NorthShore Sports Club

Clint was phenomenal, made time pass by like a breeze! Highly recommend!

Thank you Mike for the great experience and selection of automatic guns to enjoy.

Mike was an absolutely delightful instructor who carefully explained all the intricacies of firing a gun. He made the entire experience fun while stressing the importance of safety. I was never excited at the thought of guns but this experience has changed my mind and is worthwhile for anyone of any age to learn and know how to operate a firearm.

The facility is impressive, and I want to be fair from the outset: the staff I interacted with were courteous, professional, and handled the immediate situation well. My concern is not with the quality of the facility or the employees. It is with the member culture I experienced and whether that culture is consistent with the premium environment NorthShore Sports Club markets itself as providing. I attended a class here as a beginner and was seated next to another participant who repeatedly sighed loudly, huffed and puffed, smacked her gum/lips, and made other distracting noises throughout the instruction. In another setting this might simply be irritating. In a firearms training environment, where newer students are trying to listen carefully, absorb unfamiliar information, and take safety seriously, I found it remarkably distracting. I eventually addressed her behavior. I can readily acknowledge that I could have approached her more diplomatically. What I find harder to accept is the idea that an adult attending a structured training class should need to be reminded to extend basic consideration to the people learning beside them. I was subsequently told that this individual has apparently been a member for years. I cannot speak to management's intentions, and I would not pretend to know the history between the club and any individual member. However, the way the situation unfolded did leave me wondering whether established members are always held to the same standard of conduct that a newer customer might reasonably expect. That distinction matters at this price point. NorthShore describes itself as a premium club, and its Elite membership is currently $333 per month with a one year commitment. At nearly $4,000 a year, I don't think discerning customers are simply paying for access to shooting lanes, rentals, or a well appointed lounge. They are also paying for the environment: professionalism, consistency, mutual respect, and a community in which they actually want to spend their time. The physical facility certainly presents at that level. The staff I encountered did as well. My experience with the member culture, unfortunately, did not. Because this appears to be a relatively close knit community with classes and member events, prospective members should consider more than the amenities when deciding whether to make a year long commitment. You are not simply purchasing access to a facility; you are joining a community whose members you may encounter repeatedly. For me, a premium club should be distinguished not only by what it offers, but by the standards of the environment it maintains. If I am committing thousands of dollars a year to a membership, I expect the culture to feel as polished as the facility. Based on this experience, I was not confident that it does.

Had a great experience, flew in from Aus. Thank you for looking after us, best Bachelor Party Activity!

Great experience overall! Thanks again.

Had a great time with Clint learning to shoot

I’ve really enjoyed shooting here. The place is clean, the gun selection is solid for both rentals and purchases, and the staff really knows what they’re doing. My shooting has improved a ton since I started coming.

Great range and rentals. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff (especially Mike)

Big baby is the boss!