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

My son and I used the Northwest Arsenal facility back in late March 2025. We stopped by…read moremid-afternoon on a weekday so it was empty when we arrived, but got pretty busy by the time we left. The range was clean and well maintained. Staff members were nice and helpful. I did find the range fees were a bit high for the two of us using just one lane, but "it is what it is".

Having grown up on a farm with a life long history of public and military service, I do like…read morehunting and fishing and I work very hard to stay proficient in safety in all of my endeavors. I do travel a bit and have the ability to take advantage of 5 outdoor and 4 indoor ranges including this one. They all have different rules and personalities along with different strengths and weaknesses. I am struggling between a 2 and 3 star rating for various reasons but will give benefit of the doubt for a 3 star due to the nature of the actual ranges. I do visit others with less resources and farther away more frequently. I have left reviews of this specific range in the past and felt like leaving another after visiting the public use portion of the range a couple of days in a row and it being post COVID for the most part. I decided not to renew my membership at this range this year for various reasons including the ability to zero rifles at the public range for $10 still. I still believe the public range is a good starting place for very new shooters since there is a lot of supervision and willingness to give pointers by the hard working volunteers. I also believe it is a good place to zero a hunting rifle or visit prior to hunting season for a once a year check or if you are an avid paper puncher/bench person. The member side has a lot of assets and there is hardly ever anyone else using them except for a group shoot every now and again. I do find it odd that such nice resources go so underutilized in an era of waiting lists and such at other ranges I am familiar with, but it is an advantage to being a member if you like the ability to shoot at ranges without much competition for range space. Btw it is also a requirement to be an NRA member to be a member of the shooting club and I believe it is best to hang out with a long term member for a bit if you do join. Just my 2 cents and be safe and responsible out there! Cheers

Awesome staff, and extremely helpful. Helped me zero my new 30.06 in minutes (even adjusted the…read morescope for me since I didn't have tools). They check out spotting scopes when needed. Getting cold outside? There's almost always a fire going in the clubhouse. Very well priced for a very clean range. I highly recommend checking it out for yourself.

It has been a month now trying to transfer my suppressor, theres at least 5 employees running…read morearound but I have not been able to get any real help the 4 separate times I have physically went in there or the half dozen times iv called about my forrm 4 submission. They keep telling me good to go, your all good ! Then silencer shop confirms they have yet to finish their 5 min part of the order. Un helpfully. I've personally asked multiple employees "is this all I need" are we finished and everything is good to go? I get a idk man, I think so, etc. So the saga continues daily till I get them to finish their part. Im told by at and the silencer shop that this is a easy 5 min procedure. But they will not finish it.​​

Mazama Sporting Goods is the place I go for fishing tackle. They have a wide selection of quality…read morerods, reels and terminal tackle. Mazama is also competitively priced with the big box stores. They have also been a generous sponsor of the Sunset Bay Kayak Fishing (SBAOTD) charity tournament in support of Heroes on the Water (HOW) for over ten years. HOW provides free kayak fishing trips to active duty military personnel, veterans, first responders and their families. Thank you to the great staff at Mazama for their support of our veterans.

New owners aren't nearly as friendly as old owners. Plus, they post your driver's license on an…read moreopen bulletin board where everybody see your personal information. Total violation of privacy. They hover over you inside the range and constantly interrupt. Not a good vibe.

Took a friend in who is new to shooting and guns and was so impressed with the knowledge patience…read more and compassion of the staff there. (John/Kristi (sp?) & Darrell (sp?). Plus the place looks marvelous. What an improvement from when I visited there probably five years ago when it had other owners. We will definitely be back!!

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.

I took a rifle in for warranty service. He assured me several times over a 3+ week period that he…read morehad sent it back to the manufacturer to be worked on. He lied to me about this. I called Ruger several times to confirm his words. Ruger mentioned they had not received the rifle in for repair and they had never heard of this shop. They added that his shop was not registered as an FFL to do business with them. When I called him numerous times out of concern to discuss this, he did not return a single message. When I went to pick the rifle up, he told me it was repaired. He lied to me again. When I got back to the house, it was apparent that nothing had been repaired and it was never sent to Ruger. If he could not perform the service or just flat out didn't want to work with me, he should have said so instead of wasting valuable time. I have been looking for ways to do business locally but he has no stock just mostly used firearms. Most ppl would like to handle a firearm before purchase. He can order it for you though. I dislike writing reviews like this but feel ppl need to know of this experience. As my partner and I are both firearms instructors, we will be sure to advise people of more reputable and dependable shops (Mazama's) in the future.

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.

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.

The service and selections of gun supplies are amazing. Too bad we couldn't bring back gun powder…read moreto Hawaii. They had many items available and well stocked. The staff are helpful. Prices are great!!

Cabela's is a good store to find regular clothes that are good for the outdoor. They have hunting…read moreand camping gear, too, but we go for clothes. Value is good. The prices aren't as cheap as regular stores but their close quality is better. Service is good at the checkout but not as easy to find out on the floor. I recommend Cabela's and would go back.

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.

Snotty clerk. Didn't ask anybody in there if he could help them. I walk out shaking my head and two…read moreof the guys in there left when I did. I don't image the sell much of anything they only had two or three guns on display and they sure weren't offering you to look at em any further. Not the feeling I was looking for. I suggest he move to Portland or Seattle where his attitude is reflected. Stay outta small towns the care.

This couple may have a great class however their website is and payment system is corrupt. I signed…read moreup for a class listed online, they took my payment, sent me a confirmation, then told me the class was private and I could not attend it. They offered another class on another date that I could not attend. I explained why I could not make that and asked for a refund. The owner stated we cannot refund anyone and can only offer a credit. I entered a dispute with Mastercard only to be told they could not reverse the funds. So this company is rather dishonest and deceived folks when you purchase from them Buyer beware.

I started going to firearms training classes a few years ago, hoping to refresh and sharpen my…read moreskills. What I found was an amazing group where everyone, every skill level and knowledge level hare welcomed and embraced. I've been going to these classes for 2 years now and I have learned so much, my skills and confidence have grown exponentially all because I took that first step to become solely responsible for my personal protection. I highly recommend Lethal Lovebirds and will likely meet you at a class.

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