I would not recommend signing up as a member at Triangle Shooting Academy. They do not appreciate your membership and do not care about providing you with the service that one would expect as a member. There are 3 Bays with 11 or 12 lanes in each. The 3 bays are rarely, if ever all available no matter how many people are waiting to shoot. As a member, you get "priority" over walk-ins but that is pointless when there are rarely available lanes. Priority is given to paying law enforcement and secury groups who are assigned to an entire Bay. That leaves 2 bays for members and walk-ins. 90% of the time, one of the bays is not available. Management's excuse is that they cannot get enough range employees to open another bay. The reality is that the management does not want to hire additional employees since they have already taken your money when you paid for membership. The staff is very friendly and appear frustrated that there are vacant lanes in an unused CLOSED bay that cannot be used. I reluctantly renewed in January on assurances that things would be getting better once they put a new system in place. 5 mos later NOTHING has changed. Fool me once shame on you......... I will be looking elsewhere (ie. OnPoint, Youngsville Gun Club, etc) once my membership expires. Extremely disgruntled member! read more

We just had the best experience purchasing a handgun from Triangle Shooting Academy. I am impressed with the way they are enforcing social distancing, masking, and hand sanitizing. All of the staff members were so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Guy even took extra time to give us a tour and tell us about pricing, classes, and perks of membership. We picked up dinner from the cafe to take home and the chicken Philly was delicious! We are looking forward to spending more time in the Triangle Shooting Academy! read more

I love shooting here. Very fun atmosphere. Highly recommend going to TSA if you're looking for a place to shoot.

The attendant seemed non interested in helping us with the purchase of a gun sale. The supervisor David, even though the place doesn't not offer a form in Spanish they don't help to explain the questions.David did explain the rules about the form so I appreciate the information and his professionalism. David remained respectful and informative. Overall, I wouldn't come back . If you are any SPEAK ANY OTHER LANGUAGE THAN ENGLISH DO NOT COME HERE!! Also if you are purchasing a gun here they are OVERPRICED go to mebane and Or Fuquay Varina to their local gun shops. read more

It took me some time to find this shop. It's not in an area of town I visit often nor on a road that boasts many ordinary retail businesses. Then, or perhaps before, you make your purchase, if you're a novice, North Raleigh Guns has several classes available, some ladies-only, for those wanting to learn the basics of guns and gun safety. The classes pack a lot of information into a short period of time, but the instructor keep it interesting. I'd almost say they're fun. Unlike courses offered in other places, NRG doesn't require you to have a gun to take the classes. They furnish one to you. No commitment. The perfect combination for anyone just not certain if he or she can accept the responsibility of gun handling or ownership. You can register and pay on-line for the classes, held at a different location, so NRG does everything they can to make it easy to determine your comfort factor. I've been impressed with how well North Carolina gun store employees as whole, at least the ones I've visited so far, have been respectful. NRG is no exception. I can say with some experience, there are other states in which a female in a gun store necessarily elicits the verbal equivalent of a pat on the head and an "awwww." NRG isn't one of those. They take you and your business seriously. They're in the process of trying to get an indoor gun range as part of their full service offering. If they're successful, it will make this place an even nicer draw for those living in the North Raleigh area or willing to travel to it. read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent facility in every way . Excellent selection of firearms. Safe range and training of every sort

TSA is a great location to practice your skills at shooting. State of the art range, knowledgeable range safety officers, gun rental options, and a well stocked counter for purchasing guns and supplies. They also offer many options for education and training to build your skills for the safe handling and operation of firearms. read more

I only came here because my boyfriend wants to eventually get his license and wants me to start to become comfortable with guns. Even though I'm still not there, I had an amazing start! The staff here is phenomenal. A special shout out to Jerry! He's patient, knowledgeable and was al around just pleasant. I didn't really share that I was super uncomfortable but he just knew and reassured me to give it time! Each time I was up to shoot he waited and provided instructions each time on how to improve my shooting! I'll definitely be back again! Thanks a million Jerry! read more

