Todd Wright was a great instructor!! Pricing was fair. Facilities were impressive. We will come…read moreback.

As someone who moved from the Eastern Shore to NoVA, one of my biggest priorities was looking for…read moreplaces to shoot. As an avid clay target shooter, finding a place to go (besides my gun club) was important, since my club doesn't have a Sporting Clays facility. A few people told me about Bull Run, and I visited for the first time back in October. I was impressed with the facilities. The county government runs the spot, and it is nice and clean! Pricing is fair. If you don't have a gun, you can rent one for an additional fee. If you need shells or bring shells that violate the rules of the range, there are boxes of shells you can buy on the premises. The one drawback I personally had thag doesn't directly affect me is if you bring someone who's never shot before, they will be required to do a mandatory safety course. The course isn't terrible, and my friend who has to do the safety course said it was very insightful. But if you don't have to do the course, but a friend does, you're gonna be waiting a hot minute before you guys can shoot together. Nevertheless, as someone certified as both a shotgun firearms instructor and an RSO, I value their commitment to ensuring everyone at Bull Run is safe.

While I am a member of IWLA's ARL-FFX chapter, I gotta say that the NRA HQ Shooting range is not a…read morebad place for me to shoot now and then. Especially since the pistol and rifle ranges at my club are outdoors, it's convenient to come here when it's super windy or super rainy. You don't have to be an NRA member to shoot here, but you do get a discount. Also, there are no gun rentals at this range -- if you wanna shoot, bring your own firearms. They also have range rules on what ammo you can shoot, and they will check your ammo before they assign you a range. Thankfully, they have ammo for sale if your ammo isn't shootable at the range, and/or you forgot your ammo. If it's your first time coming to the range, you will be required to take a range safety test (if you're an average shooter with common sense, it's nearly impossible to fail unless you're intentionally trying to fail). Once you pass, you get a range card that you have to pay for, but once you buy it, you never have to pay again (unless you misplace it). Also, ladies: I recommend coming out on Thursday night! Not only do you get a discount on your range reservation, but you also get a free range card on your first visit! All in all, the NRA HQ range is great. As long as you follow the rules, it is not a bad place to shoot.

I want to give a huge shoutout to the staff at the National Rifle Association. I thought I had lost…read moremy wallet while I was there, and without me even having to ask, one of the gentlemen immediately went back and reviewed the security footage to help figure out where I may have left it. The entire staff genuinely helped look for it and treated the situation like it mattered to them too. What really amazed me was that a few days later, I actually received a follow-up phone call asking if I had found my wallet. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of these days. Sadly, true customer service feels lost nowadays, so when a company goes above and beyond like this, it deserves to be recognized. Thank you to everyone there for your kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help. It truly meant a lot.

Honestly, I love this place. I feel like it gets some flak on Reddit, but for what it offers to the…read moreAshburn area, it's exactly what you need. The range is easy to access, the staff are helpful and kind, and they make the FFL process as painless as possible. Their showroom has plenty of items, and they're willing to order you whatever you want if they don't have it. The prices are steep, but it's the typical gun shop prices.

I asked to cancel my membership 30 days prior to in person and I get an email 1 week later that I…read moredid not cancel on time therefore I had to pay another month extra. This place is absolutely ridiculous and all they want is money. I would not recommend this facility to anyone. I rather join XCAL at least I get what I pay for. I rather pay more and get better service Also, I had three long guns for cleaning where they have charged for three hours work which is insane. It says 45 dollars per hour and it took three hours for basic cleaning service. It is way over charge On top one of my gun is malfunctioning where I can not switch from semi to safe mode. I will now have to take it to my gun smith to fix it Unfortunately I would not recommend this place to anyone. Look somewhere more professional Please do not use their gun smithing service. I am sure some may be good but totally rip off. I showed my service guns to another gun smith and he could not believe what they have charged for the service

