Stoddard’s Range And Guns

Staff is very nice yet sturdy with their rules and all about safety. Which is what is needed at a range.
Their membership cost seems fair, and it included a lot of cool features.
Their showroom is huge, and their salesmen are knowledgable and seem happy to be there.
The members and other customers at the range are also friendly, and eager to let you shoot their AR’s lol. As we met a gentleman there who let my cousin and I shoot his custom build AR-​15 down the range. Which was awesome and super loud. Heart and teeth shaking loud.
I’ll be back when I’m back in Georgia …

Stoddard’s (apparently named for Ransom Stoddard, a famous movie character) is one of the better gun ranges in the area. After you figure out where the front door is relative to the weird parking lot, you’ll be greeted with quite an expansive store filled with all things firearms related. These people stock a lot of weaponry.
But I was there for the range. The range counter is on the right as you walk in. Prices are reasonable ($ 20/​hr when I was there — it varies by the time of day) and they have cheap targets for sale.
The range I was assigned (I actually don’t know how many other range areas they have, if any) is a bit small — seven or eight stations. I was the only one shooting and I can imagine it might be a bit much to handle with all lanes blasting away. There are no tables except at the firing line. There’s no room for tables, in fact. So you’re dumping your gun bag and stuff on the floor. They do have a nice long-​gun stand which I appreciated with my M-​1 carbine.
I had a pause trying to figure out where the target positioner was located. It’s on a touch screen which goes to sleep after a minute or two. So when you get there, it’s not clearly evident it’s used to control the target, although there are some instructions below the screen. The range guy who followed in to monitor me (which was a bit weird, but I’d never been there so they were being cautious I guess) stepped up to explain it. I appreciated that because there are a lot more controls on the screen than what I needed.
Friendly folks and there were a lot of them in the store. No problem whatsoever getting service.
Recommended.

This is a great range. The best range i have ever been to. I love going. The staff is super friendly. The lanes are efficiency managed. The location is always having great events.

I decided to finally purchase my first hand gun. I shopped around at a few places including the atrocious Outdoor Adventures in Marietta. I needed help understanding and working through all of the different options that exist. There are too many ! The only place that took their time, showed patience, and exceeded my expectations earned my business.
Buying a gun is not a necessity. In fact it can be a nervous purchase for many of us. It is very important to have a shop that understands your needs, wants, and takes their time in helping you make this purchase. I believe this is important for a novice as well as someone who is experienced.
I decided to purchase my first and every fun going forward from Stoddards. They more then exceeded my expectations and delivered amazing customer service.
I worked with Ethan and Ian but Lloyd and Luke assisted me at times. I can’t say enough about the place and service. If you are buying a gun and not using Stoddards then you are selling yourself short.
I will be enjoying my new XDS 3.3 9mm… Thanks again !

Normally I don’t write reviews about activity establishments but based on my group’s experience I felt it necessary. I am an experienced shooter and was in town with a group for a meeting and felt a shooting experience would be a good team building event.
From my initial call throughout the entire event the staff was simply outstanding. We had experienced and first time shooters in the group. the attention to safety and instruction made the event a tremendous success. I don’t normally name individuals in a review but Brady deserves kudos for his attention and commitment to our group’s experience.
I would strongly recommend Stoddard’s to anyone experienced or not for a great time. The cost was very reasonable and our group is already discussing a return trip!

