Northwest Shooter
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About Northwest Shooter
Northwest Shooter is an indoor shooting range in Columbia Falls, MT, with a pistol range, a rifle range and a shop on site. Its reviews come from first-time shooters and experienced ones alike, and several come from travelers who stopped in while on vacation in Montana.
Gun rentals in Columbia Falls, MT come up in several reviews. One reviewer mentions a wide choice of rental guns along with targets, safety gear and ammunition, and another went twice for the rental guns. One group shot a variety of pistols and then tried an automatic, with a range officer handling that part of the session. One visitor says the rifle range runs indoors at fifty yards.
Learning is part of the picture too. One reviewer says the range offers classes and training, and another took a concealed weapon class there. Two reviewers describe a safety rundown before the shooting begins, and one reviewer who had never shot before went through pistol and rifle shooting from the basics. Opinions of the staff are mostly favorable, though a handful of reviewers describe rude or poor service. A shop on the premises carries firearms, accessories and ammunition, according to reviewers.
Two reviewers call the facility clean, and one says it is the kind of place to bring family members who are wary of guns. One reviewer describes a bachelor party outing here. Northwest Shooter combines rentals, classes and a shop in Columbia Falls.
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10 reviews from Google
Great people there and beyond exceptional real life tactical training offered. Highly experienced staff.
Stuart is awesome! ⋆✮⋆ He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and provided a comfortable environment with wonderful instruction. It had been a couple years since I fired a gun, and I had come in to try a more powerful gun than I'm used to. Super fun experience! Thank you guys!
Arrived in Montana on a bros trip and went and checked this place out, we got to shoot a variety of pistols and plenty of ammo for a very reasonable price, we decided after to try the automatic for the first time ever! Honestly one of the coolest experiences I’ve had in my life! Stu was our range officer for handling the automatic, and was an equally awesome part of the experience. A no BS kind of guy with significant operator experience, had tons of info and tips on how to handle fire arms and improving skill and accuracy. Had some incredible fun facts and information regarding the culture and tied the whole experience together! I will be back, and it’s not even up for debate! I would love to take a private course or one of the other awesome services they offer when I return! 10/10
Amazing BEST place in the county for knowledge, expertise, repairs/help, and shooting! So happy I found this place. I would certainly shoot here often if I didn't already live in the deep woods The two gentlemen there (both veterans) are beyond great. I came in to repair my cousin's rifle and the gentleman there found another problem with my bolt and the gas rings. He instantly checked out my rifle to what I wanted help with, and immediately saw another huge problem. Only true experts would notice something like this. He walked around and had a gun on his hip, and was so secure and professional about himself I didn't even notice. VS the guys that walk on the guns on their hips and make it their personality and feed their ego. These gentlemen have the professionalism, kindness, and WILL/INTENT to teach they can both teach a little child and an elderly woman, and additionally a higher aggression and faster paced veteran, with ease. SUPER RARE for veterans to both hold on to their combat skills and mindset, and acquire new peace and calmness that is impossible while actively serving ... and then use both sides to help people. Amazing. The gentlemen there also expressed his love for helping his customers. I'm a Christian Life Coach/Therapist and these are good people with good souls, who put fairness and good intent first. Definitely coming back here to spend all my money because these gentlemen will get you the best upgrades, knowledge, and training you can acquire. God bless thank you PS: I went across town a few days ago to another gun shop (MMG) and the gentlemen there threatened to shoot me, then another customer (with sarcasm and humour). I forgave him in JC name and I thank God that I found this blessing as a reward instead. Also I prefer men I can shake hands with that don't break eye contact when I bless them and thank them (which I was blessed to receive here). The soul (eyes) CANNOT lie PSS: Sorry I forgot your names. You gentlemen treated me without prejudice and I only felt your will to help and make my life better.
Now THAT was fun! Never shot a bullet before; had a great instructor, very informative und skilled - we went through pistol and rifle shooting from basics to more experienced shots. A must do for tourists in the area
Awesome! Visited this place while on vacation in Montana. The Staff was very friendly and cool, had much fun. Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely come back!
Me, my husband and my parents came by to do some target practice. My mom had never shot a gun before, so my dad asked Stuart if she could get some guidance. From the beginning, Stuart was nothing short of supportive and he treated my mom with such care and respect for her fears. She ended up dumping 300 rounds of .22 and even went on to shoot a fully automatic mp5. Stuart is not only one of the nicest guys we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know, but he is a true asset to your company. We truly appreciate the time he took to make sure my mom felt comfortable and safe. Thank you for one of the most fun adventures we’ve had on our trip. We look forward to coming back again and we highly recommend coming here if you need a little help moving forward with your gun handling experience or if your just looking for a little bit of fun!
For my friends bachelor party we went to Northwest Shooter as our highlight activity. The experience was incredible. Stuart, Jeff amd their youngest employee made this a flawless experience. It was safe, exhilarating and a bucket list moment for all of us. From the selection of guns we got to shoot, to how smoothly these three guys ran the operation we truly got to experience the best of American gun culture. We had a big group and we all got to shoot a ton of rounds. I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone, if you’re on the fence about going to this facility, pull the trigger, you won’t regret it
This range is great. The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly to new and experienced shooters. They always go above and beyond for their customers. Highly recommend this shooting range
cheap and fun
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Shooter an indoor or outdoor shooting range?
Northwest Shooter is an indoor shooting range in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Does Northwest Shooter rent firearms?
Visitors' reviews mention renting firearms at Northwest Shooter.
Does Northwest Shooter offer firearms training?
Visitors' reviews mention firearms training classes and concealed carry classes at Northwest Shooter.
Where is Northwest Shooter located?
Northwest Shooter is located at 32 Western Village Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912.
What are Northwest Shooter's hours?
The listed hours for Northwest Shooter are Monday Closed; Tuesday 12–6 PM; Wednesday 12–6 PM; Thursday 12–6 PM; Friday 12–6 PM; Saturday 12–6 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change, so confirm with the range before you go.
How can I contact Northwest Shooter?
Northwest Shooter can be reached by phone or via their website. Contact details are listed at the top of this page.