Let me clear up some of the nonsensical comments I'm seeing about poor Customer Service. Now, I'm…read moreone of the most discerning customers and pain in the tuchases you are going to meet. Let me break this place down to you--great proximity to the Charlotte region. Nestled away, I was able to find this hidden gem easily. I felt safe from the moment I entered the door. There are no issues with parking; they have a large and well-maintained parking lot. They offer a wide selection of firearms for rent at a fair price for your use. This wasn't an issue for me; I brought my own guns. The staff were excellent - a young gentleman and a lovely young woman were working on the Sunday afternoon I visited. Both staff members could not have been more knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant. Everyone had a great attitude, which was incredibly refreshing. I felt extremely safe. I hope this review doesn't attract the typical losers I've met at other rangers near CLT. Fellow range users were very friendly and showed an interest in getting to know me. Price was right! - I would consider the membership; it's just that my schedule can be a little erratic. Would definitely return. Once again, I want to stress how pleased I was with the level of safety and the quality of the facilities.

Do NOT utilize this range for an FFL transfer. I strongly suggest transferring at Eagles,…read moreBlackstone, or Point Blank. Do NOT purchase a firearm from this store if you do not have a CCL. For example, California redacts certain information (ie. birthdate). Due to this, any background checks come delayed because California requires manual checks. This range will make you wait far past the legal limits and brady law. 20-30 days is asinine. There are plenty of other ranges and gun shops around that do not play games like that. The actual range itself is nice and targets are a good size. I might come here to shoot every once in a while when Eagles isn't an option, but as for anything else; I suggest going elsewhere.

The instructor for my concealed carry class was personable and knowledgeable, and she made the…read moreclass fun and instructive, with an emphasis on safety first.

Awesome and knowledgeable instructor, glad I took the class. It was a refresher course for me on…read moreCC. But She broke down everything for those who didn't know anything, which I thought was great. If you're a beginner and even advance I'd definitely recommend this course and any other course they provide.

From the moment I stepped onto the grounds of this world class facility, I knew it was going to be…read morean excellent day. Staff at the Main Office are professional and efficient. Direction to the ranges are extremely easy to follow; You can't get lost. I was amazed at how beautifully groomed and maintained the facility was. Staff up at the range were incredibly, professional, polite, welcoming and kind. Visitors were well behaved and acted appropriately. Overall, staff facilitates a family and safe atmosphere. Price point was extremely fair. Good value! I'm looking forward to my next visit. Today - Saturday - 27 December was a very busy day; - Weather was gorgeous; Nonetheless - Parking was easy and getting around the facility was not an issue. A+ Well designed and kept up!

Impressed by my first visit to this facility, which appears to be a partnership between Cleveland…read moreCounty government and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Seems to be a well run partnership at first glance. Suggestion: prior to visiting, head to the website, watch the orientation video, and complete the online waiver. They'll have it waiting for you to sign at the office. The office is your first stop, where you'll sign the waiver (after watching the video, if you didn't already watch it online) and pay your fees. A single fee gives you all day access via wristband, and just a couple dollars more pays for the target stands you'll be using. One free target comes with the fees. Staplers and staples are provided free at each range. Office staff can answer your initial questions and get you in-processed quickly, then let the range officers know you're coming their way. Suggestion 2: weapons brought into the complex must be cased and unloaded. Do this before you arrive, and everything will go smoothly. Range officers are helpful, friendly, and not drill sergeants. Listen to them, follow their instructions, and enjoy the day. They've all got different personalities, of course; the Range 2 guys were pretty lackadaisical, while I appreciated the efficiency of the Range 3 crew. The facilities I saw were all clean and well equipped. Nothing fancy, mind you, but still far nicer than most of the public ranges I've seen. It's a shame there aren't more facilities of this caliber dispersed around the state. I certainly wish there were one closer to where I live. But going here was worth the drive. And for those of us who are veterans, there are discounts for visiting on weekdays. Maybe I can take advantage of that some time soon.

