I don't 1-star review (or 5-star, for that matter), but I sure do consider it from time to time…read more Had good communication with the gen mgr on getting Tritium night sights installed on my son's pistol professionally. Wish he would have explained to me how long it would take to do a job that should be an hour, or less, at most. Gunsmithing isn't prevalent in our metro, and Sharp Shooters was the first call we made. They didn't have a problem with us getting a 3rd party purchase to install on the pistol. Great price for installation, by the way ($25), so we brought it in. Called after a week and were told, 'It's number 3 in line for service. Our tech says he'll to get to it after lunch.' Didn't happen. The following week, we called and basically heard the same spiel, and were told we'd get a call the next day when it was done. No call. It got tough telling my son everyday to hang in there. That disappoints me most in all of this. Regardless, what could we do? If they were going to do it we had to wait. Don't complain to people who are working on your gun, right? Look, I probably could have installed the sights (I have the tools and have done it on my rifles), but this was NOT my firearm, so I took the local/pro route for my son. If it was explained up front that it would take weeks to do, we would have called another service. At the 3-week mark, we called again and found out it was done. The rep stated (curiously) that there wasn't a 'note to call the customer,' and could not say how long it had been since the replacement. Not cool. If we did not call it would have just been sitting there. Picked it up, with another heapin' helpin' of crap-sandwich for this experience. The $25 job was now $54, because the smith had to, 'Cut out the rear sights.' When I asked the rep why we were only getting the original rear sights back (in package and obviously not cut out), I also asked where the original front sights were? He went to a back office for a minute or two, and came back with a blah-blah-blah you can wait here for the next 2 hours until our guy comes in. Yeah, nope. This was a brand new pistol purchased in 2020, and not some rusted vintage piece. Permanently marred the front site area, too (see pics). Front sights on any modern firearm are removed east-to-west, and reseated west-to-east. Friggin' Gunsmithing 101. Effing-ridiculous. My sons (3) and I considered a year's membership at their indoor range ($300 each/plus tax), but in light of everything, that's a hale and hearty hell no. And, if the sights clearly need adjustment when we take it out to the range, I will update this review accordingly...

I come into this review open and honestly. I had an incredible experience here…read more Someone missed the mark on teaching me anything about guns and shooting and it was my very last week in my 20s and my husband bought me the Women and Guns class. I am really really glad he did. It is something else to learn a new skill completely, but leaving with real concrete knowledge is even better. Mind you, I had never shot a gun before this experience and the class itself is amazing for anyone who is feeling like they just want to feel comfortable about guns as a whole. Darius was our instructor. I brought a friend with me and the class was full. I brought my own gear, headphones and glasses because of course, my husband. The class is broken down into parts about the history of guns, what a gun is made of, what ammunition is and so so much more. I left with the experience and the education all packed into a three hour class that was rich in content. Daruis was amazing. Honestly, this whole thing can be intimidating and I was coming in wanting to know as much as possible, since I came in knowing absolutely nothing. He put the class at ease the whole time, and answered every single question. He used facts then backed those facts up with his own opinions. Being a marine, it showed that his dedication to teaching people about this was exactly what he should be doing. I shot as many guns as I could. The adrenaline was followed by massive hunger, (so funny Darius warned us about this.) It was a well rounded experience that I would recommend to all women.

Just completed an intro to home defense class and it was awesome. I'd been nervous about it but…read morethere was no need.. full of great information by Craig in the class room setting and then Whitney and Craig in the live fire setting.. serious teaching, fun times, lots laughs and learning. I certainly felt my confidence with my firearm grow.. I would absolutely recommend this class, these teachers and this business. Worth every penny spent!! We are members and I'm there at least once a week. Craig and Whitney, thanks for the great teaching and atmosphere.. from your former student " Susan"

After several trips to rent and test firearms, followed by purchasing my own first handgun aided by…read morethe super friendly and knowledgeable staff, I finally sprang for a year long membership at Center Target, and I'm so glad I did! The ranges are well-maintained and serviceable, and the staff is really helpful and open to questions. As a fairly new shooter, I really appreciate that they never make me feel stupid or silly as I learn the ins and outs of gun ownership and marksmanship. They have tons of great classes available (and members get a discount!) I'm so thankful to have a great facility like this in North Idaho!

