I've gone to TAC a couple times before and plan to do so again. This place is pretty epic and if…read moreyou're looking for a good CQC Airsoft Field, then TAC is a really solid option for you. I messed up the third time I played here. I payed online and had a printed recipe I was supposed to show, but I forgot and payed in cash, so I double payed. I sent an email to them later, and a really nice guy was totally understanding and said that I could print out the email and next time I come to TAC to play, I can just show it to them, and I'm good for a day. A lot of the staff at TAC are really nice and knowledgeable about airsoft and seam to enjoy helping you. But there were a couple of douch bags that didn't seem to enjoy doing their job/being a genuinely nice human being when around others. The only reason I've docked a star is because the first couple times I was there, there was always an employee or two who were total assholes. One guy had longer hair and a bit of a beard who screamed at me for the smallest things, full well knowing he was doing that to a complete beginner in airsoft. I never saw him again, so I'm, assuming the guy got too many complaints and was fired, or maybe I just got lucky and never saw him for the times when I went. There was another guy with pretty much the same description as the first, except he was like 7ft tall. This guy was a bit of an asshole, but still pretty cool and fun to play with. I say this because when you're aiming center mass normally and then shoot this guy, the shots hit him right in the balls. He complained a bit about that. For the few times I played with him, he was an overall cool guy. Still can be a dick though. I've got other cool and not so cool experiences here, but overall, I think this airsoft field deserves four stars. I am excited to go back with friends and I'm sure most people would be excited too.

Always a great time. The staff is very helpful and run the center very well. My 13 yo and I love…read moregoing on the weekends.

After KC Crusaders, this is my favorite field, thus far. They have reasonable prices, and the staff…read moretakes safety and fun seriously. There have been a few snags with reservations before, but the staff was always courteous and helpful to resolve it. Okay, lets talk about the fields. These are AMAZING fields. They have several that they rotate you through, throughout the day. It doesn't matter if you are a private group or a walk-on group. You play at all the fields. You VW nuts out there in cyberland will appreciate the fact that their Urban field has a late 70's model Rabbit as a bunker. It nearly brought a tear to my eye to have to shoot it to tag someone out. I digress. Hamburger Hill was an amazing field to try and fight up. The Urban field had lots of junk and two-story buildings to snipe from. The Speedball field was pretty standard. The Bridge field, was so amazingly wooded that I was able to sneak behind the whole enemy team. The Jungle field is where I start to complain. When I play paintball in Western Washington, I might expect to see the occasional stinging nettle and bee. I do NOT, however, expect to see whole groves of stinging nettles and multiple large bee's nests. The field may have rectified this, but if they haven't, avoid the Jungle field. The only other complaint I have about Operation Paintball is how frequently you change fields. I have a lot of gear, as do several people I play with. We don't like like to lug it from field to field, every two games. While I applaud the effort to allow people to play on all fields, I'd like to stick around on one for more than two games. By the way, as I read the other reviews, I need to ask, "You people arrange Yelp games?!" I might have to include people on here for my next private group... So, quick summary: This is a great venue with many amazing fields and one that I'm scared of (You just can't shoot bees. They are known for swarming.) The prices are reasonable, and you get a variety of playing experiences with refs that actually do their jobs. You just change fields, a lot. The only place I like more is KC Crusaders, and not by much.

My son had a super fun birthday party here. All of the boys absolutely loved it. We return on a…read morebi-weekly basis for my son to continue to play. Great combat field and they have rental equipment on hand if needed. This is a rustic not fancy place which is a nice change of pace for our Eastside teens.

Going fishing, hiking, shooting, hunting, camping, etc.? Bass Pro Shop has everything you need:…read moreboats, life jackets, snorkel gear, shoes, apparel, bows, guns, ammo, ammo, ammo, you get the idea - oh, and plenty of guns. They also have camp cookware, fuel canisters, and freeze-dried foods. They also carry solar-powered electronics, battery chargers, and other devices. This place is like a supercenter for outdoor recreational activities. I could spend extra hours in the store, just browsing, and marveling at all the options they have. Some of my favorite items are The Walker's Digital Electronic Earmuffs for indoor shooting protection and the Salty Crew Apex Perforated Long-Sleeve Hooded Sunshirt for style. Although several items are pricey, they do offer memberships and various discounts to reduce the damage to your pockets. I usually frequent this place twice a month, sometimes just for a browse for sales or to find items that I do not currently have on hand that will be very useful in the future. Oh, and I just absolutely love interacting with service reps because they actually love what they do in their job. If you or someone you know enjoys adventurous outdoor activities, there aren't many places that have the quality and quantity that Bass Pro Shop offers.

