Obviously its not blackwater anymore & hasn't been for like a decade, give or take a year. Now its…read moretriple canopy & AMk9 on Academi property owned by Constellis, but its still in the same spot its always been in since its inception. This time I stayed at the blackbear Inn which is nice but not as nice as the Inman Lodge just a few hundred feet away. The Inman is 2 man rooms & has a food vending machine, ice machine, soda machine & a nice laundry room that is free to use (actually both have that) Theres a pool table at the Inman but it costs money to use unlike the one over at the blackbear which has drop pockets so that one is free to use. Both lodges have nice courtyards to cookout in & just straight up chillax during your downtime. One wing of the blackbear is 4 man rooms & community showers/bathrooms you have to walk down the hallway to get to. The other wing is 2 man rooms that you share a bathroom/shower with an adjoining room so a tad bit nicer. Both lodges also have dvd's & movies & stuff to sign out & watch in your rooms or in the common areas but every room does have a tv with cable & wifi so thats pretty badass aint it?. Both lodges have super dooper awesome coffee always ready to drink with badass creamer available too & fridges to keep your food & drink in. The staff do an excellent job of keeping the rooms & the entire building clean, its not trump tower but its still very nice & comfortable so I dont mind staying here at all. The chow hall is always excellent with tasty delectable food & drink for EVERY friggin meal! Lots of ranges to shoot on that police/military/contractors from all over the country come to train & even from other countries. Each building also has a small gym which is nothing special but it definitely gets the job done. What a super crazy enjoyably fun amazingly incredible bitchin' badass place to stay!

This is adult Disneyland With Guns. If you like guns and endless things to do and learn this is…read moreyour place. I was lucky enough to know someone who worked here and got me on to the premises and allowed me to shoot their guns. Their shooting ranges are out doors and there are many of them. This is normally a Law Enforcement/Military training ground with some civilan courses in gun safety and marksmanship training. Off in the distance I could hear the automatic gun fire that some of the Navy Personel were fireing off. I asked if I could shoot an automatic and was declined because you have to be in Law Enforcment or in the Military. I would love to come back here again some time soon.

Great place about 30 minutes from Kitty Hawk.$15 per person basically gets you a whole day of…read moreshooting! No rush or pressure to shoot and leave, although place was not crowded during the 3+ hours we were there. We were first time guests from out of town/state, but check in was a breeze. Staff was very welcoming/friendly and didn't "hover"..an added plus. Multi-position rifle range is 50/100 yards..pistol range is adjacent and easily 25 yards. Both in good shape and obviously well maintained. Didn't try skeet..field was closed...but maybe next time because we'll definitely be back.

Owners are excellent people. Very helpful good prices on guns, ammo and other suppliesread more

From the owner: Retail store selling Guns ,ammunition, and accessories, Fishing supplies, Hardware, general retail…read moreitems. Constantly expanding inventory. Veteran Owned and Opperated

Every employee when you walk in is rude. When you are trying to sell a product all they do is talk…read moredown to you about what you're selling and that its not worth what you are asking. when trying to purchase a product from them with the money you just got from selling your item, they show little to no interest in making a sale, they get annoyed that you are asking questions

They must love keeping all thier stuff. I have never seen a pawn shop price stuff at market price…read more If I wanted to buy new I would go to the stores. You go to the pawn shops to find a deal. Not at 5his one though.