This store is not professional. I had a membership and class refunded to me and they banned me from…read morethe store out of pettiness. I waited for a background delay (I have a completely clean background), was told and confirmed I could purchase a different firearm instead of the initial firearm upon the end of the delay period. I go into the store, they wasted my time for over an hour because they could not figure out how to swap the weapons like they said they could. I asked if I could have my membership refunded. I can understand the frustration with that. I then attended a class required for my profession which satisfied the CCL requirements for NC. I was unaware the course I was attending satisfied those requirements until during the course, they mentioned it. I called Point Blank upon being made aware, explained that situation and they refunded me for the CCL class. I came in to shoot at the range. A staff member had the audacity to tell me it was not personal and they banned me from the store. I was told I was banned from the store due to the "refunds" and how they don't refund classes and because of the situation with the firearm exchange. That problem was due to their incompetence. What does that have to do with me? Are they mad because they had to do extra work? Do more research? Take more time? I'm unsure. May I mind you, I did the CCL refund over the phone, asked if it was a possibility. The employee explained to refunds for classes are on a case by case basis. I said "okay, thank you brother for asking". He came back on the line, said it was authorized and refunded me. Meanwhile, before all this, I was at this range 2-4 times a week, purchased my first firearm with them, and was consistently respectful of the staff and rules. Go to Blackstone or The Range at Lake Norman. Better rules, staff, & gun selections.

Great first time experience, very welcoming. Shout out to to Brian, Andy, and Emrod for the great…read moreservice.

I had a great experience at Blackstone Shooting Sports. Their collection of rental firearms is…read morehonestly impressive, and their selection of firearms for sale is just as strong. The facility was clean, professional, and everything felt well organized. A special shoutout to Alex, who was an outstanding rep. He was extremely courteous, very knowledgeable, and took the time to answer questions without ever making me feel rushed. It really made the experience stand out. I usually go shooting at Point Blank Range, but after this visit, Alex and the overall facilities definitely won me over. Highly recommend checking them out if you're looking for a great place to shoot or shop.

Had a wonderful first time experience at Blackstone. Everyone was friendly and very knowledgeable…read more The check in process was seamless and we were even given a couple of suggestions on which firearms to rent. The range itself felt really safe and there was a person dedicated to assisting and answering questions while we shot. Will definitely return

The is an excellent concealed carry class. Especially for women. It is not intimidating at all. I…read moreloved it. Jim is a fantastic teacher. If you are interested in a CCW class this is the best place to go!

James Cable is a top notch instructor! Very knowledgable and informative, he doesn't just teach he…read moregets the class involved in the course! I highly recommend taking your CCW class with "Conceal Carry 1 "!

The instructor had a chill vibe and a conversational style of teaching. He breaks down very…read moreimportant points, crucial to gun safety, as well as best practices when handling firearms and interacting safely with law enforcement officers. We spent the morning going over safety procedures at the gun range, shooting from different distances and then we spent the later part of the day learning how we would ideally conduct ourselves while carrying a firearm. And we were also prepared for the next steps to successfully obtain a concealed carry license. Drick is passionate about teaching the community how to handle firearms safely and obtaining the necessary paperwork to do so legally. You will literally have a "blast!" taking this class. I felt like I was sitting down with a cousin who happens to know everything about firearms. So Yes to this! Five out of five! I totally would highly recommend.

This review is overdue. I attended the Firearms and Training class on the morning of Saturday,…read more04-01-23. I am not currently a gun owner, but I wanted to educate myself on proper usage and the laws regarding gun ownership. I didn't know what to expect but whatever my expectations were, they were greatly exceeded! They were novices such as myself in the class as well as current gun owners and prior military; this was a co-ed class. They had refreshments available, to include good coffee. This is a Black owned business, and I was happy to patronize. I also purchased a unit of pepper gel and a book during our break. We did not go to the range during this class but were told we could go on our own time. I tried to use the "contact us" section of the website to get info about scheduling my range practice. I did not get a response, but this review reminded me to look at pictures I'd taken during class. I have emails and telephone numbers for the instructors, so I'll be reaching out tomorrow. If you're considering taking a course or purchasing a fire arm, you won't be disappointed using Black Diamond.

Very professional hands-on firearms training and certification classes! I highly recommend the…read moreservices offered!

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