, turn left on the next…read moreavailable street, and turn left again and you're set! Parking is on the right, nice dog walk strip there too! They did it! Just over the tracks on Oregon Avenue, right beside City Hall! Its the nicest gun shop I've ever been in! If you like the decor just wait for the service! I've been a loyal customer for years and there's a good reason! The prices are lower than any other shop in the area, and if you ever have any questions just ask. They're always happy to answer any questions. While you're purchasing, why not sign up for a class or two. You're going to find out really quickly that your investment in your own safety was worth it! Even if you've been shooting for years you will find good information and have an excellent time at the Emerald Valley Range! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Ray Gunter always has what we need. Very nice selection of guns to choose from, and always has the…read moreparts we need if we're building custom. And Abby gladly will greet you.