Really enjoyed our Handgun 100 class with Brett. Just the right mix of humor and seriousness to get through the required topics without dragging, and the time on the range was fun. read more

I took the entry-level pump shotgun class last night. I had only ever shot handguns before and was looking forward to actually shooting a 12 ga. shotgun I had purchased over a decade ago and never shot. The first two hours were spent in the classroom with information presented on gun/range safety, types of shells, patterning, etc. The instructor was ex-military and had SWAT and ballistics experience, and it was evident he knew what he was doing/talking about. He also took questions throughout and provided thoughtful answers. We spent a fair amount of time on how to disassemble our guns and clean/oil them. The instructor and another fellow helped everyone with this. We went to the range for approximately the last hour of class and were shown how to load ammo and hold our guns (along with more range safety training). We shot several dummy rounds before starting the live fire rounds at paper targets (both single and quick succession firing). Then back to class for a wrap-up/survey (I left a very brief survey page, but expounding on it here). My personal objective for attending the class (I am a female, by the way), was familiarization with my gun (how it works, proper way to hold it, ammo selection (which type for which use, as there are so many kinds/sizes), cleaning/disassembly, how it feels to shoot it, safe handling, etc.) These objectives were all met, and while I definitely need to work on my stance and aim so I'm actually doing what the instructor said to do and not just trying to do it, I feel so much more comfortable now with that gun than before the class. Night and day difference. The class was definitely money well spent. The only nitpick I have is that we were required to purchase 60 rounds of ammo (20 00, 20 #4, and 20 slugs. After shooting the dummy rounds, we only had time to shoot 10 live shots, so I have 50 expensive rounds left. I don't know if/when I will ever shoot that gun again, so ??? I probably should try to make some time to practice, as an hour plus of loading/shooting training for a brand new long gun shooter isn't enough time for any degree of proficiency, but I think requiring 5 rounds (or max 10), of each type of ammo would be better (not 20!) or extend the shooting time and add a short break to shoot more. All in all, an excellent class and instructor, and I definitely recommend it for anyone new to pump shotgun shooting. Cheers! read more

As a first-time pistol owner, I was looking for a thorough, hands-on overview of my new firearm. I booked a private session with Julia V to cover everything from safe handling and loading to proper shooting technique. Julia was knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly clear in her instruction. I highly recommend her training especially for beginners with a new purchase. read more

There are not enough words to express how great it was to have my private lesson with Erik. As someone with limited pistol training, Erik was an ideal and experienced teacher who from the start had great energy, attitude, and encouragement. I chose to do a private with him and would highly recommend such a course from any considering it. The ability to move at a pace that aligns with one's progress during the session means you get so much more for the time with only a slight amount of payment more...and it is well worth it. I cannot wait to continue learning from and working with Erik and spending a great deal more time practicing and partaking in the community at the Bellevue Gun Club. read more

I have some experience but took an intro course to brush up on knowledge and get familiar with newer laws. Brett was super helpful, funny, and engaging. I look forward to future classes and coming to the range to improve my skills. read more

Thanks for the response but you justifying your cost to repair is understandable. However if your instructor was able to count 5 shots hitting the ceiling I'm sure he could find a balance between hovering and intervening in the favor of the customer to prevent this. Not intervening is in your favor as it adds to your budget to repair an asset you actually depreciate and has tax benefits Needless to say you have moved from putting the customer first to putting your bottom line first read more

I took the 3-hour Entry Level Handgun course with Brett yesterday and found his instruction engaging, empathetic, and highly informative. Brett struck the perfect balance between presenting the fundamentals of firearms safety and regulation alongside the reality of their use, while keeping the energy fun and light with some well-placed dad jokes. I was surprised at how relaxed I felt throughout this course, especially during the live firing practice. Although I have previous experience with firing shotguns in outdoor environments, I've always felt anxious around handguns and indoor ranges. With the help of this course, as well as all the kind and patient staff I encountered at Bellevue Gun Club, I now feel more confident and I'm sure to return for future classes. read more

