The V.A.F.B. Rod and Gun Club / AKA as the New (Space Force) for the U.S. Air Force is an amazing…read moreplace to go practice your Firearms skills. They feature the "Best" outdoor hand gun and rifle Range in Santa Barbara County and beyond. The reason I say this is because of the way it is set up and maintained. They also sell ammunition and some popular shooting accessories in their store to members and have a great inventory of different calibers when available. I was surprised to learn they also offer a " in house" firearm rental / daily use option for those interested in trying out something other than what you have to shoot. Ask them for what is available to use and rent out for that day at the range. Best of all, the annual Membership fee offered for (those personnel with Base ID card access) Military and Civilian is still very reasonable and worth the investment. The annual Membership fee always pays for itself in a just a few visits. Set rules and safety guidelines make it a place that you feel safe to take your personally owned firearms to a secure environment not like other very limited shooting ranges that are on public land. The staff at the check-in office are more than friendly and very knowledgeable. It is good to know that the place is run by "professionals" and not those pretending to know it all. You get my point here. Most importantly, I recommend you call their office staff in advance prior to heading out because the increased weekly or monthly Base Rocket Launches do effect their operating hours and days of operation for access. Knowing the Base procedures to get to the Range is important so keeping up with any newest changes will save you allot of time and hassle. A Safety and Security Note: Be reminded that all Base access rules can change frequently without notice in order to support all of the the Base Mission priorities. Before entering the Base, be sure to check all current Federal and California laws concerning the transportation of Guns and ammunition in vehicles. Ensuring that all of your firearms are fully un-loaded / locked in a case or container and all ammunition and your empty "detachable" magazines are safely / locked and stored "separately" from your firearm(s) aboard your vehicle BEFORE heading out and entering the Base entrance. Most importantly: Remember to ALWAYS verbally mention your intended Range visit at the gate and to claim and declare your firearms are SECURE and aboard your vehicle to all Base Security Personnel upon first arrival at the gate. Ensuring, for a smooth and non eventful Range visit and experience. I have been a active member of this Range now for several years. I have had no issues or regrets whatsoever :) . I always have a great time practicing my shooting skills there. I have some really good memories of some Great Shooting events over there. My "5" Star plus rating goes out to them for sure. Thanks, V.A.F.B. Rod and gun Club for offering your services to all Members and future Guests. ")

My daughter has been riding with Sadie for the 2 1/2 years now but am just now writing a review…read morebecause a) I feel I have enough background at this point to share an informed review, and b) I see some negative reviews that confuse me. RP was recommended to me by another parent at my daughters school and I was taken with RP immediately. Sadie loves her animals, and passes that love and respect on to the kids. While my daughter is not required to muck or feed, she loves taking part in these essential activities which are part of the whole horse experience. Caring for the horses is a beautiful thing and it has created such a bond between my daughter and all the horses, even the ones she doesn't ride. This, as well as all the general horse-care instructions Sadie imparts is what has made my daughter so comfortable on and around horses. I have shared RP with 3 other families that have all had great experiences with Sadie. RP is a small, family-run organization. As I see it, they are providing the community with a wonderful service: the chance for kids to learn horsemanship and riding skills without spending a fortune. As a former horse owner, I know Sadie is not making money off RP. She's doing it because she wants to share her love of animals/horses with kids. That is exactly what she's done with my daughter and I am so grateful to have a place like this in SB.

Scammed me and many others out of camp in summer of 2024. Came up with many excuses as to why she…read morecouldn't provide us the week camp. I showed up the day it was supposed to begin (earl Warren show grounds) and police were there escorting her off the property. Stay away!!!

