Sharp Shooters Small Arms Range

Wanted to update as I’ve now been to several other ranges in the area. I think this place is the best run range and here’s why: at other ranges I noticed they can be very «in your face» about very small rules, like coming in to my booth and repointing my firearm, resting on the table and empty, that was pointed down range but very, very, slightly off center. I’m talking a couple of degrees. This alone is not necessarily a bad thing, but i noticed that range masters, at other places, are busy correcting (what I deem) minuscule things and are too busy to see actual unsafe practices going on. Point in case: I witnessed a range master at a different range all up in people’s booths while a guy walked in with a loaded firearm in a shoulder holster. It took the range master there more than five minutes to realize this and fix it. The range masters at Sharpshooters will only correct you if you’re doing something unsafe, and are very quick to notice these issues. The few times I have seen unsafe practices at Sharpshooters, the range masters were on top of it immediately. I feel this over-​regulation at other ranges is actually a detriment to safety (as you can maybe tell from my example). The range masters at sharpshooters even gave me some tips when I first started going, when there was nobody else in there, which have helped me tremendously. Love this place. Gets really crowded on weekends!

I have shot at this range a number of times in years’ past (back when it was Gilbert’s) and a small handful of times this past month. I like it and the folks that run it. They are professional yet personable and always helpful.
The range master is especially good and has a polite but no-​nonsense way about him — the way all good range masters/​RSOs should be. It’s especially important here because this place can get really busy with folks of all different experience levels. I feel comfortable shooting here.
I recently purchased a new firearm here and felt the price to be reasonable as are the prices on accessories throughout their retail shop. Sure one may get a deal on the Internet but I like supporting local brick and mortar businesses and building relationships with the people working there. BTW, prices at last weekends’ gun show weren’t much better if at all.

I’ve purchased multiple guns from these folks, and customer service was always top notch.
While their inventory may be a bit pricier for the same items that can be found online cheaper, their staff has always been helpful and patient.
My girlfriend and I have used their range facilities. They are MUCH MORE customer friendly than the NRA range located in Fairfax. While their ROs are as equally safety-​oriented and firm as those at the NRA, they aren’t jerks with chips on their shoulders, like most of the ROs at the NRA.
Unlike the NRA where you will be hassled, you are also free to use standard law-​enforcement LE-​B27 and B27-​IMZ targets at the range.

I’ve been a member on & off for a few years now.
The Good:
Location is good, the staff is friendly and doesn’t act like they’re better than you. It’s a good indoor range for both experienced shooters and people learning. They have a good selection of ammo, gun and CC accessories. For a small range, they have a really solid selection of handguns, rifles and shotguns. You can rent guns to try out before you buy which is great. The staff is also helpful and they keep a close eye on safety.
The Not So Good:
Prices. Bottom line is that stuff is kind of expensive here (mainly ammo) but in general everything seems to be a few dollars more here. I bought a handgun and a rifle at this location and in retrospect, I overpaid for both. I’ll be doing my gun buying on GunBroker from now on. A yearly membership will run you a couple hundred bucks.
Crowded. Not that big of a deal, but the range gets pretty crowded. Most times every lane is full (weekends and evenings are worst… no surprise there). It’s not a huge deal, but the range is cramped already so when there’s a crowd, it’s a little much.
Range. Recently, the shooting lanes have become extremely worn. You have to do weapon handling in the lane… but most of the lane tables are broken, so you’re forced to use the floor (not good). On top of that, the lanes tend to be littered with brass. Nobody cleans up after themselves here and the range marshals, although thorough on the rules, don’t really ask people to clean up or do any cleaning up. You’d think for the amount of money that is being spent here they’d have the range clean and functioning.
Overall I like the place. It is located very close to home and I enjoy talking with the staff. They have everything you need (even if it is a little pricey). If they lowered the prices just a bit and fixed the broken and messy shooting lanes it would easily be a 5 star review.