Came here with some friends to do the shooting range. I couldn't believe how packed it was! We waited well over an hour to do the range. If there was another local range, we would have left. The staff were pretty nice and helpful. As with any gun range, we ready to drop some cash to have fun. read more

Top notch shooting range and gun store. Very well run. Very nice selection of firearms and shooting supplies. Knowledgeable people working there as well. read more

If you elect to take advantage of an instructive session, ask for Shane. He was amazing. I'm a first-time pistol shooter. My knowledge is limited to rifles and shotguns. Before now I wasn't really interested in owning a pistol, much less firing one. He took the time to teach me about stance, grip, and breathing. He was patient and understanding of my limited knowledge. He taught me how to approach the handling of a pistol in a way that made me feel comfortable and confident. He seemed to guide me more than preach at me and it really made a difference in how I was able to absorb the information. He was easy to talk too and was open to any question I had. I highly recommend Shane to anyone taking their first step into the world of armed self-defense. read more

I had terrible experience. I went with a group of friends and was not sure what to expect. The service we received was horrible and we felt very unwelcome. We will not be returning!!! read more

Yelp is how I found this place...by mistake. I was really seeking a sandwich and decided to go to the restaurant located inside this building. It wasn't until I turned down the road that I realized it was here. Since I've been wanting to take gun classes, I figured I'd check it out. This place is massive compared to other gun stores I've visited. There's a large round welcome booth as soon as you walk in the door. The representatives are very helpful and answer any question you have about the facility, requirements, items for purchase and more. There are lots of guns, and ammo, for purchase and a full range (with open windows for viewing). There were lots of people coming in with their own equipment just wanting to let off a few rounds. For the novice, they also offer lots of classes to get started. So whether you're starting or were born with a firearm in your hand, this place will give you what you need. The sandwich was good too! read more

Terrible place to go. Service is very terrible and all about taking your money . Range officers are friendly because that's what they are told to do. read more

My husband and I drove 45 minutes to get to this location for date night. I called a week in advance to ensure that the hours for operation would be the same being that today is Halloween. The lady on the phone assured me that they would be running date night as usual starting at 5 and accept the last shooters by 7:30. We arrived and they were closed. read more

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Way too expensive. They do have a lot of great inventory. The range officers breathe down your neck watch you like hawks I know the rules at the range and the three fundamental firearm rules and I've got anxiety so I can't shoot up there. Yes, I would still go up there It's a beautiful place to shoot just too expensive. read more

My sister went today and let me know how it was, so I am hoping to post this review on her behalf. She went with a friend and her fiancé who both have their concealed carry permits; however this was her first time to hold a gun, shoot a gun, etc tl;dr. During her time shooting she had fun. After a bit not doing too well with aim, she decided to switch again with her friend. She unloaded the magazine clip and was getting ready to slide out the bullet in the chamber when an employee bounced up to her side and jolted her into jumping and turning toward him in shock. (Side note: apparently he was coming up to her to give her some advice on her form?) He then proceeded to shove the gun in the other direction, as when she turned toward him, logically, so did the gun she was in the process of securing. He said "I have NEVER yelled at someone before BUT if you point a gun at someone, you need to be told that is NOT OKAY!" Obviously, I am quite confused as to how he thought this was appropriate behavior towards someone, ever, but especially when said someone is patronizing the establishment he is employed at. I am also upset because this situation was undoubtedly his fault - at a shooting range, it is so loud that you need ear muffs to protect your hearing. It truly is no wonder she was surprised to see someone appear out of thin air next to her when there are guns being shot all around... She then ended up letting her companions shoot the rest of the time they were there while crying silently in a seat nearby. I will say thank you to those employees that were kind enough to ask if she was alright. Holding a gun and shooting it is already enough of a stressful time but triply so when it is your first time. Thank you for making my sister's first true experience with guns such a terrible one. read more

