American Classic Marksman

not sure about the rumor of them being closed. I just called, and they are wide open for business.

This place is now operating as Norcross Gun Club. They have even better ventilation and have done some renovations. Still a great place!

I’ve purchased a few firearms from them. They are pricey, but i usually get them down on the price. Biggest turnoff for me are places that sell firearms and claim to support our 2^nd Amendment rights, yet forbid conceal-​carry within their establishments.

Right now this range is closed for renovations and is supposed to reopen in April.
This is by far my favorite indoor shooting range in the metro area. ACM has very reasonable range fees and a decent, but pricey selection of guns and ammo. They meet the three criteria I look for in a range. 1) They allow fully automatic fire, 2) they allow rapid semi-​automatic fire, and 3) they allow drawing from the holster. The staff has been nothing but friendly to me. They are good about giving guidance to new or less experienced shooters and, unlike most ranges, know when to leave the more experienced guys alone.

Affordable, military friendly on pricing, clean, knowledgable, not crowded most days, and equipment works great.
What else do you need?

Wow I had my review hidden again.
I guess I will have to keep coming back and making sure to tell everyone all the 1 star reviews that describe this horrid gun shop staff perfectly are hidden.
Click on the (filtered) link at the bottom to see all the negative reviews.

Friendly folks. Lanes are a bit narrow, but the range is well kept and relatively clean. Not the best prices on ammo, but then again, what range has?
They also had a great selection of rental weapons including some short-​order tactical items.
A little pricey for range time. I’m still looking for that right mix of price, comfort, and selection.
Over all — a decent range with good people and service.

I’m a regular at ACM. The employees are friendly and the prices aren’t outrageous. I enjoy the fact that you aren’t choking on gun smoke and tripping on empty shell casings. The ventilation is very good and you may need a sweater, as they keep the place pretty cool and the fans are on overhaul. The workers constantly check to make such that shells are swept up. I have been to gun ranges where it is almost impossible to walk without catching yourself from sliding on casings. That is a major hazard in my book.
Overall, I recommend this place. Especially for ladies on Thursdays (Ladies Night) when the lanes ($ 13.50) are free!

I’m an experienced shooter, and have been able to visit several ranges in the Atlanta area. Not all ranges are the same, for sure.
I agree with others in that it’s a relatively easy location for those of us in the Norcross, Dunwoody area. It is easy to find, being the *only* «bunker» type building in the middle of a strip mall parking lot for miles.
The range itself is one of the older ranges in the Atlanta area, and to a large degree, it shows. This is one reason why my rating is a 2. There are two ranges with 5 or 6 lanes in each range. The target clipping mechanism isn’t my favorite, as the targets aren’t secure and due to the lack of updated mechanics and a poor ventilation system, you can easily lose targets downrange on their way up or down-​range.
The ventilation is another negative. It’s my understanding that the owner didn’t want to invest in a proper ventilation system, so when it’s hot outside, it will be hot in the range. When it’s cold outside, it will be cold in the range. An industrial fan to cool the lanes is pointless, and just helps evaporate the sweat in the summer months. Not to mention, it adds to the loss of targets downlane.
There is just one shelf at the back of the lanes to store your stuff. I prefer benches. When it’s crowded, it’s a bit uncomfortable to just leave bags and such behind you.
Another thing that I don’t necessarily agree with is their ‘rapid-​fire’ policy. They allow it. To me, ‘slow is pro’, and to have individuals (whose experience is questionable) rapid-​firing and shooting ‘gangster’ style is irresponsible and puts me at risk. I’d rather shoot where rapid-​fire is not permitted and ‘gangster’ style isn’t tolerated. Besides, it’s beyond me why you’d want to have hot bullet casings ejected from the top and not the side… those things are HOT!
The staff was pretty good… they tolerated me trying out several types of pistols. Most of the guns were well maintained, but they are rentals, so not the most pristine weapons.
I have a Sig Mosquito, which is pretty ‘testy’, and one of the guys tried to help me with it. He dropped my pistol and did not acknowledge the nice little scratch he put on it, nor did he offer to clean it up. Not cool! I was in such disbelief that I just left.
I’ll try it out one more time, or if I just want to go somewhere local, it’ll do in a pinch. But it won’t be my ‘home range’, nor will it be a close second.

