First time trying archery, it was a great time! $25 for…read moreinstruction, equipment, and a lane for an hour is an incredible deal. Place was well-lit, clean, equipment was in good condition, and Keira was super helpful! Despite my inexperience, her instructions had me shooting well in no time at all.

These guys are great at teaching first timers and the kids had an awesome time. The price was…read morereasonable. Definitely going again.

The V.A.F.B. Rod and Gun Club / AKA as the New (Space Force) for the U.S. Air Force is an amazing…read moreplace to go practice your Firearms skills. They feature the "Best" outdoor hand gun and rifle Range in Santa Barbara County and beyond. The reason I say this is because of the way it is set up and maintained. They also sell ammunition and some popular shooting accessories in their store to members and have a great inventory of different calibers when available. I was surprised to learn they also offer a " in house" firearm rental / daily use option for those interested in trying out something other than what you have to shoot. Ask them for what is available to use and rent out for that day at the range. Best of all, the annual Membership fee offered for (those personnel with Base ID card access) Military and Civilian is still very reasonable and worth the investment. The annual Membership fee always pays for itself in a just a few visits. Set rules and safety guidelines make it a place that you feel safe to take your personally owned firearms to a secure environment not like other very limited shooting ranges that are on public land. The staff at the check-in office are more than friendly and very knowledgeable. It is good to know that the place is run by "professionals" and not those pretending to know it all. You get my point here. Most importantly, I recommend you call their office staff in advance prior to heading out because the increased weekly or monthly Base Rocket Launches do effect their operating hours and days of operation for access. Knowing the Base procedures to get to the Range is important so keeping up with any newest changes will save you allot of time and hassle. A Safety and Security Note: Be reminded that all Base access rules can change frequently without notice in order to support all of the the Base Mission priorities. Before entering the Base, be sure to check all current Federal and California laws concerning the transportation of Guns and ammunition in vehicles. Ensuring that all of your firearms are fully un-loaded / locked in a case or container and all ammunition and your empty "detachable" magazines are safely / locked and stored "separately" from your firearm(s) aboard your vehicle BEFORE heading out and entering the Base entrance. Most importantly: Remember to ALWAYS verbally mention your intended Range visit at the gate and to claim and declare your firearms are SECURE and aboard your vehicle to all Base Security Personnel upon first arrival at the gate. Ensuring, for a smooth and non eventful Range visit and experience. I have been a active member of this Range now for several years. I have had no issues or regrets whatsoever :) . I always have a great time practicing my shooting skills there. I have some really good memories of some Great Shooting events over there. My "5" Star plus rating goes out to them for sure. Thanks, V.A.F.B. Rod and gun Club for offering your services to all Members and future Guests. ")

Scammed me and many others out of camp in summer of 2024. Came up with many excuses as to why she…read morecouldn't provide us the week camp. I showed up the day it was supposed to begin (earl Warren show grounds) and police were there escorting her off the property. Stay away!!!

Run away! Complete scam and theives. They never scheduled us fir a time to go horseback riding and…read morearchery after we paid the money for the experience and refused ti send the money back after being so aggressive on the phone as I asked for the money back due to the unprovided service. So unpleasant and uncomfortable

This is the only "brick and mortar" Place in Bakersfield for…read morearchery needs. It's a cute little store and the business owners are very kind and helpful. They have a lot of knowledge. I would like to support them as a local business!

I really wanted to support local business. But the first time I went in, along with my purchase I…read moregot to hear all about how archery is a great way to get away from a nagging b!+ch of a wife. Not a great start but I felt like I should give them some 2 more chances since they are the only place in town to get archery equipment. Second time I go in they tell me, unprovoked mind you, about their stance on trans athletes and their shocking "final solution" to the homeless problem. But, the final straw was my latest visit. No odd opinions shoved down my throat this time. Nope. They were closed during their posted business hours. So, from now on I suppose I'll drive out of town or buy my equipment online.

Highly recommend this shop. Visited Bullock's Archery for…read morethe first time and I was very happy with the visit overall. I primarily went to have a new string installed on my bow. I live very far away from any shops but chose to drive an extra 40 minutes to this place because I heard so many good things about the service. For me it was all true. Due to my distance they let me make an appointment and wait for my service to be completed. The Gentleman who installed the string made sure it was fully setup and ready to shoot before I left and even gave me some good pointers to help with my form. I also purchased a takedown recurve for my young daughter who has been wanting to shoot archery ever since she saw my bow. The pricing was very fair and the service was fantastic. Everyone there from the staff to the customers was welcoming and the staff was especially knowledgeable. I am officially making this my recommendation for those in need of archery supplies and service. I did not take an actual lesson but the tips and adjustments given to me while I was testing out the new string were spot on. I am sure anyone getting a lesson here is getting the correct information needed to either learn to shoot or take their shot to the next level. 5 stars all the way...

It was definitely "hot in range!" Had a great time at…read moreBullocks Archery this afternoon. They do take walk-ins, but I booked a 30 min private archery lesson for 3 ppl online with Valerie for $75.00, added on 1 more person at the shop for $15.00. We learned so much in such a short time- like stance, grip, draw, and release, safety and range etiquette. By my 2nd round I had a nice grouping of arrows.Good times at Bullock's Archery for sure, thank you very much for having us today!

All went well no complaints, saw some kids misbehaving, the rangemaster dealt with it quickly and…read moresafety was restored

Went to my member orientation last weekend. Great place. Outstanding volunteer staff. Looking…read moreforward to having another fun venue to enjoy in the community. Thanks Margaret for all of your help getting started.

I have taken many mounted archery clinics with Heather and I have a blast every time! I learn a…read morelot and so do my horses. Thanks Heather!

Heather has a beautiful facility and is a wonderful instructor. We have horse experience, but had…read morenever done archery let alone mounted archery and she got us hitting targets in no time! We cannot wait to bring our horses to get them on board with our new obsession! Truly a blast and so empowering. I recommend this for equestrians looking to expand their wheelhouse like us, but I can see how Heather would be amazing for complete beginners. If you're waiting for a sign to give it a shot... this is it!

All these other reviews are bs man. Some of the funniest guys around, Some prices should go down…read morebut they'll always take care of you

Went in to get a firearm license and the whole experience was smooth. Helpful answering questions…read moreabout the background check, and purchase once that went through.

Good service and excellent friendly people Tom and Sam…read morehelped me out. Thank you guys

Two times I have left because the line! The store is great and the service is fantastic but why…read moredon't you guys have a dedicated checker? The checker gets so sidetracked in customer service that the rest of the line gets held up. From a logistical standpoint it makes no sense, have an associate help people and another associate only check. Don't have the checker do both! I counted 5 minutes per customer with a line that had 10 people.