I really hate to do this, but…read more.. I've been an intermittent member of DCF since it was Whistling Pines, and I'm sorry to say, I've seen a steady decline in service ever since. It appears they have an issue with high turnover. Every time I go in I see a different person behind the counter. Here are my experiences over the past few months. In May, I used their FFL service after making an online purchase. The retailer contacted me a couple of days after the sale and informed me my order was in limbo because nobody at DCF would get back to her. I had to call DCF to prod them to get back to the online merchant so they could complete the transaction. Then, one morning when I got confirmation the order was delivered to DCF, I called about coming in to fill out the background forms. I got attitude and was told they'd "get to it" - which they didn't. I never got a call, so I just went in the next day. By the time all was said and done, it was an extra WEEK of waiting because of DCF. A month ago I called DCF West to place an order from Sig Sauer and was told the (rather expensive) item I wanted was unavailable. Well, I called Sig and learned otherwise. The item was available to order. They told me to call DCF back and let them know, which I did. When I spoke with DCF regarding their mistake, I was tersely informed that if the item didn't come in by August 1, I'd HAVE to buy it and take whatever requisite classes were mandated by the state. I didn't like the employee's tone of voice, so I went to Scheels and spent my money there. This past weekend, I went to DCF's indoor rifle range to zero two rifles. I've spent time on military, police, and private gun ranges for over 50 years. I know the rules. I get it. One screw up is all it takes. I expect rigid adherence to the laws of firearms, constant monitoring of the firing line, and treat whatever the range master says as the word of the Almighty. So, what's the problem? While zero-ing one of the aforementioned rifles, I shifted the bench out of the way to make an offhand (standing) shot. I was quickly TOLD offhand firing is prohibited on the rifle range. Good enough. Thinking I'd somehow made an error in judgement, I went and looked for anything that would have indicated offhand firing was not allowed. Y'know something like A SIGN. There were none. So, in sum. Their range has rules you have to break to learn about. Their sales department doesn't want to sell you guns, and their FFL is slow and their employees indifferent. Yeah, I'm out.

The slow deterioration of what used to be an amazing range is truly saddening. The middle and upper…read moremanagement seem to not realize this which is the worst part. To start off, you can barely get anyone on the phone and when you do you're put on hold. I sat for over 25 minutes without getting anyone. Hire some help! Next, I finally find out that my purchase has came in so I go down to try it out in the range while I wait, this is the only reason I use them. I was informed today that's no longer allowed under policy. Explain to me why I can't use something that I paid for with a non refundable payment! It was shipped in so how does this even remotely affect them? Who the heck knows. Hey management, you just removed the only reason why I would want to use your extremely slow system for a transfer! Nice job!! Lastly, the overall range. Lead sleds that are barely and I mean BARELY functional. Prices on anything in that store that are easily 20-50% higher than any one else in town. Lanes that are down constantly. It sucks to say cause I really love this place but take your business elsewhere.

Last I checked, having an interest in and appreciation for U.S. history, and having any level of…read morepatriotism, does not belong exclusively to MAGA or the Republican Party. History belongs to all of us. Military history belongs to all of us. Patriotism belongs to all of us. A place that teaches about the horrors of war should be especially careful not to turn division, dehumanization, and political hatred into entertainment. I paid $200 for admission for myself and nine family members to celebrate my son's 13th birthday and support his interest in military history. What I got instead was one of the most divisive experiences I have ever had at a historical site. I understood that, by the nature of this venue, I would be surrounded by people whose political beliefs and voting preferences might be very different from mine. I expected that and had no problem with it. What I did not expect was a two-hour tour led by three men who turned military history into a platform for political antagonism. The tour began with the guides essentially showing the door to anyone who might be considered "woke," followed by comments such as, "Any Democrats here are free to try out the land mine." This was followed by a gimmicky and deeply inappropriate fake drop of one of the seven unopened cans of gas associated with the mass killing of millions of people during WWII. There is a difference between studying the propaganda, hatred, and dehumanization that allow people to rationalize cruelty during war, and actively reproducing that same "us versus them" mentality. The concepts of othering, dehumanization, and moral disengagement are central to understanding how people come to view others as lesser or undeserving of empathy. Hearing political opponents casually treated as targets or punchlines in a place dedicated to the history of war was deeply disturbing. What bothered me was not that these guides were conservative or that they expressed opinions different from mine. It was the contempt and hostility toward an entire group of Americans, and the assumption that everyone visiting should share it. I brought my son and our family because we wanted to learn about history. Unfortunately, the strongest lesson we left with was how easily the very "us versus them" thinking that contributes to violence can be reproduced in the present.

If you appreciate war history and memorabilia, this is as good as it gets. Thank you Dragonman for…read moresharing your personal collection for the public to tour. This is a unique experience that you will not find anywhere else, and if you do find something similar, it will hardly compare to this extensive collection. Spanning from the civil war to WW1/WW2, there are a TON of things to see. Highly, highly recommend. Staff members are all friendly and extremely knowledgeable. My only complaint is that since it is strictly a guided tour, it can go by quick and you may miss a lot, because there is a LOT to see. They offer a variety of other activities, but I only went for the museum tour. Took many photos but I attached a few.

Magnum Shooting Centers (North and South locations) are truly top-notch. The facilities are always…read moreclean, organized, and very well maintained, which immediately creates a safe and comfortable environment. The staff is conscientious and professional, and you can tell safety is their highest priority from the moment you walk in. Their training programs are outstanding, and the instructors are some of the best I've worked with -- knowledgeable, patient, and excellent at breaking down skills in a way that builds real confidence. Whether you're brand new or experienced, the quality of instruction here is exceptional. Overall, Magnum offers a superior training experience in one of the safest and best-run facilities around. Highly recommend!

