The Gun Store

THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THE CCW CLASS
I have read a lot of complaints but still tried the CCW course because of the low low price of free!!! The complaints I have read about were that the instructors were pushing their agenda’s, the ammo was expensive ect. ect. but none of this was true. Now it isn’t completely free, you need to pay a $ 10 admin fee for filing paperwork and buy their ammo for my gun which was $ 25 for my 9 mm. Still for $ 35 you cant go wrong. The instructor goes over all the rules right in the beginning and then you are off! The course was very informative for me being a beginner and I walked away with a ton of insight into shooting and carrying a weapon. The instructor kept an upbeat tempo and kept me interested. I would 100% recommend this if you want to get your Nevada or Florida CCW. (Florida is $ 10 more) I was able to just walk in on a Wednesday and take the course with no pre registration!

We had an amazing time @ the gun store. It was the 1^st time my wife and I each fired a gun. We got complimentary transportation to and from our casino and we each got to shoot 3 guns for a really low price. We had a lot of fun. Our drivers and instructors were all nice and helpful.

I recently took their inexpensive CCW class. While the mandatory 8 hours seems long, the instructors were not only informative but also entertaining, making the time fly. They offer Nevada ($ 10) and (unusual for here) Florida ($ 10) CCW, which allows for more reciprocity if you travel. The only additional cost is you must use their lead-​free ammo for range qualifying; an additional $ 25.
In that curriculum is standard in Nevada, I highly recommend this CCW course and save yourself $ 70 – 80. Sign-​up on line but be prepared to wait at least a month for an opening.

This was an experience for me and my husband, well mostly for me because I haven’t tried shooting or even holding a gun ever in my life. I liked the fact that they offer shuttle service to the store and back to the hotel even if it was only the two of us going there. I was very nervous at first but the instructor explained everything and was very helpful. I liked it mainly because there was nobody else there and we had the shooting range all to ourselves maybe because it was a weekday and during noontime. Although my husband felt like like it was too short a time, we both loved the experience and will probably try this place again with friends the next time we are in Vegas.

Ryan was made for this job he made my wife at ease her first time shooting great experience

This place is awesome. It’s tons of fun to try this out. You get to choose your package, pick out your targets, get your own instructor, then head in and do your shooting. Its quite the rush. Very loud at first, then you get used to it. Will go back for sure in the future.

Our group came to the Gun Store for a bachelor party and loved every minute of it. From Steve, our shuttle driver, the guys that checked us in and Mikaela, our instructor, everyone was super friendly, loved what they did and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and were safe. We never felt rushed, Mikaela explained every gun that we were shooting with interesting facts and information. After shooting we got ample time to take photos and videos. I could not have asked for more.
Many of us got the groupon for the VIP package, which is a great deal. One history buff upgraded to the WW2 package and we all got the $ 25.00 add on for the .50 caliber. Shooting the .50 cal was the highlight of the day and probably our trip. Every package comes with free drinks, and the range and shop were very clean and well kept. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in Vegas.

Wonderful experience at «The Gun Store». Very nice staff. It was my first experiencing handling a Hand Gun, not to mentioning a M16, I love it!!!
Can’t wait to go back next time i am in Las Vegas.

I’ve bought guns and accessories from here way before they expanded (²⁰⁰²⁄₂₀₀₃?). The employees were always nice and helpful. I’ve also completed my CCW renewal here.
Today I took a Glock 26 in to sell and had the oddest experience. I asked if they purchased firearms and I was told, «YES». I said «OK, I have one to sell». I was then directed to someone that proceeded to tell me that they really don’t have the funds right now to buy guns and offered me $ 150 for a Glock 26. Even the employee standing right behind him laughed at that offer. (I was expecting $ 250) Another employee chimed in and said that I would be better off using a site called BACKPAGE. At this point I am totally confused. I walked in to a GUN STORE to SELL a GUN. If I wanted to sell it on a website, I would have stayed home. I tried to explain that I wasn’t comfortable selling to an individual and I would rather sell to a dealer, the person dismissed my concern and said it doesn’t matter anymore.
Once I got home I went to the website their employee suggested, it seems to be a website that specializes in prostitution and illegal gun sales.
I’m not sure what to think about this experience. I think the management needs to review polices with their employees. Why would you send a customer to a website like that to sell a firearm? A quick google search shows that it is a site that promotes illegal activities.

