It was definitely "hot in range!" Had a great time at Bullocks Archery this afternoon. They do take walk-ins, but I booked a 30 min private archery lesson for 3 ppl online with Valerie for $75.00, added on 1 more person at the shop for $15.00. We learned so much in such a short time- like stance, grip, draw, and release, safety and range etiquette. By my 2nd round I had a nice grouping of arrows.Good times at Bullock's Archery for sure, thank you very much for having us today! read more

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Highly recommend this shop. Visited Bullock's Archery for the first time and I was very happy with the visit overall. I primarily went to have a new string installed on my bow. I live very far away from any shops but chose to drive an extra 40 minutes to this place because I heard so many good things about the service. For me it was all true. Due to my distance they let me make an appointment and wait for my service to be completed. The Gentleman who installed the string made sure it was fully setup and ready to shoot before I left and even gave me some good pointers to help with my form. I also purchased a takedown recurve for my young daughter who has been wanting to shoot archery ever since she saw my bow. The pricing was very fair and the service was fantastic. Everyone there from the staff to the customers was welcoming and the staff was especially knowledgeable. I am officially making this my recommendation for those in need of archery supplies and service. I did not take an actual lesson but the tips and adjustments given to me while I was testing out the new string were spot on. I am sure anyone getting a lesson here is getting the correct information needed to either learn to shoot or take their shot to the next level. 5 stars all the way... read more

My son just had his first archery lesson with Tara and she was amazing. She was so patient and made sure to keep my son safe while teaching him exactly what to do. She didn't mind that she had to repeat some things a couple of times for my son to get it. I appreciate the fact that she made him feel comfortable and confident during the lesson. We didn't buy anything yet, but I did see they have a large selection of items to purchase. The private lessons are $35 for 30 minutes. My son loved it so much he asked his dad and I if we could please take him again soon. We are going to take him back for some more lessons as well as his sister. I think this is a great sport for children. It teaches them to listen, hand eye coordination, safety and patience. read more

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We went to Bullock's today. Valerie, the instructor, couldn't have been better. She was patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. We haven't shot I. More years than we care to remember. My nephew is a hobbit. and he picked up a few tips too read more

Fun place. Mom & Pop shop - run by some nice people. Fairly inexpensive to rent out the range (maybe call first, I walked in and had to wait a bit) They offer lessons, rentals, and both sell & repair equipment. Great place to take a date if you are trying for something unique! read more

Bullock's Archery - First shot! Wish they were all like that... practice makes perfect right? - Archery Near Me - Ventura, California

TLDR: Came in here because I was interested in archery. Owners took the time to help me choose a nice compound bow, measured my draw, and taught me how to fire it correctly. I've never fired a bow before and my bow was fixed too good, I was firing in the center. Walked out purchasing over $1300 worth of equipment. 10/10 will shop here again, next time for a traditional bow! read more

Bullock's Archery - First shots after adding a sight - Archery Near Me - Ventura, California

What a great experience! I've always wanted to try archery and what a fun hour! We took a lesson and off to the races we went. The patience and fun provided by our instructor made us very relaxed that we could enjoy the adventure. Plus I love supporting mom and pop business! I will 100% go back and I'll probably purchase equipment from them as well. read more

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We love Bullocks! My boys have been doing archery for the past couple of years, and they just love it. Tara and Valerie become like family. They have been so loving and kind to our family. They are such great instructors. The prices are good and you don't have to have a contract so you're not obligated by anything. You can find what works for you. Have fun! read more

Legit Place. Folks are friendly helpful and most of all knowledgeable. I was just buying some supplies but they helped me out with an issue with my equipment. They appear to give lessons to kids and I'm planning to take my son to get some pointers. read more

This is my second time visiting BullockS, the first time I needed to fix my strings on my bow, and they did it quick and the service was great. I came back second time to restring my crossbow. The two ladies and the gentlemen that works there were very nice and very helpful. They did a awesome job on the stringing. A really nice place to come to and talk about bows. I had a great time coming over and I will come back again. I will recommend them to any of my friends. Just good people. with a lot of knowledge in archery. read more

