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    The Range At Lake Norman

    3.1 (80 reviews)
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    I felt extremely safe at this indoor range.
    Louis R.

    Let me clear up some of the nonsensical comments I'm seeing about poor Customer Service. Now, I'm one of the most discerning customers and pain in the tuchases you are going to meet. Let me break this place down to you--great proximity to the Charlotte region. Nestled away, I was able to find this hidden gem easily. I felt safe from the moment I entered the door. There are no issues with parking; they have a large and well-maintained parking lot. They offer a wide selection of firearms for rent at a fair price for your use. This wasn't an issue for me; I brought my own guns. The staff were excellent - a young gentleman and a lovely young woman were working on the Sunday afternoon I visited. Both staff members could not have been more knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant. Everyone had a great attitude, which was incredibly refreshing. I felt extremely safe. I hope this review doesn't attract the typical losers I've met at other rangers near CLT. Fellow range users were very friendly and showed an interest in getting to know me. Price was right! - I would consider the membership; it's just that my schedule can be a little erratic. Would definitely return. Once again, I want to stress how pleased I was with the level of safety and the quality of the facilities.

    Me and sister had a great time! It was her first time going to a gun range.
    Verdetta T.

    We had a great time! Nice atmosphere! I definitely will be going back again, especially for ladies night. The customer service was great, they answered all of our questions and were very helpful. Shout out to Conner at the front counter.

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    6 months ago

    Friendly staff.Always answer questions you have just a nice environment.And great value.

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    Thanks Christopher, glad you enjoyed your visit

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    This was our first time visiting and we were nickel and dimed on everything. Poor customer service overall. We will not be back.

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    Thanks for the comments Sara

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    Thanks for the comments Michelle. Glad you enjoyed your visit!

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    Great people and great range. Shot and bought my first 9mm there. With my membership I look forward to many more visits.

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    guys at the counter was very good. don't let the low reviews fool yo. great place

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    Hyatt Farms Shooting Complex - Hyatt Farms is one of 14 NSSF Five Star Ranges in the entire United States.

    Hyatt Farms Shooting Complex

    5.0(12 reviews)
    41.2 mi

    An amusement park for shooters. Larry Hyatt has created an excellent, multifaceted outlet for fire…read morearms owners. Different ranges that are uniquely challenging. And the sign-in location is also a sales outlet and information service. Downside is that it is an 1.5 hour drive out east to get there. That is OK as they also have a snack bar that has nicely grown in menu selections and beverages. And very nice staff. In fact, really nice, gun-centric, knowledgeable people are all around you. They answer questions, give advise and educate and explain rules and how various ranges operate. The staff also can advise how to deal with gun problem-solving. An enjoyable place, for sure.

    Two clay bird ranges. Well maintained with constant…read moremonitoring and instant help if needed. Gun rental available. Cart rental $20. (needed) Your given card you insert at each station that keeps track of the number of birds you use including any practice shots. Other pistol and rifle areas and a long shot station. On site restaurant with very good food. Pay by the number of birds you use. (.41ea). 1st time here but I will be back.

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    Our outdoor bar features a full selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

    Hyatt Farms Shooting Complex - The Hyatt Farms Grille is a great place to grab a bite while you're here.

    The Hyatt Farms Grille is a great place to grab a bite while you're here.

    Hyatt Farms Shooting Complex - Shooting sports are also a great way to entertain clients. Take your clients shooting on our sporting clays or rifle and pistol ranges.

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    Shooting sports are also a great way to entertain clients. Take your clients shooting on our sporting clays or rifle and pistol ranges.

