Firepower

Great place to shoot. I normally feel very uncomfortable around strangers with guns, but the staff kept a close eye on everyone and made sure they were all safe. They won’t hesitate to throw you out if you seem like you could threaten the safety of others or yourself. That’s what I really liked about it.

Great place. Excellent inventory. The guys there are awesome. Professional and knowledge.

Firepower is a very well-​stocked, compact gun shop and range. I’ve been here many times and always been treated well. The staff is very knowledgeable and are quick to admit that one of them specializes in a certain type of weapon than the other and they’ll jump in to assist (1911/​AR15/​bolt action). The range is small and a bit sensitive to outdoor temperature changes, but the staff keeps a good eye on it and you feel safe. $ 5/​gun rentals is a great deal. They have about 50 handguns (many late-​model) that you can rent. It’s a cheap, easy way ($ 5 +ammo) to see if you like a certain gun.

If you want to be treated like you’re privileged to walk in the door this might be for you! There have been a couple quite nice and helpful folks over the years but mostly arrogant, rude an unhelpful know it alls. Fortunately they aren’t the only game in town any longer.

I called and spoke to James
And I think I had about 7 – 8 question he was an awesome help.
Will definitely return and see him plus give my business again.
Thank you James.

Great place. Very helpful. Prices are a little higher than some of the bigger stores, but I think they are worth the customer service I get.
But they’re not all that much more expensive than some places. And I find some products that are actually less than at other places. So to clarify, while you may spend a few dollars more on one thing, you might get some accessories for less, and you’ll get treated with respect and courtesy.
They have a gun range in back that is… ok. It’s hot as a firecracker in there if it’s hot outside. It’s very uncomfortable on hot days and I’ve found other places to shoot that were much nicer and cheaper.
But the range is not what draws me there. You can ask their opinion, and they will tell you honestly. They will talk with you and discuss your opinion as well as theirs. You come away feeling like you truly learned something, not just given a sales pitch.
They make no excuses for their prices or policies, but they will explain to you why things are what they are.
All-​in-​all, it’s the kind of place you enjoy going into, and look forward to going back.

Great place. Very knowledgeable staff. They have always been very friendly to me, even when they were pretty busy. Summer time gets pretty hot in the range, but it’s OK for 30 – 45 minutes at a time. Prices are some of the best in the area.

Awesome place! Nice staff, very knowledgeable and respectful of your questions. Between the two shooting ranges in the Charlotte area, this is the best. Prices are even good, while others are gouging during a high-​demand period.

Before I found far better alternatives, Firepower was my range of choice. I do not mind the staff, I enjoy their sense of humor and don’t take their attitudes personally. They are a great group of employees and have added some new people since my last visit. They take safety seriously and a lot of the customers that come in are not prepared to handle a firearm. Mix the stress of more customers than range lanes with amateur shooters and anyone would have a tendency to be short by the end of the day. Their expert opinion can come across as offensive to some, but their major concern is preventing avoidable accidents i. e they heavily suggest taking training and safety classes before getting lane time or bring an experienced shooter for everyone’s sake. The biggest downfall for me is the ventilation on the range is very poor. In the summer it gets so hot and the air so thick with powder discharge that customers will leave in a hustle, drenched in their own sweat. Hotter than Hades.
I’ve made all my pistol purchases from Firepower and have been happy with each buy as I was able to find a great bargain each time. I will admit the store is lacking salesmanship in the sense that the gun range takes 75% of the employees attention and buyers have a difficult time getting the opportunity to shop around the store with an employee in tow to handle the options they want to weigh.
Depending on who is helping you during the purchase you will get a varying degree of knowledge on the brand and model, so do your research because their staff will not put you in a corner like an aggressive car salesman and feed you a bunch of BS to make a sale. They also do not make deals for anyone, so the price tag is concrete.
Overall I’d go back to purchase, but I’ve found better range options.
Check ‘em out, but keep your expectations realistic. It’s not your everyday retail environment.

I stopped in there a few times to look at their stock and prices. I also wanted to get the feel for the character of the staff. I learned that if you are cool with them they will be the same with you and explain anything you don’t understand. I got some great advice on a small lightweight backup pistol, which I ended up buying and got some free range time with it. I am going back for a 45 when my savings builds back up. It is easy to drop a grand on a good piece and the accessories that you need with it. I found the staff to be very helpful and knowledgable, don’t get hung up on their appearance they seems to be a nice bunch of guys some hippie looking and some para military looking. I bet they have a broad range of experience with firearms and people between them.

I left this review on the Google reviews…
«I wish I had read the reviews (on Google) before I went to Firepower, Inc. I was thinking during my drive back to the office that I wanted to go online and write up a review citing how condescending the staff are. I talked to all three gentlemen that were there. At first, I was specific about what i was looking for and after they said they didn’t have it I just told them I would browse awhile. I would ask a question or two at each counter and I would get lectured as if i was a total gun illiterate — which I am not. I asked them if there were any „packages“ that would let me try five or ten handguns at a time. They said no, $ 5/​each rental — then he added that I wouldn’t be able to tell or remember the difference between them anyway. I know I can tell how a gun shoots with 1 or 2 shots — I either like it or I don’t. Regardless, they are jerks and I don’t want to give them my business. I’m going to buy a rifle and a pistol this year — the money is in the bank. I’ll pay more to a store that works with me to set me up with a gun that I will enjoy for many years.»
If you’re just shooting at the range, it’ll work. I shot here a few years ago and I recall it being a good experience. My review this go around is related to shopping for a gun.

