Nice Shot

I give them 4 stars because they run a very good indoor range. They seem more like a Cop shop with their selection of inventory, they have no used guns. So if want «tactical» this or that give them a try. It is nice to be able to rent a gun and try it before buying it. Their prices are a little high, that and the lack of selection drops them down as a gun store. I think they are the only gun store in town that I have not bought a gun from. But that is due to their inventory not interesting to me. I have bought ammo and used the range all of which has been good.

2 parts to this review:
Part 1: It was my first time at an indoor range, testing guns that I would like to buy. The man working was very excited to help me find the right gun for me. He was knowledgable and helpful. However, the staff wasn’t very helpful telling us where to go — I almost walked out the front door with the gun! They just sat there and stared at us. Also didn’t tell us any information about putting on the glasses and ear muffs BEFORE going into the range. They just assumed I knew that although we had never been there? But the range was nice, about 12 stalls. I had a lot of fun shooting in the range. I was surprised at how expensive it was though. Nearly $ 100 for 2 boxes of shells, 1 handgun rental and 2 stalls and targets. This may be standard but I was definitely surprised.
Part 2: I called on a weekend to see if they had the gun I wanted to buy in stock. The man told me «Nobody in the nation sells that gun» I asked why and how that is even possible? «Check back in a few weeks and they might be making them again». So I called Olde West — a gun and loan store — Guess what?! They had the gun in stock! And so do many online gun dealers! They are definitely still making and selling the gun! So Olde West got my money! This man needs to know what he is talking about before he gives out information.

It was our first time at this indoor range today. We were helped by Julie. She was super helpful and easy to talk to. My boyfriend was researching revolvers to buy, and Julie was extremely patient with all his questions. We also had a great time doing some pistol shooting at their indoor range. Great overall experience, we will definitely be going back there again.

My first experience with nice shot was driving down the freeway. I was taking my 13 year old daughter to school in Cottonwood. As I was driving on I 5 South through Anderson, a speeding Toyota with «NICE SHOT» written all over it ran up behind me at a high rate of speed and started tailgating me dangerously close. Literally a few feet behind my rear bumper. He stayed there until he was able to swerve around me cutting off another car and sped away at, I would say at least 90+ MPH. A friend of mine knows the owner and I gave him a message to tell the owner I didn’t appreciate him endangering mine and my daughter’s lives. The message I got back was «if he doesn’t like the way I am driving, get out of the way.»
The second and last occasion was recently when I went in to get a a pistol case that is accepted by airlines. I had a previous issue with Alaska Airlines because they said the case I have now could be easily pried open. I wanted to avoid any further issue and was willing to spend the money. I explained my problem to one of the guys behind the counter. He showed me a case that was very similar to the one I already had. When I told him this, he immediately got all pissy and his arrogance came out. He flopped the case on the counter and told me that’s what he uses and dared me to try and stick my finger in it when it was closed. He then walked away muttering smart ass remarks. I told him if he wants to be a smart ass, instead of being helpful, I will take my business elsewhere.
I see other negative reviews and wonder why they have to be the way they are. I am a business owner and customers are how I make my living. I will never ever do business with these arrogant guys again. Plenty of other places to buy gun supplies in town.

Took a class from John Panger, I recommend him. He will tell you like it is, no messing around. He takes the class seriously and even has some humor. Thank you nice shot, I’ll be coming back many more times.

Went in here last week for the first time in Redding (Recently moved to the area) and thought the staff was nice and friendly. Prices are decent for ammo and accessories there. Although I would say if you were looking for a gun I would try other stores first like Sportsman Warehouse or bastiani. Nice Shots prices on some firearms are higher than other stores. They do have a lot of handguns to rent which is very helpful when wanting to see how a certain gun shots before you buy one. It’s also a bummer you have to buy their targets.
Updating my review to 3 stars. I went in recently to buy/​look at some of the guns they had in stock. When I went up to the counter I was asked if I needed any help which was nice, but when I was starting to look at the guns I realized how overly priced they were. It’s a bummer. Even the ammo is more expensive than most places.

