I order firearms and optics online very often and have never had anything less than the best…read moreexperience possible. The orders are fulfilled and ready for pickup prior to the estimated date when ordered. The hunting department staff are the most professional, friendly, experienced, and helpful individuals in the vast majority of retail businesses. They even mount and boresight optics for free on purchases made from SW and also offer firearm cleaning services. I would really like to send a special thanks to a young man named Ben, who takes the time to make sure all of my optics are mounted exactly to my preferences.

I visit the gun range regularly and own plenty firearms, i am introducing my fiance to firearms, we…read moredecided to order her a CZ online and pick it up from SW. The experience was horrible! Keep in mind my fiance doesn't know much about the mechanics of the firearm, this is why we picked this pistol to get her started. This clerk starts asking her to rack the slide, drop the magazine, what type of bullet does the pistol use, how many rounds does it hold, who makes the firearm? She answers most of his questions and handled the firearm responsibility but he told her it was a "red flag" because she didnt know all the questions he asked and he personally thinks she is buying the gun for me!! Then tells her this isn't a "starter pistol"!! I ask what is a starter pistol? And ask for a manager, he states he is the manger! Then a lady i have worked with before says she is the manager!! I have helped all my daughters and other friends and family buy firearms and get trained. This experience ruined my fiance experience buying her first firearm. Needless to say I won't EVER buy here again..

I had a chicka-plow shipped here for an FFL transfer, and lemme tell ya. I'm a black woman walking…read moreinto a sporting goods store, and everybody there... isn't, if you understand where I'm coming from. However, they were all business and friendly. I told them what I was there for, and they pointed the way to the second floor. All concerns were out the door at that point, except for my fear of heights, but I made it. Anyways, it took maybe all of 10 minutes, $60, and I was out the door with my goods. I'll likely go back there for all the other accessories, holsters, etc. They have an excellent selection for pretty much anything you're into, and the prices seemed to be on par with expectations. I would highly recommend.

High praise for the staff handling my recent FFL transfer. Zack and Tim in the firearms room were…read morefriendly, helpful and well informed. Zack processed me through the paperwork very efficiently and gave me a brief instructional session on my new Colt 1911, as I had not used one since Army days in the 1960s. Altogether my best gun store experience.

If you find yourself in St. Bernard Parish and suddenly discover a need to enjoy the offerings of…read morethe sportsman's paradise of Louisiana then look no further than Hook & Line! So you might guess what sorts of things a place named Hook & Line offers but you would probably be underestimating this joint. Hook & Line is a VERY popular spot for folks around Chalmette, LA that need fishing and hunting gear along with offering some equipment repair services. This place actually still offers nice customer service and fair prices so you somehow actually still get good value for your hard earned money here unlike way too many other places that don't seem to want to be bothered by customers while they then proceed to charge an arm and a leg for the "experience." Overall this is a great spot to visit and leaves you in a far better mood than most of the competition. So like so many GREAT things this business Ain't Dere No More and sadly has closed...

Hook & Line has been recommended to me by every guide and private fisherman I have known in St…read more Bernard Parish. Owned by the Macaluso's, a husband and wife who've served the Chalmette community for decades, the shop carries a full line of hunting and fishing equipment, clothing and supplies. Hook & Line is a one-stop fallback for sportsmen who forget things; a last-minute source for those who travel a bit too light; and a repair center for those who are just unlucky. Hook & Line offers reasonable prices (check out the "bargain table" set up in the middle of the shop), and as a bonus, information and advice are provided to the respectful, unobtrusive sportsman, free of charge.

Great place, even better people. Called after hours and they stayed open long enough to sell us…read moresome live shrimp. The guy working there was friendly and even gave us a lead on a little fishing hole. Best bait shop in God's country! Well worth a visit if you're ever in need of some bait while fishing down in the parish.

