The staff is very unprofessional. I made a mistake on the Range it was made to feel like a villain there. Never felt comfortable going back.

First off, in the middle of this face-melting summer, I really appreciate that archery can take place indoors, with strong AC. The set up is cozy, with the archery supply shop in the front, and the range in the back. If you're a beginner, you can take up an hour introductory lesson with Don to get the hang of it. The lessons are by appointment only, so be sure to call ahead of time. I brought my friend, and Ed really made sure to take care of us to make sure we had fun. I had such a great experience, that I am considering getting my own gear to practice with. This range is such a delightful find tucked away in the SGV area. I've always wanted to take up archery, and was pleased to find this place relatively close to me. This is a fun date idea, or a practical hobby to channel your inner Katniss. Parking on the streets, or in the back of the store. Closed on Sundays. read more

Woods Archery Range - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

If you've been curious and interested in archery; give this place a try! The staff is fantastic, and the vibe is casual. Other than archery lessons, they also sell a lot of equipments. It is indoor and can only fit eight people at a time but for bigger events they have additional space in the back. If there are eight people shooting, there is a little wiggle room. ::Experiance:: We were paired up with Instructor Don. He measured our arms to see which Finger Tab and Arm Guard would fit. Then we got our bow, and arrows. I was a bit nervous at first, but eventually got more comfortable. Don taught us very thoroughly. He was friendly and funny! When our form, stance, and grip was not right, he pointed it out and helped correct it. Don also told us which eye to aim with and showed us how to have a telescopic sight. We were not able to hold the bow steady at first, but the more we practiced, our aim got better. Not knowing where to look at the target, Don used a happy face squishy to guide us; it worked!! For our first time, I think we did well, and it's all THANKS to DON!! We enjoyed our lesson so much we ended up staying for another hour. ::Customer Service:: I made the appointment with Jeff; he was friendly. Scheduling the archery lesson with Jeff was easy. Ed welcomed us when we walked in. After we signed the form and paid, he introduced us to Don. ::Highlight:: -DON!! Learning archery with Don was fun. He was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. Don is a great instructor. -Ed and Don provided amazing customer service. ​ ::Tips:: -Call to schedule a lesson. -There are equipment package deals on their website. ::M's Notes:: -Street Parking -Parking in the back read more

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Woods Archery Range at the Crossbow Store is located down on Santa Anita, you will find it amongst a row of warehouses. Luckily their sign is quite large, so you can easily find your target! Parking right behind the facility, and plenty of street parking should you have trouble out back, which probably will never happen! The storekeeper was very friendly and greeted us and welcomed us to his store with much enthusiasm! He got us checked in, and we got right to it. It's a small group lesson, so it feels very intimate, my instructor Don showed up a bit later to the party, but he made quite the entrance. As he bursts through the doors and walked up to us, he showed us the way of the bow. After a few practice shots, he provides you with tips so that you can compensate for different factors based on your form and stance. As long as you are shooting the exact same way, you will eventually be a bullseye machine! But, Don also says that if you hit the red or yellow part of the target, it means that "you're gonna eat!". I think it's a great venue for beginners especially since the lessons are so small. You have more time with the instructors, and the controlled environment allows you to build a solid foundation to practice in. Everyone was great, and I would probably come back to try and shoot a compound bow sometime in the future. Had a great time, and found that the hour went by very fast! Their store seems well furnished with both types of bows, and everyone knows the equipment very well. If you have any questions, I believe that this is a proper place to purchase your first bow! (Oh! And if you are attending the lesson, do not forget to eat before you come, apparently it can effect your overall performance in the long run!) read more

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This place is awesome!! I called the morning of to see if they could get me and my friend in for an appointment that night. Ed was so kind to squeeze us in that day even though there was still another group. Upon arriving, Ed greeted us and made us feel very comfortable seeing it was our first archery lesson. We were paired up with instructor Laurence, who also assists the USA Olympic coach. He was super nice and patient and taught us proper technique. He also went into thorough explanation of why we hold the bow and nock the arrow specific ways. Laurence was a great instructor who is very technical and made our archery lesson super fun! I'll definitely be going back. Can't wait for their new location to open! read more