I attended the "ladies only" basic handgun safety class last night and was very impressed by the instructor and every staff member that I encountered. They are professional and safety seems to be a top priority -- they are also welcoming and respectful. Our instructor was very knowledgeable but added lots of humor so it was not dry at all. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. I learned a lot and I'm looking forward to taking more classes there. I highly recommend this place! read more

"In my opinion, Joe W was an exceptional instructor who provided me with significant benefits from his private instruction. He demonstrated patience, encouragement, exceptional skill, extensive knowledge, passion, and a kind demeanor. I wholeheartedly recommend Joe W for any class or instruction, whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter. Joe is the sh*t." read more

Brett is amazing instruction, dad jokes on point, informative and gave practical suggestions that my wife and I implemented the next day. Will be back again. read more

Excellent classes, very professional instructors who provided critiques to sharpen our shooting skills and handgun safety awareness.

as an Asian American, living in the U.S. today is a bit challenging, to say the least. I decided to apply for a CPL last month to protect myself and my family, and wanted to learn more about it to become a responsible/law abiding citizen when it came to CCW. Today was my first CCW Primer class w/ Brett Bass. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. He was very engaging, had lots of real life examples and the class wasn't boring at all. 2 hours just flew by and i wish it was longer. Thank you, Brett. I have learned a lot today from you and will use the knowledge you've taught me to become a better/responsible gun owner. I'm planning on booking some private lessons with Brett in the near future. I also highly recommend their CCW class. read more

Simply put: exceptional. Folks at the Bellevue Gun Club are all about safety first and making sure you get the protection you need and, if it turns out to be a firearm, do not push you to buy anything stupid. What matters at BGC is the safety of customers and the community. Furthermore, I am immensely grateful of the time that David, Tyler, Ryan and all others at the gun shop have patiently spent making sure I get what I need. The range and instructors are absolutely excellent, great pedagogues, and amazing enforcers and teachers of strong firearm safety principles. I am so very grateful to have such an outfit in my community. read more

Really enjoyed Erik. We had a group of six and the three hours really gave us great insights into basic grip technique, getting comfortable with recoil, and gaining more confidence. We will continue to come here and build our safety knowledge. read more

I've been to the West Coast Armory for shooting a few times before, but didn't realized that Bellevue Gun Club is located within the same exact building. It's actually under one ownership, they just divide it into 2 different names with the West Coast Armory being the shooting range and Bellevue Gun Club providing instructional classes. I've taken a few classes here and it has been very helpful. Julia and Colleen has been my instructor and they both have extensive knowledge and patience to help us. What I really like about the classes here are that there's ladies only classes so it's less intimidating. I left feeling more comfortable handling a gun than when I blindly went in and shoot before, and it's great to get these fundamentals down from the beginning to not build bad habits. Really, I work so much and this has just been a nice new hobby. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

Took a class here. Range is nice, and instruction and material were useful, but instructor did make anti-trans comments, which is unfortunate since we're all just here to enjoy our second amendment rights and should be able to put our personal politics aside. I wouldn't recommend lessons here for LGBTQ+ folks. read more

My daughter and I had a gun safety class with Adam. From the very beginning Adam made us feel very safe and comfortable. We went over all the safety measures while handling and shooting a gun. Adam is very fun, helpful and professional. I also purchased another gun from the gun shop. Bellevue Gun Club has a great team, they are all very helpful and knowledgeable. We also like that the air is filtered and the facility is top notch! read more

Attended a concealed carry primer class. Enjoyable and very informative. Information shared was backed up with statistics and sources. Collected real-life experiences were shared. Class attendees freely participated in sharing his/her stories. Instructor and class exceeded expectations. Location and building are well maintained and clean. Looking forward to other classes at Bellevue Gun Club. read more

Big thanks to Danny for his help with purchasing the gold membership and for the rental.