Valerie has been my instructor for several lessons. She's very knowledgeable and encourages me to go at my pace. I like how she always makes the right observations and suggestions at the right time. Highly recommend. read more

I went to Bullock's to get my pull weight updated. It has been many years since I've had a Bow. The store was well stocked and the owners were very knowledgeable and helpful. I tried out a Bow for weight, found 25 pounds to be my favorite. They picked out a nice 3 piece recurve and I agreed with their choice. Excellent price and quality. I recommend Bullock's Archery Ventura California to anyone within driving distance from Ventura. It will be worth it. Respectfully; Kent Johnston (re-starting Bare-Bow at 71 years old). read more

Sweet little indoor range. Nice for reviewing the shot process. Staff were welcoming and nice. Good array of equipment.

Adding my two cents in case the 30 other 5-star reviews aren't enough! I just took a 30-minute traditional archery lesson here with Val and had such a blast. I took a lesson or two when I was a kid but was basically starting from scratch. I feel so excited to go more often and, per Val's suggestion, will likely alternate between renting out the range and taking more lessons. It is great to have this shop in town! read more

The absolute best local archery range - seriously, this is a no brainier whether your a beginner or more advanced. My husband and I called up the Friday afternoon hoping for a chance to bring my nephew's who were leaving for home the very next day. It was such last notice that they were completely booked up. The owners came in an hour early JUST so this experience could happen for my nephew's - I see once every three to four years so they had no idea how much this meant to everyone involved. Not only that but the experience was out of this world such an educational and bonding experience that my husband and i and my nephews will get to talk about for YEARS to come. My husband and I shoot for fun with equpment we bought online for each other a few years ago so this has also definitely encouraged us to back to learn and invest more in this awesome hobby. Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

Took a crossbow lesson, reasonable prices and very knowledgeable staff! They were very friendly & I can't wait to go back!

This place is so therapeutic for someone like me, always on the go and putting out fires. It's my way to unplug from the matrix for a while. I always loved archery and I really appreciate this business and the staff. read more

Me and a friend decided to try something new. That new thing was archery. Read on for first time archers.... With literally NO experience in this sport, not even girl scouts or summer camp outings, I was pretty amped on shooting some $#!*. But also a bit anxious about the whole endeavor. We signed up for a 30min private lesson with Tara - who was an absolute pleasure, BTW. Especially when she complimented me on my arrow groupings :). As we walked into the storefront, a few questions started swirling around in my head.... Would I be able to successfully draw the bow and shoot an arrow? Will I even hit the target? Would I be embarrassingly shown up by my friend? Answer: Yes. Yes. Debatable. Bullock's Archery gave me that therapeutic session I needed. We learned the basic fundamentals of archery, got the lingo down (Set. Draw. Release), as well as the run down on shooting range safety. This sport is a great way to hone in on your focus and patience, while also working out those back and tricep muscles! I highly recommend Bullock's, especially for beginners looking for a new skill! read more

Great family business to deal with. Went in looking for a new bow for my son, merely looking for ideas. Staff greeted us warmly and walked us through all our questions, checked my son for eye dominance, and applied no pressure toward sales. In the end they offered great recommendations, offered to set an incoming bow on hold until his birthday, and walked us through the entire process from set up to included lessons. Glad to see businesses like this are still around and do not force you to go to big box stores. read more

I had a wonderful experience! I took my boyfriend out on a date here and we had a blast! I never knew my man was so good at archery! Tara was awesome and was accommodating to me being handicapped. I would highly recommend this for anyone of any age! read more

