Very rude people and unsafe, as we keep finding out. Go somewhere else. They don't know how to run a safe shooting experience.

I'm not sure exactly what the closure is about. I was there last Saturday, the 20th and had a great time. I took my girlfriend there and used the range. The range officer was very helpful and enforced safety. The staff is always polite every time I go, and they have some nice gear and products for sale as well and the price for lane rentals are some of the best. I pray that all gets taken care of and that they re-open soon. I was looking forward to going back soon. Most reviews I see on here are positive so I hope whatever happened gets resolved and that everyone and the business is ok. read more

Very informative and gave some great information before going into the range. Would come back.

Joseph R. (owner of Sakkonet River outfitters) You offered the same pistol at no extra cost but clearly said you wouldn't get me the same optic. Had i took your deal, it would have cost me an extra $100+! Further more trying to pin the fault on the person who left it on consignment is trash because the pistol was locked in the safe at the location you sent it to. i know because i saw him pull it out the safe. There was no way for anyone to even know about it to offer to buy it unless you and him were showing it to others and even then you had no way of knowing that they wouldn't have gotten delayed also. You and he colluded together to make the sale to whoever was willing to buy it asap because you were afraid of the new law that was passing and probably to make a few extra bucks also. i spoke to many different stores, schools my lawyer and they all said the same thin... "Unethical, Bad business, Scam"! notice how you didn't argue that it wasn't bad business or unethica, only that it wasn't a scam, but it was and so was the fear mongering that your buddy was putting on everyone to hurry up and buy because all semi auto pistols would be gone. And i was about to let it go, but since you had the audacity to come and leave a bs excuse.... i still have my copy of the receipt and all the evidence i need. read more

This is a great place - great business owner - friendly staff, real people. Every time you walk in there everyone is helpful and friendly. Randy is an exceptional teacher. He helped both my husband and I qualify to get our LTC. I'm lucky to have them in my hometown. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great service - Randy was very knowledgeable, patient, and professional. Nice selection of guns, polite and respectful staff, and very clean gun range. Highly recommended. read more

Awesome gun range. Very friendly staff. You don't need a membership. Owner is super cool and even taught us how to solve a Rubik's cube.

Excellent range, friendly staff. They're all super helpful even if you're not an expert shooter you'll fit right in as they accommodate shooters of all levels. The owner Randy was very cool, and showed my group some tips on how to solve a rubiks Cube read more

Sakonnet River Outfitters is an excellent business. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. If you are looking for guns, ammo, and accessories at a great price, this is the place to shop. They do FFL transfers for a small fee and they have an offsite range that doesn't require club membership to use. read more

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I just love the fact that there is a gun shop in town!!! I am doing my very best to help keep them in business. (you can tell by my monthly credit card statements) The guys here are very knowledgeable and have no problem answering your questions, even if you are not actually ready to make that purchase. While it is a smaller place, they still have a decent selection even considering the times... of course like any other place right now the ammo choices are limited so if they have it and you need it, you better buy it! They have not shown signs of price gouging unlike other places, so that alone in my book is a sign of good people and a great business! I have not had the chance to try it out yet but they do have an offsite range available. Hopefully they stay in town for a long, long time! read more

Brought the family. Roger took care of us like family. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

Went in to help a new shooter a few things and while watching the video on "safety" was unknowingly being the backdrop for dry practice on the other side of the wall - the owner and "instructor" was showing a group how to rack the slide and some other things apparently. When I came out and obviously had a problem with his complete lack of knowledge or professionalism - he told me to leave. When I spoke to him later he was even more of an ignorant ass. Telling me he has has all this experience carrying a gun. He may well have - but he either doesn't know or follow basic Gun safety rules. Don't go here. read more

Craig and Randy were amazing, true professionals. Shop nice and big . Range very clean and modern. I have never been to a range so helpful and squared away. Will definitely return and recommend! Outstanding facility read more