I've been a member since December 2025 a few months after moving to NoVA. I joined the IWLA…read moreArlington-Fairfax chapter over other clubs like Fairfax Co. Rod & Gun for a few reasons: 1. It's close to my home (30 mins which isn't bad when you're in DC Metro region). 2. The facilities were incredible -- multiple archery ranges, a air pistol and rifle range that has produced a few Olympic athletes and often used hu the local schools air gun teams, a catch and release pond for fishing, campgrounds often used by the Boy Scouts in addition to members, a rifle and pistol range, and my personal fav and the one I use often (besides the archery range) is the trap/skeet fields. 3. This chapter is very involved with the community. From the aforementioned youth groups like Boy Scouts and HS air gun teams often partnering to use the facilities, to the wide array of educational courses offered throughout the year. They also hold other events like an annual picnic for people with disabilities, partnering with Fairfax County as a one location to do your archery test for the Fairfax County Parks & Rec Deer Archery Program, sanctioned ATA, NSSA, and USA Archery tournaments, and NRA Women on Target. When you join it'll be expensive as you pay the annual dues + the initiation fee. But as long as you keep up to date on the annual dues you won't have the pay the initiation fee again. You don't get your full range badge, which allows you to bring guests with you, until you complete your 6hrs of volunteer work. It's not hard and there's plenty of volunteer ops you can sign up for online. I was able to knock my 6hrs out pretty quickly. And if you do an additional several hours of work after getting full range privileges, you'll be able to get a discount on your annual dues next year. I've been to all but the air gun ranges and each facility is lovely. Everyone that is a regular is also nice so just come in with the right attitude and you'll have a fun time.

I've been a member for 15 years and a volunteer Range Safety Officer there for 13…read more Lots of good people in the membership and lots of regular shooting buddies. The rifle/pistol and skeet and trap facilities are very useable. The indoor air rifle/pistol facility has hosted several international matches and produced one Olympic Gold medal shooter and one other member of the Olympic team. It is the local site for the area high school teams. I shoot once a week and serve as a RSO once a month at the rifle/pistol range. The controlled rifle/pistol range might be a different environment for shooters who have frequented public ranges that have few safety controls and rules, but IWLA a much safer environment than I have ever encountered on public ranges in the area. My wife and grandkids were always welcome and enjoyed their time at the rifle/pistol range.

One of the few private gun clubs in the anti-gun state of Maryland. Berwyn is a wonderful place to…read morego and practice marksmanship. They have a lot of members from all walks of life, from hunters to law enforcement, casual target shooters to dedicated competitors. Despite recent pressures from Maryland legislation, Berwyn's membership remains strong and may even be growing larger as one of the few venues people can use for their hobby or career. The range itself is set in the woods of rural Bowie. Admittedly, it looks more like a Boy Scouts camp than a major high-tech range, but that's part of its charm. They have three "no sky" ranges, meaning there are baffles set to block any stray bullets that do not head down the range. A 50 foot, a 50 yard, and a 100 yard allow people to use whatever they need for their chosen firearms. As an outdoor range, you can expect to deal with weather and climate as well as insect life. I always check the forecast before deciding to head out there. As a private range, this is not accessible to the general public. To gain access you must send an e-mail asking about membership. Within a month, you will know if you are approved to join (I've never known anyone to be turned down). After that, you have access to the range, but must remember to follow all range rules, including proper safety, avoiding damage to the range, and cleaning up after yourself. If you're into firearms, for anything from hunting to marksmanship, and looking for a good range in the Prince George's and Arundel area, then I recommend looking into this place. Go to their website and check them out!

Friendly Club with a nicely updated Clubhouse - Ranges include; 100 Yard, 50 Yard, and 50 Foot, as…read morewell as archery and fishing trips too - A safe Jr's program for kids, DNR Hunter Safety, a special ladies event called Tea & Targets, et al - For info about the Club call and leave a message or check the website - I've never met a nicer bunch of folks.

I was a first-time shooter prior to my session with Paul. I took his Introduction to Handguns…read moreclass, 1on1. Went into the class nervous, a bit shaky--all the things you'd expect for one's first time shooting. Around four hours later, I left the class feeling confident, informed, and empowered! Paul's attentiveness, friendliness, and wealth of expertise make him the premier resource for anyone looking to learn how to safely use a firearm. If I had children, I would recommend them to Paul if and when the time came for them to have their first training session.

There's a reason for Paul's google map rating! The training was way better then expected as Paul…read morewent above and beyond. He definitely knows how to work with different audiences, skill levels, and ages. My teenager, I quote "enjoyed it, and felt supported, especially at the range". Thank you!

As a civilian enthusiast who loves to go training, I can honestly say that the JDC team is hands…read moredown the best training experience in the Washington DC / Northern Virginia area. I have participated in their low light pistol, shotgun and precision rifle classes: Each time was a terrific experience. I learned a ton of new techniques, got customized instructions from their top notch trainers. I will definitely be returning for more fun and classes!

From the owner: Our experienced, professional instructors provide world class firearms training in Northern…read moreVirginia for law abiding citizens, police, military, and competitive shooters. We develop your skills through a fun, engaging, coaching intensive program where you will receive one-on-one feedback from our instructors and structured exercises to help you develop after class.