From the owner: Customers get quality shrimp for a great price.read more

I realize it is somewhat juvenile of me to laugh at the name, but I can't help it. I also can't…read morehelp but be impressed by this new sporting goods store that just opened in Slidell. Located in the brand new Fremaux Town Center, this store appeals to my inner dude like only a sporting goods store can. Since I am an equal opportunity reviewer, I will first focus on the section of the store geared towards females: they have women's clothing. Now that we have that out of the way, on to my review. Hunting I was pretty sad when I realized Dick's doesn't sell handguns. There are few activities more badass and manly than perusing a fine selection of handguns. What they did have, however, was a giant selection of rifles and shotguns. There was no one working in that area so I couldn't fondle any, but the prices looked fairly reasonable, especially on some of the .22 rifles. If hunting birds or large animals is more your style, they also had higher caliber rifles and shotguns. As with most stores, shotgun ammo was available on the shelves with pistol and rifle ammo behind the counter. From what I could see, it looked like they had a good supply of most home defense and target ammo for somewhat reasonable prices. Even the .223 was decently priced (for 2014). In addition to the firearms, there was a large archery section, including what looked like an archery range. There was also a good selection of knives, machetes and even a tomahawk. If you are looking for survival gear, they have what you need. Camping The camping selection here was first rate. In addition to the tents, sleeping bags and camp stoves, they had an excellent selection of backpacking food. Anyone who has been backpacking will tell you that the lighter your pack, the easier your hike. Dick's had a large amount of freeze dried items which would taste funny, but definitely save weight. They even had astronaut ice cream which I must purchase whenever I find it. Don't ask me why, but I think that stuff is super cool. This section is also where I found a new folding chair. I am not sure of the official name, but it's one of those chairs that folds and stores in a bag. I am sure you've seen them at the beach, kids soccer games and Mardi Gras Parades. Well, for only $30, I got a brand new chair in stylish realtree camouflage. No longer will I be at the beach in a plain blue chair. Hell yes! The aforementioned sections are where I spent the majority of my time, but the store had plenty more to offer. I saw shoes, sports equipment, fishing gear, etc. It really is a one stop shop. The staff I encountered on the floor were helpful and friendly. My only complaint involves the checkout process. I am not sure if it was because the store is new, but checkout was painfully slow. Despite having three cashiers working the wait was far too long. Other than that, I loved the place. If you are in the Slidell area and like dude type things, check out Dick's. See, that is hilarious.

I've been in a few Dicks sporting goods stores across across America and this is the only one with…read moreout a hunting section.SAD

Husband dopped off a bow before Christmas that needed a serious overhaul. What we received was a…read morevery nicely finished product. Drawback: we had to call to check on the status, and since it is a small establishment, things aren't very computerized or filed. (?) However, once we were able to identify the bow, we were told it was ready to be worked on, just needed some questions answered. Additional fixes were suggested to give it a one-and-done service, to which we agreed. We were able to pick it up on Christmas Eve to gift it back to our nephew with new arrows in great shape. It was not cheap, but we thought it to be reasonable for the amount of rehabbing that was done. Would totally recommend.

Chag's is excellent with dynamite customer service and tackle/bow selection. Always one of my…read morefavorite places to shop.

Fresh bait from a lovely lady with large shrimp tanks in the back. They also noted some live crabs,…read morebut I didn't see any in the back shed where we were buying bait. They were open early, and they have a little dock in the back where you can do some crabbing and fishing, too, if you'd like. Shrimp were lively, all right, and she gave us more than we paid for, which was nice. There is unpaved parking and a loop under the bridge if you're headed the other way on the divided highway above.

A tiny bait shop with essential fishing accessories. They have live crickets, shrimp bait, and…read moreworms - maybe more but that's all I noticed in the fridge. The gentleman, who I believe own and live there, was very helpful and friendly. He even schooled me on how to put hooks on an unfamiliar fishing leader. Located under a bridge near the water yet quite and serene. A place I imagine after retirement - away from it all and fishing with all my heart desires. Oh yeah, there's a pub/restaurant next door.

If you are handicap or and disability I would not waste your time here. Awful experience and…read moreservice.

This Academy is like all others. Apparently Academy strives for uniformity…read more Guns, ammo, camping gear, swing sets, shoes, sporting goods and clothing all can be found at this Academy. This location gets extremely crowded on weekends. Academy shares a parking lot with many other businesses, so parking is at a premium. Be prepared to walk.