Sakonnet River outfitters is a small yet diverse and uniformly outstanding gun shop. Their selection is not the largest but their breadth in terms of products and services as well as the repertoire in that they have an indoor 25 yard range is superlative. The most significant element about our experiences here has been the joy of dealing with the owners and staff. Knowledgeable, kind and fun, they love to chat and get excited about firearms and the experience of owning, using and caring for them. The owner, Randy, is a correctional officer with a hilarious, if slightly self deprecating humor so he is well versed in the field, and he is so incredibly nice. For example when I took my father in law here so he could sight in his Benjamin break barrel air rifle from cocking it continously he managed to unscrew the barrel until it fell off onto the range. He stopped the action, went to get it and was able to not only re-assemble the airgun but also inspect it for proper functioning and recommended some small but valuable maintenance advice; we did not even buy the gun from him! His son Craig also works at the ACI and works here as well; it tells you everything that the entire family, including Randy's wife works here as well and they too are experienced, knowledgeable and kind. The ammunition selection is fairly broad, they have just about everything and deliver competitive prices not gouging you like so many places in this time of shortages have. More importantly, if you want to buy something that is very expensive, they warn you ahead of time what you will have to pay because some things, even with a tiny markup, still cost a lot. Their range system is the most up to date and state of the art indoor range I have ever seen. It has a fully electronic system to position the targets and knowledgeable, dedicated and alert range officers backed by cameras. This is one of the few indoor range systems in the area, along with American Firearms School which is nowhere near as nice, that allows you to shoot high power rifles indoors all the way up to 50 BMG. Pretty nice to be shooting your 308 or 12 gauge in the comfort of heat and climate control when it's 18 degrees out! For all the different places I have seen, this is one of the most flexible because they rigid and demand that you go about doing things just one way. There are more ways than one to be safe and if multiple approaches are safe so long as you are not putting anyone at risk and won't be barreling down your throat to hold a certain gun or load it just one way if other ways are just as secure. Management offers lessons for all types of firearms, carry permits and licensing are available even for Massachusetts FOID as well as beginner safety classes, tactical and self defense with other means such as pepper spray. Again management is ever present and given their law enforcement background have good experience to share but do so in a non threatening, kind, fun way that adapts the available lessons to the experience and readiness of the student. I've participated alongside the staff's teaching from an 8 year old boy with a nascent interest in the outdoors and sporting watching his groups shrink, a woman whose never held a gun in her life, and a LEO member of the military looking to polish his skills. If you shoot here they will be happy to see you using their facility and make it fun for you to learn even just a tip or two about what you can improve to be safer and better. One neat thing is if it's not busy the range officer sometimes approaches you not just to point out your safety mistakes and enforce the rules, but in a positive, proactive way to give constructive feedback on how to be a better shooter almost like a free mini lesson which is unusual for a range open to the public. One huge plus about this range is that they are very family and especially child friendly. There is no age limit to speak of and they allow parental discretion if you think your child can shoot they will let that kid shoot as long as things are done safely. This mellow, easygoing approach allows for some pretty memorable experiences for the whole family. Being a member is not terribly expensive and if you plan to come more than 7 times per year, not counting other discounts on instore purchases you might get, pays for itself up front. If you don't own any guns or want to try some kind of new gun out of curiosity you can even just come here and rent guns for 12 dollars but you do have to buy the ammo and you can shoot until your heart's content. Their prices are fair considering what the hobby is and the costs it entails to run the operation, but you get a lot of freebies, just little stuff, and the service in terms of getting help whether you buy guns or ammo or anything from them is second to none. It's rare to see such a combination of safety, knowledge, enthusiasm, kindness and service wrapped up in one package. read more

I'm a newbie to firearms. I'm splitting this review up into the purchase process and then the range. I've been to this place three times so far. Every time the staff has been friendly, answered my questions without making me feel like an idiot (even though they are newbie questions). It did not matter how basic or out of right field the question was, they answered it and helped educate me in a friendly way. Reading about the military/police friendliness of the shop online made me want to give them a chance. It helps that they aren't too far from where I live as well. Purchase process On my first visit, I ended up purchasing/ordering a rifle through them. I want a .22 that would be as simple to operate as possible so I could (re)learn the fundamentals of shooting and to develop into a new hobby. They made the purchase process extremely easy. They answered all of my questions pertaining to the paperwork, the process in general, and other purchase related questions. After the week and a wake up cool off period, I was able to pick up my new rifle. Range What's the point in owning a firearm if you aren't going to enjoy some range time? The range itself seemed even nicer than the one at boot camp (granted not as big). I think there are 10-12 lanes. The targeting system was easy to use-you enter the distance into a keypad that operates the target track. They have ammo, targets, ear protection (muffs and I think plugs), eye protection, and more stuff than what I noticed available for sale. They allow a variety of rifle calibers (max is 308 and 30-06) as well as buckshot and slugs for shotguns, no steel ammo. The max range distance is 25 yards, so if you're wanting to do shoot a greater distance-you should find somewhere else. However, I was AOK with 25 yards or less since I'm not looking to break any records or do much besides enjoy myself. The price point is pretty great. Lanes are currently $25/hr or you can get a single year membership (one hour on one lane seven days per week) for $300. Since I'm planning on going at three times a month, the membership was the way to go for me. They are open more than just banker's hours, so there is the possibility to go after work. I'm going to go at various times to see how busy they are different times during the day. General This is a great place for what I was looking for-a friendly staff that would assist me in giving a new hobby a try, a range, and more than just 9-5 hours. There's a shop dog that is very friendly. Seeing the dog so happy made me smile as soon as I got there. I'm going to recommend this place to my coworkers and local friends, will purchase my next firearm from them, and spend as much of my free time as possible at their range. read more

First time shooting was here, they are very safe. They also teach you the right techniques if you've never shot before. After the first time I couldn't wait even 2 days before going back again, its a 5 stars for me. read more

Sakonnet River Outfitters rocks!!!! Thank you so much for being such a special part of Savvi's bachelorette party. The entire wedding party can't stop talking about it! You took such good care of the the novices, as well as the more experienced. Great teacher and great guy! read more