Really nice range and staff. I didn't look around the store too much but it seems well organized and well stocked. There wasn't a wait time or anything to get a lane (3:00pm on a Monday) but not being a member did mean waiting like 10-15 min to be see while I waited for members to get checked into the range first which was expected so no big deal. The staff were great too. My dumbass went to not only the wrong lane, but also the wrong range and they were chill about it. They just had me and the guy who had reserved the lane I went to swap lanes. It costs a more than most ranges near me (for a non member), but the range is really nice, so worth the cost difference in my opinion read more

Nice enough atmosphere and good selection of firearms; however, the staff was quite dismissive of nonmembers and didn't let our party know that we would essentially be skipped over in the virtual queue for a lane should a member arrive before our range time opened up. Additionally, when questioned about this (arguably purposeful) lapse in communication, the person behind the counter took a rude tone and gave a halfway explanation of how the membership works before suggesting we buy one to cut the line... yikes. A lot of potential but with irate staff and unexplained order of operations it leaves a LOT of room for growth. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! I came in with a history of gun violence & this visit was to overcome my fear of guns. The check in process was very easy to navigate and the team members were very helpful. Jake helped me get set up at the desk & he assured me that the safety person in the range would be helpful too. It's clear that safety is a top priority here. They require you to wear hearing & eye protection before you enter the range room! I entered the range room & was initially shaken & tearful so I stepped out, wiped my tears & then entered again. John helped me slowly ease up to the bay & walked me through all the safety basics of the gun. He helped me grip it correctly and get a feel of it before the mag was even loaded. He imitated what the kick would feel like. Once I was comfortable with just holding it, he showed me how to load the bullets. I was shaken & nervous between each step but he was calm, reassuring, & patient with me. I eventually loaded the mag & did one shot. From there, my confidence built. Overall, I would recommend this gun range to any & everyone. As a woman who came here alone to face my fears, I feel accomplished & empowered. Huge shoutout to John for his patience, kindness & cute smile. To anyone out there debating:DO IT, even if you do it scared & with tears in your eyes! read more

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As someone who's never held a weapon before, I had the coolest opportunity of going to the shooting range over the weekend and what an experience it was! We arrived around 3pm on Saturday and there was a 45 minute wait to get into the range. That gave me plenty of time to sign the waiver and look at all the weaponry throughout the store. As soon as the range was available, we had to put on noise cancelling headphones and protective eyewear before entering. With it being my first time at a shooting range, the sounds of the guns were a bit overwhelming at first but I eventually got used to it and was able to concentrate enough to practice a few rounds. This was something I've been wanting to do for quite some time and I'm so glad I was able to experience it and cross it off my bucket list. For around $25pp, definitely check them out if the shooting range is something you enjoy or if you're a first timer like myself who wants to do something fun and exhilarating! read more

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Service is TERRIBLE. Everytime I step in there no one speaks to me. After waiting 30 mins to get a trade in value they lowball the hell out of you. I went to multiple stores and got trade values around 600 and theirs was 250. Just a slap in the face, and also, all their firearms are overpriced as hell. Look online and find them hundreds of dollars cheaper. Stay away, thats my last time going EVER. Superior pawn is 10x better andits 3 mins up the road. read more

Do not choose this dealer for NFA transfers. It will take longer and you will be treated with distain by a condescending staff.

Don't expect to get a fair price selling your gun to Freedom Outdoors, they would only give me $100.00 for a perfect condition S&W 5 shot revolver. They list similar weapons on their website for $529.95. They are in business to make maximum profit. They will not negotiate; the guy told me: "if I don't like his price offer, I can take it somewhere else or sell to someone in the parking lot." My recommendation if you have a gun to sell go somewhere else, don't waste your time there. read more

Shout out to THOMAS for being absolutely helpful. This place has employees that are very knowledgeable of all things guns and outdoors. SO MUCH variety of guns and bow and arrows. A lot of hunting supplies too. And if you're not comfortable with guns or bows, they still have a selection of things you can use for defense, pepper spray, knives, etc. Good quality merch, kinda pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Shooting range is expensive but can be worth it depending on how you spend it. But other than that, highly recommend this place! read more

