If there were a gold medal for gun ranges, this place would be standing on the podium while the national anthem played and bald eagles circled overhead. From the moment you walk in, the customer service is on another level. The staff somehow manages to help you before you even realize you need help. Looking at a firearm for more than three seconds? Someone is already there with helpful info. Thinking about ammo? Boom--recommendations appear like they've read your mind. The selection of firearms is honestly beautiful. I'm talking about the kind of display that makes you stop and admire the craftsmanship for a minute before remembering why you walked in. Everything is well organized, well maintained, and clearly handled by people who genuinely respect the equipment and the sport. What really sets this range apart, though, is the staff. These are not just employees--they're trained professionals who clearly know their craft. They're attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being condescending, and they treat every customer with the same level of loyalty and respect. It doesn't matter who you are or how much experience you have--everyone is welcomed and helped the same way. And somehow they manage to do all of this while keeping the atmosphere friendly, relaxed, and even a little fun. It's rare to find a place that balances professionalism, safety, and great humor all at once, but this range pulls it off. If great service, knowledgeable staff, and a fantastic selection are what you're looking for, this place absolutely nails it. Honestly, the only real danger here is that you'll want to come back way more often than you planned. read more

Florida Firearms Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We took our 11-year old son to Firearm Academy for a safety class and had a great experience. The instructors were professional, patient, and focused strongly on firearm safety and responsibility. Our son learned the correct way to handle and shoot safely and left with a much greater respect for firearms. Highly recommend thank you for the great experience read more

I really like coming to this place and practicing for a while, very comfortable, pleasant and professional customer service read more

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First time at FFA the staff was fantastic & friendly. It was a great experience/atmosphere I would highly recommend this place.

Went here recently on the recommendation of several friends. We went on a Monday when ladies shoot for free. From the moment we walked in the staff were attentive ,helpful., and personal. They have a good selection of guns and accessories. They showed us the introduction film and we were quickly on the range. The range was air conditioned and had ample space in each stall. We were felt rushed and appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. There are several stalls to choose from and you are close to the person shooting next to you which was a little noisy when the place started to fill up. All in all it was a great experience and very reasonably priced so we will certainly be back read more

Safe friendly environment. Well ventilated range for renting or firing your own weapons. Lots of firearms to rent and shoot. Hearing and vision protection available to rent for your session or you can bring your own. Plenty of selection to purchase weapons as well. read more

First time and the staff was helpful and friendly along with being professional knowledgeable their advice was comforting. I highly recommend FFA and I shopped around most of the ranges in the area are great . I just most comfortable due to the staff from sign up for membership making a call for info and during my first solo session. I recommend getting a long term membership which will result in Long term commitment to Fire arm safety and knowledge. read more

My first shooting range experience in Florida and it was great. They offer Groupon to cover things except for Ammo. place seems weird in the area that its in, but its great. Staff are wonderful, more than happy to help. I highly recommend it and will definitely return read more

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If you haven't been to this range in a while, you haven't been to this range. The whole experience, from the safety of the range, to hospitality of the crew that works there, to the inventory of a wide spectrum of firearms (hunting, shooting sports, and personal defense), and the addition of another layer of what I would call a cross between a Classic Collectibles Market and a ton of Movie Memorabilia. They appear to have a super modern training facility and everyone aims to please. Good stuff, and it's five minutes from Westchase, FL, if that far. See you there. read more

This is a smaller shop with a range. The prices are decent for the current climate and all of the staff was wonderful to work with. I felt welcome and comfortable. This has not been the case at other ranges in the area such as shoot straight with their rude demeanor and price gauging which is why I drove from Clearwater to this shop instead. Range fees are $16 and if you want to rent before you buy, rentals are $15 for 1 or $30 for multiples. I did a Groupon that they offered for $30 multiple rentals, eyewear and earwear plus a target. Includes your range fee. Ammo is additional obviously. Mask required. Must be a current gun owner to be on the range or bring somebody with you who is. If you are a newbee PLEASE inform yourself of gun etiquette before entering. Since the dawn of time or at least the dawn of my life, you have always been required to unload your gun BEFORE entering any shop or range. Don't forget the one in the chamber. NEVER point a gun in somebodies direction even if empty and always hand it back butt first. And finally, clean up your brass before leaving. Located off of 580 just outside of Oldsmar. BUT it's hidden a bit behind the meineke shop in a brick strip mall. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for the first time for their car show and also went shooting. We had an amazing first experience and loved the hospitality of everyone! They had multiple giveaways during the car show and did a huge deal on shooting in the range for the day. Besides the car show, we came here because they're the only range where I've found a few specific firearms to shoot. Clint and Kevan were the two who helped us the most and they are so helpful and funny! They definitely deserve a shoutout! It was a great first experience here! read more

