This place is out of this world. The people that work there are incredibly helpful and the ranges are top-notch.

This range is in a very beautiful location. It is easily accessible and the parking is nice and spacious. I came in today, Saturday (6/22/24) right around 4:30PM. After a long day of work it was the highlight of the day to come in and shoot. While checking in, we reviewed the information white board at the front counter in the clubhouse to confirm availability of the fields; it said that a couple skeet fields were closed. No big deal! After we checked in we headed to the walkthrough. We got to the first station and noticed the card reader said "free to play" or "free play" which is unusual. My sister-in-law called the clubhouse to inform them that the field had not been set back to normal operation and asked if they could send someone over to fix it so we can shoot. A young man by the name Lucas pulled up and told us that the walkthrough was closed and that they were prepping it for a competition on the following day. No problem! We asked if 5 stand was open and he said yes so we made our way there. I placed my card on the reader and loaded 50 targets. My sister-in-law got ready to shoot and I noticed no clays were being thrown, however the reader was counting down. Lucas then pulls up and we let him know that the reader is counting down and the trap is loaded with birds but it isn't throwing them. He proceeds to say "Why the f*** would you load 50 targets if it's not working?" This caught me off guard, considering he treated us as if we were stupid! Now, had I known the station wasn't working I would have not placed 50 targets to shoot; that's common sense. We asked him if there was another field available and he told us "No, we haven't loaded the other machines and we're not going to since we're super busy." I can understand setting up for a competition and being busy, but what could have been done was at least load a trap field so we could shoot, but instead he blew us off and left. As a paying member at this range, this really irritated me. We came in to shoot, not to be blown off by some young punk. We packed up our stuff and I headed back to the clubhouse to have my card reloaded with targets that were used. I was refunded and my sister-in-law and I left. For a pricey ANNUAL membership this is very unprofessional treatment. Not one staff member loaded a machine for us to shoot or offered a solution by pointing us to a field that was available. The fact that we are paying customers (just like everyone else who has a membership here), we should not be treated with such disrespect let alone as if we are stupid by some punk kid who uses inappropriate language in conversation. Anyone with two brain cells to rub together should know to show respect to paying customers since they contribute a portion to the staff's paycheck and their place of employment- especially when they are simply (and respectfully) exercising their favorite recreational activity. Additionally, Lucas shows no regard to his family who are big contributors to this club and have been for many years. From what I've heard from other staff and members at this range, this isn't the first hiccup with Lucas. Hopefully management will do more this time around (instead of putting him on suspension AGAIN). BRSP must know that they are people's only choice for a private shooting range but with that being said, please demand better of your staff for the sake of your members who support you year after year. read more

Went in today, the first Saturday in June, apparently it was closed due to Youth Shoot Day. Not the reason I'm giving a 1 star review. I went in to buy an annual membership, and the guy at the counter was incredibly rude to me, telling me, "You can't shoot today." He went on to say that they put it out via email like 30 times... I'm a new potential customer, why would I have received any emails from them? Just an incredibly negative attitude, I will not be back for any reason. read more

Excellent facility for pistol, shotgun, rifle! Military friendly and many current and prior service military members are usually there. Nice community and commonly used for shooting matches for IPSC, USPSA, and the three gun competitions! During my time in Alaska, I have had three matches at this facility. IPSC, USPSA, and three gun. All three were great and well maintained. Staff are always knowledgeable of their range! I would like to personally like to thank Dale Andrews for his ability to make my first shooting competitions a blast, his wife Renee was amazing at coordinating both scores and stages simultaneously! I don't know how they do it but they are great! Shoutout to Alaska Tactical, Chimo Guns, Arctic Ammo, Warne Tactical, Cabelas, Sportsmanship Warehouse, and all the other sponsors who were able to donate for the three gun competition that was held here! My father, Manny Aurigue won a shotgun! read more

Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park - That's me during the three fun competition held August 2-3, 2014. Getting ready for a shotgun stage! - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Chugiak, Alaska

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My husband got us the family membership and no matter the weather, we have a range to go to that isn't too far away and offers a wide range (no pun intended) of options for your firearm/archery needs. The staff has always been super friendly and helpful. They are very attuned to safety and functionality of their range and you can tell they have created a good community/facility they are proud of. I've been to many outdoor ranges in my life but this one takes the cake. What I like best is that in the winter there are heaters on the ceiling of the shelters. Always plenty of target stands and stuff to shoot at, as well. Well worth the money and time. Loads (ok I meant that pun) of fun for the shooting enthusiast! read more

Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park - Holster/unholster practice so accuracy wasn't the name of the game...or I'd be really embarrassed :D - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Chugiak, Alaska

I used to frequent Birchwood l, which was an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately the service this place provides is nothing what it used to the inefficiencies are almost unbearable, and almost any range in the area just needs to be open to out perform the service Birchwood provides. read more

Great first-time experience shooting. The people working here were helpful and funny. Safety is important and it shows at this range. Even other patrons were courteous! read more

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Used to used this range, but the annual fee has basically double. The price of ammo and no more daily public use. Cheaper to drive to the valley. read more

It's a great range, the safety personnel at the range were great. First time shooting in Alaska and I bought a membership right away! Highly suggest shooting here. Very friendly people and lots of room available to shoot. read more