The one lone fan was no match for the heat and it was very hot and stuffy on the range. Because of the fast pace and movement of the IDPA match I imagine we were all worried about a pistol slipping out of a sweaty hand. Acoustic dampening was minimal but the effect was as bad as I feared, but I noticed some competitors opted for double protection (plugs plus ear-​cups). For the small size of this old building, there were actually more lanes than I suspected. The sales floor, while smallish, had a decent selection. The staff were very friendly and the prices were decent (e.g., a XDm 19-​round mag was $ 35 compared to $ 30 on the internet). They also seem to have a good variety of rental guns and the lane prices were good terms, so a fair place overall.

Decent range, I’ve been to better shooting ranges and much bigger. I know previous reviews stated about bad service, but I guess i lucked out. I had three different helping (very busy), and they were all very nice. One guy (manager or owner) he even rounded down the price. Now, inside the range is bit cramp and gets very warm very quick. Also, they do have limited guns for rent (thats why i bought my own). Also, this place is one of the expensive shooting ranges in GA. I’ve been to others, and this place is by FAR the expensive shooting range that I have been too. If you are renting, stick with .22 pistol, or it will cost you quite a bit.

This concrete bunker in a suburban shopping center parking lot is an OK place to shoot, but only if you don’t mind a meh gun shop and crowded conditions.
First star — relatively convenient location.
If you live in the Norcross area, American Classic Marksman is pretty easy to find on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard just past Technology Park. It’s in the shopping center with a Burger King near Medlock Bridge Road.
Parking is OK — plenty of spaces unless it’s busy.
Second star — decent pricing for lanes.
The last time I was here, it was a flat $ 15 — $ 20 for a lane for the primary shooter. I’m pretty sure this was unlimited time on the assigned lane. I know that I didn’t have to worry about how deliberate I was with my shooting. I took my time and didn’t pay an exorbitant fee when I was done.
Third star — brightly lit and well-​ventilated lanes.
I always found American Classic Marksman to have good lighting on the lanes. While there wasn’t much room to set up (just a shelf under the windows for every 5 lanes), I could see pretty well. Additionally, the ventilation kept up with the cordite and smoke. As expected, I’d say 20% of the space behind the lanes was consumed with the trash cans, brooms and shovels for policing your brass.
Lost fourth star — customer service /​attitude; retail pricing /​selection.
One of the two main reasons I don’t visit this place anymore was the quality of customer service from the employees. One or two of them were nice and engaged you about your firearm, experience, etc. But most of the guys behind the counter were just plain grouchy and unapproachable. I’m not sure if they were just curmudgeons, but I have a strong feeling that their attitude was a result of the crowds that frequent this location. They always seemed stressed out by how many people are on the lanes and crowding up the relatively small gun shop retail space. I think, in some cases, they’re just stressed /​burned out.
Additionally, gun prices and selection here are high and minimal, respectively. I would never purchase a firearm at this location. If I did, I’d probably miss something that was better suited to my tastes because I didn’t have much to choose from. If you want selection and decent pricing, go to Nick’s Guns & Tackle (now GA Firing Line) in Marietta.
Lost fifth star — too crowded.
If you’ve missed it up until now, this place is small and almost always crowded on weekends. Ladies night is a wash — you’ll be in line behind every Norcross tinkle brigade out on the town to shoot their pistols. Wait times can be 20+ minutes. When it IS crowded, it seems like the clientele slants to the less-​than-​safe-​having-​too-​much-​fun crowd.
American Classic Marksman was where I first went to go shooting several years ago, and while it was a great place to start out, there are better and newer gun shops /​ranges available north of the Perimeter.

