I took my CCW class here and it was amazing and would recommend this class for any person would…read morelike to get their CCW license in MO. The CCW class was so good that I decided to take the Handgun Boot Camp 1 here. The Boot Camp was great as well. The instructors are knowledgeable in what they do and what they are teaching. I personally feel more comfortable in having a CCW license. They put you in real life situations making sure you follow proper procedures at all times. I will definitely take the Hangun Boot Camp 2. I really trust these men and women in what they do.

I took the 8-hour CCW course as well as the 4-week handgun bootcamp. I really can't say enough good…read morethings about Xtreme Tactical Defense. The instruction is top-notch and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I do not have much background or experience, and I found the material appropriately challenging, but not at all overwhelming or too technical. I"m six months pregnant, too, and that wasn't an issue either, even with the physical training that is part of the bootcamp--- it's scalable so I just sat a few things out and observed. I highly recommend this place for others who want to become more comfortable and proficient. It's extremely valuable, and at the same time, very, very fun.

I've been to Jay Henges Shooting Range several times, and until yesterday I would have highly…read morerecommended it. The pricing is great ($5 per hour per lane), and in the past I found the staff helpful, though very rule-oriented, which is understandable at a shooting range. Yesterday, however, was a completely different experience. It was my 19 year old daughter's first time shooting a gun, and she was already very anxious. Unfortunately, what should have been a positive introduction turned into a stressful and upsetting experience due entirely to one staff member. When we arrived, we rented two lanes -- one for my daughter and me, and one for my minor son (16) and an adult male friend. Everyone except my daughter had been there before. When we got to the lanes, staff member Bruce began questioning us. I explained that it was my daughter's first time and that she might need some extra help because she was nervous. Instead of being supportive, Bruce immediately became aggressive and started yelling. He then went over to my son's lane and escalated further, getting into my minor son's face. The adult male with us asked him to please back up and be respectful. Bruce responded by getting into the adult's face and yelling even louder. We asked to speak with a supervisor. Bruce followed my friend to the office and continued invading his personal space until the supervisor finally told Bruce to back up. By that point, my friend was understandably upset and chose not to continue shooting. My son shot a few rounds, but the situation had already soured the experience. Thankfully, another staff member later helped my daughter calmly and respectfully, and she was able to learn how to shoot for the first time in a supportive environment. That staff member was professional and deserves recognition. It's extremely unfortunate because prior to this visit I would have given this range five stars and praised the staff. One person completely changed that. For a new shooter -- especially a young, anxious one -- being yelled at and treated aggressively is unacceptable. Be aware of who is working when you visit. Our experience would have been entirely different had we not encountered Bruce.

great range if you have a rifle. you can't beat the price. I will come back for sure.read more

The gun range and the employees are both ran clean, SAFE, and professional. The the range employees…read moreare usually pretty nice professional and educational and not dicks when it comes to anything about the range or guns. The BBQ food place connected to it is amazing too!!

Do not go in the last hour before closing you will be rushed. The guy with the broom was very rude…read moreconstantly reminding us they were closing in 30 mins and watching over our shoulder every 5 mins. Not a good or fun experience.Will not return because of this ! Everyone else was respectful.

LOVED LADIES NIGHT!!!! everything went well and all questions were answered. as a beginner, this is…read morethe course for you!

Nice range. Seems safe. Knowledgeable staff. Good prices…read more Signed up for the monthly plan. This is where the problem started. I decided to discontinue my subscription and called the location that I used. They gave me a contact email to use to stop my service. No response and I emailed them 5 times in a week and a half prior to my due date for The automatic payment was still taken. This is apparently the only way to stop subscription. Never heard back from them. I had to call my CC company to formally dispute the charges. Very frustrating and disappointing service. They seem to make it difficult to cancel. I'll update if they resolve this issue

When I signed up for this course, I didn't have any idea what to expect. I have not shot a gun…read moresince my time in the service in the Viet Nam era 1970s, and I am more than a little nervous about having one. My wife made me take the course because she is concerned that, as a club musician, I am an easy target. After all, I am the last person on the street (usually downtown or in Soulard), just got paid, and am carrying valuable amplifiers and other easily pawnable equipment. After all, my $1,200 amp will easily pawn for $25 anywhere by some douchebag meth head. So I purchased a handgun (9mm Glock 43) and took the class. It was located in a pretty run-down American Legion Hall in Maryland Heights, and was taught by an older gentleman, Dennis, who is a certified NRA instructor. At first, this made me more concerned because I am not a supporter of the NRA. He said that he was actually the youngest member of this AL post. He was really knowledgeable about all things gun-related. He is a veteran, experienced hunter, and an excellent instructor. The classroom portion of the course took 6 hours, and they actually flew by. There were only 6 students, and everyone was polite, interested, and participated in all the exercises and discussions, which covered everything from beginner (me) to advanced gun-owning. I truly learned a lot, from how to properly handle the pistol, to how to actually carry a concealed weapon, important legalities, and various scenarios and how they can play out in real life situations. Since there is no firearms range on the premises, we then caravanned to the Gateway Gun Club, where we shot 20 rounds in practice, then another 20 rounds, of which 15 must hit the target. Dennis was there supervising, and ensuring that each of us were safe and skilled enough to pass the shooting portion of the course. It would have been nice if the AL Hall would have had a range, but I really have no complaints at all. He helped me refine my grip and I put all 20 rounds in the silhouette, with 3 actually hitting the bullseye! My only real complaint is that once I completed the course, I had to take my paperwork to the St. Louis County Police Department in Clayton, which is currently like navigating through an obstacle course of barricades and narrowed streets. Now I just have to wait several weeks for approval and then go back there to pick up my official card. Cost was $85 for the course and $90 to the Police Dept. I appreciate everything I learned and may go back for the advanced course.

