St. Lucie Shooting Center

St. Lucie Shooting Center, situated in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a premier indoor shooting range known for its wide range of services, including gun range facilities, shooting classes, and ammunition sales.

Key Features:

• One-Stop Shop: Offers courses for licensing, certification, safety, and personal protection, ranging from introductory classes to concealed handgun licensing.
• Certified Instructors: A team of private/local instructors, all certified and experienced, offering courses in concealed carry, tactics, and gun cleaning.
• Range of Classes:
  • Carry Concealed Weapons Class: For beginners with a basic understanding of firearms, including classroom instruction and a safety handling assignment ($55 per person for a 3-hour course).
  • Basic Weapons Class: Expanding on CCW class fundamentals with dry fire and live fire exercises ($50 for a 2-hour course).
  • Youth Safety and Shooting Class: Introduction to firearm safety and shooting fundamentals for beginners ($60 per student for a 2-hour course).
• Facilities and Amenities:
  • Location: 490 NW Concourse Pl, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986.
  • FFL Transfers, Firearm Sales, and Accessories: Available at St Lucie Guns, located nearby.
  • Live Scan Fingerprinting: Provided through Metro Risk.
  • Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (10 am – 7 pm), Saturday (9 am – 7 pm), Sunday (9 am – 6 pm).

Strengths and Weaknesses (Based on Reviews):

• Strengths:
  • Commended for excellent customer service, with staff like Andrew noted for their warm and enthusiastic approach.
  • Wide selection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories suitable for all skill levels.
  • Praised for a comfortable, professional environment and knowledgeable staff, particularly in supporting veterans.
  • Recognition for cleanliness and decent size shop with a range of gear and accessories.
  • Noted for offering great deals on ammo, targets, and range time.
• Weaknesses:
  • Some instances of staff being perceived as disrespectful and unhelpful, particularly in customer interactions.
  • Complaints about the ventilation system and suggestions for better air conditioning to improve comfort.
  • Occasional issues with range policies and disagreements over ammunition types.
  • Reports of discomfort due to a lack of a range safety officer (RSO) and poor ventilation.