I’m impressed when I go into a store and you find friendly, knowledgeable people who are easy-​going, treat you well as a customer and as a human being. I’m equally impressed by those who start out being rude, pushy, don’t take a second to find out what you’re looking for — and won’t take the hint that you’re a serious buyer there to do some business. Things went downhill from the moment I told the individual that I lived in California: The «sales”-man started off by making rude comments, displaying a generally-​crappy attitude, and began telling me blah-​blah-​blah-​blah-​blah, mainly about what he wouldn’t do for me.
I was in the market for some high-​end scopes and optics, laser gear and NVGs. I couldn’t get a word in edgewise. Let me tell you what I’m in the market for before you start telling me what you won’t show me.
This individual — who looked remarkably like the cat that ate a sour mouse — was soon backed up by someone else who came over and began chiming in: I don’t think I’d spoken 20 words the whole time and hadn’t even had the chance to tell them what I was there for, repeatedly interrupted.
I did go to the store ready to purchase a quality scopes for a custom-​built 6.5mm rifle that’s being completed for me, and two LWRC rifles, a REPR and an AR-​15 in 6.8mm Rem SPC
I was thinking of equipping the custom-​rifle and REPR each with a Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5−27×56mm FFP scope or better, the AR-​15 with a Vortex Viper PST 2.5−10×32mm FFP scope (or better). That said, I was open to suggestion, more interested in overall quality and function than price: I’d done my homework about what I wanted and came prepared to buy. I was certainly open to suggestion about what that was and I was interested in the salesman’s input IF I could ever get him, then THEM, to shut up for a minute so that I could outline what it was that I was looking for.
I had adequate funds with me for up to three top-​end scopes AND a thermal or NVG scope for the AR-​15, looking for quality gear that I could depend upon. I was also interested in other optics, something along the line of night vision gear.
The sales staff continued to act rudely and succeeded in driving me out of the store. I don’t understand what they were trying to do; I don’t think they had any idea what they were doing, either.
I did come back to the store later in the day, about an hour from closing, but the person who approached me lost interest in me when I told him that I wanted to purchase several scopes. I guess the customer they usually deal with is generally ignorant about firearms, wants something flashy but cheap, or is there to shoot a lot of ammunition in the range here.
I never did have a chance to inquire about the Nevada CCW classes.
How these people ever rate four stars overall is beyond me.
Update 01÷07÷16:
In response to the note I received following my review, I don’t know what value going into specifics would have at this point about the salesman.
The feedback I’m willing to provide is after I left your facility (The Gun Store) late that day and ordered the following at a different store the next morning, having delayed my return to California.
Vortex Razor HD II 4.5−27×56 FFP with EBR-​2C reticle
US Optics LR-​17 3.2−17×44 FFP with Horus H59 reticle
ELCAN Spectre DR 1.5−6
ATN Odin-​32DW 2X (60 Hz) weapon sight kit
…and two magazines for my Nighthawk T3.
Would you like me to post photos of the scopes once I receive them and a copy of the sales receipt on Unilocal for confirmation that I actually purchased them?
The nice thing is that the salesman at the store I did buy the scopes from (1) treated me with courtesy, and quickly determined that I’m an intelligent gentleman and treated me as one; (2) he listened to me as I expressed my ideas, and we DID go with 2 of the scopes I wanted — but significantly upgraded my other 2 choices based on HIS knowledge; (3) he didn’t treat me as if I was something that crawled out from under a rock in California; and (4) he listened at length as I gave him the list of scopes I’d researched and discussed with me the specifics of each rifle and my endeavors.
This is what the public should know about your store.

