Hubby and I are attending the CCW permit class. The instructor is Dennis and he is very…read moreknowledgeable. This is a 8 hour class and he covers the law related to gun usage. He's retired army reserve and has an excellent reputation for teaching all things related to firearms. If you want to be a responsible gun owner and you in the area , I would recommend taking classes at this location.

By far the most unprofessional FFL near saint louis they make there own hours give out the the…read morewrong information. Would never recommend anyone to come here

My son and I visited this range for the first time today. I cannot recommend this place enough…read more The staff was inviting, polite, patient and professional. I was not badgered by "Tactical Tommy" range officers. Furthermore, my son and I rented a fully automatic and suppressed H&K MP5. This was my son's first time shooting a fully automatic firearm and we are both still smiling 4 hours later. Thank you guys for making this experience memorable and one to look back on. You guys were great!

As a female (who knows nothing about guns) I am so glad I was recommended to try this place to…read morelearn about guns and gun safety in a non-threatening, cool, inclusive environment! Highly recommend checking this place out! Excellent classes (and women only classes!). I was so nervous the first time in the shooting bay but our awesome female instructor calmed the nerves and gave great pointers. I've now been to one class and one girls and guns event and in the shooting bays and I can't wait to go back and learn and practice more.

I haven't been to a gun range in a while and was happy a friend asked me to tag along with them…read more The person I came with has a membership, so i didn't have to pay to shoot this day. I had already brought my own ear protection and settled on buying a new pair of protective glasses. After I initially went into the range, a guy was shooting a really loud gun, and I went to ask if they had ear plugs. Apparently, they charge for this, but one of the gentlemen was nice enough to give me a pair in his personal stash for free. The staff here is really friendly. Jeff was also a nice guy who supervised customers in the actual range shooting. He shared stories and showed us pictures of some of his guns in his collection. Overall, this place is nice and the staff is professional. Until next time...

This Range USA location is well-staffed with knowledgeable, friendly representatives who clearly…read morecare about safe, responsible and enjoyable shooting. I have always felt appreciated and respected as a curious visitor and now as a member. Diego F. is a fantastic instructor and I cannot recommend his CCW class highly-enough. He brings the perfect combination of easy-going and sobriety to the training, and his energy and sense of humor makes the legal boilerplate interest and I daresay entertaining. Even for those not seeking a permit or who don't plan to regularly carry, this class will prepare you to think rationally and intentionally about firearm safety and how to behave in critical situations involving them. This location is easily my top recommendation in the St Louis area for firearm purchases, practice and training.

great range if you have a rifle. you can't beat the price. I will come back for sure.read more

I've been to Jay Henges Shooting Range several times, and until yesterday I would have highly…read morerecommended it. The pricing is great ($5 per hour per lane), and in the past I found the staff helpful, though very rule-oriented, which is understandable at a shooting range. Yesterday, however, was a completely different experience. It was my 19 year old daughter's first time shooting a gun, and she was already very anxious. Unfortunately, what should have been a positive introduction turned into a stressful and upsetting experience due entirely to one staff member. When we arrived, we rented two lanes -- one for my daughter and me, and one for my minor son (16) and an adult male friend. Everyone except my daughter had been there before. When we got to the lanes, staff member Bruce began questioning us. I explained that it was my daughter's first time and that she might need some extra help because she was nervous. Instead of being supportive, Bruce immediately became aggressive and started yelling. He then went over to my son's lane and escalated further, getting into my minor son's face. The adult male with us asked him to please back up and be respectful. Bruce responded by getting into the adult's face and yelling even louder. We asked to speak with a supervisor. Bruce followed my friend to the office and continued invading his personal space until the supervisor finally told Bruce to back up. By that point, my friend was understandably upset and chose not to continue shooting. My son shot a few rounds, but the situation had already soured the experience. Thankfully, another staff member later helped my daughter calmly and respectfully, and she was able to learn how to shoot for the first time in a supportive environment. That staff member was professional and deserves recognition. It's extremely unfortunate because prior to this visit I would have given this range five stars and praised the staff. One person completely changed that. For a new shooter -- especially a young, anxious one -- being yelled at and treated aggressively is unacceptable. Be aware of who is working when you visit. Our experience would have been entirely different had we not encountered Bruce.

