About Sharp Shooters St. Louis
Sharp Shooters St. Louis stands out as the St. Louis area’s largest indoor shooting range, delivering a well-rounded experience for shooters at every level. Located on Gravois Road, the facility combines serious firearms instruction with genuine hospitality in a way that appeals to newcomers and experienced enthusiasts alike.
The range itself impresses with its infrastructure: distances up to 25 yards accommodate everything from compact handguns to large-caliber rifles and shotguns. Control systems are intuitive, and the staff maintains standards that create an undeniably positive atmosphere. The 3,500-square-foot retail showroom stocks firearms and ammunition, while the equipment rental program ensures visitors can shoot even if they don’t own firearms.
What truly sets Sharp Shooters apart is the training program. Instructors consistently earn praise for patience, knowledge, and the ability to make first-time shooters feel welcome. They excel at breaking down fundamentals - from basic safety and grip to troubleshooting loading and firing issues. The range offers tiered instruction: basic and advanced handgun classes, women-only courses, rifle and shotgun training, Missouri concealed carry certification, and private/couples lessons. Many first-timers report that personalized instruction transformed nervousness into genuine enjoyment and confidence.
The addition of Bang Good Barbecue - a 50-seat restaurant serving smoked meats daily with patio seating - transforms the range visit into a social gathering. The restaurant smell permeates the facility in a positive way, and it’s common to see families and groups making an afternoon of it. The facility also hosts corporate events in two large classrooms, positioning itself as a destination rather than just a shooting location.
One consistent note across reviews: the staff prioritizes making people feel valued. Repeat customers mention being greeted like friends, and the general vibe reflects a business that takes pride in its welcoming, educated environment. The 4.6-star rating across nearly 500 reviews speaks to consistency.
The one area where reviews identify friction is the used firearm trade-in process. While most staff interactions are positive, a few customers reported poor experiences with trade-in pricing, citing lack of market research and dismissive attitudes. This suggests inconsistency in that particular operation, though core range and instruction quality remain high.
For St. Louis residents or visitors seeking a shooting range that values education, safety, and community, Sharp Shooters delivers. It’s an excellent choice for first-timers seeking confidence-building instruction, couples looking for a unique shared activity, and shooters who appreciate a range that doubles as a gathering place.