I cannot express to you how helpful, patient and amazing Megan (Meghan-I'm a jerk for not knowing…read morehow to spell her name) is. I am a new member of Magnum and she went above and beyond out of her way to make sure I knew everything I needed to know about not just my membership but all of the offerings at Magnum. She even taught me how to use my new speed loader. I cannot even begin to express what an asset she is to the company. The range is also very nice and safety is top priority. Every member of the staff has been welcoming and ever so kind to show me around and make sure I feel welcome and valued. I highly recommend Magnum and look forward to my visit every single time I go.

This is the best fly shop I have ever been in...and I've been to a lot of them over the years…read more Really. Mike, who runs the shop, is awesome, and so are the guides Dave and Ian. They are focused on customer service more than any other fly shop I've visited. My experience was fantastic! While planning a visit to Colorado, I inquired about a guided trip to the "dream stream" via email. Mike responded and we started up an email conversation about what I was hoping to do. I explained that I was visiting a friend who lives in Colorado and that my friend had never fished at all let alone fly fished. He was a total newbie. Mike said that he had several guides who would be perfect for us. It turns out that he was spot on. We booked two half-day trips, back-to-back. I didn't bring any equipment and my friend of course had no equipment, so the shop supplied us with everything we needed from waders to rods and reels. The day before our first day on the river, we stopped by the shop and met Mike and Ian (who would be our guide the following day). Almost immediately, I knew that I had picked the right shop. We got fitted, bought licenses (and a lot of clothing that was on sale), and coordinated the following day's trip. Everybody was super easy going and pleasant. This was a good sign! The following day, we met our guide and followed him to the river (in separate vehicles). Since we had done all of the prep and "paperwork" the previous day, we made good time to the stream. I was stunned when we got there; nobody else was there! With everything I had heard about the "dream stream" being so crowded, I was as happy as I was surprised. Ian (our guide) was super patient. He even helped my friend get his waders on. (My friend had never worn waders.) When we hit the water, he patiently gave both of us some instruction on what to expect and how to fish the river. I hit the stream while Ian taught my friend how to cast and mend, etc. Within 30 minutes of us actually starting fishing, my friend hooked and landed his first fish ever, a small brown trout. Wow! A short time later, I landed one too. We went on to have a fantastic day on the river even though we had to cut the day short due to extremely high winds. The following day, we had another guide, Dave. We met him at the river. He brought all of the equipment with him. The weather was gorgeous and the fishing was hot. We got a decent number of fish on the hook and landed a good percentage of them. We caught browns and rainbows. It was AWESOME! Dave was an outstanding guide! I'll definitely book a trip with South Platte Fly Shop the next time I go to Colorado. I highly, highly recommend checking out the shop and booking a trip with them. The shop and guides with whom we fished are top notch! A personal note: I have fished with guides at least 35 or 40 times in various places and out of various shops and outfitters in several states. I have enough experience with guides that I know a good guide when I fish with him or her. One more note: currently, there is a negative review about an employee. I inquired about it and was told that the employee mentioned in the review is no longer employed by the shop, so don't let that review put you off from this shop.

Friendly service, good advice, nice and clean shop. Very helpful in directions of where to fish…read more Great location.

We were greeted when we came in. We were with our church family so we had to sign a waiver. The…read morekiddos was excited so we are here for it. We are getting our skates so the kiddos can skate. Mines are still learning so they ok. It wasn't that crowded but it was great. The staff were friendly and attentive. The place was clean and the restroom was too. The arcade area was empty because everyone was skating. Everyone had fun and we will be back.

For being this is a place for kids to visit. The staff are so anti children. They are rude and…read moredismissive to issues that arise. Especially the manager. The manager has the worst customer service I have experienced in a very long time. We will not be visiting this location again.

The RSO Stephanie freaked out at me for shooting from the center of my bay and was extremely rude…read moreto me and my family. While I may be in the wrong and respect the ranges rules, nothing about my position in the bay was at all dangerous or required her demeanor. She could have asked me very politely to take less than a step to be further in the bay but she was horrible. I had shot this way for the duration of two cease fires (with the other RSO passing by me multiple times) before she screamed at me and it left a very bad taste in my mouth. My shoulders struggled to fit into the sides of the bay and hope you guys will from now on specify you don't want people shooting in the middle of the bay. The people in the office were awesome but I wont be coming back for my CCW and I hope Stephanie finds new line of work...

The guys at the Range shop were awesome. I brought 357 for my CHP/CCP qual and was asked to get 38…read morespec instead. They cut me a deal for the inconvenience and were super supportive and good humored about the situation. Practically free ammo at that price plus tax free! Definitely recommend CMSC.

Absolutely upset because we didn't get to experience this as it was close . It was supposed to be…read moreopen, ‍, but it was in a very small place behind a car shop , very sketchy

Amazing!! Amazing!! Amazing!! If you have children and visiting Colorado Springs this is a must!!…read moreMy kiddos had a blast, along with my husband. They have put much thought into this establishment and it is well thought out from beginning to end. I would highly recommend you upgrade your guns like our family did. It's $10 each upgrade and well worth it. The employees were all nice and very well knowledgeable on the property. Thank you guys for such a wonderful time!

Best time ever for any activity!!! Planned to come for an hour and ended up staying for 2read more

Had a blast! So many different ways to play. Who knew shooting padded arrows at each other could…read morebe so much fun!