I have never been here. 3 stars for the range rates. $ 25/​hr is out of line. For that reason, i may never visit.
Edit: I did visit, reason: their range is open 30 min later than any other in town on Sunday and I was running out of time.
First, ALL the guys behind the counter are awesome. They are attentive, friendly, and very welcoming. I can’t say enough good things about the staff.
Here’s where it all goes wrong. Not only are the range rates the highest around, I got here and was told (very politely, I might add) I couldn’t shoot steel cased ammo. No Wolf, no TulAmmo, and that’s all I brought. We’re not talking about steel core bullets, we’re talking about the same lead/​copper bullets going down range and hitting the backstop as any other round, just the part in contact with my gun being made of steel is what they’re worried about. It’s obviously not worth their time to sweep up steel casings, making it clear this is not the place for me or any of you like me. Asinine! These people have obviously constructed a ritzy, flashy, high-​end gun shop for the rich, newbies, and the unaware.
On the same token, their rent must be high as every gun (and every thing in here for that matter) is priced about 1.3−1.4x more than what you should expect to pay. Any reviewer saying their prices are reasonable is either an idiot or a shill.
Don’t even think about buying range ammo either, $ 13.99 for the standard, ubiquitous 5.56×45mm… that’s $ 0.70 PER ROUND (and is probably remanufactured anyway –guessing, not fact)… you can routinely buy it for ½ that! Check
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I won’t be back.

I love this place. Who would of imagined that a full service indoor shooting range and gun store (complete with gunsmithing services) could even be opened in the Atlantic Station portion of the City of Atlanta?
Super friendly and approachable staff. Good selection of pistols, revolvers and long arms (rifles and shotguns). They even have a Beretta shop inside of their store complete with clothing sales.
If you like to target shoot or are just curious about firearms, definitely visit this place. Highly recommended.

I purchased my first gun here, M&P 45C, and the experience is amazing. It was on valentine’s day, and the store was extremely busy. There was a special for valentine’s day and I was informed it was busy all day. With that being said, you would think that the buying process would take forever, but unexpectedly it went very smooth. The staff was well organized, Zack and Mike was helping me as they were handling other customers. I came in with a budget, and they found me my M&P, which I’m in love with. The experience was so great that this is my preferred range regardless of having one literally 5 minutes from the house. I highly recommend this place to anyone. I was treated with respect by very knowledgeable staffs, and the process was extremely smooth.

If you are looking for a quality shooting range ITP in Atlanta then look no further. I have been here a few times now and there never is a wait to shoot probably because of their 20+ lanes. Also the only shooting range I have been to that allows you to shoot shotguns in side. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, with a very wide array of fire arms to shoot if you are looking to rent and are modestly priced compared to some shooting ranges I have attended. If you have a chance I would highly recommend visiting your local gem of shooting ranges tucked away behind Atlantic station. ⁵⁄₅ stars for me as far as shooting ranges go, and I don’t give out 5 stars lightly they earned it. Looking forward to my next time there, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I hadn’t shot a gun in about 20 years, so decided it was time to dust off my marksmanship. My wife and I went down here, and they made it super easy for us as people who hadn’t been to a range before. Here are some highlights:
1) They offer an orientation class on the hour every hour for new comers (intro to guns), as well as a more substantive handgun 101 class once per week. The orientation class really helped put my wife at ease with handling the gun — although it didn’t teach me much new.
2) The facility is really nice — clean, modern, well lit, nicely decorated, and with a large selection of fire arms.
3) The staff is very customer friendly. They really helped set us up and get us shooting nicely. Took all the anxiety out of doing something we hadn’t done before.
4) They are taking safety seriously here.
What could be better:
1) I had a headache afterwards. I think the ear muffs they sell cheaply for $ 7 aren’t that good. I would recommend you double up with both ear plugs and ear muffs. Or buy a better quality product.
2) It is a little expensive. We spent almost $ 100 for muffs, goggles, a lane for 2 people for 30 minutes, a box of ammo and a gun rental. If you have your own stuff it is much better. I think a lane for 2 people is about $ 40 for an hour.

Shoot here once a month it’s Clean modern technology staff is always helpful and nice. Yes it’s a few bucks more than your average range. But you pay for what you get. I’ve seen some inexperienced people using guns here but for the most part it’s safe. The doors which open and don’t vapor lock like many other ranges and cause you to stuck is priority for me. You want to shoot in a safe clean comfortable place this is it.