Freedom Outdoors - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Came here for the USO Virginia Beach experience for military, veterans, and their dependents! I underwent two classes, in which I was able to shoot a Glock 17/19 and some rifles and weapon used by croatian. The safety brief was about 10-15 minutes, and the amount of people per class was between 3-6. We had our own station area, was taught how to load the gun with and without a gun loader, and was shown how to hold each weaponry. The Glock 17/19 were harder to aim but easier to hold. 19 was smaller than the 17. They were named after their patent rather than the size. Highly recommend the lessons! read more

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Perry in the archery department was great. Reasonable prices for the hour and I highly recommend going in a group if you've never done it before. Rotating the bow between friends is a great option. The service from perry and mini lesson before the initial shooting was awesome. He was informative and deserves a raise. On point with the group he kept up with us well. read more

My first visit to Freedom Gun Range was completely overshadowed by an unprofessional and humiliating experience. As I was preparing to shoot, a female staff member walked over -- not to me, but to the group I was with -- and loudly asked them if I was pregnant. In a public room. Full of strangers. Without ever addressing me directly. Let me be absolutely clear: this was completely unacceptable. Even if there's a policy about pregnancy and shooting -- which I fully understand -- there is a right way to address it. Speaking about me rather than to me, and doing so in front of others, was inappropriate, disrespectful, and invasive. You don't know who those people are to me, and frankly, it's none of their business. What makes this even more disappointing is that it was another woman who chose to handle the situation this way -- someone who should absolutely know better than to speak about such a personal matter publicly and indirectly. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior, especially from a professional. If safety is truly the concern, then show respect to your customers by speaking to them privately and directly. read more

IF YOU'RE NOT A MEMBER DO NOT GO TO SHOOT AT THE RANGE, I'm not lying or being bias when I say they will look at you in the NON-MEMBERSHIP line and not even fucking acknowledge you, they will serve 5,10,15,20 people from the Membership line , and right when nobody is in the membership line and you're "next up" somebody with a membership will come up and they will serve them first, it's fuckin ridiculous, this has happened to me today and yesterday, it's an endless loop of just wanting to be served, if there's 10 people in the membership line go ahead and walk out, it'll be another hour before they even acknowledge that you fuckin exist, not to mention the shit customer service, want to buy a gun,ammo,optics, good luck finding anybody who works here to want to do their job and SERVE PAYING CUSTOMERS, I got in line at 11:40, left without even being spoken too @12.15 read more

I guess you have to know someone there to actually get help. The first time I purchased a suppressor there (It was in my hand and I paid for it) 2 month later I'm still waiting to certify the form to send to the ATF! So I asked silencer shop. They said that they never put it in the system that they received the can. So I cancel the whole order. 2 months I'm still getting "ready to certify" emails for the can I canceled. Then, I have a Pcc mailed there. 4 days after delivery I decided to ask about it. The guy said they would call when it's ready. 4 more days I call back and they said they called and it went to voicemail.(I never got a voicemail) and the guy had an attitude like being a customer is an inconvenience. Now, I ordered 2 suppressors online. One has been there for a week and not one person tried to contact me. I bet if I go the first thing they'll ask is "did you get a call?" It's sitting there ready to certify the form like the last one. I'm not rude and I'm very patient. All I ask as a customer is that you do your job and be professional and so far with the exception on the one woman with the piercings. All I've gotten is excuses and pushed to the side. Once I get my items I'll never do business there again I will not recommend them if to anyone I care about. read more

If your looking for something to do with your partner then this is the place. Today was my boyfriend birthday and we decided to do the gun range. This is our first time and I can say I was very nerves. The staff was very friendly and super helpful! Also I wanna shoutout Ben for being very patient with me and very supportive. Definitely will be coming back!! read more

