Just a few days ago I went out on the range with a friend of mine and despite the cold I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed it. Man I wish they had some space heaters hanging overhead in their outdoor ranges. My hands! LOL The service is straight forward. From stopping in, signing a waiver, picking up some rental items like ear or eye protection--it's all tremendously affordable and under $20. This alone offers a tremendous value. In terms of a selection per se, you can sign up for a membership which ranges from $30-$40 a month depending on the plan or you can go for a single day visit. Adults about $15. From there it's all about the training. From as little as 3 yards to as much as 2000, go for it. Pistols, shotguns, ARs, bring it. They also have some firearms you can rent while you're there at an affordable price (but there's a range fee required when using their firearms). It's a bit of a journey out to head out to Pyramid Way where they're located, but you should consider the journey and training there if you're serious about firearm training and understanding these tools in a wonderful outdoor setting that puts you in the mentality of growing your skill and proficiency. Shout out to Dean who was our Range Safety Officer that day. He was courteous, professional and that's what you want when working with firearms. Check them out!

The attached picture is the end result from the CCW / Pistol I class at Nevada Firearms Academy,…read moretaught by Scott Catron on 4/18/2026.. It was such a fun day in the classroom and at the range. I enjoyed the whole day while learning about consealed weapons' law and I improved my shooting skill. Thank you Scott and the NFA's team for making that day fun and safe for us. Jerry

Just had my Bachelor weekend and this was one of the top highlights of my entire trip!…read more As someone who has never shot a gun before, I learned so much from Ira of BASE firearms. He was not only a great instructor, but was incredibly knowledgable when it came to safety, history, and personal experience with all the firearms. Dude was cool as hell too! The selection of firearms were plenty and our group found all the packages to be fairly priced. We all opted for the Full Auto Tahoe and all were very happy with our choice. Definitely coming back when I'm back in town, and highly recommend this experience to folks of all background and experience.

Ira is awesome. Super passionate about the Industry. I took a couple classes before I took the CCW…read morecourse. A wealth of knowledge, and resources to further assist you in your journey.

Great gun store and even better range; best in Northern Nevada!…read more The service is fantastic. They are patient and really go out of their way to make sure you're comfortable and that you understand safety and what you're doing and make everything really easy. When you get there you complete your registration and rent a lane. Then you can either use your own firearm, eye and ear protection, and ammunition or you can rent or purchase everything. You can rent handguns and various semi-auto rifles for a flat rate plus ammunition, or you can rent automatics or belt fed machine guns by buying magazines or belts, no flat rental rate required. It can all add up pretty quickly but overall the rates and prices are reasonable. I had a great time, my favorite was firing the Thompson submachine gun on full auto, and will definitely be back for the M1!

I took my adult son here, and it was his first time, although he had previously visited a place in…read moreVegas with a friend. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and was genuinely excited. Joe was exceptionally kind, friendly, and helpful. There were a couple of other staff members who were also good, but unfortunately I didn't see their name tags to acknowledge them properly. They offer a variety of services and provide military discounts, which is greatly appreciated. The location is a bit hidden--tucked away off Mill Street near Harley-Davidson.

If anyone is interested in finding an instructor for their CCW certificate. Either their initial…read morecourse or renewal, I highly recommend going through John Glatthar with Semper Firearms here in Palomino Valley. He keeps the class sizes small and is efficient with time management as well as being incredibly knowledgeable with answering all the questions asked. A couple ladies came from Carson and mentioned at the end of the day they were so thankful for his class because they took a couple firearms training classes in their area and had not such good instructor experiences. And I'll have to say, John was pretty thorough during the sit-down portion of the class and by the time we were done with the range- everyone was really happy with the whole day! John Glatthar Semper Firearms Training 775.842.6409 www.semperfirearms.com

I've had a lot of different types of training in several fields but I have to say the course I took…read morewith John was second to none. As well as being incredibly knowledgable about all areas of the legal codes and definitions, the range portion of the class was very enlightening with several different real world exercises. I highly recommend A+ for very thorough and professional firearms training.

Every day is a good day, regardless of temperature, rain or snow, and we got all of those and cold,…read moreto enjoy shooting a match all to benefit our neighbors in need. To coordinate a shoot is a very daunting task, it takes a lot of people's efforts to make it a success. First we need a facility to hold such a match, well Illumined Arms donated their fantastic facility for shooters to compete and the assistance of their staff to insure the facility is available for holding the event , then all the sponsors to advertise and staff, Battleborn group, Vet Mech Arms and the Lyon County Sheriff's department staff to run and insure this event went smoothly. We also had a late sponsor by Anderson renewal windows to support such a worthy cause. All this for supporting our neighbors in need of support with our donations. This was a turkey shoot after all, so turkey's were of course the prize to the top shooters. From what I observed, everyone left with smiles on their faces, satisfied knowing we were doing this for a very worthy cause and we all participated in a safe event.

Most of the building they were in looked abandoned, the parking lot held a neat collection of…read morevehicles, and they had the worst elevator I have ever seen. After following some signs, I came to the "shop" but it was more like buying guns on GTA , ammo was on the ground, guns were on pathetic shelving,. It's like they tried their best to start a business with what they could cobble together off of things they bought off of Facebook marketplace. Prices were meh, I almost wonder if the staff was nothing more than a confederacy of gun bros that got fired from other shops.

The instructor at Sierra CCW really knows his stuff. He actually wrote the book on the subject…read more In his 8-hour original-applicant class, the instructor covered dozens of topics, and backed up everything he said with citations and statistics. It appears he has indeed done his research. Class time goes by very fast because it is fast-paced and filled with videos, demonstrations, and real-life examples. I received a complete package of printed materials, free schwag, and a book, all included in the price of the class. We spend more time at the range than in other classes I have taken. He thoroughly goes over safe handling, and realistic techniques unique to the demands of the CCW holder. I highly recommend this class.

The instructor Caidyn is top notch. He is excellent both in the classroom and at the range. I have…read morebeen using long guns for 50 years and wanted to learn more about handguns. Caidyn taught me things that I will use the rest of my life. Highly recommended.

I was introduced to The Women's Safety Academy after I took the Intro to Handguns class with the…read moreWomen's Shooting Academy. I took the W.A.R.R.I.O.R class and my mindset has been forever changed! Vicki's passion for women and their safety is contagious and you cannot help but taking that passion into your daily life. Not living paranoid, but prepared. In this day and age, it's not if I will be in the wrong place at the wrong time, it's when. As a mom of young children, I want to be able to protect myself and my family as much as possible. WSA has made that possible. You can't go wrong taking these courses.

Just took the CCW class, and it was excellent, practical, and useful for shooters at all levels…read more A strong recommend, and we will be taking further training here.

I highly recommend training with Jim! See that girl in the photo? That's me! That was my very first…read morepistol lesson with Jim Erwin (I have had several other classes). Jim is so skilled and knowledgeable, with the background and training to back it up! Peep that man's resume. Although some women may not struggle with this, I was intimidated by handguns and yet knew I needed to know how to handle one to keep myself and my children safe. Jim is so approachable and coaches so well, and he put me at ease instantly. I recommend him for anyone who has had any level of experience--you'll learn so much from Jim!