From the owner: We are not a shooting range facility, we offer a full array of firearm training courses for the…read morebeginning shooter to the experienced shooter. We schedule and conduct the Missouri Concealed Carry Weapon Classes with the greatest amount of flexibility for you. Courses are conducted in one day classes, or two or three day evening classes. All courses are at least 8 hours long and conducted with a maximum of ten students per class. We also offer Advanced CCW, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, NRA Basic Rifle and NRA Basic Shotgun, NRA Personal Protection in the Home and NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home courses. Contact us today to get more information and schedule a course today!

Without getting into the long spiel, I - a 24 year-old ridiculously urban female - have decided to…read morebegin the journey toward obtaining a concealed carry weapons permit. I have never touched a gun in my life. In fact, up until now, they kind of freaked me out. I just never had that exposure. I knew going from nothing to a certified gun-toter might be a bit of a challenge. Enter St. Louis CCW. I found them online and it didn't take long from navigating the website to realize this would be the perfect place to start. I signed up for an Intro to Handguns class. This business is a husband-and-wife-run operation out of their own home in Prairie, MO. As down-to-earth as a business could possibly get. They have converted their large garage into a classroom, and have a shooting range in their backyard they built themselves. Greg and Leilani Pugh were incredibly friendly. From the moment Leilani offered me a beverage when I arrived to when she offered me one of her chicken salad sandwiches she'd just made before I left, I felt very welcomed. For $50, I received a two-hour semi-private class - one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of range shooting. It was only me and one other guy, so we got very personalized instruction. Greg and Leilani are constantly doing classes, which enables the class sizes to be small, and for them to be flexible with class times, which is a great benefit to the student. Greg started out by asking me where I'm coming from and where I want to go, and I appreciated how he wanted that insight so he can better serve me in the class. Greg was a fantastic teacher. He's personable and entertaining, and clearly knows his stuff - and I know that it's one thing to know what you're talking about, but quite another to be able to convey it to others in a way that they can learn. His classroom instruction, which was a combination of lecture with a Power Point presentation, demonstration, and hands-on dry fire practicing, was engaging and easy to understand. I was then able to shoot some live ammunition out on the range with both a revolver and a semi-automatic (I got through 20 rounds of the revolver and 40 on the semi-automatic). They provided the guns and ammunition. It was great exposure and practice for me. I went from being a little nervous to even touch the damn thing in the beginning, to hitting a bullseye on the target before I left. Success! The Pughs don't list the place's address or phone number on their website - understandably they want to be pretty private because it's their home. When you fill out the form to request a time for your class, Greg sends you back an email pretty promptly, which includes his phone number, and a map to his place. One thing to note - this place is FAR. I did a dumb thing and glanced at the map, said, "Oh, it's right off of 44, that will take me 20, 30 minutes tops." WRONG. I should have appreciated the fact that the map was there to tell me how to get there and was NOT to scale. Duh. This place is about an hour away. So, Stupid Me was late. Luckily they were cool about it, and didn't cut my time short or start without me, which is what I feared. So if you live the in City, expect about an hour commute each way. TL;DR version: Even though this place is a bit of a drive, it's worth every minute and every penny. If you are like me and want a wonderfully thorough, individualized introduction to handguns, look no further. It's not a big fancy range by any means, but it is the perfect environment for learning. They also offer a CCW class that is 8 hours long, and includes lunch. I'm sure he's got a wealth of information to share, and I'm greatly looking forward to it.

I can't express my gratitude enough. I completed the CCW Permit course with them, and I'm so glad I…read moredid. They are very knowledgeable and made sure that everyone in the class understood their rights and the laws behind Conceal and Carry. When we got to the Range, they took their time to make sure your were comfortable with the gun, and were patient with you and corrected you when you needed it. They really make you feel like you are apart of their family. I will forever be a customer (family member) of theirs and will recommend all of my friends and family to them!

CCW class. GREAT instructors! Would absolutely recommend to anyone considering getting theirs.read more

Honestly, I regret that I took my CCW class somewhere else just because I didn't know this place…read morebefore! Very friendly environment and the Owner "Chad" is very knowledgeable about firearms and self-defense equipment. Thank you for greeting me and my wife warmly and we will do business here again :)

From the owner: Missouri and Illinois Concealed Carry Classes (CCW), Emergency Preparedness, Self-Defense, Firearms…read moresafety, Advanced CCW, and Women's Personal Safety.