If there was a rating of negative stars it would be negative 5. Customers service has been absolutely miserable. But that is not the worst of it. My 14 year old son, who has done all of his gun safety at NiceShot was in the range and not even shooting and the people in the next lane were shooting and a 9 mm slug ricochet and impacted him in the chin. After the blood stopped flowing, all over the floor and my son and after the emergency room visit and over 20 internal and external stitches and multiple x rays to make sure there was no shrapnel or broken jaw. My son now has a permanent scar across his entire chin. What did we get from NiceShot? After asking several times to the noncaring staff? We got 2 paper towels to help stop the flow of blood. Other than that we have not even got the time of day from the staff or owners to see how our 14 year old son was doing. Nothing!!.
Thank God it hit his chin and not the soft tissue of his neck or his mouth or eyes.
My worry to all that read this is if it happened to my son it is going to happen again to somebody elses family member and the results could be much worse.

I have taken a couple of Firearms Classes at Nice Shot, and have enjoyed the factual and entertaining information presented by their Firearms Instructors. They have a very nice indoor shooting range. I have never purchased a gun or used their gunsmith, but they seem to have a good variety of Firearms and Ammunition. The Wife and I want to have a «Date Night» at Nice Shot some evening, sounds romantic right, girls with guns!

I have been coming to nice shot since they first opened and I was coming with my dad (I was 7). This is the only indoor range in redding, and it is very nice. The staff has a very happy no no-​nonsense attitude and they know their stuff. I would not expect someone to hold your hand, answers tend to be short and to the point, but there is no better pistol range in Redding. The staff recognizes and greets me when I come in, which I think is a mark of a good gun store. The prices here are somewhat higher than other gun shops in town, don’t be afraid to ask for a discount.

Good indoor gun range and very friendly helpful staff. Ask for Ryan or Jeff if you have any technical questions. They seem to know it all in a good way. Rest of staff is very helpful. Had an issue with one of my firearms purchased there and they took care of it right away.

just got off the phone with the people at nice shot. The lady I talked to was very nice and provided all the info I wanted about a CCW. No complaints from this quarter.
Norvin

I just went into the store today to buy some ar15 mags to try this brand out. After getting home I noticed that the mags didnt even lock into the mag well I called nice shot not even 10 minutes after I purchased them and they said I could not have a refund I had to get store credit… What a joke 10 minutes… I will not be going back there. If i were you I would stay away from that place. I give it one star because it will not let me post without a rating

My Father received a 9 mm s&w 469 from his father recently. We have never held a pistol in our hands so we thought it would be a great idea to take it to someone who has, so we took it to nice shot. They were very nice and showed us how to break down the pistol and how to use it properly. They were very nice people… i honestly don’t know what these other guys are talking about. 13 dollars for the rented ear and eye protection plus the lane and target. i would say im going to be going there again soon… maybe tomorrow…

They are not «nice» at Nice Shot. My husband and son in law went in here to find out about the range. The employees were arrogant and unwilling to answer questions so they left vowing not to return. This guy and his sidekick must be the owners because anyone else would have fired them by now. Other negative reviews on google and Unilocal.Find another place.

Decent range, guns to rent if you really want to (p90 and shotgun and rifles) they do make you buy ammo if it doesnt meet their standard.
only 2^nd indoor range ive ever been to, but REALLY hot inside on the lanes vs decent a/​c.

I just came from Nice Shot. The salesman (I hate to even call him that) belittled and talked down to me. He is an arrogant little prick. I will not be spending any of my time or money here.

The first reviewer, C.S., says «nice indoor range.» True, but incomplete. Nice Shots has twelve firing points, six of which are in an air-​conditioned space. They have a moderate sized gun shop with guns and accessories for sale, and they have guns for rent. A person contemplating a purchase can try out one of several pistol and rifle models on the range. Instruction is available also.