Woods Archery Range - First archery lesson with instructor Laurence - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

So happy with my experience here! I had a one hour class where the instructor helped me navigate the world of archery. As a beginner, it was nice to have someone professional teach me the RIGHT way to do archery. Will definitely be coming back! read more

i bought a crossbow advertised with adjustable stock. you guessed it , stock don't adjust. they have their email turned off so you can't email them. their phone message box is always full so you can't leave a message. woods archery appears to be a scam. or, they closed their store and are selling off the inventory and you can't contact them to stand behind their product. the value is crap because you can't adjust the stock as advertised. my advice is "Don't buy from this store, they appear to me to be a ripoff conn game, once you buy from them you can't contact them. they have your money. i give them no stars on all accounts read more

We had a Groupon deal and cluelessly showed up a little over an hour before their closing time on a weekday. We were hoping they would take walk-ins since we did not make an appointment. Eddie was patient with us and explained that we should have called ahead. He then checked with Lawrence, the instructor, who agreed to fit us in & for that we were glad and happy. Lawrence is a great teacher and took the time to show us the tricks of the trade. We had a great time shooting, laughing and even had a friendly competition going on. We found Eddie & Lawrence engaging and friendly, two qualities important to any successful business. We were impressed with Lawrence's resume as an instructor and his association with the US Olympics. read more

Taking shooting back to its traditional roots, a bow and arrow. Archery was something I've always wanted to try when I was younger. Today I finally managed to get a chance to live out this desire and I was NOT disappointed. I am so happy with my experience here and I am definitely hoping to continue going. Since it was my first time, the instructors taught me the basics of how to hold a bow, shoot and the protocol of the range. The instructors are patient and helpful, staying near by to give helpful tips and teach for better aim and of course, safety, but you also have the liberty to just practice shooting targets and have fun. I think after a few more times, I might consider buying my own bow :D read more

First off, the staff here are super chill and friendly!! I called and the person I spoke to was extremely welcoming! Scheduling an appointment was not hard. Usually at the end of the summer, there are more openings, so it was really easy. I was able to make an appointment for the next day after work from 6-7. Yes, they open until 8 I believe, so you could definitely try to make it after that work schedule and shoot some arrows! I bought a Groupon for two people ($25) for a one-hour lesson. I also realized they also have the deal on their website, so I didn't exactly have to get it on Groupon. It doesn't really matter, but definitely check out both since the deals probably will change! This is my second time doing archery and my first experience was somewhere else and it was meh. Here at The Crossbow Store, the staff really take care of you! The instructor helps you with the gear in the beginning. After you've settled, they help you with your form. We had Grace as our instructor. She's great and resourceful (she said she's been doing archery for over 10 years) when it came to teaching us. Parking is also another great factor here. There's a parking lot, where you sort of enter at the side of the building. There's also parking on the street! I will definitely be back and you should definitely check them out! read more

Woods Archery Range - The range - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

Staff is friendly as ever. Range fee has gone up to $20 per day or $50 per month. They finally have a target on wheels so that it can be brought closer to the firing line. And bring your own bow stand. Would be nice if they had more tables to setup and a tool station for adjustments. read more

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It was our first time here since our little ones (12 yrs old) wanted to try archery for the longest time and we found this place through Goupons. We are glad that we did. It was a great experience and instructor Don was very patient & helpful. He answered all our questions & he made the lesson very fun. And yes, we are definitely coming back!! And our 12 yrs old wanted to get his own bows & arrows already :8) read more