So I've had my impression of this indoor range change for the better. Best indoor range hands down!! There's a café, there's a HUGE sales desk, there's a RENTAL desk and then the range. They're a HUGE Sig Sauer dealer which has a big display of rifles & pistols to covet. They do specialty days for other brands like HK & Glock. No going cold to wait for others to change their target, set your distance and hit go.... down range your target goes. The range officers are very helpful, so much so that they have us a great shooting game. They drew some circles on the back of a target, put different letters in random order in the circles and THEN, sets the target to turn away then show its self for 2 seconds for us to hit the "targetted" letter. Game on!! read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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So! As someone who doesn't really do the whole gun thing I was keeping an open mind. My boyfriend, his family and best friend all shoot so of course I wasn't gonna be left out on this vacation activity. I have only been to one other shooting range and it was a rough experience. My bf did say this was a nice place but like what does that mean in the shooting world?! Mannnn oh man! This place is bright. Big. Clean. SAFE. I mean, I was there shooting away and there were people in the stalls with us watching and making sure everyone was being safe. I LOVED THE ATMOSPHERE. also the bathroom. Super clean. Had bath and body works products AND lead off. I am a fan. Next time in back in the area I will be there. read more

Fantastic customer service and knowledgeable staff. Super clean and has a cafe on there. A cafe!!! Cmon people. A cafe. How cool? Anyway. Selection is great. Prices are fair and the range is nice too. read more

People are very nice and helpful , facility is top notch, clean and easy to navigate. Prices for the handgun I was looking at were $100+ over the retail price and the range/membership is a bit pricey. Other than that overall good place and would recommend read more

Candy store! Candy store! This place is awesome. The knowledgeable staff, the professionalism, the display, the selection, the classes offered... the whole thing. They raised the standard and I'm loving this spot. I've only dropped in for a quick look around and I'm setting my sites on obtaining my concealed carry through them. I can easily spend hours or a 1/2 day in here without a problem So I recommend you visit on a day where you've cleared an hour at least. read more

My husband is a long time shooting and hunting enthusiast and I have been wanting to get a pistol of my own so we went to shoot some of our hand guns and look at some of the inventory they have for sale. All the range officers were fantastic. They took time to give both of us pointers that were really helpful. Everyone is super friendly and makes you feel at home and comfortable regardless of your skill level. read more

This is a review of the CCW class I hold multiple CCW cards. I've taken the respective state classes and the class at Front Site. All that being said I must say I was very impressed with Ralf and Tommy teaching the class at TSA. My main concern was actually staying awake for 8 hours hearing the same thing over and over. The shooting part I was not worried about. Ralf presented the information concisely adding in personal tidbits which made the time fly by. They were extremely thorough with aspects of NC Law and how to conduct yourself should you have an interaction with a LEo. Honestly, this was one of the best classes I have taken. The shooting aspect was great. The range is state of the art. Best range I've personally ever shot at! It's like a spa... Here are a couple of thought. By all means take this class but remember just taking this class DOES give you the opportunity to apply for a North Carolina CCW. This class DOES NOT give you the skill or mindset to actually carry a weapon. If you choose to carry spend the money and take their Advanced classes which teach you to draw from concealment and put rounds on target. I personally have not taken the advance classes but listening to the curriculum and feedback from a couple of people who had taken them was impressive compared to the ones I have taken. Understand, that in the event you are ever forced to use your training your life will forever change in the blink of an eye. I'm not trying to be a downer this is one aspect of the class I feel needs to be added. Go take the class. Enjoy yourself and be prepared to learn. read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - I had to pull 3 shots 'cause I was jokingly told I would fail' cause they could not prove I hit the target every time. :-) - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Awesome experience for my wife who is a first time shooter. We decided to do date night which happens every Thursday from 5-8. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. They will allow you to rent everything from the personal protection equipment ( ear & eye) and guns that you can swap out during your session of try before you buy. The range masters were patient and very helpful and encouraged you to become familiar with the weapon in a safe manner. If you are not comfortable shooting or a first timer, Triangle Shooting Academy is the way to go. Also you may want to register online and watch the safety video as well as sign waivers so you can just come in pay and begin shooting. Thank you Triangle Shooting Academy!!!! read more

