Shooters Choice


I visited Shooters Choice yesterday to do some rifle practice. I called before I
drove the 25 miles to make sure they were open. I had never used the rifle range
before, only the pistol range. I told them I had rifles that fired 7.62 ammo and
was this acceptable. The gentleman told me it was fine.

30 minutes later, I am standing in front of the Range Supervisor and he asks
what kind of rifles would I be using today and I told me 7.62mm, an AK-47 and an
SKS-56 - both semi-automatics. He pointed to the sign on the door leading to
the rifle range. I told him it was hard to read from North East Columbia so why
wasn't I informed of this before loading up my firearms and making the trip. He
didn't have a response for me other than management had decided not to allow
these weapons on the range.

I asked to speak to the manager and they said he was tied up at the moment. Then
I called Shooters Choice when I got back home and asked to speak to the Manager
and they said he was on vacation. I didn't think this was funny or humorous and
decided right then and there that my business dealings with this range is over.

Yes I was disappointed because I work at night and was planning on getting in my
target practice, but I am really disappointed that Shooters Choice has caved in
to the media scare on so called "Assault Weapons". Both my guns had the 10 ammo
clip, not that it should have made a difference in my opinion.

In my opinion, if you believe in the 2nd Amendment and fighting those that try
to take away our freedoms, through legislation and media scare tactics, then
whether you like AK's or SKS's or not, shouldn't matter. We should all protect
the right to using guns period.

Last year I spent over $6,000 on ammo, reloading supplies, pistols and the use
of the pistol range. Shooters Choice has caved in to the pressure and I will not
give them anymore of my money ever again. I have many shooting buddies that I
have contacted already and they couldn't believe the range has taken on this
political stance. I will purchase what I need online from now on and use an FFL
dealer for future gun purchases.

First off, if you're an idiot like Brandon, and you don't read the range's rules before you enter a new range, your experience isn't going to go as you may have planned. ALWAYS read the range rules before you enter a new range. The posted rules at Shooter's Choice clearly outline why they had an attitude with you, Brandon.I've been an infantryman for 7 years, and I now run a LOMAH shooting range at Ft. Jackson. This is in fact one of the best places to go if you're shopping for firearms in any category. They have gunsmith's and a safe guy, not to mention a very courteous staff who will make sure you get the right equipment. If you know a lot or nothing at all about firearms, this is a great start. Just remember that if you go in with the attitude that you know everything, you're going to get treated as so. If you put your pride on the curb and ask questions, I promise you'll get the answer you need.

Well first of all, these guys are outstanding, the first day I went in there and told them I've never shot before, they gave me tips on what to do, and now I'm planning on joining competitions. Then I started on my rifle, a man named Russell helped me, get to know him, hes a really laid back kind of guy in yet he still knows what he is doing. (same with all the other employees) but anyways, its a very friendly environment, and the ranges are outstanding! If you plan on going shooting, your first choice should be shooters choice.

First off, I'm a former range instructor from a coastal shooting range and Firearms store. NRA Pistol, Long Gun, & CWP certs. The first visit to Shooters Choice (and last) for me was full of reasons to seek another range. First of all, I asked for 2 boxes of Speer Lawman 40 S&W ammo, the clerk slapped 2 boxes of reloaded crap ammo that we didn't even allow on my old range because the rounds were known to be over-charged and would damage/destroy even well made firearms and possibly injure the shooter. After I refused the less than adequate ammo, the clerk returned with the correct ammo with, lets say a not very professional attitude. The price per box of ammo is quite high but that is expected. This can all be over looked. Chalk it up to a bad day for the employee and/or lack of training. After a considerable wait, I was allowed to enter the range. Set up target(s), fired box & 1/2 or so then started packing up. Threw away all my trash and started walking out of the range door. Just then, the Range Master grabbed me by the arm and handed me a broom. He said I had to sweep up all of my spent brass! What??? Are you kidding me? Number 1. A customer on a live firing range with a broom sweeping is is a potential disaster. The range master should always perform any cleaning/maintenance on a live fire range. Not to mention I paid for ammo, paid for range time, paid for targets and now I'm the ranges maid? I don??????t think so. A little fact that I bet you don't know, The brass is resold for quite a profit so not only did they make me sweep my own brass that I paid for, they sell it and/or reload it then try to pawn off the crap reloads back to us. The only people that patronize this range are people who have not ever been to a REAL shooting range or just don't have any common since anyway.

The staff is wonderful-very nice and they dont make you feel dumb for not knowing as much as they do! clean, well lit, great selections on all products. Def a place to check out! My boyfriend and i go every so often when we feel like taking out some aggression and making some bets! :)