Since my last review, I've brought several people over that have bought their bows there. All walked out with a top-tier experience (and bow). A few notes after reading the reviews. 1) Jim is really the peak of bowmen....an archer's archer. I've gone hunting with others that have previously hunted with Jim. They told me that Jim took an Alaskan bear at 105 yards with a single arrow. When I confronted him with this, he said, "naw, it was only 100 yards"...... 2) He's been the paid factory rep - the face of the factory - for at least one bow manufacturer. Not an honor lightly achieved. 3) His whole family shoots at the expert level. Some will be there for training events. 4) Jim as a million stories and will give selflessly in showing you, your friends, your class, your league how to shoot. However, he does not suffer fools lightly and if you come in with the "customer's always right" or some other attitude, he will feel no need to help you any longer. Conversely, he is great with kids and clumsies. If you've ever noodled the idea of trying out a bow (I hate using long bows, but compound bows are great fun without pulling yourself apart), I highly recommend that you go visit and ask to try out a rental bow for an hour. Very inexpensive. If you don't get hooked, there's always chess or scrap-booking...... Jim - it was a privilege to shoot my first real bow there. My daughter is your biggest fan. I'll be back soon. read more

I rarely leave reviews, but I had to make an exception after the experience Jim gave us at the shop. I walked in with very little knowledge and walked out not only with everything I needed to get started with a longbow, but also with a wealth of insight and guidance. Jim took an incredibly generous amount of his time to make sure both my partner and I were set up for success, answering every question and making the whole process feel approachable and exciting. He didn't try to oversell anything at all one of the most up front and honest blokes I've come across. It's honestly the first time I've been to a shop that shows this level of care and attention to newcomers, it was an absolutely brilliant experience. Because of Jim, his mate Travis, and everyone else we met there, this is quickly becoming a serious hobby for us. If you've even thought about trying archery, do yourself a favor and stop by, Jim will have you feeling confident and eager to start shooting in no time. No amount of online bow shopping or research will compare to chatting to Jim about what you need! Huge thanks to everyone at the shop, you're all fantastic. Looking forward to those longbow shooting events! Can't thank you all enough! read more

Jim's an old school no nonsense kind of guy. He takes his time while listening to your wants and needs, and then will give you an upright and honest professional opinion on the best way to get you there or maybe even give you some other options you might not have thought about. The first time I went in, he took a good deal of time to assist me with tuning and sighting in my bow. At no time did I feel rushed or pressured to hurry or to make any sort of purchase. As a result I went ahead and had him make me 435 grain arrows that hit the bullseye from 20 to 80 yards. I couldn't be happier with the service provided and plan to go in for more/new arrows shortly. read more

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Highly recommended. Ask a lot of questions when you go. As a perishable skill, archery is one of those skills a person needs to practice. This is a great place to pick up knowledge to propel yourself ahead in the game. read more

I picked up a new hobbie!! Jim and his team were great, they were friendly, patient, and accommodating. Their prices are affordable . I've been twice and will be back again. read more

Jim set me up with a bow and arrows, helped determine what the right draw would be. He set me with my starting draw and helped with some pointers on shooting. Then brought me stronger bows, until we dialed it the right one. He set me up with a full kit and said he would like to see me regularly to tune up my shooting. It was great service and a great experience - all for a reasonable price. Thank you Jim. read more

Great shop! My son and I tried a Saturday lesson at 10am. Always wanted to try Archery and finally was able to. They were patient and professional. Had a great time! We will definitely be back. read more

Jim Cox Archery Shop - Archery Near Me - Salinas, California

Just spent the last two days in Jim Cox's archery shop. You can tell from when you first walk in your dealing with a professional. If your a first timer like me and want someone who will answer the questions, and someone with a ton of experience you found the guy. His knowledge of bows and his professional guidance will make you feel comfortable enough to spend money and not think twice. Great presentation, we'll stocked and awesome range for honing your new skill. If you are looking to get a new bow you need to see Jim Cox for your archery needs. Great guy! Danny- read more

Jim Cox Archery Shop - First day shooting with the help of Jim Cox! - Archery Near Me - Salinas, California

Friend set up an archery session for us. We had so much fun and learned alot!! Cannot wait to go back.

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff, great shop, and a great indoor range. Can't wait to go back.

helpful individuals. nice people. i'll definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to start a new hobby.

By far the best place in the state for beginners. The lifetime of archery knowledge the owner has is incredible. Great place to take your kids your wife the whole family. The lesson are very cheap compared to the kind of instructors your getting. Also you do not need to own your own bow they have rentals or loaners. The owner likes you to try out different boats to see what you're comfortable with before buying your own. Or to see if he even like it and want to pursue. That kind of service is a thing of the past nowadays. If you're looking to get into archery I highly recommend this shop. read more

My whole family went for an experience after Thanksgiving. This is great fun for an event. He brought out balloons and a T-Rex for us to aim at. We had a blast competing with one another. Some of us had never shot an arrow before. Jim is patient and very knowledgeable. We will go back when we all get together. This would be a great birthday party! read more

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Wasn't sure what to expect walking into an archery shop in Salinas.... I must say prepare to be impressed! Jim is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all things in archery! He's generous with his knowledge and time. Took my husband into the back range and had us shoot for a couple hours for nothing! My hubby just purchased a bow and joined the club for the range off Crazy Horse! Can't brag enough about this place!!! read more

