About Harry Beckwith Guns & Range
Harry Beckwith Guns & Range stands as a cornerstone of north central Florida’s shooting community, operating as a veteran and family-owned establishment since 1984. Anchored by the Pickett family, this business represents over 40 years of dedicated service to Florida shooters, hunters, and firearms enthusiasts. Located in Micanopy at 12130 US-441, the facility combines a modern indoor shooting range with a comprehensive retail operation that serves the broader region.
The centerpiece of the facility is their 25-yard, 10-lane indoor pistol range featuring electronic target returns and air conditioning - a crucial amenity in Florida’s subtropical climate. This climate-controlled environment accommodates shooters with pistols up to .44 magnum caliber and pistol-caliber long guns, providing a professional shooting experience regardless of weather conditions. The range attracts both casual recreational shooters and serious marksmen seeking a comfortable, accessible shooting environment.
Beyond the shooting range, Harry Beckwith offers one of the region’s most comprehensive firearms retail operations. Their inventory features major manufacturers including Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Ruger, ensuring customers have access to quality firearms from trusted brands. What distinguishes this operation is their commitment to personalized service and problem-solving. Staff members demonstrate genuine expertise and willingness to spend time with customers, whether they’re first-time buyers or experienced shooters seeking specific products.
The business extends its services well beyond basic firearms sales. They offer professional instruction for beginners through advanced shooters, buy/sell/trade services for firearms evaluation, and operate a thriving safe sales division featuring Liberty, Rhino, Browning, and Winchester brand security products. An increasingly popular service is their in-store kydex holster custom molding, completed in approximately 10 minutes. Tax stamp processing for NFA items is handled conveniently in-house, streamlining what would otherwise be a complex federal paperwork process.
The family has diversified across the region with related businesses including Pickett Weaponry in Newberry and Beckwith Safes & Weaponry in Summerfield, creating a network of shooting-focused businesses throughout north central Florida. This expansion reflects the deep roots and reputation the Pickett family has established in the local shooting community.
Customer feedback consistently highlights the genuinely personalized service that distinguishes Harry Beckwith from larger, more impersonal retailers. Reviewers repeatedly praise the staff’s willingness to help troubleshoot firearm issues, provide free testing and sighting-in services, and prioritize customer happiness over quick transactions. The 4.7-star rating with 329 reviews reflects this commitment to excellence and customer-centric operations.