Nicely organized and clean facility. I went to shoot with my brother. He has a membership here…read more which helps get priority booking for range time. It gets quite busy! I did not know they have an archery range here!! Otherwise, I might have invested in a compound bow years ago! Check-in was easy. I had to fill out a waiver since it was my first time shooting here at this range. You just go to the kiosks to the far left of the check-in counter. Be sure to have your Driver's license/ID with you because you will need it to type in the number when you check into the kiosk for the waiver. Plus you will need to turn it in at the check-in desk while you're in the range. You must have safety glasses and ear protection before entering the range. If you don't own any you can purchase safety glasses for $4. My brother loaned me his ear protection and he brought his own guns and ammo. You can purchase from a variety of targets that are against the wall to the right of the counters. Just state which number to the staff. They will give you a stapler to attach to the board in the range. Holy cow! Gunfire can get EXTREMELY LOUD and jolting in there depending upon who is firing what in there. Some dude was firing a weapon that felt like it shook the range and jolted my body. My brother told me what it was they were firing but I forgot. Me and this teenager laughed and looked at each other because MY GAWD, the sound and pressure of that weapon felt like a sonic boom. LOL. They have staff inside the range to change out the back boards if needed and to sweep up the shells to prevent tripping as well. Restrooms are available as well with many multiple stalls and were very clean.

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!

Onpoint is such an awesome place for training! The instructors are so kind and patient and truly…read morewant to see you succeed. They are extremely knowledgeable and know how to teach in a clear and engaging way. I highly recommend this school!

Great place to grow in training and experience in defensive training! They care about their…read morestudents and I can't say I'm not amazed at the things I learned. I would recommend this place to anybody.

Curtiss is your man to learn how to use a gun and get your ccw permit. Class was small and better…read morethat way so he can answer our questions and better one on one interaction and training. I learned so much from him and would highly recommend him. In the shooting range, we learn our stance and hand position using a firearm and shot about 25 rounds and I gain so much confidence in shooting a firearm. At the end of the day, knowledge is power and always will.

From the owner: We offer the NRA Basic Pistol and Safety Course these are small classes allowing each student to…read morehave more access to individualized training not found in larger class settings. Course certificate meets requirements to apply for VA CCW permit. Office Open By Appointment Only! Call us.......

Created by a woman for women. Instilling self awareness & protection. Professional, highly skilled…read more& patient.

Took the concealed carry course today and couldn't wait to write a review. 1000% recommend the…read morecourse and this woman-owned company. After class, we went to the range and I left feeling confident about my ability to protect myself and my family. Without a doubt, I'd recommend to anyone.

This was my first visit to the shop. The FFL transfer fee is only $25. The young woman who handled…read morethe transaction was friendly and efficient. She also sold me the holster I needed. I'll be back!

Great customer service and gun shop. Will be coming back in the future. Has enough of a section…read moreof pistols and rifles....well worth the trip.

The instructor, Brett, was knowledgable, friendly and patient with me. I was nervous about getting…read morea firearm and using it correctly and he made all of those fears disappear. It was a very good experience and I feel much more confident now.

From the owner: Ascent Training provides detailed firearm / gun safety classes, CPR & Stop The Bleed courses in…read moreHampton Roads. We offer one-on-one and group classes around the Tidewater area.

The Virginia Beach Fire Training Center is located on Birdneck Rd, not too far from the…read moreintersection with General Booth Blvd. It is basically next to Birdneck Elementary School. I've been to this place several times over the years. The main reason I've come in here over the years has to do with training regarding weather. I come in every few years for the storm spotter training with the National Weather Service. This is the location they normally hold it when it is done in Va. Beach every few years. The facility itself is quite nice. You will find lots of things related to firefighting and EMS, including lots of memorabilia. Generally, you do have to have an escort or badge to get into the building, but this was not the case this particular evening since the reason for the visit was the class. Overall, this is a nice facility to visit. I will say that during the break, I did take a look at the stuff around the place, and there was quite a bit. There was stuff that I didn't think was part of firefighting, but as I looked at some of those cases, I could see how they would be part of the overall mission. If you happen to have a class or other even that brings you to this place, it's definitely worth checking out. Be sure to thank the first responders for their service to our community.

We recently visited Potts 'N Paints (PNP) to celebrate a birthday. The birthday girl requested…read morepainting so PNP seemed like just the right place! The shop is pretty spacious, lengthwise. As soon as you walk in, you will see several shelving units of many ceramic projects of all different themes and sizes on the left, with tables in the middle and right side and cash out desk in the back corner. If you walk down the passage a little bit, it'll lead you to the paint area. I didn't walk all the way back, but I am assuming that leads to the party rooms as several people were led back there during our visit. The kids picked their projects and then one of their staff members, led them to the paint bar and explained the different kinds of paints and gave them some tips on how to use the paint and tools. Things to note: - You pay a studio fee plus the cost of the item (most things have price tags on the bottom of the item) - they claim to be the only open paint bar in the area. They let you use as much paint as you want, so be mindful and don't be wasteful - they have some options for drinks and snacks, although very limited, but I guess this can come in handy if you end up being there for awhile and get carried away with painting (drinks and snacks were very inexpensive) - you must go back at a later date to pick up the projects, so they can fire them up and glaze them. - they also have non-ceramic items for you to paint like canvas and wood The turnaround was very quick! Not sure if it was a slower time or if it's because we didn't have that many people in our party, but the items were ready in just a few days! I was so surprised when they called. Underpromise and overdeliver is always a smart business practice. Great place to pass the time and "make" something of your own. Stay safe, Friends!

AMAZING it smeels good and its all cool!i would sooo go again everyone's so noce and welcomingread more