    Gastonia Parks & Recreation Shooting Ranges

    Gastonia Parks & Recreation Shooting Ranges

    4.0(3 reviews)
    22.7 mi

    This range is one of the few open to the public in the Charlotte area. We were there just to shoot…read moreskeet, but you can also do trap. In addition to the skeet and trap ranges, there is a pistol and rifle range further down the road, but I haven't seen it and can't comment on it. For skeet and trap, there is one skeet range, one trap range, and one combination skeet/trap range. That means this place is crowded, so you would do well to come on off days and come early. There seems to be some confusion about the open hours, so your best bet is to just call. (The place is open on weekdays, despite some signs to the contrary). The equipment is nothing special, although jams do happen occasionally. Price for skeet and trap is $3.50 per round (20 shots fired), or $3.00 for Gastonia residents. There may be a bulk discount for groups firing a lot of rounds. Ammunition is available, but you must bring your own firearms. Also, they only carry a few types of ammo, so call ahead and make sure they have what you want to shoot. The range master is friendly, personable, and fierce -- do not get on his bad side, and only come to this range if you can do so with a healthy attitude to safety and manners. To get there, first get to Tulip Dr. You will see a sign on the right about 0.8 miles from N. Chester St. Turn right at the sign and drive along a gravel road to the ranges.

    I love this place and have been coming here for more than 15 years. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful and the prices are fantastic. It can get crowded on holidays (or near holidays) so, try and make it on an "off day".

    Blackstone Shooting Sports - Me shooting

    Blackstone Shooting Sports

    4.2(231 reviews)
    16.6 mi

    I came in at 8:00 PM and was told someone would help me shortly, but that never happened. I ended…read moreup waiting about 50 minutes and went to the front desk multiple times asking for assistance, yet no one came out to help. It also appeared that employees working the floor were avoiding helping with paperwork. Several staff members would go into the back room whenever customers needed assistance instead of helping. I eventually called the store and asked to speak with a manager, but instead of connecting me, the employee asked why I needed to speak with one and never actually put me through to a manager. After waiting nearly an hour without receiving any help, I ended up leaving. This was a very frustrating and unprofessional experience. I hope management or ownership at Blackstone Shooting Sports looks into what happened that evening, because customers should not be left waiting this long without assistance. If someone from management or ownership would like to follow up about this experience, I would appreciate hearing from you.

    Had a wonderful first time experience at Blackstone. Everyone was friendly and very knowledgeable…read more The check in process was seamless and we were even given a couple of suggestions on which firearms to rent. The range itself felt really safe and there was a person dedicated to assisting and answering questions while we shot. Will definitely return

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    2022 KIA Sportage Lx Lower Rear Bumper

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    Blackstone Shooting Sports

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    Four Branches Sporting Preserve - Sporting Clays

    Four Branches Sporting Preserve

    4.8(9 reviews)
    48.7 mi

    First time here and it is very nice. Simply out there it is about an hour and a quarter of a drive…read morefrom the Charlotte megalopolis. Only partially wooded, most of the 15 stations are wide open. My fellow 80 year old shooter and I looked at each other and simultaneously said, "cart". Yes, we usually walk the sporting clay circuits, but Four Branches was going to be a long, hot walk. The cart should be considered. Normally I fire pairing a skeet and an improved cylinder choke. This is workable where most of the clays are within range. But on courses with very high and very long/distant throws, I will use a modified choke with an improved cylinder. So is the case with Four Branches. One could even use a modified and an improved modified. This is not a shooting situation for sub-caliber shotguns, like 28 gauge and 420 bore. 20 gauge is OK. The clubhouse is well air conditioned and they do sell some refreshments, but not any meals, per se. They also have shot, shells, shirts and hats for sale. Josh Blayton is the general manager and he is a super guy who shoots there and is the set-up guy for the stations. A really nice guy, so say "hey". Challenging course, wear a hat and dark glasses as you will be exposed to the sun a lot.

    Friendliest people in the industry and great course! Have been for casual shoots, tournaments, and…read morehave taken my kids. Always a great experience.

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    Four Branches five stands

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    Four Branches Pro shop.