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Normally I go to OC Archery but when I found out this place had a range I figured I'd give it a try rather than drive all the way down to Mission Viejo. I called at about 11 on a Saturday to reserve a lane and they tell me that the only openings they have that day are at 3 or 5. When I get there the range was empty and it doesn't look like anybody has been shooting for hours. Between this and the fact that I was there for 2 and 1/2 hours and the only other people who came in were a couple who looked like they just randomly walked in and wanted to try it makes me wonder if they were really as busy as they said they were when I called ahead. Although I'm also wondering if most of those appointments were no shows given how the address in Yelp is wrong. (They're actually like 2 miles down the street from where Yelp says they are.) The range itself seemed pretty under equipped. When I asked for a target they told me just use 1 of the ones already on the wall but they were all pretty shot up already. They also didn't have real bow stands, instead they just had cardboard tubes, which are fine if you're using 1 of their rental recurves but I had my personal compound bow which I either had to carry with me down range when I got my arrows or had to put on the floor and lay against the wall. The last gripe I have isn't that big of a deal but the staff seemed pretty hands off while I was there. The entire time I was shooting they only checked on me once. I'm assuming since I was the only 1 shooting and I had my own equipment and told them I was an experienced shooter and already knew basic safety they thought I didn't need to be monitored but you would think because accidents can happen and also for liability reasons 1 of the employees would at least look in every once in a while read more

Best archery store closest to DTLA. Very helpful stuff members. They have a reasonable collection of everything, and some of them are not listed on the website, so make sure you ask! And you won't be disappointed. read more

Woods Archery Range - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

Came here for a birthday party for a group of 10 of us and we had Ed and Don helping us shoot (some of us for the first time). They were funny and patient with us and gave us all individual tips on how to shoot at our best. There was a table to put the pizza we ordered so it was perfect for a larger group. We will definitely be back! read more

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Hands down a fun time! It was my first archery experience and Ed was a remarkable instructor. He was very accommodating, patient and funny too! This is a great destination for groups, couples or just on your own. read more

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Had such a fun time here with my boyfriend! We decided to try something new so we came here for the hour lesson for 2 people. Ed was super helpful and patient, helping me figure out whether the left or right side was my dominant! Although some of my arrows ended up flying into my boyfriend's target, it was so much fun! Don also chimed in at some points and gave me some really helpful tips! Made it so easy and comfortable. We are definitely coming back again! read more

Ed was very friendly and helpful. First he did a quick tour around the place. then he got us hand guards and explained everything very carefully. He took his time to show my husband and I Individually how to use the bow. He is a great teacher. Luckily I didn't hit anything outside of the target. It takes a few rounds before getting use to it. He even let us shoot from the 20 yard range towards the end of our session. read more

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Shooting a crossbow at targets! One of those things my buddy and I have always thought "could" be fun. It's also one of those things we put on the back burner of "Things to do" for a long time. New Years Resolution = Cross some of those things off. First challenge, take an archery class. Booked it and was pleasantly greeted by Ed. He immediately expressed his desire to help us first timers learn how to shoot and have fun while doing so. We received the basic knowledge and began firing. Minutes into our lesson, we were hooked!! Our desire to get better kept growing. By the end, we were already looking into planning/scheduling our next visit! Advice: if you've ever considered wanting to check it out, you will NOT be disappointed! Great instructors and an extremely affordable unique experience. read more

Second time coming for a lesson with my group of friends. Don's an awesome instructor. If you're a beginner they're very patient. He and Ruben will give you pointers when you need it. Everyone here is very friendly, chill, and easy to talk to. They will help you with any questions you have. Highly recommended to take a lesson! read more

Woods Archery Range - 2 friends pulling out their arrows after shooting - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

Everyone here is so awesome, especially Ed. They helped my daughter with the correct bow she needed, a big chain store said she was right handed but they gave her the test and she's a lefty instead. Plus they have everything you need for archery in the store, very convenient. We are headed there again today from Santa Monica to buy their bow/arrows package deal- which is great!- for my son. Not too many places have knowledgeable and friendly staff, can't beat this place!!! Happy archery! read more

Came here a couple of times. Don and Jeff were really helpful. I got all my bow and arrow accessories here. Don... is don... haha. He knows his stuff and is efficient and helps you out. I've been here many times because I had some issues with my bow (which I ordered from another store online) and I came in for their help. I was hesitant to rate them 5 stars at first because a year ago or so I would call in to ask some questions or check on availability of a product and it would be almost impossible to get someone on the line. I even drove over once and I think one time during open hours it was closed (or they went out to lunch) when I got there.. it was frustrating... BUT NOW recently I've gone over and called and it's been smooth. On top of that the most recent time I dropped by Don and Jeff provided really good customer service. I was shooting out in Pasadena and all the nocks on my arrows popped out of the newly purchased arrows that I got from them.. I called in and Jeff said to just bring the arrows in. I did so and without question he put new nocks on. They took care of me and made the purchasing experience smooth. I plan to come back for any bow and arrow needs. read more