I wished I lived in GA to visit this place. Being from California I just went to lust over the guns. Looked like a very nice range and they had events like football viewing on the weekends.

Guns seem like a part of normal life here in Georgia, so being that this was the first time I’ve ever been to a range it felt a little like being the last kid to lose the the last of their baby teeth.
My husband owns a beautiful antique shotgun in great working condition, and although he has walked me through firearm safety, I knew I would feel a lot more comfortable if I could see it in action.
When you arrive, you check in at the front desk and hand over your ID and sign a waiver if it’s your first time. You can bring your own gun and range-​approved ammo or you can rent a gun ($ 15 for any rental, pretty reasonable) and purchase ammo there. We had to buy some ammo as some of what we had was not approved. We also rented a glock 19 to try out. Targets are $ 1 each and you can get a bonus target for checking in on Unilocal!Finally, they require eye and ear protection, which you can also purchase.
Once you’ve got everything you need, head to your assigned range. They provide a badge for you to get in and out of the range area. At your range, there is a computerized system to help you set up your target.
After we finished shooting, we did some shopping in the retail area. We picked up a hard case for the shotgun so we can check it while traveling. Their retail offerings were impressive, from clothing to purses made specifically to carry.
The staff we worked with were all phenomenal. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
Although I’ve never been to any other gun ranges, I felt comfortable in the professional environment at Stoddard’s and would definitely recommend to others.

This place is pretty cool, checked it out for Father’s Day! It is on the expensive side. The system is a bit confusing but will catch on once playing with it for a while.
It’s best to bring your own equipment when coming here:
Eye googles
Ear muffs
Weapon for choice
And then buy there amo, there is certain amo they will allow you to shoot with.

It’s about damn time we got a gun range in westside midtown. It’s practically new but amazing facility. Huge selection handguns, rifles and used firearms as well. Great selection of the latest holsters and accessories too.
One thing I did notice while target practice which made me uneasy was a happy go lucky unexperienced person walking back and forth with a loaded weapon being way to excited that he was shooting. Maybe they should have safety instructors in all the rooms.
Besides that it was great. Thinking of getting a yearly membership.

Since, I have yet to use their shooting range, this review is based on my experience in the showroom, BUT I will be back to update this once I use their range on my next visit.
Pros: This place has a very wide selection of guns, whether you’re looking for a pistol, rifle or shotgun. They also have tons of accessories from holsters, tactical clothing and belts, ammo boxes, gun mods, etc. Also, most of their mods (i.e. sights) come with free install if you spend a certain amount. The space is also very open and clean. The thing that makes this place stand out is their customer service. I have made several visits here, and each time, the staff has been super friendly, patient, and willing to answer any and all questions without making you feel stupid! With that said, this place definitely caters to shooters of all levels, whether you’ve been around handguns you’re whole life or if you’re looking to purchase your first one.
Cons: Their gun prices are not the most competitive. On their Glocks, for example, you can easily knock off $ 30 – 50 bucks by going to a gun store OTP. Although, I will say that Stoddard’s has some guns that can be harder to find in other places (i.e. the H&K USP Expert). Also, I took a glance at their shooting range prices and I was not too impressed. The «per hour» prices start at $ 20 and can climb up to $ 25 depending how weekday/​weekend and time of day that you go. These prices are super high (to give a comparison, Mainstreet Guns charges $ 12/​hr for the pistol and rifle range). Now, I haven’t had a chance to use Stoddard’s range yet, so I will be back soon to try it out.
BUT, even with the higher prices, I understand why. This place is in the city (right near GA Tech), and it definitely costs them more to operate versus a store in the suburbs, so the inflation makes sense. Because of this, the cons don’t exactly carry as much weight in this review, and it’s not like their prices are «over the roof» more expensive. I just thought that you should know to expect to pay more if you come here and going somewhere OTP is not an option for you.