Instructor Brett was knowledgeable in terms of understanding the law. I have learned a lot. Thank you Kay, read more

Great range with friendly staff. Took a private lesson from Brett on handgun marksmanship. Brett was very friendly yet professional. Made me feel at ease with all the bad habits I needed to correct while explaining and correcting them with patience. It is a solid place for anyone who is interested in taking their firearm skills and responsibility seriously, from beginners to experts. read more

In and out fast and easy for an occasional plinker for handguns their 35$ a year membership is unbeatable ventilation is great and facilities clean, and safe. Awesome range officers as well. The gun store west coast armory is here as well so you can try out your new gun or stock up before you shoot. read more

I was looking to learn about a rifle I was considering buying at the Bellevue Gun Club (West Coast Armory). The facilities are impressive. Huge selection of gear with numerous and knowledgeable employees. Terrie at BGC was able set me up to take an introductory course for the specific rifle to help decide on the best type and features. My instructor Erik's credentials were over the top. It was an honor to have someone with his experience and service showing me the workings. His knowledge and focus on safety were thorough and comforting. What I learned will help me make a better decision on my next purchase. read more

Had a private lesson here with my partner and really enjoyed it/learned a lot. Honestly, I know nothing about guns and/or shooting, so I was relieved when the instructor started us out in a class room on basics of gun anatomy, safety, laws, scenarios, etiquette, etc. The facility itself is super clean and welcoming. Got to check out the gun range and experiment 6 or so handguns, figuring out which ones I was best with. Another plus is that parts of the firing range is actually made of recycled materials. Gun culture is not something I thought I'd ever find myself drawn to, but our instructor was super informative and answered all our questions candidly and helpfully. Bellevue Gun Club has a great philosophy towards inclusivity, confidence and empowerment (and not just that guns are a stereotypical tool for x section of the population)... something I can definitely get behind. That message definitely carried throughout the session and helped me feel welcome and more comfortable around firearms. Overall, learned a lot about firing a gun and definitely came out feeling more confident with firearm use and safety. read more

Cool team. They know their stuff and they RUN IT too. If your looking for a place to learn and BUSS down, this is a one stop shop.

I took entry level with Chris and fundamentals with Josh. Both instructors were different in their sense of humor and teaching style but both were still very knowledgeable on the techniques and gun laws and funny in their own ways. I appreciated them adding the humor to make something that could be nerve wracking more fun. Entry level was more about gun laws but I still got to shoot three rounds of five bullets. For fundamentals, Josh gave a quick refresher of entry level and went more into depth of aiming and stance. We shot five rounds of ten bullets with one-on-one guidance, which was really fun. Shooting was great but I found it super useful to learn about analyzing shots on the targets. I was struggling with my grip and even put my bullets in backwards but the instructors were patient with me and didn't try to make me feel bad about it, which I really appreciated. I learned a lot from both classes and look forward to going back to the range to practice and maybe even taking a private class. The rest of the staff were also really nice and I got a very professional feel from the range in general. read more

Don't mistake this for West Coast Armory North. They are two different companies. I mistakenly booked a class at West Coast Armory thinking it was West Coast Armory North. I called and spoke to the range master and explained that my friends couldn't find the same class that I was in and at no time did she ever say it was a different company or it was a different location. I didn't find out until I went the day of my class to the wrong location.I asked Bellevue gun club for a refund explaining it was clearly a scheduling error. They were not willing to refund the total amount I paid. Be careful when booking classes , i do not recommend this place. read more

I don't normally leave negative reviews unless the experience is absolutely awful. Had a beginners class in summer 2020. It was fine so I wanted to schedule some private lessons to learn some drills. Unfortunately, they cancelled on us 1 hour before the lesson and offered no apology. They just said they didn't have enough staff to cover the night but shouldn't they have known it earlier? We scheduled the lesson one month before. I understand things happen but the lady on the phone was simply rude. She sounded like she didn't care about customers and even hung up on me. Terrible customer service. We will never go back. read more