Had a great time here shooting guns! We shared one 9mm glock and a lane. We were provided two targets and we bought two boxes of rounds. They provide the safety glasses, ear plugs, and ear protectors. So much fun! The guy who helped us showed us how to properly hold and shoot the gun and reload rounds! Monday's is ladies day! read more

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I first took a concealed weapons class here, Kevin was a great instructor and I felt very comfortable and left with so much more information than I came in with! My cousin hadn't pre registered for the class yet they allowed him to take the class, thank you for the service! We actually hit the range and it was great to find out what I needed to work on when I got my own weapon. I did return after I got my license and purchase my weapon from them and got great service! Was never rushed or tried to upsell! My experience was great! I would definitely say go there! read more

Just got trained by Mike Styers at FFA for CC Permit. Fantastic trainer, patiently trained us, assured we got the handling & safety concepts thoroughly ingrained. Taught us various techniques to improve our shooting performance. Went back for practice and saw him, again provided pointers. If you really want to learn & PRACTICE gun safety & shooting performance, Mike's the guy at FFA. Thanks Mr.Styers. Will see you soon at the range. read more

Extremely dissatisfied. Had a firearm sent here for a transfer. I was not provided with copies of any of my receipts needed to complete a rebate. Additionally, law is open to interpretation for them and there is an "I've been doing this longer than you so I know more" attitude from the employees. read more

Had a membership for the range for 3 years. at florida firearms and it never really felt safe. Unlike the bigger ranges, shooters world etc. There was no safety in the back. Inexperienced shooters rental shooters and thoughts of discharges or just someone shooting you in the back of the head was stressful. Shooters world is busy and the have 4 or 5 armed employees saying dont go here or over there. They are not allowed to be behind you.. Florida Firearms Academy has no one watching those rooms, except on video. Whoops. Too late now read more

I tried there for the first time last Friday. I took a recent concealed carry class student of mine there for a private lesson. The place was friendly (lady at desk was very pleasant), the place was clean, organized, etc. Definitely worth it ($17 for unlimited range time). I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been to shooting ranges all over the country. Florida Firearms academy is hands down one of my favorites. They have an amazing selection of firearms and unparalleled low pricing. Everyone who works there is an instructor, so you're getting great advice; even if you're just there to practice. Florida firearms academy offers a great selection of classes. I highly recommend anyone reading this check out the advanced pistol course - it's a great course for anyone who "thinks" they're ready for the realities of carrying a firearm concealed. read more

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FFA is definitely one of my favorite gun ranges in the Tampa area. They offer a Leo/military discount which is very much appreciated. This is just a typical basic gun range. It doesn't come with all the fancy bells and whistles like shooter's world but it's still a great range. It is somewhat of an older range so it probably could use an upgrade in the future to offer more to enhance the shooting experience . It meets the basic needs of anyone looking to familiarize themself with handling a weapon and you get unlimited range time for a fair price. The service has always been great anytime I've come here. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Florida Firearms Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fist time here... A friend wanted to go shooting and told me he had been here before and that it was a decent place to shoot. Florida Firearms Academy advertises that they are open until 5pm on Sundays. We arrived at 4 pm and were told the range is CLOSED! They had a shooting tournament that was supposed to start at 5 but they decided to let them start at 4:30. The employees were cleaning up the range for the tourney shooters. We drove almost half an hour to go shooting here. The store personnel did not care that we drove that far and were being turned away. They suggested we go to another place in Tampa that would have been almost ANOTHER half hour away. Florida Firearms Academy just earned a permanent position on the BOTTOM of my list of choices. read more

I went there to sight in a shotgun and a pistol i set up three 8 inch targets side by side to check the patton at 40 feet using double ott 8 pellet 12 gauge i fired rapid fired left to right one shot per target i returned the targets to the firing line to inspect and i was reprimanded for the spread because i rapid fired the women RO!!! Assumed i was missing the target. NO DECORUM! AND SAFFETY ISSUES! I loaded a 9mm pistol and chambered a round. From behind me in a drill sergeant tone i hear the women say step back not knowing what's going on i put my gun down the women and a man proceeded to enter the firing range to repair target trollies with a HOT GUN on the bench they were there 15 minutes This women needs TRAINING!!!! Tony Vittorioso read more

