Had such a fun time! Came to Performance Archery for some lessons with my group and our instructor…read morefor today was Austin (? not sure if I spelled your name right lol). The session lasted for an hour, but the lesson was very thorough, yet easy to follow along with. I also appreciated the guidance during my first time here because it's so easy to feel intimidated and to not know where to even begin when it comes to activities like archery. I first started gaining interest when I went on a camping trip a while ago, so it's nice knowing that there's a spot nearby where I can practice with rental services (and with good company) on my own time.

Had a pleasant experience with an introductory recurve class. I appreciated that it was a small…read moreclass (3 students) in the evening so plenty of direct instruction. We were able to shoot for most of the hour. Instructor was fun and clear and we made progress quickly. The shop is substantially bigger than I expected with huge selection if you're purchasing. But having an indoor range at a pretty central location is neat. Online scheduling was convenient and straightforward and the price of a class was fair so definitely give it a go if you're even remotely interested.

Fantastic experience! The organizers did a great job…read moreteaching basic safety, keeping it all fun, interacting with everyone, and promoting a safe/fun environment. It would be perfect for a birthday party, group of friends wanting a change of scenery, or any group. Also, the owners were great about answering my questions and emails to make the reservation. They are worth supporting! You won't regret it

They were so helpful and organized! We used their services for a company event and they took care…read moreof everything from instruction, safety, waiver signing, refereeing, and set up and tear down of the field. Highly recommended for your next event!

It's nice because the location is pretty central to San Diego, and the cost is only ~$20/year for…read morethe range card. Negative is it can get fairly busy.

As of 2018 07 24 (July 24), this archery range is definitely open!…read more Here's the skinny: 1. No paper targets are stocked! Bring your own, and thin metal stakes to affix them to the targets. 2. The distances aren't clearly marked 3. Even if you find a couple distance markers, they aren't accurate. The 30 yard target is 33.5 from the firing line, etc. 4. No bathroom. There's a port-a-potty. 5. No drinking water nearby. 6. The bow stands are falling apart / in terrible shape. There's maybe the ability to hold one or two bows (badly) out there. 7. You have to go for the office and buy an archery permit which is $15 for the year. 8. Hours are roughly sunrise to Sunset (6:00am to 8:00pm in summer months). See signage I photographed for exact info. 9. As in every range, you must bring all your own gear. 10. Please know what you're doing, or have someone in your group who does (and who takes responsibility for your group). 11. It gets hot as hell out there. There's a cover to give some shade but it's insane, regardless. There's no shade at the shooting line. 12. Point your GPS at the Lake Poway Recreation Area to get to the parking associated with this range. 13. Since you have to park your vehicle at the lake Poway recreation area, non-residents must pay $15 per visit. Residents park free. 14. They accept any kind of official mail addressed to your local Poway address to qualify for the free parking pass. So... if you're a non-Poway Resident, and it's your first time there: bring your gear, come during the day, and expect to pay about $30: $15 for parking and $15 for the one year archery permit. Oh and if you come visit during the summer, be prepared for intense sizzling brain-melting heat.

Bret, the owner, is absolutely amazing. I went with my friend a couple of weeks ago while he was…read moregetting his bow adjusted, and Bret took the time to help me too. He asked which eye was dominant, and I assumed it would be my right since I'm right-handed but it turned out to be my left! I had never held a bow before, and he got me set up with a left-handed bow to try. I loved it. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so fun and welcoming. I can't wait to get my own bow and come back to use the indoor range. I also found the cutest shirt while I was there. The shop itself is really neat, and I loved walking around seeing all the taxidermy from his hunts. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Man this place is awesome! Huge shout out to the owner Brent. I went in with my boyfriend while he…read moregot in some practice rounds. Brent offered me a free beginner training session. The knowledge and friendliness he has is top tier. Seriously, if you are hesitant in any way, don't be. They'll take good care of you. I can't wait to go back! Soon I'll need to change my name to Tiger Lily

We brought a group of about 20 for a team building day. Organizing it with them was very easy and…read morethe communication before the day was great. When we arrived, the process and safety instructions were easy to understand. Once we got trained, we started practicing and then she led a friendly team competition. We had so much fun, everyone said this was one of the best events we've had. Would definitely do it again. Even though most of us had never done archery before, it was very accessible to us all and set up in a way that was fun for all.