My fiancé and I went there as a Valentine's Day activity and I felt very disrespected and belittled by the employees there simply because I'm a woman. Anytime they'd want to talk to me they'd look at my fiancé and say "she needs to..." or "I'm gonna tell her.." like I'm a child. Your employees need to learn some etiquette and to respect women, I'm not a child, you don't have to look at my fiancé for answers when it comes in regards to myself. read more

The gun range is very well run. Safety is FIRST! The staff are helpful and knowledgeable about the guns they have and trying to help you find what you are looking for. I have taken 2 classes. Ladies Entry Level Handgun and Ladies Handgun Fundamentals. Both classes were taught by Julia who is a police officer. She was fantastic! I highly recommend her classes. read more

My daughter (17) and I enjoyed a private lesson with Chris at the range. It was just our second time shooting ever and found his instruction invaluable to improving our skills. The club provided a professional and inclusive environment. We will definitely be signing up for a membership and additional classes. read more

I went there for a Handgun Fundamentals course. I had never shot a gun before. The instructor was very enthusiastic about teaching and competently did so. On the practical side, I was taught how to operate a handgun patiently and after that the instructors managed to convey the nice basics on how to aim, shoot, and determine why a shoot possibly deviated. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

Excellent customer service from scheduling to completion of course. Both instructors, which we were fortunate to work with, were very patient and provided practical guidance. We're a mother daughter duo, myself uneasy with guns and my young daughter never even held a gun before but by the second class she was firing. We plan on taking more classes in the summer. Thank you for making us feel comfortable and respected. read more

I can't say enough about the classes at Bellevue Gun Club. Every single class I have taken as superseded my expectations. Every instructor is highly qualified and have always left feeling more confident in my skills of firearm handling and what I need to work on. I recently took the intermediate handgun class. I was honestly a bit nervous to learn to draw from a holster, but by the end of the class I couldn't believe how much more confident I felt handling my gun, assessing scenarios, and handling misfires. The instructors provided excellent feedback. I can't wait to continue the learning journey! Onward to more practice and the next class! read more

My partner and I took a private lesson with Erik S. We were both beginners and can't thank Erik enough for giving us confidence in using our gun. He has a wonderful teaching style and humorous which was really appreciated. As a female who had not handled a gun before, Erik was patient, gave me a ton of confidence and can't wait to do more. read more

Attended Entry Level Handgun and Brett Bass was a fantastic and engaging instructor. His knowledge of history and firearms was presented well and his jokes helped keep it fun. At the range, his suggestions and instructions helped me improve my accuracy and overall was a terrific class. read more

Me and my partner went here yesterday as guests and had an incredibly fun and informative time shooting. Micheal especially helped us out with picking out firearms as well as showing us safe handling procedures and some super helpful tips for keeping it on the target. Everyone was masked up and felt very safe on and off the range. Great spot for new or experienced shooters will definitely check you guys out again. Thanks for the great time! read more

Davis was my trainer and he was amazing. He explained everything in such details. He listened to my wants and needs and was able to recommend and train me based on that. Terri was amazing to work with as well. The entire team there are very friendly and caring. read more

I'm a middle aged woman who recently took a Handgun Fundamentals class taught by Chris Kahrs. I have taken a few classes at BGC, and all the instructors were excellent. Chris is no exception. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and he gave an outstanding class. In addition to teaching us well, his teaching style is lively and engaging. He helped me a lot in the shooting part of the lesson. I am very much a beginner (and a slow learner!), but I definitely made progress in his class. I have no other gun club experience to back up my next statement, but I believe the instructors at BGC are the cream of the crop. I don't see how they could be improved upon. Thank you so much, Chris and BGC. read more

Call In advance for ammunition they told me they could only sell me two boxes of my ammunition and when I showed up they said they would only sell it to me if I was shooting that day waste of gas waste of time. I'm ex special operations and I've been to ranges all over the world. Who goes to the range to shoot two boxes of ammunition anyway I'll never be back. One star is generous. read more