What a greedy joke this rundown dump is! In the past you could pay a day fee to shoot here. Now they are charging $199 soon to be $375 for a membership. This is not the Beverly Hills hoity toity kind of place. It is a rundown piece of feces. read more

Me and my husband have been coming to this range for years. We've had an EPM membership here for the last 2 years. Unfortunately there is a range safety officer that is so absolutely out of line that we will no longer be patronizing this establishment. He is extremely threatening and abrasive. We do not appreciate spending our hard earned dollars on a place that employs someone who treats their members and customers as criminals. I do not know his name, but he is an Australian gentleman. As long as this man is employed here we will be spending our money elsewhere and I will encourage everyone I know, and everyone I meet in the future to do the same. read more

Favorite range to shoot at, plenty of lanes to shoot on. Monday and Tuesday are the best days to shoot if you have a EMP. Staff is courteous and helpful. read more

I love this range. It is less restrictive than Rabbit Creek but at the same time the RSO's, the directors of each side, the Board and the new manager Dennis Geary have a very high level of safety awarness and that is often reflected in the safety tips, recommendations and direct orders that are given to persons who did not fully read the printed rules in the office where you sign in to shoot. The safety rules are also printed on both sides of a sign posted plainly at every shooting sub-range. If Joshua R. and Karlin F. had their feelings hurt it's abolutely and positively because they were ignoring safe gun handling practices or not wearing ear pro or eye pro where require. It makes no difference if you are a new shooter or a Force Recon Marine. The rules apply to everyone. That is why a person can draw from a holster, shoot steel with pistol calibers at 15 yards, steel with rifle at 100 yards, shoot full auto as long as everything impacts the berm and doesn't skip or go over the berm. You can shoot bump fire stocks with the same provision as full auto. You can shoot Tannerite with Prior Permission and only at 100 yards. You can shoot rapidly and you can shoot more than 10 rounds in a row. I do not believe that you can do any of the above at Rabbit Creek. So to the whining crybabies who consistently cannot either read, or comprehend the rules of safety or are just stupid and want to argue about everything..... Good f'ing riddance. I know the RSO you are speaking of and he has always been courteous and kind unless you want to rant against a safety rule. It took me a couple of reminders becore i conditioned myself not to touch anything on the shooting benches, even my iced tea, while the range was called cold and people were headed down or were already downrange. One time, this horrible man (jk, the RSO in question) came uo to me just as i finished the fifth shot at a paper target 200 yards away and said to me - I had never met him before - and asked me "Excuse me sir, are you purposely shooting the rocks about 50 yards in front of your target?" Because of the magnification of my scope, I couldn't see that happening. I was a bit embarrassed because I comsider myself a good and safe shot. I had just put a new scope on a .308 and foolishly thought that it wouid at least be zeroed to some sort of standard and hit the big piece of cardboard.... Wrong! I muttered to the evil RSO "so that's where they are going". He suggested that I go just one range over and zero at 15 or 25 yards to get close and then go back to 200 yards. He volunteered to carry my target and stand for me and i saftied my rifle and took his advice. He stuck around for a few minutes and spotted for me and helped get me close. We exchanged names and shook hands and he left to walk the ranges and do his safety watch. All the RSO's will call you on your bullshit if you act stupid and argue about it. I don't mind at all and since then I've always paid the extra money for an annual membership. It really saves you money in the long run if you shoot more than nine or so times a year with discounts given for military and seniors. I fully recommend this range and have no problems with any of the RSO's. read more

I'm absolutely disgusted with this shooting range. I have never been more tempted to take my guns and Ammo to a better range. Even if it means driving to palmer. Or potters marsh. This range. And when I say range, I expect a place where I can shoot safely. And teach firearms 101 safety to my loved ones. Wonders why I never renewed my "EPM" ? Because I got tired of not even having a place to shoot, because they never expanded it for the apd. As per contract. I had to either wait. For hours. Or come back another day. I'm a trained and safe shooter. I don't require a tutorial for plinking. Last straw was a few days ago. I paid 50$ for a "2 day pass" for me and my mom. I'm giving myself away now. But I can understand a " range master" thinking I'm drinking, not ever going to happen. Because I don't even touch a gun if I had a sip of alcohol. But being disabled is not drunk. And I don't need to explain to a rent a cop that yes. I have a disability that makes me limp. But I am human. And I have common sense as well. And I would rather drive to the valley than listen to that bullshit. And as far as the range masters? Maybe you should spend more time fixing the horrific potholes. A little concrete goes a long way. Instead of playing " this is birchwood, and I need to ensure that nobody knows what they are doing. So I'm going to make them pay. More than the 25$ for safe shooting at the wrong booth." And that is the long explanation for a power trip. With no power. That "alcohol smell" was shampoo and soap. Must have been unfamiliar. I do however like that a long time acquaintance of mine, Yvonne is a great person. Smart as a whip. Who I would recommend not fucking with. Is staff. Wish the so called "range masters." Had her work ethic. read more

Affordable shooting for a visit. Membership costs $125 for a year and your family can get in with you at no extra cost. You can also get in with a gate card they give you. You can get in earlier than non members and stay later than non members. read more

Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Chugiak, Alaska

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Been a few times. Staff is always rude. Fees for everything. Better off going somewhere else.