Well Done.
We Highly endorse employee Keith.
He taught and guided our party of four with respect & patience.
The VIP experience provides a lifetime memory.
One guest had never fired a gun. Each member of our group felt safe.
Professional knowledgeable appropriate conduct exhibited by each employee we encountered.
excellent customer service by Melissa.
The Gun Store VIP experience provides a private range for your guests. That enabled our novice shooters to be comfortable. Only the Gun Store provides this private room option.
We highly recommend the Gun Store.

During a random weekend trip to Las Vegas in January we decided to relieve some stress by shooting stuff, specifically, with Machine Guns! The gun store has a list of automatics and different price packages. It has group package for special occasions too, like birthdays and bachelor/​bachelorette parties. We got the package that we can just pick from list of guns and also get a free shirt, with the The Gun Store logo. Free advertisement!
I guess I may be too excited about shooting machine guns because I’m rating The Gun Store 5 stars. Conclusion? It was definitely a therapeutic session. Warning, I know nothing about guns and shooting though. I just know I love to shoot it at the range and the feeling from it.

I was SO nervous to shoot a gun for the first time. I am so thankful to the staff at the Gun Store were patient and kind. They explained the different guns and the feel for each of them. They suggested what would be the best to use for the first time.
The guy who came in with us, was patient and funny, which made it very comfortable for me.
After I shot the gun, I felt like I could do it again.
This place is a must, each time I visit Vegas.

My friends and I came here a few years ago to fire some guns. As an experienced gun handler, I couldn’t wait! My two other friends don’t handle guns at all. When I walked in, there was a long line and you could see people firing various guns through the observation window. You bought the ammo and held it throughout the line. Once you got to the front, the range master held your firearm (for obvious reasons) and you two walked to your booth, they loaded and cocked your weapon then handed it to you. Just before you fired it (I had the AK-​47) she said «just pull the trigger, then release». Like Clint Eastwood said in «Heartbreak Ridge” — this gun makes a very distinct sound. It was fun. It was violent in that it shook my shoulder hard, but I stayed on target. I paid for two magazines for the AK-​47. 20 rounds each for a total of $ 25.
When I finished, I wanted to fire some more, so I chose the Remington 700 Police Sniper .308. I bought 10 rounds for $ 20. That was so fun! I put two groupings in my target that were 1 inch each– 1 in the forehead and the other through the heart. I was slow and deliberate with my shots to the point where my range master asked if I was ex-​military. I said no. He was very impressed.
Well, I wish I could say the same with present day prices.
We came back last week and I wanted to fire the .308 again and was REALLY hoping to squeeze off a few rounds. I noticed one thing.
The silence. There was no one there. It was deafening. (Ironic, huh?)
Once I saw the prices, I saw why. The Remington .308 was $ 45 to fire!!! HUH!!! The same could be said for the AK-​47. Their reason for the prices skyrocketing is that they had to change to using different ammo. Don’t even get me started on the Uzis, and the M-​249 SAW. I noticed another thing. These guns look worn out. Especially the Uzis and the AK-​47s. It didn’t take long for me to make up my mind. I walked in, asked a few questions, looked at the aging guns, then walked out into the 100+ degree heat into my car and back with my family and the A/​C. I don’t think I’ll be back.

