I took the pistol 101 class this past Sunday. This class is taught by mil and former mil experts…read morespeaking from personal knowledge and experience. Their techniques are geared towards the level of the students' ability and they will adjust it for each individual's skill level. This class is not going to teach u how to win at IPSC or be a bullseye champ, you will learn how to use a defensive pistol properly and protect your life. These are the guys you want to learn from. Money well spent and worth every cent!

We did not have a good experience here :(…read more First of all, finding this location put us on guard. The neighborhood is sketch. According to their website, $50 membership is required. This establishment typically has customers that bring their own firearm so then there is a lane fee of $25. Also on their website, they offer a discount on the lane fee if you go a certain day, certain time, and show your Hawaii ID. Well we went there meeting all three criteria but didn't get the discount as advertised. Kinda sucked but oh well. After we signed the required forms, the guy had us pick out the target sheets we wanted. Then we were required to watch a safety video, which we couldn't hear loud and clear because of people talking around us. The employee then told us about the two door entry way to the lanes and being mindful not to let the noise get into the showroom. We picked a lane and laid our rifle bag on the bench. Strangely, the bench started rolling forward into the lane which didn't seem safe so we moved to another lane. We got our firearms situated on the bench that didn't roll and then tried to hang our target sheet but it was missing a clip and the cardboard was very worn, so we moved to another lane. There were empty shells all over the floor, maybe we were expected to sweep up after others but no one said anything. We shot up all the ammunition we purchased and then we were so ready to leave, disappointed. Of all the discrepancies, the main reason for this 1 star review was an intentional hazard caused by a young employee with arrogance. From the moment we walked into the showroom, he did not want to serve us. Since the only other employee was already with a customer, this young guy reluctantly came to our lane when I asked him nicely to show us loading our new shotgun. After he loaded the shotgun, he left the range. It wouldn't shoot so I went back to the showroom to look for him. As if he KNEW that something bad would happen, the young guy was NOWHERE to be found. So I waited patiently for the only other employee to finish his customer. Guess what, the shotgun shell was jammed! The older employee needed to retrieve a tool from the showroom to safely dislodge it! God forbid an explosion happened. To the young guy who loaded the shotgun incorrectly and intentionally caused risk of harm, I pray for you. Whatever causes your arrogance and ill intent, may God release you from all that and forgive you. This is not the kind of business that needs bad employees. We do not want anything like this dangerous episode to happen to anyone. We did not enjoy this experience. There was a serious lack of personnel and communication. We were put in an unsafe situation.

Get your guns and ammo with X-Ring Security and Firearms…read more This is my 2nd time and it's always been nice and fun! John is always ready to help and friendly. A friend took me here. This is his happy place. And it has become a nice place for me to make memories with him. It's nice how he carefully explain so that I can follow rules and safely shoot on the target. If you're thinking of becoming a member: - become a lifetime member for $50, yup, one time fee - free range time on your birthday - sign the waive once a year - member discounts Some deets before you go;) - open to members, public and first time shooters - no ammunitions or targets are allowed - foot wear is a required (closed toes) - minor must have a valid ID accompanied with an adult (personally don't recommend that you bring a minor) - magazine capacity must be limited to 10 rounds for handguns - if you are arriving with a firearm, it must be unloaded and in a case Thank you for taking your time to read my review. Have a great evening!

Over the weekend I attended the basic handgun training course with Chris. He was highly…read moreinformative, professional, and a good instructor. I was able to shoot a variety of guns, which is very useful as I now get to go and buy one, and had all of my questions answered (Regarding ownership, laws, etc) in a way that was actually easy to understand, as opposed to the way the state presents it. I will be having my girlfriend attend the class shortly as well, and would recommend him to any of my friends.

My friend is home for two weeks of R&R, so he wanted to take the handgun safety course while he was…read morehere, so we found that HDF had a class during this time, so we went ahead with it. I must say that I'm glad we did, and these guys are great! We just finished the basic handgun safety course, and it was excellent! They covered all the basics of loading and operating firearms, safety, and laws. The classroom time is very informative, and the range time is great. We got to practice with a bunch of different firearms ranging from .22 to .45, and a bunch in between. The NRA certified instructors are very friendly, helpful, and know their stuff, You can tell that they love and believe in what they're doing. HDF is also working to help maintain and improve ownership and usage rights in Hawaii, and as an organization they have range days where the whole group will gather and enjoy some private range time. With completion of the course you're not only given your affidavit certifying completion of the course, but you become an HDF member for the year. I'm looking forward to taking full advantage of this membership, and see what else HDF has to offer!