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We are new to the area and live near Triangle Shooting Academy. But I would still come here even if I lived further away. Triangle Shooting Academy has it all. The have a display of new guns to purchase and a display of guns to rent while shooting just for the day. They also have a host of other items related to guns and rifles. They have a small coffee shop for people to converse if needed. There firing range is state of the art. They have 3 different rooms with 11 shootings lanes each for a total of 33, so you never have to wait to shoot. Each room has 1-4 rangers looking out for unsafe gun shooters. They are willing to help you properly hold a gun while shooting, aiming the gun. Before we visited the Academy we got online to view their policy and safety rules and signed online. 4 years ago when we visited Raleigh we watched at video when we got there and the process was way to long. Triangle Shooting Academy offers individual training for beginner shooters, classes for obtaining a CPL or CCW and defense training for the more experienced shooters. read more

Great facility with some really nice people there including the owner. Website advertises range fees starting at $20. Wrong, range fees start at $20 after you buy a $15 range card (bring your own eye and ear protection because they rent those unlike every other shooting range I've been to). Staff response to the incorrect web information was "Oh, we'll look at the website". It cost a little over $80 for my son to shoot his gun a little (excluding ammo). We will be back for some classes and possibly to purchase another weapon but I feel a little conned into those never ending fees and the range staff needs some training on basic customer experience issues. Almost walked out furious but was stopped by a nice man behind the gun case and he did the right thing every step of the way. Obviously the leadership's heart is in the right place they are just experiencing some growing pains. Try it out for yourself but be prepared to bring your wallet. read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I'm a novice. I signed up for a membership and beginning training course. Richard was patient and knowledgeable while ensuring I got the info I needed to be both safe and successful. I will be visiting at least once a week while I increase my skill level and self confidence. Highly recommended! read more

I do a lot of traveling and hit a lot of ranges around the US. This place was professional beyond words. The staff was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The rental inventory was amazing and the weapons were clean. On the retail side the place has more inventory than any other range I've been to. Highly recommend for any level of shooter. You'll get the training you need at any skill level from a safety conscious staff or just range time. Enjoyed my day there. I wish they had a facility like this where I live. read more

We actually liked Triangle Shooting Academy, but this last visit was really disappointing. We stood at the counter to buy rounds for approximately 15 minutes with not one person acknowledging our existence. Apparently all but one person went to lunch. Talk about poor management - and on an anniversary weekend. I went to sit down and my husband remained at the counter waiting along with another single male customer. Strangely, men standing with women were acknowledged, but my husband and this other customer we're ignored. We left.... We can buy my gun at a shop that has at least some semblance of customer service. A note to management, your clerk's should at least acknowledge customers with a smile, a hello, a nod of the head and a if necessary an apology for a long wait. One clerk on a Sunday with multiple customers waiting is simply unacceptable. Maybe if my bra was showing I could have purchased ammo for the gun range. read more

I had a great lesson with Jerry. He gives great coaching to improve your shot and is attentive to your needs. The facility was nice and I can tell they are careful to ensure the safety of all customers and employees. Great place, I will be back to practice more for sure. read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - Jerry even took a photo for me! - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been a Law Enforcement Officer for 22 years and a State Certified Firearms Instructor for 12 of those years and have shot in many indoor ranges across North Carolina and several in Virginia, Texas, West Virginia, Missouri and Pennsylvania during that time. I am also a Marine Corps Reservist. All that to say Triangle Shooting Academy is easily the best indoor shooting facility I have ever seen. In addition, on every occasion I've been there to include bringing guests I have had a great time and have been thoroughly impressed. The moment I stepped on deck for my initial visit I found the staff to be extremely polite and welcoming. This is clearly a great range for new shooters as the staff go out of their way to ensure an environment conducive to learning. In other words, there won't be any yelling or braggadocio or arrogance. At all. Just knowledgeable friendly professionals. The annual membership fee, by the way, is an absolute bargain and money well spent. The entire staff to include Beth, Justin, Chip and Mitch to name a few are super nice and approachable. Probably the most important aspect of any shooting facility is the Range Staff. The Safety Officers are exceptional as they are extremely observant and thoughtful. Not only that. They can shoot! And they clearly are up to date on the latest techniques with regards to shooting and instruction. I hesitate to get overly detailed without permission but the staff at Triangle Shooting Academy have shooting experience on par with if not exceeding many Law Enforcement or Military Training Agencies. These are people who have deployed weapons under stress in the real world and in also competitive situations. I appreciate the range staff being so observant and helpful to myself and inexperienced shooters alike. Clearly, they are sharp enough not to take the fact that someone says they're experienced for granted. I have left ranges on several occasions due to the lack of oversight from staff members. It's impossible to focus on shooting in a lane next to a careless shooter. I would go on but it might seem too much like an advertisement or something. What I believe I have when it comes to making an assessment of the service there is perspective and I can say without reservation that Triangle Shooting Academy, as far as indoor ranges go, is "Nulli Secundus" (Second to None). read more

