This range is one of the few open to the public in the Charlotte area. We were there just to shoot…read moreskeet, but you can also do trap. In addition to the skeet and trap ranges, there is a pistol and rifle range further down the road, but I haven't seen it and can't comment on it. For skeet and trap, there is one skeet range, one trap range, and one combination skeet/trap range. That means this place is crowded, so you would do well to come on off days and come early. There seems to be some confusion about the open hours, so your best bet is to just call. (The place is open on weekdays, despite some signs to the contrary). The equipment is nothing special, although jams do happen occasionally. Price for skeet and trap is $3.50 per round (20 shots fired), or $3.00 for Gastonia residents. There may be a bulk discount for groups firing a lot of rounds. Ammunition is available, but you must bring your own firearms. Also, they only carry a few types of ammo, so call ahead and make sure they have what you want to shoot. The range master is friendly, personable, and fierce -- do not get on his bad side, and only come to this range if you can do so with a healthy attitude to safety and manners. To get there, first get to Tulip Dr. You will see a sign on the right about 0.8 miles from N. Chester St. Turn right at the sign and drive along a gravel road to the ranges.

I love this place and have been coming here for more than 15 years. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful and the prices are fantastic. It can get crowded on holidays (or near holidays) so, try and make it on an "off day".

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.

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

I came in at 8:00 PM and was told someone would help me shortly, but that never happened. I ended…read moreup waiting about 50 minutes and went to the front desk multiple times asking for assistance, yet no one came out to help. It also appeared that employees working the floor were avoiding helping with paperwork. Several staff members would go into the back room whenever customers needed assistance instead of helping. I eventually called the store and asked to speak with a manager, but instead of connecting me, the employee asked why I needed to speak with one and never actually put me through to a manager. After waiting nearly an hour without receiving any help, I ended up leaving. This was a very frustrating and unprofessional experience. I hope management or ownership at Blackstone Shooting Sports looks into what happened that evening, because customers should not be left waiting this long without assistance. If someone from management or ownership would like to follow up about this experience, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Shooters Express has continued to go "down the hill" since I have been shopping there. They won't…read morematch pricing, the transfer fee is 50.00 and they have not grown their retail space since the 90s. The manager with the earing needs to be retired. He appears stressed out and frantic and never seems to be happy. My family lives 2 miles away and it is an absolute chore to do business here. We priced 9mm yesterday and it was 200.00 higher per thousand than the 3 closest ahop. Time for change in management here.

Staff is extremely Patient, Friendly, and overall very helpful. Went in to try out some Fully Auto…read moreFirearms and I left with the biggest grin on my face! Didn't have any problems, pricing was very affordable, and will definitely return! Thank you to everyone at the range/shop! Edit: Came back the next day with some coworkers because they were jealous that I shot some full auto guns. Again. The customer service here was awesome. Overall we tried an MP5K, an HK in 556, and a Kriss Vector in 45acp all full auto.

Hunting Creek Preserve hosted my son's shooting team district competition this past weekend, and…read morethe experience was exceptionally well executed. Managing an event of that size is no small task, but everything was handled with impressive organization and efficiency. From the flow of participants to accommodating a large crowd, the team ensured things ran smoothly from start to finish. The venue itself is well suited for events like this, and it's clear there's a strong attention to detail behind the scenes that makes a difference for both competitors and spectators. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd like to sincerely thank Hunting Creek Preserve for hosting such a well run event.

I'm a terrible shot but I really enjoy shooting clays. The course is a lot of fun and I think…read morechallenging for any level of shooter. The owner, Ralph cannot be a nicer guy and very welcoming. Well worth the drive up from the Charlotte area. Gun rental and ammo sales are very reasonable.

Great place to come and shoot off rounds. It's a private club. So you have to know someone to get…read morein.

Returned here as a guest of a friend who is a member. We were at one of the very well set up rifle…read moreranges to sight in my new rifle. They have a tables set up, a clear line of spots for targets at 25 and 50 years and a very easy to use safety system with a warning horn and a blinking red light to let you know that the range isn't clear. Facilities are limited to a portapotty. No running water but when you gotta go, you gotta go. I'm surprised that there haven't been other reviews of this great resource!

My dealer rented the Preserve for a training and team building event. There are an assortment of…read morecabins, bunkhouses and lodges across this massive property. The manager and staff are all very friendly and accommodating. A great facility for groups as there were roughly 20 of us and there were no issues. The team was there from Monday till Friday. We prepared our own meals but they do offer catering. We shot Red skeet range on Thursday morning and had a blast. Since some us flew we used rental shotguns which were well worn but worked. That evening we utilized the rifle and pistol ranges. Lots of fun.

Enjoyed a nice hunt for a meat hog. Everything was as promised with no surprises. Mike's a great…read morehost and Jose did a nice job skinning, gutting, and quartering the pig. We'll be back for sure.

Carl is awesome - best guide around - had many good trips with him…read more I want to book a 2026 trip but cant seem to get ahold of him 941 993 8014

Carl is awesome. We had setup a private clay shoot for my friends bachelor party and wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect, but Carl exceeded all expectations. He was funny and welcoming, and helped out the guys who were less familiar with firearms without being overbearing. He was thoroughly professional, in the planning and the setup, paid attention to safety, and made the entire experience really awesome. He joked around and gave shooting tips. He also catered to a few special requests and had a surprise for the bachelor. Really couldn't be happier. Would totally recommend.

Husband thoroughly enjoyed the shooting range! We were there by ourselves in October on a weekday…read more Like that you can bring your own guns. The skeet stations are easy to operate and have several options for releasing. I didn't shoot but enjoyed being the side kick.

We had a great time here with the whole family with archery and the air rifle. The adults also…read morespent time on the pistol range, rifle range, and 5 stand. It had been a few years for us so it was great to get out and shoot again. The staff went above and beyond to make our visit excellent. Daniel made sure we stayed safe, had a great time, and also offered great advice. We plan to return!

Service is out standing, competitive pricing, and very great products and customer support. I 100%…read morerecommend this place

From the owner: Family owned, local business. We offer Certified…read moreGunsmithing, Cerakoting Services, Gun Builds, Gun Cleaning, and Concealed Carry Classes!