I've been coming here for over a year and usually go with a group or alone and every time has been…read moregreat. Consistent treatment from staff and care of facilities. They're amazing when it comes to safety. At first I was intimidated being a younger woman and POC at a shooting range, but love the atmosphere/vibe. Lanes fill up quickly on weekends so go early in the morning. Buy ammo, targets, or some gear here. Parking is limited since there's been work on the garage. Seems ADA accessible!

While I am a member of IWLA's ARL-FFX chapter, I gotta say that the NRA HQ Shooting range is not a…read morebad place for me to shoot now and then. Especially since the pistol and rifle ranges at my club are outdoors, it's convenient to come here when it's super windy or super rainy. You don't have to be an NRA member to shoot here, but you do get a discount. Also, there are no gun rentals at this range -- if you wanna shoot, bring your own firearms. They also have range rules on what ammo you can shoot, and they will check your ammo before they assign you a range. Thankfully, they have ammo for sale if your ammo isn't shootable at the range, and/or you forgot your ammo. If it's your first time coming to the range, you will be required to take a range safety test (if you're an average shooter with common sense, it's nearly impossible to fail unless you're intentionally trying to fail). Once you pass, you get a range card that you have to pay for, but once you buy it, you never have to pay again (unless you misplace it). Also, ladies: I recommend coming out on Thursday night! Not only do you get a discount on your range reservation, but you also get a free range card on your first visit! All in all, the NRA HQ range is great. As long as you follow the rules, it is not a bad place to shoot.

Great place to shoot or buy firearms. Been going there since 1985. Highly recommended.read more

Disappointing experience. Went in to learn about a riffle I was interested in. Vibe there is a…read morelittle off -- sales staff somewhat overconfident and unfortunately not helpful -- customers seemed very, not sure how to say this, casual with the seriousness of firearms. I used to really love this place when it was Gilberts. I was a member there for many years and visited frequently. It's completely different now; and no longer a fit for me.

I have had the pleasure of purchasing a firearm of my choice lately... it was everything I was…read morelooking for & I must say Sterling Arsenal did everything they promised to do! Thanks guys you get 5 Stars...

I got my "mini PhD" in Cerakote and parkerizing online after purchasing an older Colt 1911 on…read moregunbroker, which had its fair share of weathering and "idiot scratches" on it. Their rep hit me up right away here on Yelp, and I made the drive a few days later to look into a Cerakote finish for my latest handgun conquest. Pricey for sure but my word does it look like a brand new firearm. I'm taking my wife's P22 there soon to get some fun color but the regular gunmetal finish I got for this Colt really is impressive. Cool little shop too, and I tbh I did enjoy some of the responses from the owner to a handful of digs on this platform too haha. More SBO should be this genuinely engaged. Nice work fellas thanks again.

Todd Wright was a great instructor!! Pricing was fair. Facilities were impressive. We will come…read moreback.

As someone who moved from the Eastern Shore to NoVA, one of my biggest priorities was looking for…read moreplaces to shoot. As an avid clay target shooter, finding a place to go (besides my gun club) was important, since my club doesn't have a Sporting Clays facility. A few people told me about Bull Run, and I visited for the first time back in October. I was impressed with the facilities. The county government runs the spot, and it is nice and clean! Pricing is fair. If you don't have a gun, you can rent one for an additional fee. If you need shells or bring shells that violate the rules of the range, there are boxes of shells you can buy on the premises. The one drawback I personally had thag doesn't directly affect me is if you bring someone who's never shot before, they will be required to do a mandatory safety course. The course isn't terrible, and my friend who has to do the safety course said it was very insightful. But if you don't have to do the course, but a friend does, you're gonna be waiting a hot minute before you guys can shoot together. Nevertheless, as someone certified as both a shotgun firearms instructor and an RSO, I value their commitment to ensuring everyone at Bull Run is safe.

I don't know if they are the best gunsmiths in the DMV (because I've never been to another gunsmith…read morein the DMV) but they darn sure get the job done and are fair. Not big conversationalists, but they are honest and know their business. I've had scopes mounted, triggers & iron sights adjusted, and I had an old used rifle sanded and reblued to look presentable again. I don't have a workbench, vice, workshop or any tools, so I take everything to them, and they do a great job.

They are both generally unfriendly and give the impression you are interrupting their work when you…read morebring a firearm to be repaired, in my case a legacy Remington shotgun that needed to be checked and springs possibly replaced, about as basic as it gets for gunsmithing. Repairs took awhile. Repair quality was good. Charges were reasonable.