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    Foothills Public Shooting Complex

    Foothills Public Shooting Complex

    4.2(20 reviews)
    35.4 mi

    From the moment I stepped onto the grounds of this world class facility, I knew it was going to be…read morean excellent day. Staff at the Main Office are professional and efficient. Direction to the ranges are extremely easy to follow; You can't get lost. I was amazed at how beautifully groomed and maintained the facility was. Staff up at the range were incredibly, professional, polite, welcoming and kind. Visitors were well behaved and acted appropriately. Overall, staff facilitates a family and safe atmosphere. Price point was extremely fair. Good value! I'm looking forward to my next visit. Today - Saturday - 27 December was a very busy day; - Weather was gorgeous; Nonetheless - Parking was easy and getting around the facility was not an issue. A+ Well designed and kept up!

    Impressed by my first visit to this facility, which appears to be a partnership between Cleveland…read moreCounty government and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Seems to be a well run partnership at first glance. Suggestion: prior to visiting, head to the website, watch the orientation video, and complete the online waiver. They'll have it waiting for you to sign at the office. The office is your first stop, where you'll sign the waiver (after watching the video, if you didn't already watch it online) and pay your fees. A single fee gives you all day access via wristband, and just a couple dollars more pays for the target stands you'll be using. One free target comes with the fees. Staplers and staples are provided free at each range. Office staff can answer your initial questions and get you in-processed quickly, then let the range officers know you're coming their way. Suggestion 2: weapons brought into the complex must be cased and unloaded. Do this before you arrive, and everything will go smoothly. Range officers are helpful, friendly, and not drill sergeants. Listen to them, follow their instructions, and enjoy the day. They've all got different personalities, of course; the Range 2 guys were pretty lackadaisical, while I appreciated the efficiency of the Range 3 crew. The facilities I saw were all clean and well equipped. Nothing fancy, mind you, but still far nicer than most of the public ranges I've seen. It's a shame there aren't more facilities of this caliber dispersed around the state. I certainly wish there were one closer to where I live. But going here was worth the drive. And for those of us who are veterans, there are discounts for visiting on weekdays. Maybe I can take advantage of that some time soon.

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    Foothills Public Shooting Complex
    Foothills Public Shooting Complex

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    The Range at Ballantyne

    The Range at Ballantyne

    3.6(65 reviews)
    31.4 mi

    I came in with zero experience, having never so much as touched a gun, but with the hope of…read morelearning to shoot so I could concealed carry for self defense. I took two personal instruction lessons with Sam, and he was absolutely wonderful!! I was very nervous, and he was so patient and helpful. He even went over my allotted time to make sure I had enough time to get comfortable shooting. I really appreciated his emphasis on safety and his patience with me when I was overwhelmed. He immediately noticed and politely corrected every mistake I made (and there were a lot), and encouraged me to challenge myself a little when he felt I was ready. After my second lesson yesterday, I talked to Sam about purchasing my own pistol so I could practice with the one I would actually be using. I was considering a new Glock 42, but he pointed me towards a used Sig Sauer P365 380. The whole team was SO helpful throughout the process and helped me get an amazing deal!! I really appreciate that he wanted me to get a gun that he felt was a better fit for me instead of encouraging me to get a new one so I would spend more money. He was genuinely interested in and concerned about making sure I got something good quality that I would be comfortable using. It's clear that everyone who works here cares about each other and truly loves what they do, and it makes for a really awesome environment. Thank you so much to Sam and the whole team at The Range at Ballantyne for making my learning experience so comfortable and for answering all of my bajillion questions! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone of any experience level.

    I want to write an update for The Range at Ballantyne because it's been a minute. The customer…read moreservice is still excellent. They always have someone available to answer questions or check you in for a reservation and walk in for the gun range. The store is always well maintained and stocked. The gun range itself is well lit, has different ranges for pistols and rifles and is well maintained. If you get a Groupon which I suggest then you save more money and you'll get a target, eyewear, and hearing protection included. Overall, The Range at Ballantyne is a great place for shooting practice.

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    The Range at Ballantyne.

    The Range at Ballantyne

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