Rowan Taylor is a high-level firearm trainer who provides customized training for all levels. He…read moreoffers personalized training for beginners up to the advanced shooter. When I first saw Rowan at a shooting competition, his speed and accuracy were so impressive I thought, "I want to shoot like that guy!" I started working with him for conceal carry and competitive shooting. Rowan's range instruction, detailed training summaries, and homework assignments have quickly propelled my gun handling to another level. In less than two months, I went from being a novice at conceal carry to being comfortable and confident. Everything is much faster, my draw, reloading, and moving between targets. If you want to progress with your gun, I highly recommend you take a trial session with Rowan. You will have a great time and learn a ton!

From the owner: Custom personalized training sessions and courses for shooting fundamentals, safety, concealed…read morecarry, self defense and home defense.

got my concealed carry certificate here taught by Hali, an all day class inclusing a session at the…read moreshooting range

This is definitely a gun club and not your average Joe shooting range. I visited this place with my…read morehubby and toddler today to sign up for a membership and complete a facility tour/safety briefing. All I can say is WOW!!! Between the ample shooting bays, the large classrooms, a seating area for dining, an outdoor area to barbecue food, access to the kitchen stocked with beverages available for purchase, the comprehensive safety features of the 400 yard rifle range, I can go on and on about this place. I also must mention that this range is kept so neat, clean, and orderly, which is super important for firearms safety. As for range staff, Chief Firearms Instructor George Howley is probably the friendliest Firearms Instructor I've ever met, and I have many years of shooting instruction and classes under my gun belt. The fact that shooting legend Massad Ayoob taught at this facility last week with George as his safety officer speaks volumes about both the facility and George. My only regret with FRGC is not signing up sooner as memberships run from January to January. But needless to say, we will definitely be renewing come January!!

Cabela's is a great place for fishermen to shop. Bruce at the fly shop is so nice, he helped me get…read moremy first fly outfit and eventually a fly tying kit. They have great bass fishing stuff also. A little pricey though.

I would like to preface by saying thatI frequently shop at the Post Falls Cabelas and usually have…read morea great experience. However, I had an extremely frustrating experience at Cabela's due to one of the salesmen, Chad. My friend is a legal Idaho resident with an Idaho driver's license and meets all residency requirements to purchase a handgun in Idaho. Despite this, Chad refused to proceed with the sale because my friend is temporarily living out of state for school, which is not disqualifying under federal law. What made this worse was Chad's attitude. He was rude, dismissive, and unwilling to listen, and when we asked to speak with a manager to clarify the situation, he flat-out refused to get one. No explanation, no attempt to verify policy, just a hard no and an unprofessional tone. If this is a corporate policy issue, that's fine but customers deserve accurate information and respectful service, not misinformation and stonewalling. Refusing to escalate to a manager when requested is unacceptable. I expected better from a company of this size. I'll be taking my business to a local gun shop that actually understands the law and treats customers with respect.

I was visiting some friends in the area and decided to tag along to this workshop despite…read moreCalifornia not being a open-carry state. There's really not much else to do in this area so I figured I might as well attend this workshop. Malia, the class coordinator, was flexible about letting me register at literally the last minute to take this class with my friends. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the class was designed. The brief lecture was far from boring, the instructor, Chris was very thorough and seemed to be an expert on the subject matter. Don't get me wrong - its a long course - almost 4 and a half hours long - but Chris is a very efficient, patient and thorough instructor. I honestly did not realize how quickly time passed because the material content and his presentation/delivery techniques made the material easy to grasp and understand. I especially liked how he tailored his content to both audiences who have been around and using guns all their lives - to those with limited exposure to them - myself being in the latter group. What I really appreciate about Chris's class is how much emphasis he places on safety and awareness - I think that alone shows the level of respect Chris has for an subject area that has drawn countless debates. I highly recommend taking this course. Even if it may not be legal (yet) to carry in your state, the permit you do end up getting is valid in nearly half the US. In addition, the level of knowledge you take away from this class alone, gives you more awareness and respect for gun use/safety.