I have to agree with some of the other reviews from folks... In summary, the facility is great. I like the ability to shoot your shotgun and the range itself. It's clean and just easy to work with. However, the customer service... is practically non-existent. Do I need fairies and glitter dust when I arrive? Do I need you to treat me like your best friend? No... but honestly don't be a jerk. That's about the bar I'd expect before I mention anything. It's almost like there's a requirement for everyone to have no personality and have a "I'm better than you" mentality. Overall, I 'think' we'll be back, mainly because of the shotgun slug option. But other than that, it's an slightly-higher-priced range that is clean. Food Taste: n/a Overall Service: 2 Ambiance - Appearance-wise an upscale gun range with an archery area. Value of food to cost: 3 Facility: 4 Repeat customer: maybe? Dog Friendly: no read more

Customer service is sold separately, at another location. Be prepared to help yourself and stand around waiting for someone to check you out for a hour with no line while the employee discusses their personal gun collection with members who have already shot at the range that day. Go to a smaller location where they actually talk to you and assist everyone. read more

Awesome place and people, and the membership deals is so worth it if you shoot more than twice a month. Totally recommend

Went here to buy my first handgun, great experience. The salesperson was helpful and gave great recommendations. Came back to try it out at the range since they gave me a coupon, horrible. The guy at the checkout looked genuinely bothered by my existence. I asked him a question, and he stared at me dead eyed until I rephrased to how he liked and then told me I had to sign a waiver and watch a safety video. I asked him where I go to sign the waiver and got a snarky response back. After doing all that, we stood in line for probably 30 minutes being ignored as members rolled up and were greeted with a smile. In between the members, they would sit in the back room or randomly touch stuff to look busy. Once they finally acknowledged our existence, I was met with attitude and sarcasm again. The range themselves weren't terrible just cramped. Overall, a frustrating and degrading experience. Buy a membership or be treated like scum is a horrible business model. read more

Freedom Shooting Center is definitely the best place in Hampton Roads to buy guns, as well as, the only range that's still open during Covid. They have, hands down, the widest selection of firearms in the area, from most of the major brands, whatever you want, from pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, etc. They also sell boxes of ammo, firearm accessories, parts, and maintenance kits. Prices are appropriate for the area. Their range is state-of-the-art, with 34 lanes, temperature control, and experienced Range Safety Officers who are in charge of all range activities. They are also there to provide any support and advice to first time shooters or people who don't have a lot of experience dealing with firearms. I bought my first firearm at Freedom, a Walther PPQ M2. I first shot the PPQ at a range in Pennsylvania, which was before I joined the Navy. I really liked the feel and overall balance of the gun, and I've been looking for it in other gun shops in the area, but to no avail. Finally, I saw that Freedom had it in stock, and I wasted no time in buying it. The whole buying process was pretty smooth and pain free for me. However, I would like to point out some problems at Freedom, that needs to be addressed by their management. Their customer service isn't consistent. Their staff tend to either take their sweet time in answering phone calls OR they just choose not to respond at all. That's just unsat. Also, I've noticed from experience, even during hours when Freedom isn't busy, a customer can pace around the store for a long time before they are even approached by a staff member. That being said, Freedom is still the best range in the area and I would always recommend my friends and fellow shipmates who like to shoot guns, to go and get a membership at Freedom, or at least try it out first. When the zombie apocalypse happens and sh-t hits the fan, I know where I'm going...LOL read more

Service was very good, the person behind the counter was knowledgeable. A lot of selections on gun and rifles. The range was clean and well monitored they offered many classes. Will definitely go back and take classes read more

Cool store but ..... pretty over priced your better off buying it offline or any other gun store in the 7 cities Range is kinda over priced bobs is way Cheaper and easier to shoot at. For how big the store is the ammo selection is pretty small. Side note there logo with the mountains on all there monitors looks like it's straight outta Montana or Wyoming. Over all there's better gun shops but they do have the cool factor read more

I decided that today was the day I would exercise my Second Amendment rights and brought my pistol and some ammunition. This is a large and very modern facility, lots of firearms for sale as well as tons of accessories, ammunition and I think they might even do some repairs. But I was here for the range. I had my own ears, eyes and targets so it was a simple $20 for an hour of range time. But before that, I had to spend 8 minutes watching the range safety video and sign a form. Easy enough and the video was quite professionally done and not nearly as boring as I expected. In the pistol range, it was clean and there was a hi-viz vested range officer watching and tidying. He did a great job of monitoring and I felt comfortable knowing that he was there. The range controls worked great. All push buttons so that you can just dial in distances and home, the carrier takes your target out and brings it back. The air was very well circulated but it was quite loud with noise reflecting off all the concrete. But that's what hearing protection is for! I particularly liked that the barriers between the range bays were quite solid and looked that they would stop an accidental round if someone did something stupid. Definitely a great range and I enjoyed my time here! [Review 11872 overall, 1654 of 2019.] read more

