Meant to write this review ages ago -- it was my first visit to a range and everything I needed for…read morethe session was available to purchase or rent. My friends made the reservation and away we went! The folks who work here were very friendly and helpful and even gave me pointers on my stance to improve accuracy. I highly recommend this place, especially if you're new to the scene and looking for a good experience!

Didn't use the range, but needed to dispose of some old ammo. Called ahead and the staff was…read moreinformative, and answered my questions. Day of the drop off was quick, less than 5 mins in store, and no issue with unboxed ammo. If I'm in the area again, will check out the range as it seemed really spacious. There's considerable parking in front too.

Really enjoyed our Handgun 100 class with Brett. Just the right mix of humor and seriousness to get…read morethrough the required topics without dragging, and the time on the range was fun.

I took the entry-level pump shotgun class last night. I had only ever shot handguns before and was…read morelooking forward to actually shooting a 12 ga. shotgun I had purchased over a decade ago and never shot. The first two hours were spent in the classroom with information presented on gun/range safety, types of shells, patterning, etc. The instructor was ex-military and had SWAT and ballistics experience, and it was evident he knew what he was doing/talking about. He also took questions throughout and provided thoughtful answers. We spent a fair amount of time on how to disassemble our guns and clean/oil them. The instructor and another fellow helped everyone with this. We went to the range for approximately the last hour of class and were shown how to load ammo and hold our guns (along with more range safety training). We shot several dummy rounds before starting the live fire rounds at paper targets (both single and quick succession firing). Then back to class for a wrap-up/survey (I left a very brief survey page, but expounding on it here). My personal objective for attending the class (I am a female, by the way), was familiarization with my gun (how it works, proper way to hold it, ammo selection (which type for which use, as there are so many kinds/sizes), cleaning/disassembly, how it feels to shoot it, safe handling, etc.) These objectives were all met, and while I definitely need to work on my stance and aim so I'm actually doing what the instructor said to do and not just trying to do it, I feel so much more comfortable now with that gun than before the class. Night and day difference. The class was definitely money well spent. The only nitpick I have is that we were required to purchase 60 rounds of ammo (20 00, 20 #4, and 20 slugs. After shooting the dummy rounds, we only had time to shoot 10 live shots, so I have 50 expensive rounds left. I don't know if/when I will ever shoot that gun again, so ??? I probably should try to make some time to practice, as an hour plus of loading/shooting training for a brand new long gun shooter isn't enough time for any degree of proficiency, but I think requiring 5 rounds (or max 10), of each type of ammo would be better (not 20!) or extend the shooting time and add a short break to shoot more. All in all, an excellent class and instructor, and I definitely recommend it for anyone new to pump shotgun shooting. Cheers!

Date: 5/15/22 Time: 8am - 6pm…read more I shot a gun for the first time ever during Alan's 9-hour Gun Safety Class yesterday. Long, but worth it/well done! When I think of Alan's teaching style, I think precision. The man is precise & seriously communicated the need to handle firearms appropriately/responsibly. At first, I thought Alan was someone I would be playing DnD or watching the Sci-Fi channel with. But do not let looks deceive you! The man is a committed father to his (9) year old daughter & is handy with the steel if you know what I mean. Alan controls the gun; the gun does not control Alan. That is essentially what he seeks to impart on his students. You experience (4) rounds of firing various handguns in the range. Alan leads the class from the classroom to the shooting range with another instructor or has his own class. Impressive timing. You have (2) other instructors watching you like a hawk. It can be surprising at first, but they move your hands around to help you correctly hold a gun. Bad habits are difficult to correct. I am glad they have this sense of urgency in class. The 2nd Amendment in the US Constitution was put there to empower the individual to protect themselves against a government that had too much power used incorrectly. If you choose to vote to restrict it, at least shoot a gun once to better understand the political arguments on an experiential level. There is already a large segment of the US population that is trying to restrict abortion for women. But how can they be so sure that is the right course of action? How many voting to restrict abortion have had one and/or been forced to have one themselves? To truly understand something like the pain a mother goes through when she decides to abort her baby or why so many Americans are adamant on the 2nd Amendment, you need to experience it. You undeniably get a better understanding through lived experience. The majority of Americans will never have an abortion, but we can shoot guns after a certain age. Take Alan's class & shoot some guns. Come to your own conclusions. As for me, Alan's class makes me proud to be an American. I am looking forward to taking his multi-state permit class next month! Thanks, Alan and team! -----------------UPDATE------------------------- I-1639 + Multi State Concealed Carry Class Date: 6/12/2022 Time: 8am - 12:30pm Instructor: Alan Hines My 2nd class with Alan did not disappoint. I surprised to find a fingerprinting agent there. Excellent value add there. I didn't realize the certificate of completion at the end helped you buy a rifle in WA state. Not my intention, but good to know if you want that. Alan's attention to detail down to the color of the pen you need to use shines here. It's amazing how the smallest error can cause a kickback in your application. What you will notice about this class is that it is gun safety/suicide prevention/WA state heavy. Alan allocates less than an hour for the verbose Utah state classes. I would've liked to see more time spent on that and the nuances of gun permits in other states. What this does emphasize is Insights commitment to gun safety. It's just a personal opinion that I think Alan focuses less on gun safety and more on permit/state laws. A final suggestion is to add filling out the Arizona application. That requires (1) more fingerprinting card & an Arizona specific application. But the gun permit in AZ gets you a permit in New Mexico. Extra work for the fingerprinting agent, but a value add for the customer for sure. I appreciate Alan's organized packet that is in sync with his presentation. Thanks again, Alan! ------------------------------------- Pepper Spray Seminar Date: 6/12/2022 Time: 2pm - 5pm I came back from the Bai Tong Thai Restaurant (I recommend it!) to find that Alan was not my instructor! It was a gentleman named Benjamin. I noticed Alan was in the back of the class. Benjamin's style is more storytelling and fun than Alan's (but Alan's got jokes too!). Benjamin draws on his extensive military & police experience to color his teachings. Like Alan, a committed father & husband who is concerned with the safety of those he loves. Benjamin definitely tells it to you straight. He has a more visceral style than Alan. Mainly because the last part of the class involved him pretending to be an attacker & the students discerning when they could spray him (not real pepper spray of course lol). I didn't participate because I am a bit conflict averse. However, I found it helpful to see an ex-police officer show you what would & would not fly from an officer's perspective. I wish he got more into how the potential legal struggle would pan out if you got into a "He said, She said" scenario where you pepper sprayed someone legally, but they claimed you attacked them. There aren't always witnesses, video or audio. My final feedback is that he wasn't as organized as Alan. Thank you for a fun & useful day, Alan and Benjamin!