As brand new shooters my husband and I were apprehensive and not sure at all that this was for us. We are both seniors and felt like we need to have some protection and wanted to be safe, so we signed up for a private lesson. My husband is hard of hearing so we felt the private lesson was a better choice for us. We initially met with Deb, who went over the all the different aspects of the shooting range and the different options we had, and she assigned Richard to be our instructor. He was extremely knowledgable, patient, gave clear instructions, and did I say patient? The experience was exceptional and we can't wait to get back for a second lesson. Who knew it could be so much fun? read more

I did not find in stock what I was looking for  but the facility was clean orderly and the staff especially Bear and Laura (super nice) gave me and my wife more time than we deserved, when things go back to more normal inventory I will do business with Triangle Shooting read more

Experienced Shooters and Women Beware: The RSOs ruin what would be a great and cost effective way to get self taught training in Raleigh. I personally have almost 20 years of firearms experience and 5 years active duty in the US Army. I would like to not have to justify every action I take at the range. I have taken my girlfriend here twice to give her beginner training on my handgun and both times she can't even fire one round without being stopped by an RSO even while I'm giving the same instructions or better. What would be acceptable some days is not acceptable other days. I use a holster to store my handgun off the table while I'm changing targets or reloading, but I do not practice shooting from the holster. Regardless I was told on my most recent trip that I cannot use the holster at all without taking one of their paid for trainings. Every other time before that I was not told I couldn't use it and I was even complimented on the choice of holster by an RSO. The constant interjection by the RSOs behind the veil of safety makes the entire experience stressful and takes the fun out of shooting. Furthermore my girlfriend left in tears from the stress of having 3 to 5 RSOs hovering behind her and was only able to shoot 5 rounds. Going forward TSA needs to find a better balance between RSOs enforcing safety rules and preserving the fun of the whole ex read more

I went here on a date and definitely enjoyed myself. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. I didn't realize there was a gun range so close to my house. I was very impressed and have already decided that I will be returning at some point. I am a newer shooter, but I felt really safe. There were gun safety officers in the facility the entire time. read more

Triangle Shooting Academy - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I thought it was going to be a great time by the looks of it. But as soon as I walked in I felt discriminated against I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and they would not let let her shoot because her I.D had expired I was very upset. The lady at the front desk was VERY rude I WILL NEVER go here again ! I did not feel welcome . read more

Came here to shoot some handguns with my friends, and was blown away by how friendly and nice everyone is. The parking lot was packed, but this range is so huge, that getting 2 lanes was not a problem. It was easy to obtain a day pass after reading and signing a waiver, then we watched a short video on gun safety and purchased some ammo. They have everything you need: firearms and ear protection for rent; safety glasses, ammo, and targets to purchase. The range officers were attentive and ready to help with any little thing, which was nice for me as a novice shooter. They also offer a variety of classes for basic gun safety, defensive shooting, and even a women-only class. I will definitely be back for some classes and some range time! read more

The staff was great. Guy and Debbie were so helpful to our group. The lady at the retail counter, Rebecca was extra terrific to me to select the exact gun I should try as an older first time shooter. Paige helped me on the range and was wonderful with her patience and advice. I am definitely going back and have decided this is my hobby for 2021. I highly recommend! read more

Spoke to Guy and he was very helpful and walked me through everything that I needed to get started.