ARES TACTICAL LLC

ARES Tactical is an indoor shooting range and gun store in Gallatin, TN, and many of its reviews center on instruction. Reviewers describe a First Shots pistol class aimed at people new to handguns, a beginner gun class, and an enhanced concealed carry class, with instructors described as patient, knowledgeable and focused on gun safety. One reviewer calls it a great place for indoor shooting, and another calls it a local range.

Several reviewers name the same instructors: Minerva, Joel and Mark (spelled Marc by some). One reviewer who was nervous about handling a firearm says the First-Time Gun Handler class helped overcome much of that fear, and another took the First Shots class after years away from shooting and found it a good refresher. A parent brought two daughters, ages 12 and 10, to First Shots, and one reviewer who is new to guns liked the simple presentation of safety and handling. One reviewer says they are glad to know "there are classes offered to help build confidence in guns."

The store side gets its own mentions. One reviewer calls the store clean, and another, a self-described green gun enthusiast, says the people there were helpful and not intimidating, taking time to answer questions. One reviewer says the range needs ventilation of some sort. Beyond the shooting itself, one reviewer says they joined a range event and found the atmosphere down to earth and welcoming.

For concealed carry classes in Gallatin, Tennessee, or a first handgun class at an indoor range, ARES Tactical is where reviewers say they learned the basics of safe handling and shooting.