Now if you know the ol’ Panochey, you know that I’m no homer. I like to call ‘em fair likes I sees ‘em. So pardon my «hominess» in this review because, yeah baby, I’m a big fan. Lemme’ ‘splain it.
I have been wanting to get a CCF, (Concealed Weapon Firearm, CCW is something different), for quite some time. In my native California the ijit liberals make it very hard, (if not impossible, depending on where you live), to acquire. When I found out neighborly Nevada issues them to non-​residents I said, «Sign me up!»
I looked around and found that The Gun Store in Las Vegas has a class you can’t beat. Here’s why:
The class, thanks to all-​around good guy, patriot and owner Bob Irwin provides the class side of it for everyone’s favorite price… FREE!!!
The first half of the day was taught by the legendary Mike Rogers. Mike added to my knowledge base of the legal, moral and ethical responsibilities of carrying a firearm, plus he expanded my already verbose lexicon with the term «butt-​nugget». I am today a better man for what Mr. Rogers brought to my neighborhood. (Did I just say that?)
The second half of the day was taught my the talented, witty, brilliant and gifted pistol marksman Jim Zubiena. Seriously, just google him. He corrected in one hour more than half of my gun-​handling weaknesses. And the class was 4!
My total costs since I brought my own forearm was just less than $ 30 worth of ammo for the gun range part of the qualifications. My only other cost directly in getting my CCF was $ 98.50 for my fingerprints and paperwork with the state, hanlded expeditiously by LVMPD at 5880 Cameron Ave. the next day. Time spent at the fingerprint office? In and out in 45 minutes.
Now all I have to do is wait, (up to 120 days I’m told), for my CCF to show up in the mail. You will hear others bad-​mouth places that give the class for free, and shame on them. Mr. Irwin is a smart businessman and I would guess he sees him giving the classes away as a) his duty, (expanding the freedom of his countrymen) and b) a way to advertise his business, (wouldn’t you be inclined to do biz with a guy who helped you?).
Either way, I’m glad the Gun Store was there and that Bob, Mike and Jim made it possible for me. Thanks gents, it was a joy and a valuable life lesson!

I loved it! I loved it! I loved it!
It was crowded. It was loud. It was hot and sweaty. And it was super exciting!
We chose the Gun Store Package and all I can say is that you gotta try it!!! Especially for a fun date, this is what you want to do!
Tip: Wear a long sleeves! Two of the bullet casings landed on my arm, one of them blistered up really bad.

Originally being born and raised in England, we do not have the luxury of being able to own guns and the opportunity to use a gun is very hard to come by.
While visiting Las Vegas I came across The Gun Store and could not help myself. Having the opportunity to test out some of these guns was very tempting indeed and I choose the 1911 .45ACP, Thompson sub machine gun and the German MP40 sub machine gun.
While it was a little pricy, hey you are in Vegas, no one goes to Vegas to be tight with their money and I loved every minute of the experience.
It is not everyday you get to fire machine guns and this is well worth your time and money.

Can’t comment on the range and associated packages, only the peeps and service.
Found this place on pure dumb luck, while on my way to «another» gun shop, as my wife spotted it in transit.
So I pulled over and what a little gem!!! Super helpful sales staff, friendly and totally competent as well.
Went looking for some spare mags and ammo and was not disappointed at all. Got my 5.56, spare clips and consequently, picked up a couple of «supplemental» items ;-) as well as some small gifts for my sons-​in-​law!!!
Ammo price was about half of what I’d pay here in Cali and while the selection could have been a wee bit better, I’m totally stoked nonetheless…
My new «go to» shop when I’m in town, without a doubt. And next time… I’ll try the «full auto» experience, lol.

Vegas isn’t just about gambling. This is a must-​go!
For $ 50 per person, I had the lady’s package that included 10 rounds on the glock 19, 10 rounds on the beretta cx4 storm, and a Gun Store t-​shirt. You are allowed to take pictures before/​after you fire your shots. The whole process is under close supervision so that you may fearlessly shoot at the supplied paper targets.

Ladies, listen up. If you wanna impress your man/​best buddy/​brother/​dad, this is a good place to bring them. If they like guns.
I had a great time sightseeing and shopping in Vegas so I decided to do something special for my male counterpart. Unilocal to the rescue.
Zombie package:
* 50 shots Full Auto Glock
* 20 shots XDM9
* 5 shots Shotgun
* 20 shots Zombie AR15
I was allowed to go inside just to watch and yes, the ear and eye protection are a must. I grew up with guns in the house but its not my thing. I was only too happy to stay back and look amazed and impressed after he hits the bulls eye. (^ — ^)
It was worth the money from the smile I got and the stories recounted a long time after.