I've been a member since December 2025 a few months after moving to NoVA. I joined the IWLA…read moreArlington-Fairfax chapter over other clubs like Fairfax Co. Rod & Gun for a few reasons: 1. It's close to my home (30 mins which isn't bad when you're in DC Metro region). 2. The facilities were incredible -- multiple archery ranges, a air pistol and rifle range that has produced a few Olympic athletes and often used hu the local schools air gun teams, a catch and release pond for fishing, campgrounds often used by the Boy Scouts in addition to members, a rifle and pistol range, and my personal fav and the one I use often (besides the archery range) is the trap/skeet fields. 3. This chapter is very involved with the community. From the aforementioned youth groups like Boy Scouts and HS air gun teams often partnering to use the facilities, to the wide array of educational courses offered throughout the year. They also hold other events like an annual picnic for people with disabilities, partnering with Fairfax County as a one location to do your archery test for the Fairfax County Parks & Rec Deer Archery Program, sanctioned ATA, NSSA, and USA Archery tournaments, and NRA Women on Target. When you join it'll be expensive as you pay the annual dues + the initiation fee. But as long as you keep up to date on the annual dues you won't have the pay the initiation fee again. You don't get your full range badge, which allows you to bring guests with you, until you complete your 6hrs of volunteer work. It's not hard and there's plenty of volunteer ops you can sign up for online. I was able to knock my 6hrs out pretty quickly. And if you do an additional several hours of work after getting full range privileges, you'll be able to get a discount on your annual dues next year. I've been to all but the air gun ranges and each facility is lovely. Everyone that is a regular is also nice so just come in with the right attitude and you'll have a fun time.

I've been a member for 15 years and a volunteer Range Safety Officer there for 13…read more Lots of good people in the membership and lots of regular shooting buddies. The rifle/pistol and skeet and trap facilities are very useable. The indoor air rifle/pistol facility has hosted several international matches and produced one Olympic Gold medal shooter and one other member of the Olympic team. It is the local site for the area high school teams. I shoot once a week and serve as a RSO once a month at the rifle/pistol range. The controlled rifle/pistol range might be a different environment for shooters who have frequented public ranges that have few safety controls and rules, but IWLA a much safer environment than I have ever encountered on public ranges in the area. My wife and grandkids were always welcome and enjoyed their time at the rifle/pistol range.

I signed up for the conceal carry class on Groupon. I then signed up for range sessions with Keith…read moreJordan. The Trouble Defense team is very professional! Sheena is very responsive to schedule sessions and Keith is very patient. He has a very calm teaching style that made me feel very comfortable. Since my training, I am more educated on self-defense laws, have my conceal carry training certificate and feel comfortable going to the range by myself to shoot my personal firearm. The instructor helped me choose my first firearm that I fit my needs. I recommend Trouble Defense to anyone. From individuals not comfortable with firearms to experienced people that want to sharpen their skills. As a result of my awesome experience, I plan to continue to use their services!

The conceal carry course covered the basics of safety and legal expectations for VA residents. I…read morewould recommend taking a course that combines the classroom portion with hands on shooting practice. Instructors are NRA certified.

Love these guys, they're super helpful and can explain anything you need. The shop is small but…read moreperfect, and they're willing to work with you to order anything they don't have in stock. They also have a nice consignment rack if you're looking to penny-pinch a bit. I've bought multiple things from them, and I will keep coming back. T

Terrific service. Informative staff and very professional. My shotgun looked like brand new after…read morethe cleaning they gave.

I took the BRC2U License Waiver course at the Fair Oaks location this past July and I'm so glad I…read moredid. I've been riding for over 15 years so I wasn't sure how much I'd actually learn, but my coach Margaret surprised me. She was patient, kind, and really smart about how she taught. She picked up on little things in my riding that I never would have noticed on my own and gave me real, practical improvements I could use right away. What I loved most is that she wasn't intimidating at all. She made it easy to be open to feedback instead of feeling like "I already know how to ride." That takes a special kind of teacher. I ended up passing the riding eval with a perfect score and I genuinely feel like a better rider because of her. I'd recommend MRC to anyone looking to get their M endorsement in Virginia. Whether you're new to riding or you've been at it for years like me, this course is worth it. Great facility, solid structure, and good value for the price. I'd definitely come back for more advanced training.

Signed up for the M2 Endorsement class. Dropped out of the class because of how nervous I was. Ron…read moreset me up for a 1 on 1 lesson. Then after that I was able to retake the M2 class for free. This program and the coaches: Ron, Margaret, and Stan actually care about the students. I cant say enough good things about this place & these people. I think I might even come back for a 4th time to sharpen up my skills.

I recently conducted a FFL sale with Protect & Defend. Top rate company. My experience was…read morefantastic. I will definitely return and highly recommend.

I had a great experience with FFL. I will definitely use them again in the near future.read more