I’ve been wanting to go to the gun range for quite some time now and got a chance to go with JD and his best bud, Eric today. I figured that most gun ranges look the same on the inside and I was correct.
The last time that I went to a gun range was about 6 years ago and so it was quite a treat to revisit the THRILL of shooting a firearm. The adrenaline rush was definitely there!
When we walked in, we were pleasantly greeted by the front desk staff. We filled out our «shoot at your own risk» waivers and proceeded into our booth. I was surprised they didn’t ask for our driver’s license but only to check the box if we were over the age of 21. I noticed the security cameras above the entrance to the actual gun range and there were 3 visible staff working at all times.
The target selection was decent and you can totally buy a new firearm because they had prominently displayed their stock as you walk into the facility to your right. The one thing that was a drawback was the staff didn’t keep up with the removal of shells so if you’re not paying attention, you could easily slip on a handful of them on the ground. Other than that, they offer ear plugs, targets, eye protectors, and more.
I was happy to see that our fellow shooters were just as professional and courteous as our group.
#Yelp 365−36÷365

I’m a fan because it’s a decent enough place located somewhat conveniently for me just OTP on PIB. I have been here a few times now over the years and have yet to experience any real issues.
Their prices are not really out-​of-​line; and the staff gets you set up efficiently enough.
I learned they are open on Sundays which happened to work well for us today.
ATTN: Shotgun shooters… Unfortunately, this place only allows slugs to be shot. So don’t come with shot of any sort. Bring your own slugs or they will sell you some at around $ 6.50 for a box of 5.
There is enough light in the booths and down the lanes.
They also have a fair assortment of weapons for sale as well for you to check out. Small scale compared to some place like Bass Pro Shop; but these guys definitely carry some things you simply are not going to find at a place like Bass Pro Shop either.

I was real disappointed after a recent outing to this range. Brought a couple of friends to check it out since they were visiting. It’s a fairly small shooting range with a limited variety of guns. The biggest let down was the service there. Some of us in the group have experience shooting but the dude at the counter was a complete douchebag. I know he’s carrying a huge firearm but what’s with the attitude buddy? He said he didn’t have any more of the larger guns and tossed us a tiny revolver.
I’m one of the few bad reviews so maybe we can chalk this up to a fluke. I personally didn’t have a good time and the guy at the counter certainly didn’t make us feel welcome. Oh well… There’s plenty of other gun ranges in Atlanta.

It seems like a well lit and well ventilated range to me. I didn’t cough up lead afterwards, unlike that certain range in North Marietta.
I came here with about 8 gun n00bs. The staff saw us come in. They can somehow sense that my friends were n00bs. Luckily, I taught all of them proper firearm handling rules and shooting techniques before we came. Once the staff knew that, they looked more relieved.
I liked the range. It seemed like you can shoot almost anything in there. I even saw a guy shooting a .44 magnum. I found this to be nice since the range I usually go to have fascist rules you have to follow.
The range price seemed normal. You can pay about $ 15 and stay all day.
The selection of handguns looked like your typical gun store. They sold all the popular brands: Glocks, S&Ws, Springfields, Sigs, etc. Although I didn’t see many unpopular brands. I asked about a Kel-​Tec and they only had the P3-​AT available. The prices seemed on par with the other stores.
After we shot, they split up the bill for the 8 of us no problem. That surprised me. Sometimes, at restaurants, they become retards when it comes to splitting up bills for a large group. Yet these guys handled it quite well even though the store seemed busy.
Overall, they have a solid range, nice staff, and okay selection of guns. But watch out, they get very busy. We got there at 9:15AM, and people already filled most of the lanes.

I’d never so much as touched a gun in my life — in fact, I was so anti-​gun it was almost fanatical. Sure, I’m a liberal, but my gun issues weren’t a political issue. I was just scared to death of the bitches. So when The Kid suggested we hit up the shooting range one Thursday night I gulped, cringed and said a meek «ummm…ok.» Because let’s be real — I have to try everything once, no?
I was literally shaking when I went in there and it only got worse as the nice guy gave me a lesson on holding, standing, etc. When the gun touched my hand I thought I was going to have a panic attack. Yeah, I can be a little dramatic. Stfu. Thankfully the guy teaching me was patient and thorough. I liked him for that. And for his beard.
We started with the beginner’s gun… I don’t know what they called it, all I know is it wasn’t pink like I was hoping. After we ran out of ammo we moved on to a semi-​automatic. Once the initial nervousness wore off I had a freaking blast blowing up the target and I can’t wait to go again. I’m pretty gun with a gun! Who woulda thought.
I can’t compare this place to others, but it seemed pretty ok to me. I can’t wait to go back in heels, a short skirt and my own glasses so I don’t have to wear the goggles. Now THAT will be cute… and a perfect photo op. Just you wait.