Better range than most ranges I've been to! Also more convenient. Half of the time I go out to a…read morerange I'm standing around waiting for the range to go hot (clear to fire). We showed up on this range, got our safety brief and were clear to for at max 20 mins as oppossed to waiting for 4 hours at other ranges. The terrain on the ranges is pretty smooth with few big rocks or pebbles so there's not much of a risk of injury if there's a need to run down the ranges. In general it looks really well maintained as far as all of the appliances, shooting tables, sitting benches, and target stands. This range can accommodate 80 shooters, two at each table. Much better, convenient and safer than the overseas ranges.

I cannot express enough my frustration and dissatisfaction with this range. The amount of check…read morefires is unreal and really messed up the flow us "the shooter". The personnel running the range are retired military and have a tendency to be very unprofessional. The absolute worst part of this range is the "PIT Service", if you can even call it that. They scream and yell profanity and threaten to kick you off the range for the smallest of discretions. The price for a Gatorade or Monster is highway robbery and if they could charge me for water they would. Which by the way they ran out of water the other day, talk about alot of planning. If I could give a negative review I would.

I have been a loyal customer to this establishment since its days in Pauoa, well before Dwayne…read morerelinquished command to David during their change of command ceremony, and I continue to support them at their current Kailua location. I would like to recognize David, Angelo, Tas, Jon and Jodin for their outstanding customer service and professionalism. Their knowledge, expertise, and willingness to assist customers--whether over the phone or in person--consistently make every experience a positive one. For those familiar with MAP pricing, IYKYK. Inquire within. The store offers an excellent atmosphere, a well-organized layout, and an impressive selection of firearms. Their inventory of handguns and rifles is exceptional, and if they do not have a particular item in stock, they are often able to special order it for customers. Their commitment to customer service, product knowledge/availability, and providing quality products has earned my continued business over the years. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, welcoming, and knowledgeable firearms retailer.

I couldn't recommend this gun store more I'd give it six stars if I could…read more A lot of gun shops can feel intimidating, especially if you're new or still learning. Some places make you feel like you don't belong if you ask questions. That's not the case here at all. I walked in with no experience, and they took the time to help me understand everything. I left not only with the right parts and modifications for my AR-15, but they even installed everything for me. Since then, I haven't gone anywhere else. Their knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to help are unmatched. I also purchased an FCU for my SIG P320 from them they were the only shop on the island that had one, and they priced it fairly without trying to overcharge. I've bought hundreds of rounds of ammo from them as well, always at great prices--some of the best I've seen on the island. Most recently, I purchased a CZ Shadow 2 Compact, and it arrived on island in just two days. What really sets them apart is how well they educate their customers. They took the time to fill in my knowledge gaps and made sure I fully understood the pistol before buying it. That level of service is rare. Outstanding group of guys professional, knowledgeable, and very military-friendly. Highly recommend.

Just a knife collector here.... if you are looking for anything from a plain EDC pocket knife to…read moretactical / self defense knives, I must say that Gene's HGS gun store has an excellent selection of pocket knives. I've been to most knife shops in Honolulu, and Gene has by far the best selection when it comes to automatic OTFs (out-the-front), flippers, manual folders, and fixed blades. Sure there are other stores with a larger quantity of knives than HGS, but Gene seems to have picked the best in terms of both the high end (Microtech) and affordable/mid-priced (Cobra Tec) categories. Check them out, conveniently located at the intersection of Sand Island Rd and Nimitz Hwy. Then there are the hand guns and rifles! Looks to me like he has a super selection of the Best firearms money can buy! Highly recommended!

Great people, great services, nice prices , if you looking for something, check them out, if you…read morehave questions, check them out . I know , I go back to them .

I just took Marty's and Kanoa's handgun safety course. It was great. The atmosphere was fun and…read moreloose but serious about the important stuff. Most people passed the course, but not everyone, which tells me they have integrity and a sense of responsibility about what they're doing. You can expect the course to cover some state and federal law about firearm ownership, general information about the parts of handguns and ammunition, safety, maintenance, vocabulary, and use. Would recommend for people of all levels looking for an introduction to firearm safety.

So much fun at the handgun safety class!!! The instructors were very knowledgeable and precise. I…read morewould definitely recommend taking this class!!! Hands on with the guns was great. The attention to detail and technique instruction was awesome!! Thank you so much for making this an awesome experience for me!! I think I found my new hobby! An expensive but fun one!!

Come here for work, the location is close to base and the area is beautiful. Range control is a…read morephone call away and the only thing that could bring up a concern on range day is if it rains or not. Better than having to drive all the way out to Ewa Beach or Kaneohe for a range day, this is the place to hold your small arms qualifications.

The range is on a military base not in Halawa but Red Hill area and it's for military only.read more