I've shopped at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's for many years and spent thousands of dollars with…read morethem, both online and in stores. After repeated poor customer service experiences, I've decided to stop shopping at the Tacoma Bass Pro Shops and will likely take my business elsewhere altogether. At the Tacoma store, asking for help consistently feels like an inconvenience to employees. Checkout interactions have also been cold and dismissive, both in tone and body language. Recently, my wife asked whether she qualified for a military discount. Instead of explaining the requirements, the cashier abruptly asked, "Where's your military ID?" That exchange reflects the way we've been treated there on multiple visits. The one exception to the lack of attention is the credit card pitch. Employees are quick to approach you about signing up as soon as you walk through the door, sometimes so persistently that it feels awkward and intrusive. I wish that same attention went toward helping customers once they're shopping. I had a similar experience at the Cabela's in Lacey while purchasing a firearm. I didn't know I needed to sign in on a touchscreen before approaching the firearms counter. When I went to ask for help, the employee made me feel foolish for not knowing the process. Customers should be treated with basic courtesy whether they're spending $10 or thousands. These repeated interactions have cost Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's my business. I'll be shopping with a competitor.

I am annoyed at these people!! My friend bought a bicycle…read morefrom them at a really good price. When we ride I am always kicking his behind. But oh no now he is kicking mine. All because of his new bike. I blame Elevate Sports for this! Seriously, what a nice store with lots to choose from and at great prices. I bought a nice gym bag for $10. What a deal. Check them out. Highly recommend!

Greats service! We came from out of town for a hockey tournament. We walked in a minute before they…read moreclosed and they got us all fixed up for an early morning game next day before they closed. Nice to see a local shop still going strong.

This store needs a better management, if you hand written to be close at 8:15 pm and a customer…read morecomes in at 8:03 pm, they have plenty of time to to get what they need rather than being kicked out.

So, I've been a customer for a few years and had good experience every location I visited until I…read morewent to this one. You see, I went in to return a pair of work/tactile boots and some of the workers looked at me a little weird. Aside from that the older gentleman accused me of coming in regularly to return things and this would be the last time I can do this. So, I said in reasonable defense "I have not ever done this, this is only the first time I returned anything at big 5. Anyway, he said well, someone who looks like you keeps doing this. (By the way, I'm a black woman). So he reluctantly does the return and warned him not to judge anyone this way, but he just kept arguing with me. And the other employees were just standing there just simply not caring. I'm writing this review in the hope that NO ONE, especially a person of color has this experience.

I called ahead, and asked if they sold Washington State Parks Discover Passes. Yes! says the…read moreperson who answered the phone. So, on a dark and rainy Puyallup night I drove to their store. The first clerk I asked to sell me a pass fumbled around and could not log into a computer. He made an odd, childish sounding call to another clerk. That person came and the two of them would have been comical to watch, if not so sad. After about 5 minutes, clerk 2 called his manager. I had the dubious please of listening to first questions about the computer ( I could tell it was not good news of some type), then a long conversation about sales, socks and things the clerk was to do. It was very clear the customer standing awkwardly in their store was not important. So, after the call, I'd been in the store 10-15 minutes. The clerk addresses me, while looking down and to his left, like he was afraid of me. I had NOT said a single word at this point. He gave a long-winded excuse, this was a known issue, they had submitted tickets, they simply had to call the state and get it fixed. I simply said OK and left to find another store and by my pass. This store needs training and a manager shake up. To not post the computer was broke (so I would not drive there in the first place), to not notify staff, to not care about the customer standing there while they were talking socks and sales.... Everything that is wrong about retail training and service is endemic to this store.

I really like this new Biig 5 store they opened in Puyallup, its away from the South Hill Mak…read morenightmare area so can avoid it and just go here if I need to get shoes! They always have good prices and quality of shoes, and UNLIKE Target, they have Men shoes! Yay! They also have a good selection of camping stuff, hunting, and fishing and whatever else a active outdoor life needs :) I do think this store has real friendly and helpful employees as well.

You know all that exercise equipment that's out of stock or won't come for a month....on website…read moreafter website....because we're all exercising at home now? Big 5 Sports has a LOT of it! After discouraging online searches for ankle weights and exercise balls, I walked into the Covington Big 5, and purchased both items in less than 10 minutes. And I didn't pay for shipping. Good quality. Competitive prices. Deal.

Have been here several times now. The store always has tons of sporting equipment in stock, and a…read morewide range of other products. Prices are reasonable, and there's always some kind of discounts going on. I've not been let down by any of their stock. The staff are very welcoming and helpful while in store. Tons of parking available in the lot outside.