This is the best store in the area. Neal is a stand-up guy who goes out of his way for his…read morecustomers. The staff here are always very friendly and knowledgeable, and they always have the lowest prices for transfers and fees. I highly recommend this place.

I took a rifle in for warranty service. He assured me several times over a 3+ week period that he…read morehad sent it back to the manufacturer to be worked on. He lied to me about this. I called Ruger several times to confirm his words. Ruger mentioned they had not received the rifle in for repair and they had never heard of this shop. They added that his shop was not registered as an FFL to do business with them. When I called him numerous times out of concern to discuss this, he did not return a single message. When I went to pick the rifle up, he told me it was repaired. He lied to me again. When I got back to the house, it was apparent that nothing had been repaired and it was never sent to Ruger. If he could not perform the service or just flat out didn't want to work with me, he should have said so instead of wasting valuable time. I have been looking for ways to do business locally but he has no stock just mostly used firearms. Most ppl would like to handle a firearm before purchase. He can order it for you though. I dislike writing reviews like this but feel ppl need to know of this experience. As my partner and I are both firearms instructors, we will be sure to advise people of more reputable and dependable shops (Mazama's) in the future.

Never answered the phone. Sometimes closed during regular business hours. Never called when your…read moretransfer was ready. Glad they closed down, they certainly deserved it. I was never going to do business with them again after being flaked on multiple times.

Helpful staff and the only place I could find sand MAGPUl furniture …read more. Fast xfer times and helpful staff. Would recommend

My experience here was Awesome! The service was quick and knowledgeable. They help guide me being a…read morefirst time gun shooter. Great selection of guns and affordable prices too. The value here is tremendous I just picked up a new habit . 10/10

My son and I used the Northwest Arsenal facility back in late March 2025. We stopped by…read moremid-afternoon on a weekday so it was empty when we arrived, but got pretty busy by the time we left. The range was clean and well maintained. Staff members were nice and helpful. I did find the range fees were a bit high for the two of us using just one lane, but "it is what it is".

I would highly recommend Carol at The Cognitive Defender! She is a very knowledgeable, exceedingly…read morepatient and thoughtful instructor. I not only learned a lot but had a great time. The small class size made it not feel like being in a class so much as learning with friends. I thought I would get bored with the classroom material but it was actually very informative and engaging. The range time was invaluable and fun!

From the owner: The Cognitive Defender offers a variety of classes that will increase your confidence and…read morecompetency with firearms. This instruction will enable you to become informed, armed, and ready self-protectors. Classes include: Women's Basic and Intermediate Pistol, Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Intro to Handgun, and Legal Self-Defense. The Cognitive Defender offers handgun classes in both women's only and co-ed formats, and each class is tailored for smaller groups so everyone can get the individual attention they need. Each class will help you gain the skills you need to become a self-protector. Intro to Handgun, Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Legal Elements of Self-Defense, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat are all co-ed. If you are interested in a handgun class, please email us and we will contact you within 48 hours. If a class doesn't fit into your schedule, private instruction is another option.

For an outdoor state, with lots of hunting, I've found a rather large dearth of good, outdoor…read moreranges. Plenty of indoor ones which, I suppose, makes sense due to the wet weather. But honestly, I want rough terrain, the ability to move about and shoot at different elevations, and the flexibility to set up tactical scenarios. The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club achieves all this and more. I was able to spend a day shooting here with some co-workers and, although I had toured previously, this was the first chance I got to actually use the facilities. The set-up is definitely intended for police, military, and experienced shooters. Not to say that they wouldn't welcome new and learning shooters, but I strongly, STRONGLY suggest that if you are new to the sport/defense, you have someone experienced with you if you come here. I didn't shoot on any of the indoor benches or the skeet shoot or rifle ranges, but instead headed up with the guys to the North tactical ranges. Twelve different shooting bays are stationed around a small hill, and it's first come/first served. We were able to snag a range all the way at the end, load up some barrels, and set up our targets. We spent a good day shooting, without any distractions from other shooters and without having to wait for the firing line to clear so that we could reset targets. There are a number of range rules, but rangemasters are not present on each range, so it's up to you to be safe. I prefer this, myself. The price is a little high, especially upon initial enrollment, but the price goes down from there. There are also incentives for members of law enforcement and there are a number of classes and events that are hosted here. An excellent place to go shoot in the Willamette Valley, definitely.

Excellence is what I think of when I think of The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club. I haven't been a…read moremember here, but my father has for the last 19 years, and would continue being a member indefinitely, except he will no longer be a resident of this area (very soon). He loves both the long range area and the many short range areas (I would say he has used them all with me, so alone he is familiar, and happy with, everything there). I would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

New owners aren't nearly as friendly as old owners. Plus, they post your driver's license on an…read moreopen bulletin board where everybody see your personal information. Total violation of privacy. They hover over you inside the range and constantly interrupt. Not a good vibe.

Took a friend in who is new to shooting and guns and was so impressed with the knowledge patience…read more and compassion of the staff there. (John/Kristi (sp?) & Darrell (sp?). Plus the place looks marvelous. What an improvement from when I visited there probably five years ago when it had other owners. We will definitely be back!!

Great folks to work with, only wish I had signed up sooner. Tactical hand gun 1 class was a blast,…read moreyet very educational. Patrick M, our instructor, has the rare ability of instilling a confidence of yes you can do this as we went through the drills. I highly recommend DFI. JOHN E

Getting ready to send my baby girl off to live in the dorms at university, away from home for the…read morefirst time. Lately, she has felt a bit uneasy (as have her parents). Her father and I thoroughly researched the whole pepper spray scene. We all know of people who have their canisters and have simply taken an online or youtube class. That was not thorough enough for us. A 4-hour class was only $100, very well worth it. I got to watch, and my daughter was able to practice and hear of real-life scenarios from an expert who has been in numerous situations. She walked out of there today feeling very empowered. Like me, she may never have to use the spray in her entire life. But she feels that she has been well informed and prepared for so much more than she'd imagined. (She has watched some of the videos and say they don't prepare her as thoroughly as the class did.) We are going back to take the self-defense class together.