Woods Archery Range - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

I'm so happy with our experience here! From the moment we stepped in we were greeted so happily and had a short conversation while waiting for our lesson to start. At that time we got our gear on and each piece was explained to us by our instructor...He showed us everything we needed to know to get started and helped us improve our focus throughout our entire lesson. Both employees were extremely kind! We're definitely going to be back! read more

Looking for a great date night or just to test out a new hobby....try the Crossbow Store. I brought my boyfriend here for us to have a fun evening and try something new...he had a great time. The instructors were patient with us first-timers and were knowledgeable about the equipment. It was a great night and I'd definitely recommend coming for a visit. read more

Woods Archery Range - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

Just got done with our lesson here today and was a wonderful experience for me and my daughter. Alex is very helpful and Don is a wonderful, attentive instructor. Highly recommendable for practice shooting. read more

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This was our first time trying out archery and it was a blast! The guys running it were extremely accommodating and helpful, we were able to quickly learn how to shoot accurately with some tips from Ed and Don. I wish the hour was longer but I'd definitely come back for some more lessons. I highly recommend trying out this archery range especially since it is indoors! read more

This spot is great. Brought my young girl to shoot and she loved it. The staff is very helpful. Thank you Ed for teaching my girl a new sport! We will definitely be back! read more

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I found my talent here,my first time try arrow shooting, only saw this in TV, when u focus on the target, it's really different feeling then other entertainments, your whole world become peaceful, just listen to your heart, forget all other stuff! I really love this place~ even big kids also can have fun here! SHH, the boss is handsome and so nice read more

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So we just done having a great date night. Missed our instructors name, but he was so patient and showed us the right posture and structure for shooting an arrow. We will be back. We can't thank you enough. Thank you. read more

I've been to two archery lessons here with my sister and have definitely had a blast each time. A third one is already in the books. Don (the instructor) is very patient and an avid archery shooter himself, so for all newbies (like myself) out there, rest assure you're in good hands. From picking out an arrow and seeing if you're left or right eye dominate - Don will prep you on how to stand, shoot, and retrieve your arrows. It's a very casual range that also sells equipment for those who want to buy their own bow and arrows. P.S. Be sure to call/email ahead as the range is by appointments only. I've been helped by Ed both times and the whole process is very simple - you just got to plan ahead a bit. read more

Great experience and lots of fun Great instructor Fun for the whole family It is worth every second we spend here read more

I had an awesome time for the 1 hour lesson for two. Don was a cool older gentleman who is soooo patient! He is funny and kind. Ed is super cool and friendly. They know their stuff , friendly, clean shop, and very informative. Proces are reasonable too. The Archery was just all around a good time. I enjoy stuff like this, I recommend "giving it a shot" . I can't wait for tomorrow!!! I'm going back!!! read more

Woods Archery Range - Soooo fun!!! I did pretty good too thanks to Dawn the instructor. Cool calm collected guy with a good teaching style! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Covina, California

I originally bought a bow from their Amazon store. Afterwards, I needed more gear, so I contacted them by phone for more information. I was delighted to find that I was given a free lesson for buying one of their manufactured equipment (SAS). Sarah, Lawrence and Megan were all very helpful to us. Sarah was very good with following-up with our appointments; Lawrence and Megan taught my wife and I how to shoot as well. Lawrence is an encyclopedia for archery; Megan, according to my wife, was also very phenomenal. I used to go to an archery store in Fullerton, but I hoodwinked into spending money there. I will no longer be going there, but I will now make Crossbow Store/Woods Archery my go-to archery supply store. Despite the drive, I think it's worth going here, since the staff really do pay attention to your needs. read more

This place is the best I love it! This is my second time here I was a little intimidated at first didn't know what to expect! Bought a Groupon for a lesson, got there with my friend was greeted by friendly people, I like it cause its not a big group lesson Don is the instructor, gives you one on one time to teach you, he gives you gear, helps put it on you, and is really patient and easy going! Its fun! I recommend this place to everyone I never thought Id like it as much as I do, but you don't know until you try! Its awesome! read more

