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.

I want to give a huge shoutout to the staff at the National Rifle Association. I thought I had lost…read moremy wallet while I was there, and without me even having to ask, one of the gentlemen immediately went back and reviewed the security footage to help figure out where I may have left it. The entire staff genuinely helped look for it and treated the situation like it mattered to them too. What really amazed me was that a few days later, I actually received a follow-up phone call asking if I had found my wallet. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of these days. Sadly, true customer service feels lost nowadays, so when a company goes above and beyond like this, it deserves to be recognized. Thank you to everyone there for your kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help. It truly meant a lot.

I had another outstanding experience at Sharpshooters Group Indoor Range & Pro Shop! The customer…read moreservice here is consistently first-class. A huge shoutout to Brittany (Manager), who went above and beyond to help me identify exactly what I needed for my weapon. Her knowledge, patience, and ability to clearly explain my options made the process easy and comfortable. She also walked me through the differences between paying per visit, monthly membership, and the year-long membership. Because of her professionalism and guidance, I signed up for the year -- and I'm glad I did! I also want to thank Joe, who made a quick fix on my setup and had me good to go in minutes. His skill and friendly attitude truly stood out. This wasn't my first five-star visit either. I was here last Friday and received the same level of excellent service. I'm sorry I didn't catch the names of the two gentlemen who helped me then, but they were just as professional and supportive. Sharpshooters has earned my trust, my business, and my recommendation. If you're looking for a top-notch indoor range with a knowledgeable staff and great customer service, this is the place to go!

First time I was told if I hit the carrier I would be charged extra 25 and had to leave and if I…read morehit the ceiling it was extra 30 and had to leave a lady hit the carrier on her lane 3 minutes in and was ask to leave after she exited the guy comes out and painted the spot she hit to get ready for the next person. That's not fair to someone learning how to shoot and the carrier is about 6'4 off the floor very easy for people with no experience to hit it down range

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.

Focused professionals hell bent on doing a great job without compromise . Would highly recommendread more

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.

really great staff! Ive been a few times now and the facility is always top notch. I recommend…read moretaking a course or two if your a beginner.

Great outfit. I have had two pistols in there. Work was professional with a quick turnaround. This…read moreis my armorer for all future work.

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!

I highly recommend! The instructors are phenomenal! They are very knowledgeable, professional ,…read morefamily oriented, and friendly. They were able to answer all of my questions and helped me face my fears. Not only were they kind but they were extremely patient with me. They made sure I was comfortable and guided me every step of the way. If you are looking for firearm training, safety seminars, etc; Trouble Defense is the place to go!

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

Great selection and great service. A local hidden treasure. I make sure to visit them regularly.read more

Just do it! You'll surprise yourself! With their guidance, you will be riding a motorcycle by the…read moreend. Feet off the ground and in control. As a hesitant participant, who was gifted the Head start -- test the waters class, I was extremely nervous. Motorcycles are heavy machines. I imagined myself (and my family) careening on runaway motorcycles. But with Rich and Muaini leading the class, we could not have been in better hands! Clear instruction. Encouragement. Tips to grow you just outside your comfort zone. I walked away not wanting the class to end. Sign up! Just do it!

I signed up for the BRC course, excited to finally start learning to ride. Unfortunately, it ended…read moreup being discouraging and miserable. Instead of teaching with patience, the main instructor, Wayne, cursed at me and yelled whenever I made a mistake. Maybe he wasn't as harsh with everyone, but how he treated me made me feel unwelcome and singled out. I'm young, and while I can't say that was the reason, it's hard not to wonder if it played a part. The rules felt impossible. There was a moment where he was showing me something on my bike, I looked down to see what he was doing, and got scolded for looking down. Those kinds of contradictions happened over and over. Instead of helping me learn, the constant criticism just made me more nervous and more likely to mess up. By the end, I wasn't learning, I was just trying not to get yelled at again. It killed any excitement I had for motorcycles, and I never want to see one again. For a class that's supposed to welcome beginners, this was the opposite. The instructor seemed more focused on punishing mistakes rather than actually teaching, which makes the price feel completely unjustified. If you are a new rider hoping to gain skills and confidence, this is not the place for it. I strongly recommend finding a school where the instructors actually want to teach, guide, and encourage you. Anywhere else will be a better investment of both your time and money. Everyone deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged not one where they leave feeling anxious, belittled, and ready to give up entirely.

Andy Roger's class on was comprehensive and informative on Virginia law, guns, and gun safety. He…read morewas very polite and a patient teacher, who happily answered all our questions. Andy emphasized safety and was kind enough to add on the Utah Concealed Permit course for those who were interested directly following the Conceal Carry Permit Class. He offered full service including fingerprinting, passport photos, and helped us fill out our applications at no extra cost to the Utah class. I appreciated having an instructor that is professional and not only knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter, but who genuinely cares about his fellow citizens being able to defend themselves and practice their constitutional rights. I read a previous review mentioning race, and the insinuation is absurd. Eight out of ten students in the class were African American and Latino, and there were only two men in the class on that particular Saturday. Everyone was treated with inclusion, dignity, and respect. If you have any interest in taking the class, do so. It is money well spent, and you will have a great time and meet nice people.

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