Pros: Great selection of firearms to buy and rent. Range is close and convenient and the staff is great! Supper friendly and knowledgable. Nobody is pushy and they don’t mind small chat.
Cons: It’s a bit cramped, wait times can be long and there really isn’t a waiting area, and the membership dues monthly start to add up. The cost of a yearly membership is still expensive. As another member said in the summer it’s HOT! and in the winter it is COLD!!! in that range so cold I would get numb after about an hour. They range is outdated and could use a facelift.
All of that aside I still like sharp shooters and if my brother-​in-​law still lived in Lorton I’d probably still be going there on a regular.

Visited this range for the first time, staff is rude and disrespectful. Brought in my own firearm to shoot, one of the manager asked me if I have experience. I said no, but I know how to operate a gun and know how gun safety work. The manager rudely interrupted me and said you can’t shoot, you must take a concealed weapon class, he pointed at a small table near the entrance and said go register for that. So I left and really confuse because my friend brought a 9 mm GLOCK a few week back and this is his first firearm, they just allows him to shoot without issues.
Either way, I don’t like the membership they offer and the price for the range time. It is because they are close to me, but my first time will be my last. I visited another range in Chantilly (name start with Blue…) super friendly staff, went over range safety. Cost only $ 6 on a Thursday (their weekly promotion) I fired 200 rounds, no issues, great range. As for this sharpshooter, i will never come back or recommend anyone I know.

A very nice indoor range with friendly, knowledgeable staff.

The good: The fact there is availability to rent other firearms to try before purchasing is the greatest. Staff for the most part are friendly some more than others. Friendly environment (I’m sure its because everyone is armed) but its like a family.
The bad: Inside the range is extremely hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter. Very poor ventilation. If you have asthma you may want to look elsewhere. Equipment is a lot older then some of the newer ranges opening up. Gets a little crowded at times and wait times has reached up to two hours. Prices has gone up for everyone that uses any other firearm instructor that is not sponsored by Sharpshooters. Sharpshooters only sponsors one company and I totally think that is unfair. Price went from $ 10.00 to $ 25.00 with no notice in price.
Overall if this is the only range in your area make the best out of it. As I stated the staff makes it almost worth while. However if you have other ranges closer go there.

I love love this place. I havent been shooting since the military about… 3 – 4 years ago and even then it was an M-​16 so a hand gun is different. But i went with my boyfriend who was more familiar with handling a handgun and man, i dont remember his name but, this one guy who works there was very helpful. He was able to explain all the handguns we wanted to try and how they work. I was very impressed and will definitely go back.
The only thing is if you’re there for more than an hour you breathe in all the gun powder resedue and personally, it hurt my lungs ha but shooting is still fun.

Good selection of accessories and availability to rent other firearms to try before purchasing, Very well ventilated for indoor range. This is very important if you practice often. Equipment a little older then some of the newer ranges opening up.
Gets a little crowded at times. Staff is helpful and most of them have strong knowledge on different types of firearms. I don’t particularly care for the way they do memberships but no biggie. Overall, if you are a serious shooter then it’s a good place to go.

Love this place. The staff is very knowledgable. For my latest purchase, I tried two models my colleagues swear by. They were nice, but I wasn’t feeling them. Just didn’t feel natural in my hand. After a good conversation to learn my habits and needs, they found me the perfect piece. My special custom order arrived in TWO days! Very patient with my questions. And take safety and explaining features very seriously. They want you to be truly satisfied.
And, the range is well run, range help and instruction on my new pieces are always good– with useful tips. and they offer various classes– that I’ve attended and were well worth it. They will answer Any question you have.

1^st time at a shooting range and not a fan of the whole thing but this place was nice!
The staff was very friendly and helpful! The lanes were spacious and not too crowded!
The placed was loud but overall a good, fun experience!

This was my first time shooting a gun in over 8 years. I came with my brother-​in-​law to shoot his new .45. I was a bit worried that I would walk into a cult-​type place where they were only nice to the regulars and gun enthusiast… boy was I wrong. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and was asked once or twice by their staff if I needed help with anything. The customer service was exceptional. Sign-​up was a breeze. The staff was attentive, but not over bearing. I know a few busineeses that can take some customer service lessons from the guys here. I will definitely come back when I purchase my first gun in a few weeks. Thanks for the awesome range experience Sharp Shooters.