Decided to write an update because they are in a new location and I bought a new bow from them. Their old location will always be special to me because I bought my first bow from them, but because of their growing business they were forced to seek a new location. The new location is much bigger in terms of the retail space and the warehouse and range as well. I really like the new store. A lot of space and a better display of their equipment. The range is super nice because it's much larger although I'm still not so great so I'm not utilizing the the length of the new range. I bought a Bear Montana from them. My purchase has been about a year in the making. I don't want to make this too long like most my reviews but to make a very long story short I ordered a 35 pound Montana over the phone with Jeff. The bow was shipped to my home by Bear because they had to make it since the Crossbow store didn't have any in stock. Took about 3 weeks. Because I bought it there they put the nock point on it. Brought it in and the store actually had just opened maybe a week prior. Jeff installed the knocking point based on the arrow I brought in. Didn't see my pal Ed but I did see him a week later when I came back for a lesson. The lesson was by Lawrence. The previous instructor was Don. Don isn't there any longer. Don was great. He was very knowledgeable and by all accounts an excellent instructor. I've seen Don at the old location give lessons and I can see why people liked him. I bought my first bow there but didn't take them up on the offer for a free lesson from Don just because of never getting around to it. This time because I bought a Montana from them I was offered a free lesson from Lawrence. I wasn't going to pass this one up this time. Lawrence was great. His experience and teaching style was beneficial to me. I learned a lot that I am employing in my archery now. I have built upon what he taught me and it has helped improve my shooting tremendously. In the hour lesson he gave me about 40 minutes and then left and Ed took over and monitored my progress and gave me some great suggestions too and we talked and kept up on stuff since I haven't seen him in almost a year. Great seeing Ed. I suggest and recommend The Crossbow Store for all your archery needs. Dealing with Ed and Jeff when buying a bow is very helpful in buying the right bow or equipment whether you are a beginner or have been doing this for a few years like me or if you are advanced, not like me! LOL. If you want to be a better archer then talk to Lawerence. He's going to help you improve and become the archer you should be. His advice and instruction and your implementation of his teaching will bring you closer to where you need to be. Also the prices are great at this shop. They stock pretty much everything. The new store is three times better than the old one and the old one was great as it was. read more

I came here Last week and took the Archery lesson with Ed. I had the BEST time!! The range is very nice and clean. Ed was very knowledgeable and patient and made it a great experience! I will definitely go back with a larger group next time! Highly recommend! read more

I went in knowing nothing about archery. Everyone there is so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. They take the time to answer all your question. They work with you to make sure you get the right size equipment. The instructor is super nice. He makes sure your understand what you are doing and is very encouraging. He was awesome. The lessons are an hour long. Totally worth it. I left there so happy and excited about a new sport. If anyone is thinking about trying archery, this is the place to start. read more

Was my first time trying archery and I had a lot of fun. Took the hour long class with a friend and we both agreed it was a great experience and more than worth the price. Ed and Don were friendly and super helpful. Definitely planning on coming back and even possibly getting my own gear and membership. If you've always wanted to give archery a try, don't hesitate to visit this place. read more

Generally speaking by phone and in person to people on staff there were very kind and helpful. The place is really clean and well lit. The manager came around and kept looking at my friend as though there were something wrong with him just because... I asked if it was OK to bring drinks into the range he barked at both of us don't spill it on the floor like we are four years old. At one point he launched into a tirade against my friend who just happens to be over 6 feet tall and a man of color. I noticed that both of his employees seemed rather embarrassed by his behavior. All said and done the manager made us feel very unwelcome and kept ranting on about how he didn't want arrows to go through his sign which just so happens to be exactly above the targets. This place and the products associated with it will not be a first choice for me. read more

My brother has been wanting to bring me for a while and he finally brought me in. I honestly arrived with very little interest in archery. We walked in and Ed very patiently explained all the safety rules. He took the time to show me how to aim and the correct posture. He helped me keep calm and encouraged me to take my time. It was a great stress relief. I honestly would come again. Thank you Ed for all your help. read more