The ACM shooting ranges are well-​lit, well-​maintained, and their ventilation is second to none. If you’ve ever been frustrated with safety glasses fogging up at other indoor ranges, you’ll be pleased by the fresh, clean, dry air at ACM.
During busy periods the wait for a lane can be long. If you want to avoid a crowd, come on a weekday, and come early.
The gun store simply cannot compare to the selection at Bulls-​Eye in Lawrenceville, but it’s alright. ACM’s stock of ammo in common calibers is reliable and the prices are reasonable. The gun shop mostly focuses on a few specific makes of pistols — mostly Swiss, Austrian, or things with grip safeties.

I have been to one other range, and ACM is my favorite. I like to go on Thursdays, ‘cuz it’s Ladies Night, and range time is free (all day, actually). Free is good.
You don’t have to actually BE a lady: basically, it’s free if you have female parts.
I usually take my own ammo and supplies now, but I did rent a 1911 pistol there one time. They finally got a selection of Kimber rental pistols, so I look forward to trying the 9 next time I go.
I agree with the other reviewers that it is well-​ventilated. I have never had to wait for a lane that I can remember.
The staff is always pleasant, and they seem genuinely happy to see us wimminfolk come through the doors. They will answer all manner of questions without makin’ ya feel dumb. Which is nice.
Yay for the 2^nd amendment!

I’ve been here a couple of times now, but have yet to have a «standard» experience. The first visit, we chose well timing-​wise and found the lanes veritably empty. Before long, however, the line backed up behind our group of five like my colon after a trip to Fogo de Chao. And to extend to metaphor further, it didn’t look pleasant to anyone involved. The second trip, I’d tagged along with a friend who was meeting a known entity there and licensed firearm instructor. As a result, we bypassed the considerable line. I say all this as preface since the wait to shoot seems to be the biggest issue here. And I hate to wait. However, this being a place where everyone is armed, all those in attendance are preternaturally polite to one another despite the wait.
Anyway, it’s a standard indoor range. Several lanes and targets you can pull forward to you or slide to the back of the range at the push of a button. The first go around, I had to rent all of my equipment, which ACM gladly provided: eye & ear protection, targets, ammo. The second go around, my 2 amendment «sponsor» provided it all, including the laser-​sighted AR-​15.
The lanes are split 1 – 6 to the left, 7 – 12 to the right. (At least I THINK there are 12 lanes.) There’s a lot more going on, from people entering and exiting to folks rubbernecking to my friend’s friend trying to teach me (somewhat in vain, I might add) how to walk forward and kill your enemy simultaneously. I managed to get as far as «walk and wound my enemy by shooting him in what approximately is his balls.» «Lift the gun UP, Ivan!» Taking myself (and my observations) as an example, there seemed to be plenty of novices there being introduced to the Second Amendment by their friends.
ACM is a far cry from my childhood memories of accompanying my father to a lonely country rifle range where he made me and my brothers play the «gather up the shiny casings» game which he’d then use to restock his supply later. Still, the olfactory memory of gunpowder and ozone still clicks in my brain (as does ACM’s Filipino lady/​gun instructor who reminds me of my mom only probably less scary, even WITH the gun) and that’s all right. Not to mention, in my two trips there, there have been several hot girl sightings (no, not the one who reminds me of my mom, though I can’t speak for Unilocaler/​known MILF Hunter Adam R.) Not too many hot girls at my dad’s ranges. Hrum.
For now and with no waiting period, I’m still giving ACM 4 solid stars. We’ll see how things hold up (hmmmm…not the right phrase to use when referring to a gun shop) should I need to wait to shoot next time.