I really wanted to support local business. But the first time I went in, along with my purchase I…read moregot to hear all about how archery is a great way to get away from a nagging b!+ch of a wife. Not a great start but I felt like I should give them some 2 more chances since they are the only place in town to get archery equipment. Second time I go in they tell me, unprovoked mind you, about their stance on trans athletes and their shocking "final solution" to the homeless problem. But, the final straw was my latest visit. No odd opinions shoved down my throat this time. Nope. They were closed during their posted business hours. So, from now on I suppose I'll drive out of town or buy my equipment online.

We were so excited to see what they had! Walked it and instantly felt the weird vibe..I felt…read moreunwelcome! My husband asked a question, and the older gentleman gave him a smart a** reply! Like why ! We were specifically looking for a left handed bow! Then we asked if he had a RVX32 and he acted like he had no clue..it's not what he said but how he saidot it.we wanted to buy a whole set..we will definitely be taking our $$$ to be spend elsewhere...I had never met someone to be so unmotivated to make a sale! Also the store felt overly crowded barely any room to walk in there! We'll we wish them well..they did have lots of inventory but we just felt like we had to leave asap. My husband always supports family owned businesses but this time we are taking our business elsewhere

Highly recommend this shop. Visited Bullock's Archery for…read morethe first time and I was very happy with the visit overall. I primarily went to have a new string installed on my bow. I live very far away from any shops but chose to drive an extra 40 minutes to this place because I heard so many good things about the service. For me it was all true. Due to my distance they let me make an appointment and wait for my service to be completed. The Gentleman who installed the string made sure it was fully setup and ready to shoot before I left and even gave me some good pointers to help with my form. I also purchased a takedown recurve for my young daughter who has been wanting to shoot archery ever since she saw my bow. The pricing was very fair and the service was fantastic. Everyone there from the staff to the customers was welcoming and the staff was especially knowledgeable. I am officially making this my recommendation for those in need of archery supplies and service. I did not take an actual lesson but the tips and adjustments given to me while I was testing out the new string were spot on. I am sure anyone getting a lesson here is getting the correct information needed to either learn to shoot or take their shot to the next level. 5 stars all the way...

It was definitely "hot in range!" Had a great time at…read moreBullocks Archery this afternoon. They do take walk-ins, but I booked a 30 min private archery lesson for 3 ppl online with Valerie for $75.00, added on 1 more person at the shop for $15.00. We learned so much in such a short time- like stance, grip, draw, and release, safety and range etiquette. By my 2nd round I had a nice grouping of arrows.Good times at Bullock's Archery for sure, thank you very much for having us today!

Went to my member orientation last weekend. Great place. Outstanding volunteer staff. Looking…read moreforward to having another fun venue to enjoy in the community. Thanks Margaret for all of your help getting started.

A lovely archery range with a very frisky 3-D course. Had the good fortune to shoot with three…read morestellar recurve archers. Many thanks to Pete, Rodney and Kit who welcomed me and let me shoot with them on the 3-D course, which was my first time in a 3-D course.

I have taken many mounted archery clinics with Heather and I have a blast every time! I learn a…read morelot and so do my horses. Thanks Heather!

Heather has a beautiful facility and is a wonderful instructor. We have horse experience, but had…read morenever done archery let alone mounted archery and she got us hitting targets in no time! We cannot wait to bring our horses to get them on board with our new obsession! Truly a blast and so empowering. I recommend this for equestrians looking to expand their wheelhouse like us, but I can see how Heather would be amazing for complete beginners. If you're waiting for a sign to give it a shot... this is it!

There is no one I would have work on my bow or build me arrows besides Oscar he is a true master of…read morehis craft.

I went into Turner's Outdoorsman recently to buy ammunition and had a very disappointing…read moreexperience. The employee who helped me seemed uninterested in answering any of my questions and came across as rude. When I asked about purchasing ammo, I was told I had to buy a gun in California before I could purchase any ammunition, which is not accurate information under California law. As a customer, I expect staff to be knowledgeable and willing to help, especially when dealing with something as important as firearms and ammunition. Instead, I left feeling dismissed and misinformed. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves both customer service and staff training.