I am not an expert on guns, nor gun clubs, but my brother-in-law is a member here. When I come…read moredown to visit, this is one of the places we like to go together for a few hours of brotherly bonding. He has two Sig 9 mil handguns, and I get the opportunity to learn how to use them and shoot on an indoor range. Lafayette is off the beaten path, which is a no brainer given the noise generated by the weapons on the outdoor ranges. It gets loud. Inside, the range is well set up, and everyone associated with the club management is first class friendly and knowledgeable. They are also incredibly patient with a novice who keeps shooting up their clothespins and PVC target frames. Too bad I wasn't aiming at them. My exposure to these guns and people has really opened my eyes to the engineering and design that goes into making a shooting iron these days, and more importantly the culture surrounding it. I am very impressed with the combination of warmth and seriousness that the people I meet display. Men, women and kids at all skill levels interact in a friendly, respectful manner. The teaching of gun safety is ever present, and the willingness to accept guidance a clear indication that everyone understands that while shooting is a fun sport, it also requires high skill levels and an appreciation of the potential for destruction. Having checked it out a few times, I now bring my young teenage son with us to join in both the bonding and the shooting. He is a Star Boy Scout and already has taken safety courses and earned the merit badges associated with rifles and shooting. I was amazed that he knew what to do and can shoot with a steady hand. I just bought him a set of "Ears," and we have discussed our mutual interest in taking this further. Lafayette Gun Club is an excellent place to go (if you can get in) to learn and practice this sport, and see what goes into gunsport today. Why only 4 Stars? A snack bar and more comfortable waiting areas in and outside would do the trick.

I just transferred back to the states. Looking to express my American freedom. I am looking for a…read moreclub. All the ranges around here really really suck. If anyone can sponsor me that would be awesome. My email is eddiehaas1998@gmail.com let me know if you have any questions about me or can help a brother out.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Jason was great for lessons, highly recommend him. I would…read moredefinitely come back here again

Dirty, rude employee, no bathroom. Very disappointed and the fact there's not a restroom when there…read moreis a long way between gas stations is a problem

I cannot recommend this place enough!…read more I came in with a history of gun violence & this visit was to overcome my fear of guns. The check in process was very easy to navigate and the team members were very helpful. Jake helped me get set up at the desk & he assured me that the safety person in the range would be helpful too. It's clear that safety is a top priority here. They require you to wear hearing & eye protection before you enter the range room! I entered the range room & was initially shaken & tearful so I stepped out, wiped my tears & then entered again. John helped me slowly ease up to the bay & walked me through all the safety basics of the gun. He helped me grip it correctly and get a feel of it before the mag was even loaded. He imitated what the kick would feel like. Once I was comfortable with just holding it, he showed me how to load the bullets. I was shaken & nervous between each step but he was calm, reassuring, & patient with me. I eventually loaded the mag & did one shot. From there, my confidence built. Overall, I would recommend this gun range to any & everyone. As a woman who came here alone to face my fears, I feel accomplished & empowered. Huge shoutout to John for his patience, kindness & cute smile. To anyone out there debating:DO IT, even if you do it scared & with tears in your eyes!

As someone who's never held a weapon before, I had the coolest opportunity of going to the shooting…read morerange over the weekend and what an experience it was! We arrived around 3pm on Saturday and there was a 45 minute wait to get into the range. That gave me plenty of time to sign the waiver and look at all the weaponry throughout the store. As soon as the range was available, we had to put on noise cancelling headphones and protective eyewear before entering. With it being my first time at a shooting range, the sounds of the guns were a bit overwhelming at first but I eventually got used to it and was able to concentrate enough to practice a few rounds. This was something I've been wanting to do for quite some time and I'm so glad I was able to experience it and cross it off my bucket list. For around $25pp, definitely check them out if the shooting range is something you enjoy or if you're a first timer like myself who wants to do something fun and exhilarating!

GREAT RANGE!! I went in today to try out their range for the first time and was more than satisfied…read morewith their service. I was able to meet Curtis, who was the range officer of the day. Curtis showed true professionalism and is very knowledgeable about gun handling safety. During my time at the range, while I was shooting, my red dot flew off! I let Curtis know, and he was able to retrieve it properly and safely. He told me that new red dots should always be installed with new screw glue, which I was not aware of, and he helped me install my red dot back on my gun the right way. I will be shooting and purchasing my firearms here from now on. They offer annual range memberships with military discounts. Overall, I had a great time at this place, and I hope this helps people know more about this place.

Everyone in here, with the exception of a man named Curtis, will talk down to you and treat you…read morewith no respect. I have been here several times whether to buy ammo, firearms, or accessories and every time they act as if they wish you would've never walked in and never want to do their job. Along with horrible customer service, I have yet to see one firearm in their building that is not wildly over priced. They up charge every firearm at least 100$ then the actual worth. I highly recommend finding anywhere else besides this location to buy anything from.