Tried this indoor range out for ten random visits over two months, before I pulled the trigger and…read morebecame a member. Rarely have to wait to get a lane, and never had to wait longer than 15 minutes (has only happened when I arrived during peak times on a Saturday afternoon). I tried out every range in the Jacksonville area, and I chose to become a member of this one for several reasons. Primary deciding factor: the people. The owners, employees, fellow shooters and even the range officers have all been good, reasonable people. Elsewhere in Jacksonville, my experiences with range officers have ranged from inexplicably unpleasant to insultingly arrogant... and at 52 years old, I get it, it's a high stress gig that has to deal with every sort of human being. My observations of the folks at Basic Range conclude that they have been stern only when it's called for and are serious when it comes to customer safety and making sure that no one gets injured. They have always been great with helping beginners, giving them the extra hands on attention they need. They are also very good at letting those seasoned veterans do their own thing without unnecessary interference. Something that I never found at any other shooting range in Jacksonville. The range is exactly as advertised, basic... and that suits me just fine. If you want the latest high def, twelve inch tv monitor in every lane with a range officer of your very own who interjects with their opinions between every shot... or if you enjoy being molested during a pat down, like the airport TSA agents do when searching you before getting on a plane.... go elsewhere. If you enjoy shooting and having a good time doing it, Basic is for you.

We've been here several times and it has always been a lot of fun! The staff are very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful in whatever questions you may have or needed of them. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in practicing shooting or learning about guns. I'm a firm believer in "No one is too old to learn something new" &/or even get a refresher to something already learned/taught.

I dealt with Daniel. He took the time to answer all my questions I asked for a quote on a pistol he…read morebeat the best quote by $40 and some by 300 without knowing my lowest quote. I highly recommend the shop they seem very reasonable on gun Smith charges I couldn't be happier.

This was a 5 hour sales pitch. He taught us nothing about how to load or unload a weapon, but we…read moreknow all about the book he's writing and his career accomplishments. Dude went over very few laws, very few helpful things, but did tell us to KEEP THE GUN SAFETY OFF. We learned that any concealed position other than hip is useless, according to him. We learned that his guns are right above wholesale prices. You start with a speech about why you should buy from him. I'd say 80% of the actual class is him pushing his tactical master classes, and then you end with a speech about buying those and how "worth it" they are. If they're anything like this class, I can assure you, they are not worth it. He tries to convince you they are by telling you gun ranges are a complete and total waste of time. All the 5 star reviews look great... until you realize he bribed us to do them. You get store credit for leaving a 5 star review. (A significant amount of store credit). I did not take that opportunity because 1) I knew I wasn't going back there and 2) I wanted to leave an honest review. They do have a good warranty on their guns, (provided they actually honor it, but I don't, and won't, know). The short of it is I left that class knowing nothing. I am so grateful for a gun runners class I took 6 years ago. I learned so much more there than I did here. If this were the only weapons class I took, I would have absolutely NO business concealing a firearm. Somebody is going to get hurt.

My Ruger LCP II .22 caliber pistol really messed up and jammed badly. I got help from Jonathan, a…read morerange supervisor, who saw my ammo and suggested it wasn't right. I learned that .22 Long is not the same as .22 Long Rifle. Less grains and slightly shorter. Those bullets were jamming my gun. Looking forward to shooting with right bullets.

OTS is serviceable, but there are better experiences to be had at other ranges…read more The range itself, * The target system is very nice and modern, as is the ventilation. * Being able to staple targets is a plus. * The sound concussion is wild, .223/5.56 sounds as loud as .308s I've stood next to at other indoor ranges. Of all the places I've shot, I absolutely have to double up on hearing protection here. They really should invest in putting up sound deadening foam on the walls. As for the staff, * Some are friendly and genuinely good people, then a few are straight up standoffish. * Atmosphere in general can be somewhat unwelcoming. * The RSO's are inconsistent, one guy was perfectly fine with me practicing emergency reloads then the next time I came I was told I'm not allowed too by someone else. * You need to be a paying member just to qualify for practicing draws from concealment. I understand walking someone through safe drawing practices before giving the green light. However, other ranges will allow you to do this and work with you on safe technique, free of charge. * Way too excessive on ammunition check, once I brought in factory new sealed boxes of Fiocchi 5.56 55gr m193 ball and 9mm 115gr fmj they opened and ran a magnet through all of them. Final thoughts, This happens to be the closest indoor range to me, but I'd rather drive farther at the cost of my convenience in exchange for a better experience.

I am so happy that I chose this company because representation matters! If you are thinking about…read morecompleting a concealed carry course, as a customer, I highly recommend taking your course with Grid Iron Firearm Training. Both Kareem and Chanel are welcoming, and as a duo and individually, they know their stuff! I did not realize the anxiety that I had developed around firearms due to a personal experience, however, I can say that I feel more confident than I did before completing this the course which includes practice shooting at a local gun range. I also love that this business is black-owned and women-owned because I realized afterwards, that being lead by familiar faces while learning new material such as this is important. 10/10.

I registered for the class with no clear idea of what to expect. I had never handled a gun nor was…read moreI sure that I would be capable of firing one. The GIFT team did an amazing job with the in-class training and hands on demonstrations. It was a bit long but once we arrived at the shooting range, it was clear why they were so thorough during the class. Both instructors were patient and made sure that each student had an equal amount of practice, guidance and support. I enjoyed the day way more than I ever thought I would. Will definitely take other classes with them.

Chief Spellman breaks down the topics in ways that only experienced trainers can provide. He uses…read morehis experiences and listens to the experiences of his students to support his training. Further, he demonstrates practical firearms skills, then students assume the demonstrated methods and get a first person understanding of the 'why do it this way'. High marks for instructor knowledge and participation. I will attend both recertification and additional training courses.

From the owner: High Caliber Civilian & Officer Training Academy, Inc. is a full-service firearm training academy &…read moresecurity services agency. We specialize in securing high-value assets from your family to the CEOs of large firms. We also certify citizens for their concealed carry weapon license and every platform of gun training. High Caliber conducts unarmed ”Security "D" & armed "G" Qualification / Certification…

i had a great experience obtaining my degree and license here ! they were very helpful and very…read moreknowledgeable about each step it took to secure my success especially Mrs jones the dean and Mrs Jenkins my program director it took a village and I appreciate them so much for everything

Dr. Jones is so professional! She was one of the ones pushing me, motivating, and encouraging me…read more It's always nice to have someone who stays on top of you and make sure you're doing what you're suppose to. That is real support ! Fortis wouldn't the same without her!