Stoddard's Gun Range - My last time, ever??

[MrJim]

I really feel sorry for you guys that have to go to a range. I walk out my back door and Im at the range. I probably wouldn’t have the guns I do If I had to go to a range. I’m my own range officer. But I understand some must live near Atlanta. But I just can’t.

 

[Morgan]

I was invited to their "soft" opening since I was one of the contractors. Brought my PSL, and AK-74 but failed the magnet test and was told my "armor piercing" ammo would go thru the back stops.......went ahead and asked for a 50 round box of 9mm cause my CC was the only gun they'd let me shoot. $32!!!!!!!!!! For reloads & less than 15 minutes in the range. Will NEVER be back, will also never recommend this range to anyone.

 

[Twitch2120]

Through? No. Just too lazy to sort the steel from the lead when the lead man comes. Same with brass vs steel cases.

 

[Morgan]

Through? No. Just too lazy to sort the steel from the lead when the lead man comes. Same with brass vs steel cases.

Exactly. Plus "range orifices" can't tell the difference between steel core and steel jacket with the magnet on the back of their rape whistles.....

 

[Twitch2120]

My rape whistle doesn't make noise or stick to anything. The neighborhood dogs sure get cranky though

 

[Megawolf]

I have been to the Stoddards in Midtown several times and have bought several guns that happened to be good deals. They are mostly high priced, but they do have some good deals. They do have a great selection. The display of guns you can touch and feel is the best I've ever seen. Their salespeople are extremely nice and friendly and knowledgeable. I like the place.

But, I have never shot a gun there. They don't seem to watch close enough from the little I observed.

I go to both locations of Quickshot. At Quickshot, safety comes first. No one may enter with a loaded weapon. They look and notice and speak up fast if anyone breaks any rules or does anything unsafe. They have a range officer watching all shooters every second. They speak up if they see anything unsafe.

Go to Quickshot. One on Buford Highway. One off Briarcliff Road near Emory.

No, I don't work there. @inkdaddy does though.

In his class....he will try to teach you safety and how to shoot better. Got one of the best statements from him for "If you get pulled over and they ask if you have a weapon"

 

[95gAtl]

So, the online reviews of this play really didn't reflect my experience with it at all. Though it has the programmable touch screen target system that allows you to select precisely how far you would like your target, lovely air conditioned ranges, and, of course, a big gun shop with $75 Beretta tea shirts.....the cons here definitely out weighed the pro's........for me at least.

Been here twice now, hoping to get other feedback to persuade me to go to a range thats 5 min from my house.

1st experience: Went alone, had to "buy" eye protection and "buy" ear plugs...Thats right, buy, not rent. They do not rent those devices... As I walked away from counter a dude walked out of range with pistol drawn at the ground (kinda), mag in, and the slide in the forward position. ......No body said a word to the dude...... I got into the range to shoot a 1911 I had owned, and 3 guys next to me were firing a full auto mp5 and uzi next to me.....Most ranges I have been to tend to have those kind of things in the 'Rifle' section....It was also there first time firing a gun, from the conversation I heard...

Closed out at range with ,....eyes, ears, 3 targets, ....and 1 hour ........$58 bucks...

2nd experience: Went with Chucklenut, simply to walk around and look at their Haverty's showroom like shop...Gun's and ammo were well priced....I must say, however, don't dry fire any of them or they will freak out. Staff was nice and overall its an interesting place.

Mostly, concerned with safety here....and my wallet too..

Any input or experience would be appreciated. Would love to give it a 3rd chance with out being shot...or being homeless

......................and this is exactly why I haven't been to a range in years.
If I wanna shoot, I go to my hunt club (outside of deer season) and shoot.

 

[ItBeMe]

So glad i have my own range, shoot when ever and I be da boss.