I have been through 3 ccw classes for several states and this is the best. No really it is…read more The class was made personal. Questions were welcomed and the power point was on point. Paper work was clearly explained and they showed you how to fill it out. If you have never filled it out before you usually end up doing it twice. I am looking forward to taking some pistol classes from them...

After moving to Sandpoint in 2013 from a state on the coast south of here, which will remain…read morenameless...ok, ok...Kommiefornia, Wrenco Arms was the first gun store I visited. Now keep in mind this was the OLD ownership, and as I walked through the front door the room went from loud, jovial talking, to dead silence. All eyes were on me as I moved about the store, checking it out. No one said a word to me; no greeting, no one asked if they could help me find something. NOTHING! The atmosphere seemed almost hostile, like I didn't belong in the store so I quickly left and never went back. Several months later I was looking through a real estate magazine and saw Wrenco was for sale and for a split second I thought about buying the business. Again, for a split second. Then, several more months later, I saw Wrenco was under new ownership. This could be a good thing, I thought, so I went in to the store to look around again. When I entered the store this young guy approached me, extended his hand and told me his name is Brandon, the new owner. He actually thanked me for coming in to the store, and asked if I need help finding anything. WOW! What a difference from my first experience! I recently purchased a new rifle I had been wanting for a very long time, a Remington 700 Sendero SF ll in 7mm Rem. Mag. and Grant handled the sales transaction and background check which, with my CCW, took maybe 10 minutes. The entire staff at Wrenco Arms are very knowledgeable and friendly. I especially like the fact that they remember my name. It may not seen like much to some people, but to me it means they appreciate my business. Does Wrenco Arms have the cheapest prices on everything they sell? Probably not. However, their prices are more than fair, and, there is much to be said for the exceptional level of customer service they offer. And personally, I find it very difficult to place a price on someone else's knowledge, experience, and expertise. To Brandon, Grant, and the rest of the team at Wrenco (sorry I don't remember your names; I have a closed head T.B.I. or traumatic brain injury and moderate/severe memory loss) congratulations on your success, and I wish you even more in the future!

What business doesn't even try to answer the phone? I called 3 times and it goes directly to a…read more"greeting" that isn't welcoming ,friendly or Professional, flat out telling you that they don't listen to voice mails.

I recently brought a vintage Winchester .22 rifle to Indognito for some repair work. Jerry has a…read morenice setup there with all the tools necessary to do the work - along with the skill to do it. He is very knowledgeable about firearms. I left my rifle there for about 10 days, and he went through it, repairing the rear peep sight, and the magazine feeding tube (which was bent, and non functional). Now the rifle works and looks great - keeping the old patina intact! Jerry got the work done on time - and at a reasonable price for the time he spent on it. I will go there again for any gunsmith work.

Seriously such a great business. Very helpful. I called and was able to be fit in same day and was…read moreassisted with very professional service and I will definitely be coming back

These guys are the best. The owner goes out of his way to make sure his customers are taken care…read moreof, and I really appreciate that. If you've ever walked into a g@n store and dreaded talking to the fudds at the counter, this place will be a huge relief. They know their stuff, they aren't pushy, and the store itself has WAY more items than you might think. They have a lot of things I usually would order online because you wouldn't expect to find them locally. Suppressor mounts and hubs, flashlight tape switches, good, high end NVGs, steel targets, and they personally test a huge majority of the gear they sell - and then put up well made YouTube videos with the results. If you've ever bought an NFA item from a shop and then had them sit on your approval for days or weeks... another sigh of relief with ECG. From what I can tell, they strive to get notifications out to customers the day they get the approvals from the ATF. No games like I've played with a lot of other NFA shops over the last 14 years. Overall, if you've never been in - you should support these guys.

Had what I needed, knowledgeable and friendly for someone like me who's just starting a collection.read more