First time going to this range having recently moved to the area, it is the closest range to our house and was highly regarded in Emily Miller’s book «Emily gets her gun». I found the location easy to get to/​located (using GPS). The staff were excellent: professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. The overall facility, store area, including the shooting range was small but the staff had a pretty good system of rotating folks though to the range without a long wait. My wife and I will definitely be back!

Staff is awesome. Very busy. A bit busy a bit on the small side. Well organized things move quickly. It was all smiles for me.

Almost got lost trying to find this range at night! My second-​favorite spot in noVA to shoot. They are a «No bones about it» shooting range. They trust that you know how to handle a firearm and inform you of the necessary precautions and warnings. The staff members are super informative and always ready to help and answer questions.
The one thing I don’t like is that the lanes are not that spacious, so it can get a bit claustrophobic. The range officers keep watch from a window and are easily accessible if need be. They also offer monthly memberships so you don’t have to constantly pay if you want to go multiple times within the month.

A super solid business. Everyone I’ve interacted with has been super helpful, even when I’ve asked stupid questions.
I was in the market for a pistol and instead of trying to upsell me more gun than I needed, the guy helping me (Dave) talked me into buying a cheaper used gun that was definitely a better fit for me. Even let me shoot it before I purchased.
They may have not got as much from me that particular visit, but I’ll be going back for all my firearm needs.
Definitely recommend!

No… I’m going to live while I’m Alive, I’m that woman.
My frist shooting experience and i Pretty much sucked lol
I’m not sure why its so hot here… Like extamly hot… couldn’t even breathe…
this indoor range… you have the inverse square PLUS the sound reflected from the walls and objects in the room creating a standing wave effect where reflected waves interfere constrictively… while I had my ear muffs on I could hear the waves… I wished I was more into the sound and i had an issue everytime i hit the target the bullets would come out on the side and hit my arm which burned alittle… Other then that it was my frist time… and I was there shooting for about an hour. This is a properly constructed indoor range… the walls were lined with foam or panels to less servers reflection of sound waves… I did had fun… doing something for the first time is always exciting… Next time outdoor shooting range!

Having never really gone shooting before, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting myself into! Luckily I ended up here with a good friend who is an Army vet and a very good instructor.
SharpShooters is located down near Alexandria (not metro accessible) in a sort of strip-​mall set up. It looks like an unassuming brick building from the outside. When you walk in, very nice staff greet you and answer all your dumb questions (ok, maybe that’s just me??) They also politely reminded me to pull back my hair and get proper ear protection. I opted for the monthly membership ($ 25) with the option to come back any time in the month for $ 10. Memberships go up from there.
The shop portion had good AC, was clean, well lit and stocked with all sorts of targets, ammo, guns, and other items for sale. The lanes (~15 in total), however, did not have AC and therefore were a little stuffy with the gunsmoke and the amount of bodies. Luckily, they had fans at either end to push the air. We were there for a good few hours and only were interrupted once when an employee had to un-​stick a target on the tracks running along the ceiling. Everyone seemed very helpful and friendly. It actually was quite busy when we went on the weekends too — so arrive early to secure your spot!

Sharpshooters Indoor Shooting Range offers 16 lanes and includes a wide range of handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, rifle scopes, and collectible guns. They offer firearms classes, including concealed weapons classes.
I was staying near the Court House metro station on business with eight business colleagues. We decided to go out to a shooting range. Although the NRA HQ with an indoor shooting range is located in nearby Fairfax they do not offer any guns for rent. Sharpshooters was the closest weapons rental range. So we rented a van at 6:30pm on a Tuesday in November to take us out there. It took about 30 minutes to get there, including some traffic on 95 south.
The place was hard to find because it is located in the rear of an industrial building area.
The place was quite nice when we arrived. We all had to join with one month membership. We rented an AK-​47, Clint Eastwood «Dirty Harry» Smith & Wesson 44 magnum, a 38-​special and a 1911 ACB 45 cal. The range was quite busy when we entered. We were able to secure 4 adjacent lanes. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we were the last to leave.
I recommend this place.
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