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Had a wonderful experience. I came in knowing I wanted to purchase a gun and learn how to safely operate one. Each staff member was very informative, made me feel relaxed, and walked me through the process. I have small hands, and they even recommended a great gun for that. read more

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I am not from Virginia Beach and wanted to get some range time. I was told about Freedom Outdoors, so I looked them up and saw quit a lot of bad reviews. Bad customer service, rude staff, having to fill out paper work etc. I am from Wash DC and I didn't see any of that! Staff was great and answered all my questions about using the range, cost, and rentals. Helped my son choose a rental pistol, get targets, eye and hearing protection. I was called sir through the whole process. The selection of rental fire arms was quit extensive and ammo was very reasonable. Having never used their facility, yes I had to fill out information about me and watch a safety film, no big deal. Bottom line if I am ever back to Virginia Beach I will shoot at the range again. Semper Fi read more

This place is huge, clean, modern staffed with tons of friendly and knowledgeable staff. There is a huge selection of firearms and the staff are very open to questions and assistance. This place has multiple indoor shooting ranges and you can rent a huge array of different guns to shoot, so you can see which you prefer. The center offers tons of courses you can take. I registered for a 3-hour CCW beginner pistol course and was a little worried to be in a class full of beginners but didn't need to be. The class was taught by 2 recently retired police officers/ a former VB SWAT team member, as well as a medic. They only allowed 1:1 shooting which was great for safety and kept an eye on all the members of the class as well. The classes are very reasonably priced as is the merchandise for sale. This is the nicest shooting range and retail store combination I've seen- it's large and efficient. read more

Freedom Outdoors - One of the entrance doors - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Informative, helpful staff. A little pricier maybe than some places, but given that they're supporting a range, WELL worth it. Picked up a membership after my 1st visit. LOVE this place! read more

I was shopping and learning how to protect myself and my property. The salesman was retired navy he let me handle several guns that would fit my hand and taught me the proper way of handling guns. He understood I was nervous. He told me what he does for his wife and that was so helpful. Super friendly. I have never owned a gun until this weekend. May have never had to get one if there had not been so many break ins near me. I am doing my research and I am learning how best to protect myself. This shooting range is considered the best in America. Their classes are bar-none. Former navy seal, special ops and Black Water security specialist teach the classes. Gun safety is very important. Be responsible and be safe. read more

Freedom Outdoors - My purchase - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Wanted me to full out a form and sign a waiver for a box of 9mm ammo Freedom my a** Went a couple blocks down the road to a competitor Got it cheaper, no paperwork! read more

Overall selection of gear is going to be they have some good stuff but what they do have is all over priced by about $100 on the low end. Customer Service is non existent Don't expect them to look to help you. Location is decent Close to town center and right off the Witchduck Exit from the 264. Unfortunately the location doesn't really make it or break it here. With Field and Stream being closed and Bass Pro Shops being on the other side of the HRBT they really are taking advantage of jacking the prices up. Plus the customer service is terrible. overall read more

Friendly staff, well maintained facility with a more upscale feel and design. The ranges are roomy, allowing for the RSOs to really see shooters in the booths. Very supportive of women shooters, most notably how they sponsor and give classroom and range space to the women's club. Membership benefits are extensive. Classes are instructed by experts who make students feel welcome no matter the level of experience. Practices and classes are safe, focused and fun. read more

I came to buy a rifle case. Nothing that would require me to ID myself, I wasn't purchasing a firearm today. Every store I've been to you just get rung up and check out. Pay your money and leave. Guy at the counter says he needs my phone number to process the transaction. I've never heard of a system that needs your information to process a simple transaction. Go somewhere else for your needs unless you're in the business of handing out your information to whoever asks. read more