While there are other good, even excellent training programs in the area, Insights brings a level…read moreof detail and focus that the other local programs don't match in my experience. I believe we are fortunate to have this calibre of training in our region and as such I can't wait for the next class to become available!

Professional, excellent staff. The SPD range is outstanding. The staff are so nice, helpful and…read moreaccommodating. A excellent police range. Burke B.

Super fun!! I came here today with a friend as a work event…read moreand it was such an amazingly insightful experience! We learned a lot about safety, police tactics and training. We had the opportunity to shoot a glock, semi-automatic rifle, shotgun, riot weapons (less lethal), sniper rifle, and automatic rifle. The police officers and swat team that lead the instructions were super friendly, welcoming and generally excited to teach us about their line of work. This was definitely a very enjoyable experience and something I highly recommend for the public to do to enlighten themselves.

If Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth, Wade's is the happiest place where things go boom. I…read morewalked in expecting a normal shooting range experience and instead found the friendliest, most safety‑obsessed staff this side of an FAA control tower. These folks don't just remind you about safety -- they radiate it. I have seen them intervening to help people with everything from inproper stance to improper firearm holding handling to keep the more Inexperienced from hurting themselves. (Even stopped some guy that resembled me from pinching my er i mean their thumb in the hammer once. The gun selection? Unreal. They've got everything from adorable little .22 pistols -- basically the BB gun's slightly more confident cousin -- all the way up to the 50mm Israeli Desert Eagle, a firearm so powerful it should come with its own chiropractor. You can only shoot that beast with staff present, which is fair, because it's less "pistol" and more "portable cannon." The beauty is that you can rent any or all of these for a very reasonable price/ rate And the rifles? Too many to list. If it has a barrel and goes bang, Wade's probably has it. I half expected to see a musket from the Revolutionary War and a 40 watt plasma rifle sitting side by side with a big man in a leather jacket with an Austrian accent asking about it. Between the top‑tier safety, the shockingly friendly staff, and the arsenal that looks like it was curated for the Terminator to protect John Connor and the Smithsonian at the same time, , Wade's is easily a five‑star experience. Whether you're a beginner, a pro, or someone who just wants to feel like an action hero for 30 minutes, this place delivers. Highly recommend. Just don't skip arm day before trying the Desert Eagle. To quote the Austrian guy " I'll Be Bock"

Service, service and relationships! I have been buying from…read moreWades for several years now and am always pleased! I have built an amazing relationship with Chris, any questions I have he can answer as well as any rare/obscure items I request he can facilitate! I have sent in/brought in several friends and family and Wades/Chris always delivers that white glove treatment! Service with a smile!!!

The pistol range has been closed for quite some time which is pretty disappointing, and this range…read moreis rather small overall. It's also a bit uncomfortable here vs Renton or Snoqualmie, even thought the staff has always been very nice. I'm glad it exists, but for the money I'd recommend Renton or Snoqualmie - especially if you want to shoot greater than 100 yards. If you are just wanting to shoot your shotgun to get comfortable with it, you'll find it MUCH easier here than Renton and faster to get started for a one off here & there vs Snoqualmie.

Love this range, hands down favorite one. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Rifles dont have a "one…read morebullet" at a time rule in your magazine. The membership is also worth it, $120 a year for free entry and you can bring your family. We were having trouble with one of our rifles and the range officer, Tim, helped us out and fixed our rifle. Now it shoots perfectly!

If you live on the East Side, I'm confused why anyone would go to anyplace else other than 2A…read moreIndustries for purchasing a gun. Their gun prices online are the lowest prices on the East Side, and if your transfer a weapon to their store, it's only $35.00 for the transfer. What do all the other gun stores in Bellevue charge, over $100.00 per gun for a transfer? 2A Industries has always treated me like a friend, not just a customer in their gun store.

I have a done business with them multiple times, and have always had a good experience. Despite the…read moreimmense pressure that has been placed on small businesses in this industry, these folks continue to provide the people of Seattle with a vital service. To give one specific example: I had come to pick up several pistols that I had done the paperwork and paid for during an earlier visit. The gentleman who was reviewing my order noticed that I had been overcharged by accident. I didn't even notice this, but this employee had the integrity to point it out and refund me. I tip my cap to you, sir, and to this business as a whole.