For instruction for inexperienced shooters…

A decent-​sized range and reasonable prices keep me going back to shoot at Firepower. I’ve been to the range here 4 or 5 times, and it’s not bad.
I really like the staff here. When I have questions or need assistance, they have always been friendly and helpful to me (although, admittedly, some of them come across as a little gruff). They have a nice, decently-​priced selection of guns you can buy here, although their rental section is a little small (and their ammo prices are just so-​so, but I think that is normal).
For an indoor range, I think the lanes themselves are a good size. I don’t feel cramped or feel like there are too many people in the room. They are not terribly well lighted, though, which can make for some difficult when shooting. The range prices are pretty reasonable, and ladies can shoot there for half price on Tuesdays, which is AWESOME (and when I usually go). The ranges seem relatively clean, but just watch for the occasional stray shell from the booth next to you.

Now this… this is a gun store. I’ve not seen such a density of pistols, rifles, shotguns in such a tightly dense area since, well, ever. Everything is behind glass and completely safe and the sales folks are happy to help you find what you want. Whether it’s a .22 target pistol or a home defense shotgun or a purse gun for personal defense, these folks have it. Prices are clearly marked as is the status (new or used).
They have a good sized target range in case you’re looking to try out your new toy and there is a small classroom in the back for taking your concealed carry permit class.

I have been shooting in Washington State, Maryland, and Arizona… and in terms of pure quality this is by far the cleanest, best customer serviced, and most modern indoor range I have been to ever.
First off, lets be honest, you don’t expect a gun ranges to be in classy areas. This one is in an actually decent locations. As in there are no neon lights for liquor or pawn stores nearby (just a random Korean diner), so for me taking my little sister was no problem.
The prices are absolutely amazing for a gun range (granted they don’t offer military discount and I might be biased comparing with Washington State) and the staff member I was working with very knowleagible and friendly to help me select the fire power appropriate for teaching.
The thing about their indoor range is that it is small, but rather clean. We went on a monday morning, so it wasn’t busy. I could see how they would be over crowded on the weekend.
The only reason why they didn’t get 5 stars is because they let a guy go into the pistol range with a shotgun who clearly had no idea how to shoot. It didn’t put anyone in danger or anything, but for people new to shooting it was a bit intimidating. Granted the staff member came in to do some lessons, I think it was grounds to kick the guy out.
However… overall it was a great experience

I am a regular customer of Firepower. They might not have as big an inventory as the biggest dealer in Charlotte, but it’s very good and I my thought is you can find just about anything you are looking for there. Last handgun I was looking for they had in stock. Moreover, their prices are VERY good and very competitive.
The staff is excellent, with nice personalities and very helpful. I enjoy going there for that as well.
When you go there to shoot, they check out your equipment and ammo just to make sure everything is acceptable. They also check YOU out to make sure you know what you are doing. They will allow an inexperienced shooter on the range, but ONLY if they are «under the wing» of someone they know to be competent.
They have two shooting ranges. Both are great except for one issue.
(See below) The main one behind the main counter has a big window. There, they can check to make sure you are not doing anything you shouldn’t, like shooting off rounds too quickly. The folks are also quick to help, in case there is a problem with a gun, like a jam, etc. Of course, you have to have hearing and eye protection to shoot, and they will rent you that, along with any of a large assortment of handguns, etc. if you need one.
The second is pretty private, and you have to qualify with a demonstration of your handling and shooting skills for them to let you use it at all.
The ONLY downside with both ranges is that they are not air conditioned, of course, and on a very hot day, it can get pretty warm in there. Mel

My group and I worked ourselves to death over the last few months and we needed a stress reliever. My assistant mentioned shooting range and we all bought in. Today was the day so myself, along with three women, entered this non-​descript gun store in Matthews.
I’ve shot skeet before and my assistant is like a mad-​survivalist/​hunter type or something. The other two ladies with us were not experienced but they allowed us to work with them. Only five bucks to rent a gun plus the ammo was a great deal. Actually, given the amount of fun we all had, it was the deal of the century.
The range is awesome. Some lady was in there shooting something that sounded like a landmine was going off every round but more power to her. I felt very safe and the staff was extremely helpful. After we killed some paper, we all have agreed to return again and to take their safety and concealed-​carry class as we’re in some sketchy places working at times.
We’ll be back for sure!
FYI: Tuesday’s is Ladies Day!

Yee-​fawkin-​ha!
You wanna shoot guns? Look for places with patrons that still rock Confederate flags.
While I do not approve of said message, them «boys» know they firearms!
Our team and I headed over here to fire some nasty lil’ toys: Colt 1911s, Magnums, and a few other goodies.
I must admit that they were definitely eyeballing the one or two of us that looked really «city slicker» type, but after a short grilling, they let us through.
Only recommendation? Buy your own ammo elsewhere. They make up for cheap range prices by severely marking that up. They WILL give you dirty looks for not buying any, but who the hell cares?!
Happy shooting!

Me writing a review on a gun range is totally hilarious. It is one of those things if you told me I would be going to a gun safety class, I would have thought you were Bonkers, yes with a capital B.
Last year, I decided I was going to do more classes and activities that were outside of my comfort level. My husband asked me did I want to take a gun safety class. Sure. Next thing I know I am signed up and sitting in a room full of men with guns.
Firepower is a great place for target practice, I would recommend going on a weekday, weekends get jammed up. You have to put your name on a wait list. They have specials on weekdays, call them and find out, I know they have some sort of ladies special on a week day. Ladies with guns! Watch out.

the guy wouldn’t let my friend and i shoot due to my bright-​teal shorts (guess i was more dressed for brooklyn), but i couldn’t blame him because we also had close to no experience with guns…
if you do have experience, this place is amazing. $ 5 guns to rent (and we’re talking bad-​ass glocks and other stuff i’ve only ever seen in the hands of denzel washington).
whatever — we couldn’t shoot, but at least we tried (and went bowling instead).