I recently visited Fred's Outdoors to purchase a firearm for the first time in Maryland, having…read moreonly purchased in Florida before. I explained this to the man behind the counter, and he immediately understood my concerns about the differences in laws and procedures. He took the time to walk me through the entire process, answered all of my questions clearly, and remained patient and helpful as I looked at multiple options. The cashier was also friendly and efficient, which made the rest of the experience smooth and hassle-free. That said, I want to acknowledge that months ago, I stopped by to ask some general questions and had a very different experience. The women working the back counter at the time were rude and unhelpful, which left a bad impression. So I understand why some of the negative reviews exist and I'd also be cautious of overly glowing reviews from other users with no review history. In short, Fred's may be hit or miss depending on who helps you, but this visit when I was ready to make a purchase was quick, painless, and left me with no complaints. Based on this latest experience, I will return for additional purchases.

I called on Friday, 2/13 at 10:40 am to schedule an appt for finger printing for concealed carry…read more The young lady who made my appt and took my payment was rude, unprofessional and very short..AND hung up in my face after the appointment was made. I'm not sure what her problem was, but she definitely should not work with the public

Excellent service and wide varieties of bows Tuning service…read moreReasonable prices thanks Tony

Had so much fun at Double X. I took my fiancé for his birthday. He grew up shooting with his Dad so…read morethis was a great chance to sharper his skills (no pun intended). Thank you so much for the tips and tricks to make it that much more fun!

I can now consistently hit the gold target ring with perfect form at a distance of 200 feet.read more

Maybe once in a lifetime you meet people who are good and want to best for you simply because they…read morecan. Hard to believe (I am not a trusting person), but Coaches Steve and Ruth at the Archery Program are just that - amazing professionals and good people. 18 weeks ago I was referred to Coach Steve Elkins by another coach, and yes I admit it, I was naturally suspicious and he intrinsically knew it. Coach Steve Elkins is a Level 3/4 teacher - he is Olympian standard. I didn't phase him in the least: Steve used his astounding heuristic empathy and assessment of my personality and moods. Coach Steve took me from an ornery, stressed-out grumbler to a calm, relaxed and perfectly trained archer. (I'm still a pushy perfectionist though). I can now hit gold target rings consistently, with perfect form, at 200 feet. Coach Steve is understanding, compassionate...and uncompromising in seeking perfect of form and function from his students. Coach Ruth is an Olympian, and head coaching of the program. She is sweet, quiet and has a hawk eye for students performance. I am leaving VA for professional reasons, but I'm carrying with me amazing gifts from a dedicated set of professionals who love what they do - and are just really good people to know. You will be missed.

One of the few private gun clubs in the anti-gun state of Maryland. Berwyn is a wonderful place to…read morego and practice marksmanship. They have a lot of members from all walks of life, from hunters to law enforcement, casual target shooters to dedicated competitors. Despite recent pressures from Maryland legislation, Berwyn's membership remains strong and may even be growing larger as one of the few venues people can use for their hobby or career. The range itself is set in the woods of rural Bowie. Admittedly, it looks more like a Boy Scouts camp than a major high-tech range, but that's part of its charm. They have three "no sky" ranges, meaning there are baffles set to block any stray bullets that do not head down the range. A 50 foot, a 50 yard, and a 100 yard allow people to use whatever they need for their chosen firearms. As an outdoor range, you can expect to deal with weather and climate as well as insect life. I always check the forecast before deciding to head out there. As a private range, this is not accessible to the general public. To gain access you must send an e-mail asking about membership. Within a month, you will know if you are approved to join (I've never known anyone to be turned down). After that, you have access to the range, but must remember to follow all range rules, including proper safety, avoiding damage to the range, and cleaning up after yourself. If you're into firearms, for anything from hunting to marksmanship, and looking for a good range in the Prince George's and Arundel area, then I recommend looking into this place. Go to their website and check them out!

Friendly Club with a nicely updated Clubhouse - Ranges include; 100 Yard, 50 Yard, and 50 Foot, as…read morewell as archery and fishing trips too - A safe Jr's program for kids, DNR Hunter Safety, a special ladies event called Tea & Targets, et al - For info about the Club call and leave a message or check the website - I've never met a nicer bunch of folks.

As a beginner in archery this is the only place I could find that offers trained staff to guide you…read morethru the lesson . I attended with my younger child and I couldn't be more pleased . I appreciate how the staff were patient in explaining all the specifics and details of how to use the bow , safety of the class and also how to maintain a safe environment when not using the bows. The instructor provided us (class of 6) with useful tips on aiming , positioning and also how to load the bows . I would love to come back with a group of 10 to experience the fun atmosphere just like we did and let more people know about this place and the fun of archery or even fencing as it isn't popular in southern PG

Pro: big parking lot, friendly staff, clean environment…read more Con: hard to find entrance. Was looking for a family outing event to do and happen to stumble across this facility online. We decide to go with archery and price per person is about 27 dollars. First, the facility is a bit hard to find because the front door is located in the back behind the baseball store but atleast it has a big parking lot so no issue there. Upon entering we were greeted by the staff and seated to prepare for our archery lesson. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the lesson fun. You know that when you are having fun that time seems to fly by so that hour archery lesson went by quickly. All in all, I had a fun time here with my family and would highly recommend anyone of any ages come here and try some archery.

I moved to NoVA from Maryland a few months ago and was looking to replace my go-to archery spot,…read moresince I used to go to Lancaster Archery Supply in PA. After chatting with my fellow members and archery lovers at IWLA ARL-FFX, and my bowhunting friends at work, they all swore by Hoffman. The latter was interesting, as my friend lives near Quantico, so the fact that he is willing to drive up to Hoffman's from that distance speaks volumes about the quality. I went up yesterday after work to swap my peep sight and buy new arrows. And I gotta say the entire experience was fantastic. If I couldn't see Hoffman's 100000 rating out of 5, I would!! The entire staff was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The store had plenty of the good stuff -- no junk archery crap. And if you have questions or come prepared with stuff in mind, they'll have a healthy discussion with you and ask you questions, so that 1. You get your money's worth and 2. It's catering to your archery goals. Businesses like that are rare to see, and they provide a personal flair that explains why so many peers are repeat customers. The pricing was fair, and I didn't feel like I got ripped off. I received great service from friendly, knowledgeable staff, and I will return for all my archery needs. Hoffman's got a new repeat customer!!

Hoffman is the place for all your archery needs. The best thing about them is you're not a client,…read moreyou're family. Their expertise is above the rest.

Amazing place with outstanding customer service & high quality products. They took the time to help…read moreus choose the perfect bow, which included letting us try out several different bows & getting everything adjusted perfectly. They were completely honest in giving us opinions on different products, and which would work best. There's an archery range inside the facility that is ran extremely well & is very safe. I will come back to this establishment for as long as I live in Virginia.

Used to be customer a few years when was called Shooter's Archery, was good place. Even under new…read morename, there's no indication that there is an archery shop there anymore. Looks like I reviewed this as well back on 2/6/2025, coming to same conclusion. Really disappointed, there's nothing even close to that kind of business in the Richmond VA area that I can find. Especially with any sort of practice range.