Great experience!!! I used to shoot compound bows 15 years ago and now getting back into it. Did some research and was interested in a Bowtech bow. Jim was VERY helpful, adjusting various bows for me to try and after shooting arrow after arrow, I chose my bow and arrows and am very happy with my purchase. I got a Bowtech Carbon Overdrive which has turned out to be a perfect purchase!!! This shop is an informal, friendly and relaxing shop. I even got some free pointers from an instructor there that was very helpful. The only minus and I'm not even taking off points from it are that the bow was not well tuned. I.e. the cam timing was off and when I asked Jim about it, the attitude was that it was good enough. I can see his point as I was shooting pretty well with it. But still, I'm a bit of a technical perfectionist and will be purchasing the necessary equipment to tune my own bow. That would include adjusting the cam timing, tiller adjustment and new nock level that would be correct for the bow. read more

Wonderfully helpful staff, very knowledgable and personable. Lessons are $10 for two hours on Saturdays... crazy cheap! And you don't even have to bring your own gear. They don't have the largest selection in the world, but that's what catalogues are for. read more

My family and I have visited here twice. The first was a terrific experience, the last not so much. We went in December shortly after Christmas and had a lesson from the owner's daughter. She was knowledgeable and patient. The owner would chime in with tips and advice and was very friendly. My son and I returned recently to use the range. The owner was the only person there. He was polite and helpful, but nowhere near how he was on our last visit. In fact it seemed quite clear that he couldn't wait for us to leave (it was the middle of the day, not closing time). It's unfortunate, as the closest competitor seems to be in Santa Cruz. Perhaps the owner was having an off day. But based on our last visit, I doubt we'll be returning. read more

Very helpful and Jim knows his stuff. I can't believe I've waited this long to get into archery. Great sport for the whole family, Jim Cox Archery can get you started for a reasonable price. read more

This place was awesome! The owner (I think) was awsome. He helped us relentlessly. He adjusted my bow that I didn't even buy at his shop. He gave my nephew a free lesson. All around a great time here. read more

Just went the other day to check out the shop...it's small but full of awesome archery items. Jim showed my wife and myself the range, gave us information, and took the time to answer our questions. We'll be going back again this weekend for the classes they have...$10 an hour! That's a super deal...especially considering they furnish all the equipment for you! Can't wait to go back. ***Update*** We went to the classes...learned a lot, and the instructor was very knowledgeable. We arrived late, but they were accomodating and understanding. Can't wait to go back :) read more

Best archery shop in California if not the world . Best selection . Best service . He opened on a day off . Jim is awesome . Helped me and a friend on his day off . I will recommend all my friends come here . Thanks Jim . read more

Amazing service, bought my bow from him and he helped me so much picking out everything I would need showed me all the basics and had me shooting in no time great selection and really try and get what fits you best. Can't say enough good things about this shop. If you are in the market you owe it to yourself to stop by. Beginner or lifetime shooter he can help. read more

Jim has a great place, modern equipment and old school service, not to mention a lifetime of archery knowledge. I went in while traveling back home to San Diego from Crescent City on a tip from a friend had a great time. I tried to buy a few small items from Jim to say thanks for the hospitality but he gave me everything i tried to buy!! That won't happen in the big stores. I wish he was closer to home, I'd be there all the time! read more

What a great experience!! I went into JCA looking to purchase a recurve bow on a limited budget and Jim helped me put together a set up that I was more than thrilled with. With 4 free hours in the range to accompany my purchase, I am anxiously looking forward to going back to shoot some arrows. Very kid friendly as well, including Saturday morning lessons for beginners and those looking to hone their skills. I can't wait to take my daughter in for a class! read more

I've been taking my 10 year old daughter here for a few weeks for the group lessons, and we absolutely love it! The family that runs the store and lessons is so helpful and patient, and the lessons are very reasonably priced. Even if there is a large group that day for lessons, they make sure everyone gets plenty of chances at the range. I've been recommending this experience to all our friends! read more

I loved it. The instructors were kind and helpful. Will definitely go back. We did the one hour lesson and took four to five rounds, so i felt like it was sufficient for our moneys worth read more

Nice shop and very informing if you're a beginner to bows. Dont be afraid to ask questions

Jim Cox owns and operates a premier Archery Pro Shop in Salinas, CA. He covers the Monterey Bay Area and Salinas Valley with enthusiasts interested in target shooting and bow hunting. His shop also has a tournament shooting range which facilitates league shooting for a local Archery club (Salinas Bowmen). Jim Cox also operates a big hunting ranch in the Salinas area for those who are interested in trophy game hunting including goat varieties and wild bore. Good fun for people from six to sixty. read more

Jim is a top notch guy, one of the pioneers of archery, and a nice archery shop, It's nice knowing you can shoot different bows in his shop before you purchase, always friendly, and with someone in archery so long, you can't go wrong! read more

This place is awesome. They really take the time to get you situated with your bow. My kids go to the class on Saturdays and they love it.

Very unprofessional. I found this to be a bad experience. The owner seemed unwilling to help with any questions we had because we werent professional archers. Seems to defeat the purpose of operating a range. He was also harsh with my daughter who is only 12 yrs old. I never spend money when im treated badly! Ill never go here again. Someone needs the stick removed if you know what i mean read more