Found Bullocks Archery through the Axxess Card. Called up the shop and made a training appointment. Today was my first visit to the shop. Ms. Val was very welcoming and personable. She was a pleasure to chat with while doing the paperwork. My lesson was conducted by Mr. Steve. This Gentlemen has probably forgotten more about Archery and Equipment than I could ever hope to know. My lesson was 1 on 1 and Mr. Steve gave me his undivided attention and coaching. My first set of arrows were all over the place. Learning form, anchor position and instinctive aiming. We tried several string holding and anchor points before settling on something that worked for "Me". My last round of Arrows, all four were in the yellow. I decided to end on a high point. Bullocks Archery has a family feeling to it, very welcoming. Something the Corporate stores are lacking. No merchandise or sales were pushed. I felt welcome and not pressured. Whether curious, new or advanced in Archery; Look into giving Bullocks Archery a visit. If it's not for you, you tried and know. If however it is, I feel like I am in good hands here. read more

Knowledgeable staff, tuned my new bow and put in on the scale to make sure it was exactly as needed. Great, local bow shop

The staff here is so nice. We had the daughter teaching us and she is freaking awesome. I wish I remembered her name. I feel bad I don't. My boyfriend and I took the two kids and they loved it. He took them for the second time without me and said they really enjoyed themselves. We will definitely return again and again. read more

Amazing service! Everyone who works there is so knowledgeable and friendly and they have so much patience for novice learners and children! Highly recommend! Always helpful, never judgemental or shaming! read more

My wife and I came in for an afternoon to use the range and get a lesson. Steve and Val were wonderfully warm and accommodating. Val held our 9 month old son while my wife and I got to enjoy archery. We've kept coming back and purchased a gorgeous bow which Steve set up for her. This place is a real gem. They have a wide selection of bow types to try and Steve services them. Treat yourself and give them a visit. read more

Bullock's Archery - Archery Near Me - Ventura, California

I absolutely love this shop. I knew from the moment Val answered the phone! My husband and I were able to take a lesson with Steve, and we had a blast! Didn't leave until hours later and had to come back the following week and stayed even longer. Steve got me setup with a gorgeous recurve and taught me how to set her up and take her down. If you like family, laughter, and archery with a touch of crazy, then this is definitely your go to spot! Thanks, guys! read more

Bullock's Archery - Bullock's even caters to tiny archers! - Archery Near Me - Ventura, California

This place is awesome! Their kindness is matched by their knowledge which is great. I've been wanting to get into archery so my fiancé and I booked a lesson last Friday. We were so thankful for our instructor. She was kind, thorough and most importantly for us, patient with us haha! Needless to say we loved it and I'll be returning to buy my bow once it's in stock. Looking forward to returning and being a regular on their range. read more

Everyone is so friendly in this place and willing to help. I took my new bow in there for setup and I've done two lessons with Steve. He's great with encouragement and helps you adjust the little things to hit the bullseye. As a beginner, I feel good working with the foundation that I was taught. read more

Been here a couple time to get repairs and arrows made. Great to see a family ran business doing well and always doing a good job. Would highly recommend for any archery needs read more

I recently decided to get into archery. I had zero experience, only small expectations. I loved that there is a local shop that I could support and get help from. I called on a Saturday and they had me come right in. It is a true family operation. They listened to my goals on how I wanted to get into archery, back yard target and eventually hunting, and put a Bowtech Amplify in my hands. It felt awkward at first but would eventually be mine. They took precise measurements and made all the necessary adjustments to the bow. Eventually, I got to shoot my first arrows. After a few pointers, I was hitting the bullseye (once). While I was being taken care of, there were many long time customers coming and going. They were all treated like family. Actually, there were several families that came in and the kids all had bows, took lessons and impressed me to no end. I am very happy with my bow, the service, the kindness and understanding of my obvious novice skills, and the price. I came home with a new bow, arrows and release. I bought a target for the back yard and am now hitting it from 40 yards no problem. I highly recommend Bullocks first before even considering a big box store. read more