When I signed up for this course, I didn't have any idea what to expect. I have not shot a gun…read moresince my time in the service in the Viet Nam era 1970s, and I am more than a little nervous about having one. My wife made me take the course because she is concerned that, as a club musician, I am an easy target. After all, I am the last person on the street (usually downtown or in Soulard), just got paid, and am carrying valuable amplifiers and other easily pawnable equipment. After all, my $1,200 amp will easily pawn for $25 anywhere by some douchebag meth head. So I purchased a handgun (9mm Glock 43) and took the class. It was located in a pretty run-down American Legion Hall in Maryland Heights, and was taught by an older gentleman, Dennis, who is a certified NRA instructor. At first, this made me more concerned because I am not a supporter of the NRA. He said that he was actually the youngest member of this AL post. He was really knowledgeable about all things gun-related. He is a veteran, experienced hunter, and an excellent instructor. The classroom portion of the course took 6 hours, and they actually flew by. There were only 6 students, and everyone was polite, interested, and participated in all the exercises and discussions, which covered everything from beginner (me) to advanced gun-owning. I truly learned a lot, from how to properly handle the pistol, to how to actually carry a concealed weapon, important legalities, and various scenarios and how they can play out in real life situations. Since there is no firearms range on the premises, we then caravanned to the Gateway Gun Club, where we shot 20 rounds in practice, then another 20 rounds, of which 15 must hit the target. Dennis was there supervising, and ensuring that each of us were safe and skilled enough to pass the shooting portion of the course. It would have been nice if the AL Hall would have had a range, but I really have no complaints at all. He helped me refine my grip and I put all 20 rounds in the silhouette, with 3 actually hitting the bullseye! My only real complaint is that once I completed the course, I had to take my paperwork to the St. Louis County Police Department in Clayton, which is currently like navigating through an obstacle course of barricades and narrowed streets. Now I just have to wait several weeks for approval and then go back there to pick up my official card. Cost was $85 for the course and $90 to the Police Dept. I appreciate everything I learned and may go back for the advanced course.

I took my CCW class here and it was amazing and would recommend this class for any person would…read morelike to get their CCW license in MO. The CCW class was so good that I decided to take the Handgun Boot Camp 1 here. The Boot Camp was great as well. The instructors are knowledgeable in what they do and what they are teaching. I personally feel more comfortable in having a CCW license. They put you in real life situations making sure you follow proper procedures at all times. I will definitely take the Hangun Boot Camp 2. I really trust these men and women in what they do.

I took the 8-hour CCW course as well as the 4-week handgun bootcamp. I really can't say enough good…read morethings about Xtreme Tactical Defense. The instruction is top-notch and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I do not have much background or experience, and I found the material appropriately challenging, but not at all overwhelming or too technical. I"m six months pregnant, too, and that wasn't an issue either, even with the physical training that is part of the bootcamp--- it's scalable so I just sat a few things out and observed. I highly recommend this place for others who want to become more comfortable and proficient. It's extremely valuable, and at the same time, very, very fun.

Wonderful gem of a place in the heart of St. Charles. Easy to get to from I-70 and affordable,…read moreclean, accessible, friendly, and just overall top notch for a driving range. If I lived closer, I'd be there all the time! $12 for an XL bucket of balls and covered bays to hit from, which is wonderful in the heat of summer or even in the rain! You can get ice cream and even have your clubs regripped for a very reasonable price. They said if you drop off the club, you can pick it up the next day. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I think every driving range should be like this even at some high end country club! Well done and see you soon.

I've been coming here for years. Great selection of newer mats and large grass tee area. Also has a…read morechipping area to work on that short game and a mini golf course to enjoy with the family! Prices on baskets are more than reasonable compared to other places in the metro area. All in, a great place to enjoy the game of golf!

The entire staff is wonderful! So friendly and great with the little ones. We love all of the…read moreinstructors we've had the pleasure of working with over the last couple of months. Highly recommend!