Sometimes newer is not better. Especially in this case.
Do not judge a book by it’s cover. This is a nice, brand new range with a lot of floor space and a few nicely maintained ranges. Rental selection is pretty strong as well, but no automatic weapons. That’s where the good part ends.
There are no range masters in the range with you, they rely on video feeds from each area, which is unacceptable. Fortunately I am an instructor, so I was able to assist several people who seemed very very lost and inept. There was a lot of «horseplay» in the range that made me extremely nervous, and again, I am an instructor and am used to being around inexperienced shooters. This was intolerable.
Aside from the lack of supervision, Stoddard’s is vastly overpriced. They also do not allow steel cased ammo, which is nothing more than a scam. This is not an FOB (forward operating base) or another environment where sparks from steel cased ammo could ignite any flammable gases.
Their gun prices are inflated and their staff is less than skilled at firearms. I’ve never been more unimpressed with an otherwise amazing facility.

Memorable family experience.
I took my younger cousin to Stoddard’s to fire his first gun ever.
He was a young College student visiting from Massachusetts, Lexington to be exact, who had never seen a gun in his life. I found it ironic that a state at the crux of our American revolution would be so stringent on our Second Amendment rights.
The first thing we did before handling any weapons was take the safety course. It was $ 75 for the both of us. By the end of the one hour course he was confident enough to handle the weapon and know how to comfortably position himself to use one.
The instructors, clearly former military, or very knowledgeable. I appreciated how they would test us on our comprehension of the material. The emphasis on safety was very important to me as I wanted my cousin to learn about firearms the right way.
The space is very clean. If you’ve ever been to top golf think the fire arm version of top golf minus the alcohol of course. You rent a bay for however many hours you want. If you don’t bring your own firearm you can rent and swap them out with no extra charge.
Our final cost came to $ 150 that included Eyes and ears protection for two, three targets, 150 rounds of ammunition, gun rental, bay rental, and our safety instruction class.
My cousin was hooked after the first day; we came back to Stoddards once more before he left. Shooting his first firearm was something his parents never would have introduced to him. As a first experience, Stoddards made his trip very memorable. So much that he framed a target on his wall when he got home and kept a bullet from his first session.
I highly recommend this place.

Perhaps the nicest such facility I’ve ever seen. Clean, spacious. Everyone is friendly. A HUGE selection of things to either rent or buy. Plenty of staff on hand to help everyone from a newbie to a pro find something new to geek about. And also a wide variety of accessories to trick-​out or improve whatever it is you shoot.
I did not get to spend any time in the Beretta showroom. I’m sure there’s a shotgun in there which will cost more than all of the cars I’ve ever owned, combined. And I don’t need to see that shotgun, because it will be beautiful and I will want it.
I shot my 9 mm for about an hour. The lane control systems are slick and user friendly. Ventilation was great, and there’s a small clean-​up area just outside the lanes to get all those nasty residues off your skin. (My word to the uninitiated: make it a cold-​water wash.)
Range fees seemed kind-​of high to me, but the service was impeccable. A membership *might* make regular visits a little more affordable.
Overall, a great addition to the Midtown /​Atlantic Station landscape. I’ll got back. Holler if you’re coming with.

Easily the best gun shop in Atlanta. New, modern, spacious, great parking, wide selection, and an awesome friendly staff!
I was informed by a friend that this location had opened so on a Saturday morning, I decided to check it out. As I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the owner himself. Can’t beat that! There was no one in the range so I grabbed my Head Down PV13 and shot for an hour.
Afterwards I browsed their weapon selection, which includes a gorgeous Beretta showroom, then through the accessories. They have a great selection of Oakley tactical gear, which no one else seems to have. Vertx too. Pricing on weapons seems to be better than most and the listed price is a cash or credit price, so you don’t have to go into the bank and grab a couple bills before you make a purchase. Smart.
The Sweet Auburn BBQ food truck was parked out front so I grabbed a pulled chicken plate and headed back indoors to eat. It was delish!