Tara did a phenomenal job with our team! We had a large group of about 40 people, and she was great…read moreat teaching and proving such a fun atmosphere. Everyone had opportunities to learn, shoot, and participate in the games she organized. Tara came prepared and on theme for our event which made the day run so smoothly. We can't wait to have her back for another event! Thank you, Tara, for such a fun experience the team had a blast!

The staff is so nice here! I came in thinking I needed to replace my bowstring but instead he…read morelooked it over and waxed/tightened up my bow for me and even gave me an impromptu lesson which was super helpful. I'll be coming back here for all my archery needs. Thank you so much, bow and arrow shop!

The customer service at this establishment is the best I have come across in my entire life. The…read moreatmosphere they create makes you want to come by and just hang out with the employees in the store. SERIOUSLY, DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE to buy a bow. This is the only place you need or will want to go from your first visit here. While I was buying my bow, the employees were servicing a customers bow that they purchased at another establishment and they treated the customer as if he was a lifetime loyal customer! Ernest helped me out and got me set up with this PSE DRIVE NXT. They worked around my budget while. The whole experience was great. They took their time with me. Answered any question I had. I never felt like I was being "sold" anything at any point. I truly felt like I have created a friendship with Bruce and Earnest at the shop from my experience coming here. I have been in and out of this shop multiple times checking out a bow and getting sized and shooting a few different bows before I landed on this one. For the price I am very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this bow to anyone and I would advise to only go to this shop for any bow and arrow needs. Bruce you are doing a great job and your shop rocks!

I went to LionHeart Academy for both the Archery League event and German longsword beginner…read moreclasses. The instructors and students here were super nice!!

My son has been here for two years. He loves to come, and we have seen much improvement. He said…read morethe coaches are patient and knowledgeable.

Tucked away in a business complex in Mission Viejo, this indoor archery range is simple, clean, and…read moresomewhat awesome. They've been in business for 25 years and know what's what when it comes to the bow and arrow! Having not practiced this ancient sport for many years, my expectations were low coming in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was. The rules were straightforward and shooting the bow was simple and fairly easy. The aiming part wasn't as easy... but I definitely improved by the end of the two hours! The team working there helped out with general instructions and pointers as well were all shooting. People started "getting it" about an hour in and balloons on the targets started popping pretty regularly. I finally got one right at the end! It was also pretty cool to see some of the more serious semi-pro type of archers there with their hardcore bows and compound bow setups. Overall this is a unique experience and worth a go if you're looking for a fun activity. They also have lessons and it's good for older kids. Five stars!

I have to say thank you to Kevin for taking the time to tune and dial in my bow. I recently moved…read morenear the area from San Diego so I was new to the shop. It made an incredible impact to my annual hunting trip with my army buddies. Thank you for all the help and guidance.

My Son has been with Gryphon Fencing Academy going to five years. With the new coach's and fully…read morefencing studio, with the real flooring and wireless like the Olympics. For my part, it is great having a studio locally. We have been able to stop driving to Escondido three days a week. If you are looking for a sports Fencing is a great active sport. I like chess; fencing is like live chess.

My son really enjoyed learning archery class. Coach Eric, and his staff was very friendly and…read moreprofessional.

Mike was an an amazing instructor! He was patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. It made the…read moresport engaging, easy to pick up, and understand - especially since most people in our group had never done archery before. By the end of the lesson everyone was able to shoot pretty well (and this was after one lesson!)

We had a great time at our introductory class with Mike. He did an amazing job teaching our large…read moregroup the basics and proper form, making sure everyone was comfortable shooting their bow, and putting on some fun competitions for the group. Would highly recommend!