Came here on a Wednesday which they have BOGO range fees for couples ($15) my wife and I came and brought our own guns and ammo. Otherwise i seen online that you could rent them for $30 for the two of us. The targets are only $1 and have a large variety to choose from. They were out of a couple targets and the checking in was a little chaotic but no big deal. The range itself is a little darker than shoot straight and they have air blowing on you which couldn't be moved so a little cold. You can rent glasses and headphones if you don't have your own. This place is a little hidden if you have never been and in with the warehouses. read more

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I've been to ffa quite a few times and I find myself coming back because of the atmosphere and quality of the people here. The staff is very knowledgeable and personable. The range itself isn't the nicest I've been but it suits the job. Prices are reasonable and I love the fact that ffa gives u freedom. Meaning U don't have a range officer picking on every little thing u do. I practice safe range ethics and I've brought friends and family with me and show them the proper way to handle firearms and range safety tips. The training courses are reasonably priced and full of knowledge. Def my favorite range! read more

I won a Ruger 9mm American pistol at an event and they stiffed me !! I paid the transfer fee and they shipped me a broken used Remington 9mm and when I called they said we had a bad year so deal with it !!! Beware of purchasing guns you could get stiffed like me !!! read more

Staff is great. Quincy is the man for gun smithing needs. And the range is great. Never had any issues.

I recently decided to apply for my Concealed Weapons Permit . One of the necessary steps is to successfully complete a firearms training class . Thankfully I chose FFA to take this class. My instructor "Dom" was awesome !!! I knew nothing about guns, Dom explained how guns work, taught me how to load a magazine, hold the gun properly, what the sight should look like when aiming at a target , he was thorough and detailed . I could not have chosen a better establishment . Everyone was courteous , kind , professional and knowledgeable . Florida Firearm Academy exceeded my expectations ! I can't wait to get more practice ! read more

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I had decided I wanted to learn the proper way to shoot a fire arm so I went online and found Florida Firearms Academy. I saw on their website that they had a class women's class starting the next week so I signed up. I had the pleasure of being taught by Miss Rose. I found her to be very knowledgeable. The two hour class flew by. When it was time for shooting I have to admit I was scared. Miss Rose certainly has a lot of patience when it came to me. I was given my certificate which I took and promptly went to get my gun permit. I knew I needed more shooting practice so I decided to call Miss Rose and set up a private lesson. This time I was a little more at ease and had a wonderful lesson. I highly recommend Miss Rose and the Florida Firearms Academy! read more

A little rough around the edges but the staff was very friendly and helpful with us when we stopped by during our vacation a week or so back. It was a Monday so they informed us that the Mrs got to shoot for free...we rented an HK VP9 and I brought in my own M&P Shield as well...thanks for allowing us to bring in our own too. Decently stocked with various types of firearms and accessories as well. We had a great time there. read more

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This shop is polite and not pushy to purchase . During the covid-19 craze . They have ample supply of ammo and accessories very knowledgeable about their products. They have a lot of cool long guns and handguns and the range is decent. Thank you guys for everything you do and keep up the great work . I would recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for a hassle free shopping experience. This place is a hidden gem thanks again . read more

I drove over out of my way to go to this range. Is everyone there suffering from depression? especially Ryan Never have I seen that poor man smile the few times I've visited. Pros Great selection of guns Cons Poor lighting on the range where I was. The toggle switch was a bitch to operate as it kept sticking and not wanting to move. Also this was a small room and three lanes over a guy was shooting an AR-15. WTF? I know, I know it's allowed but the effin room and air vibrated from those goddam explosions. And after about a half hour or so Ryan comes rolling in and tells me no shooting at less than 7 YDS. Sorry I didn't read your goddam sign. And fatso comes and stands behind me to, ha ha, make sure I'm following orders. F you people .I drove right to Firing Line Gun Range and shot from 3 yds, and 7 yds. OMG they actually were very friendly and smiled when I came in, even when I left. I love those people. Goodbye FFA Hire a Psychiatrist for your staff. read more

I'm a newbie to the world of firearms, so I bought a Groupon package for my bf and I to try out a day of shooting at this range. It's a great deal because it included protective ear/eyewear, our own lane for the day and the ability to swap out our gun as many times as we wanted. We only had to purchase the bullets. The staff was extremely friendly and we liked that it seemed to be a predominantly female-run business. They gave us clear directions and were very helpful whenever we had questions. We got to try a couple of rifles and three handguns of varying sizes, which can be advantageous when you're trying to decide which gun works best for you. They have a lounge area for when you need a break, a gun cleaning facility and a calendar of classes and events where you can learn, get your permit, etc. Monday is Ladies Night, which I think means that you can get your range fees waived! read more

