Davis Shooting Sports

I have to add a star. Ive always said they do things right here bt its a little bit pricey. Well I wasn’t comparing apples to apples. This is the only place around here with a great indoor range that allows rifles and pistols. Its very clean and well run. Of course having land or your own outdoor range is better but I can’t fault this place for that. They provide something this area does not have. That’s all I have to say about that. Hope you enjoy if your able to swing by.

Place sucks and THEY treat gun owners like trash…
They tell me to bring multiple guns, but you can only bring one at a time into the range ! WTF?.. They tell me to leave 3 handguns and a rifle in my car…
Tell these guys to kiss off

I purchased a pistol here recently. Dennis and Dave were patient with me along and the prices were reasonable.

I was in Davis Sports in Goshen my first time about three years ago and asked about the range and shooting my shot gun there. I wanted to try out and make sure the brand new shotgun I puchased at Gander Mountain was OK. I got a short lecture about how I was going to shoot up his range and maybe damage something with shotshells. Never went back for that purpose again.
I eventually went back two more times to ask about a certain rifle I was searching for and definitely make a purchase if they had it there or order it if the price was fair. I stood at that front counter for about 15 solid minutes while the one counter man was talking to what seemed to be his old buddies judging from the conversation. I didn’t see the item in the displays so I was kind of leaning over the counter squinting and just pretended I was looking for a rifle as not to be rude and say Hello, can you help me.
Long story short. He never once came over or asked if he could help me. I guess I didn’t fit his description or criteria of a serious customer or just didn’t like my looks and he just blew me away. I left. What’s not to like. Beats me!
I went back weeks later to try again when the store was pretty much empty and nobody at the counter and stood by the counter for a few minutes and thought to myself S.O.B! I left again empty handed.
I eventually found the rifle online and used Master Class in Monroe, NY to make the transfer. I had the rifle in about 4 days and paid them I think it was $ 25 dollars for using his FFL to make the transfer. I eventually did that again to transfer one more rifle about a year later. They were very helpful and seemed courteous enough compared to the arrogance over at Davis Sport Shop. Now after reading all these negative reviews about Davis Sports Shooting range, I will never step foot back in there again. Must find another range somewhere. No idea how that’s going to work out.
Hope this review helps any would be potential Davis Sports customers to beware and be ready for the snub and don’t take it too personal as I did!

On the positive side: This range is the only 100 yard indoor range in the lower Hudson Valley that I am aware of. The facitlity is newer and well kept. They have a wide selection of guns and accessories and they are conveniently located a few minutes off route 17. The range track system is digital, which is nice so all you have to do is punch in some numbers and the target moves to the position on its own and in the meantime it gives you a few extra seconds to load your magazine.
However, in my opinion (as well as the opinion of many of my friends and associates), I feel that the cost ($ 22.50) per hour is more than the prevailing rate for the area. It’s great that you can shoot a high powered rifle, but there are far too many rules which takes some of the fun out of it. First, all rifles have to be shot sitting down on a bench. Secondly, they limit you to only 5 rounds in your magazine. I thought NY was ridiculous with 10 round mags, but 5 rounds? Come on!!! I have some pre-​ban, 30 round mags and it would be great to unload a mag in one sitting. Next, the want you to count seconds between shots. No rapid firing. Really? How is that fun for AR shooters? They evenmake you sign a form that says you are legally resonsible to repair his rail system if one of your shots hit the rail at a minimum of $ 250. I don’t think I have ever had to do that for any range.
The store part of the facility is nicely equipped with various weapons and accessroies. However, the weapons are mostly overpriced. I asked what they would charge me for a Stag Arms AR15 and they qouted me over $ 1000. I got the same exact rifle at a shop in Hopewell Junction for $ 200 cheaper and they were very helpful. When I last shot there, I had some difficulty sighting in my rifle, as i did not have the proper front sight post tool and the tip of a bullet wasn’t doing the job. After finishing up my hour, I asked who I think was the owner if they have one I could use or buy and he was sort of snide and kurt. He just said, «No! You need to go to Brownells and buy one!» I was surprised at the reaction. I was more than willign to buy one if he had it. I mean he is a gun shop, range, and gunsmith, what gunsmith doesn’t have one? I’m sure he did and he was just annoyed that I asked when selling his overpriced guns was his top priority. I guess he doesn’t realize that he is way overpriced and that once the person buys from him and realizes they overpaid, they will go to Cabelas in PA, Bob Lounghnsburys in Middletown, Master Class in Monroe or Collector Rifle & Ammo in Hopewell Junction. Unfortunately, unless you are there to buy a gun or you are a regular, they don’t have much time for trivial questions.
I’ve been there a few times and each time is the same. When I was looking at guns, I was treated with respect; otherwise, I was treated as second class. It would be wise to remember that the people that are paying to use your range are the ones who are more likely to be your repeat customers, the real bread & butter.