This is a great looking store, but would not recommend. My husband and I drove an hour on a Sunday to shoot. We are not members so we stood in the according line. While I understand the membership concept the man working the front desk let us stand there for over 30 minutes with zero acknowledgement while he kept checking members who just walked right up and received service. read more

I was on a hunt for a hard to find FN 502 Tactical but thank you for Ashley i found one at Freedom Shooting Center with tour help. Very organized and professional read more

Freedom Outdoors - Hard to find FN 502 Tactical but that you for Ashley i found one at Freedom Shooting Center - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Rude and dismissive staff. Clearly couldn't care less about the customer experience. I brought friends because I had a positive previous experience. I was embarrassed at how rude the staff was to my friends so we walked out. I will never be back. There are so many other places that are happy to have our business. read more

I bought my first gun from there and it good. I got the gun that I wanted which was awesome. I believe they could have a few more sales people on the floor. They answered all of my questions and made a few recommendations based on what I was looking for at the time. read more

They need new employees with good customer service. Always being rude to people who aren't so knowledgeable or brushing people off and being super rude about wait times is not a way to keep people coming back. read more

They get 1 star because I can't leave 0. Freedom is by far the most overpriced place in the Norfolk/VA Beach area and they have this magical ability to never actually have what you need. Freedom constantly boasts about their massive selection of fire arms and accessories however, nothing is ever in stock. Additionally, if by some miracle you actually find what you want, good luck checking out. They usually have 1 or 2 people on a register and there is always a significant line. Freedom is a complete waste of your time, money, and gas. I've been on multiple occasions needing what you'd think would be a common part for my ARs and not once have they had it. Buying a C and C machine and making whatever you need yourself would be faster and more cost effective than choosing Freedom. - A pissed off gun owner on his wife's yelp read more

During Covid19 and civil unrest it's great that Freedom Shooting Center refuses to gouge it's customers like their competitors. Freedom Shooting Center has earned a lifetime customer. Thank you read more

If you want a side of attitude with your service you came to the right place. Asked one simple question and got they "don't you see were busy? What we have is in those 3 cases" and he just walked off. Cool, they could've just said they were low on inventory and check back another day. Their store is clean but that's about it. read more

If i could rate this place a zero, I would. I am here visiting my brother and sister in law that are serving this country in the UNITED STATES NAVY and I thought it would be fun to learn to shoot guns since I'm totally ignorant in the firearm department. The first thing I noticed was that some of the employees weren't wearing masks and some had their masks covering their mouths and not their noses, which defeats the purpose of a mask. I then noticed that we were the only minorities in the building and I saw maybe six or seven customers being serviced WITHOUT their masks which is careless and irresponsible. There were two lanes in the far back of the building, one for members to check in and the other for range/firearm rentals. My brother had his own firearms and ammunition so we went to stand in the range rental line, following the roped lanes. We watched the person being serviced in front of us walk away when he was complete and then another gentleman walked directly up to the register and was immediately serviced although we were clearly next in line. We ignored the lack of customer service there and realized that we had to complete a safety prompt/sign in/video...once we completed the safety list we stood in line and watched the woman that was initially solely helping the rental line walk over to help someone in the member check in line while there was already a worker there servicing other guests. This woman briefly came over and asked "are you being helped?" (i'm sure she had at SOME point in us being here glanced at us and the lack of service we had received, but okay) once we responded "no" she asked us if we had a buzzer and we replied no. She then asked us how many lanes we wanted and asked if we had completed the safety prompt/sign in which we responded "yes" and then gave us a buzzer and said she was going to help another gentleman and then would call us so that we could be serviced after. We sat down and patiently waited for our names to be called and realized very quickly that there were a lot of customers being serviced that arrived after we had. After watching multiple customers be helped while we waited with some random buzzer we decided that this establishment was not deserving of our hard earned money. PISS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. This is my first time in Virginia and I have to say that this establishment left a taste of vinegar in my mouth. I would've loved to shoot a firearm for the first time on my first visit to Virginia but as a customer service worker myself I was repulsed by the lack of customer service projected at this establishment. read more