Had a great time at this facility. The staff have been extremely helpful and were quite expert. Had an awesome time at the range and got to test out some new toys. read more

I visited this range while visiting from out of town. I am a new shooter, and they were very accommodating. First off, the pricing was great: $15 for unlimited range time. Second, the range seems to be safety focused; they have a great system for showing you the rules with a short video instead of giving you a bunch of text that's easy to gloss over! After checking in and going out to the lanes, I began shooting. After a while, a fellow shooter offered to give me some pointers, which I greatly appreciated. In the front is the retail section; they have plenty of firearms for rental, and many new and used handguns on sale. One thing that they did not stock much of was revolvers; this seems to be a semi auto preferred place. All in all, everyone there was very friendly. The store was clean and fairly priced. I couldn't recommend it more wholeheartedly! read more

Looking to purchase my first gun, the staff is very knowledgeable and personable. Will definitely come here again. Can't wait to take classes! read more

first time purchasing a firearm and they were extremely helpful made me feel at ease about my purchase. Going to go back to get some training read more

This is a nice little spot. Staff is friendly and helpful, the range is pretty small about 12 lanes so get there before it's busy. Only bad note was that there was no range officer in sight when i went but maybe it wasn't busy enough for one. Overall this was a nice experience and the range fee covers unlimited range time which is awesome. read more

It was a really great basic training pistol class for your CWL . Luke was very informative even for veteran shooters he also explains the science behind everything which was great . Staff is awesome Quincy the gunsmith is on point Highly recommend the range is great read more

Florida Firearms Academy has come a long long way since I first started using their facilities. The staff is friendly and helpful. The range is clean, cool and well ventilated. Range fees for non-members are some of the best in the area. Is their facility as nice as Reload or Shooters World? Maybe not, it's certainly not as fancy. However, what they lack in amenities they make up for in customer service and knowledge. read more

Got my gun shooting cherry popped at FFA and I must say that I have absolutely no regrets choosing this place as my first time. I walked in and was instantly greeted by a nice young brunette girl who was extremely helpful and welcoming from the get go. I explained to her that it was my first time ever shooting a gun. She was nice enough to take the time to walk me through the parts of the gun, shooting technique, gun safety rules/regulations, and answered every question I had. It was little more pricey than I expected but friend who i went with said its about on par with other ranges Price Break Down: 1) Range fee unlimited time for my girlfriend and I $15 each = 30 2) Unlimited gun rental fee $30. The single gun rental was 15 bucks but I decided to with the unlimited which allowed me to take out one gun at a time to try them all out = 30 3) 50 rounds of 9mm ammo $16 bucks x 2 = 32 4) Targets, goggles, and ear muff rentals @ 1 dollar each ~$10 TOTAL = $100+ for about 2 hours of shooting All in all, I had a great time at FFA and came away impressed by their customer service. Only thing keeping me from giving 5 star rating is the fact that I spent 100 bucks. I wish it wasn't as pricey but I guess shooting is just expensive in general. Regardless, I'll definitely be back after I buy my own gun and ammo which might cut down on pricing a little bit. Also i think its Ladies night on monday (no range fees for ladies) so might bring my gf one of those nights TL;DR - excellent place for first time shooter. be prepared to spend money read more

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I have special insight into this gun range! My friend worked there for years and knows all of the employees. It was my first time and so I was able to fire multiple weapons and at multiple targets. Notice: to all those who had a rude range master within the past few weeks - he quit today after he tried to mess with my buddy who worked there for years. He didn't know him but was very rude. My friend notified the other EXTREMELY friendly staff and he got upset and just walked out. That is not the experience that you will have if you go here. Everybody is friendly and easy to talk to. There is no pressure here. Ok so I shot a 22, 9mm, and 45 handguns. The 22's are lightweight with minimal to no recoil. The 9mm are pretty standard and the ammo is cheap. Slightly more recoil but a bigger boom than a 22. The 45's have the greatest recoil but practice makes perfect. The ammo for these is expensive at about $30 a box. You have to use their ammo if you rent a gun, so keep that in mind. But seriously you can get away with 2 people with several guns and targets for several hours for $100-200. Expect to pay a little more if you want to use the rifles. They have little to no kickback but are LOUD and satisfying to shoot. I'd recommend getting a laser sight or red dot as iron sights can get a bit hazy over 15 ft distance. Overall everybody is friendly there and they will teach you if you don't know how to fire. Don't be shy, that's what they're there for. read more

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