First time I went in here, I was with my boyfriend. We were just curious about archery. We showed up to this place 30 minutes before they were to suppose to close. They welcomed us and gave us a lesson and we ended up staying an hour and half after hours. They didn't try and sell us anything and they didn't charge us for this lesson that happen sort of organically. At that point I wasn't ready to buy a bow but I knew when I was, I would come back to Bullock's. Eight months later, I bought a bow and have been going back ever since. Terra and Steve are fantastic they are very knowledgeable and patient. When you buy a bow there, you get three 30 minutes lessons for free! I highly recommend this business! read more

The staff working here are incredibly welcoming and are very informative. They serviced my bow and spent time with me to educate me about archery as a whole. I picked archery up as a hobby and they have gotten me excited to take it to the next level. I look forward to spending more time with them and eventually getting a Mathews set up for me personally. You guys rock! read more

I'm not one to typically write reviews. But let me tell you I was absolutely 100% floored at how good of a place this is. I've shot archery for a while now and many shops as fancy as they are do not know there stuff. Let me tell you these people KNOW their stuff. They showed the best customer service I have ever experienced. The owner even stayed late to work on my bow because he knew I was flying out for a hunt and he would do whatever it took to get my arrows flying right again. The prices are great, the hospitality is unparalleled, and the feeling of family reminded me of my papa and how he was a pure genuine soul with so much knowledge to offer. There are many bow shops all over. Some good some bad none are like bullock archery this place is 1 of a kind. It was my first time going there and I will forever make the 1hr and 20 min drive because you just can't beat them. Even if they charged double what everyone else does in California I would STILL go there that's just how good they are. Thank you again Bullock archery for everything I will be back to show pictures! #aforevercustomer #archeryfamily #topquality read more

Love this shop! Tara and Steve know their stuff! Excellent instructors, great selection of equipment at great prices and they never try and talk you in to something you don't need. Highly recommended. read more

What a fun time my 8 yr old daughter and I had at this archery experience. Tonight was our second lesson here... this family really knows how to put the fun in fundamentals. Their safe practices really make it enjoyable, and we can't wait to go again. Friday's they close at 7:00, and what a great way to kick off the weekend. My daughter gets so excited when I ask her if she'd like to go shoot some arrows with the owners Valerie and Steve. This place is your local hometown feel good feelin' kind of place. Some friends from Carpinteria told us about this place when I commented on how cool all of their bows looked hanging in their garage. Bullock's is the kind of place where parents and children can have some quality family time together where everyone walks out with a smile. This place is a real Gem. Thank-you Valerie and Steve. You also can't help but notice that there's a real Light that shines in this Shop, and I ain't talkin' about the lights on the ceiling.. Thanks again, Jeff W. read more

Just recently my girlfriend,daughter and I went in this shop to just take a look and see what they had. 2 and a half hours later we were walking out with two bows for my daughter and I. Steve and his daughter were so awesome with my daughter and made our visit an experience to remember! They gave my daughter lessons while we were there and left my daughter smiling from ear to ear. These days good customer service is hard to find but I'm glad to know there still is some good honest businesses still out there. They really made us feel at home and satisfied with with our purchase and experience! Please help support Bullocks for all your archery needs! Or just take a peek if you happen to be close by and who knows maybe you to will be leaving with a new bow in hand :) read more

I took my 11 year old Godson for his first lesson. Val was an incredible and patient teacher. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in the sport. read more

Steve is really knowledgeable and extremely helpful. This place has a great atmosphere and has something for anyone interested in shooting bow. read more

The best service and selection anyone can ask for! I recently came back in to get tuned up, practice and get a new set of arrows. Tara was super friendly, knowledgeable and helped me get the best fit for my budget! They had my arrows done just in time for the Chamberlain Ranch shoot this weekend. If you want to feel cared for and part of a family, give Bullock's Archery a call or stop by! Their the best archery outfitter in the whole county! read more

What a great local shop. Took my bow in for an install and tune-up. They did a great job with getting my bow done and made sure everything was to my liking before I walked out. Even gave a few pointers on my technique while getting this finished up. read more