About Shoot Straight West Palm Beach
Shoot Straight West Palm Beach has established itself as a premier full-service shooting destination in South Florida since 1979. This location seamlessly integrates three core offerings: a professional indoor shooting range, a comprehensive firearms retail operation, and expert gunsmith services - creating a complete ecosystem for shooting enthusiasts of all experience levels.
The shooting range itself is thoughtfully designed with separate bays for handgun and rifle shooting, plus dedicated spaces for professional firearms instruction. This layout allows the facility to accommodate everyone from first-time shooters taking their initial lessons to experienced marksmen perfecting their craft. Range membership includes the popular ‘shoot as often as you like for one low annual fee’ program, making it accessible for regular practice while membership benefits extend to 10% discounts on retail merchandise.
Safety is a cornerstone of operations here. The presence of professional Range Safety Officers who actively monitor all shooting bays provides the oversight that serious shooters value. This vigilant approach ensures that whether you’re shooting solo or sharing bay space with other marksmen, proper protocols are maintained throughout your session.
The retail component reflects decades of experience sourcing firearms and equipment. The inventory spans sporting and hunting rifles, shotguns, concealed carry handguns, optics, ammunition, protective gear, and related accessories - all available both in-store and online. This depth means you can walk in looking for a specific item or browse for options, confident that the selection represents virtually every major category in the shooting sports world.
Behind the counter stands a staff known for genuine product knowledge. Rather than simply processing transactions, team members invest time in understanding customer needs, explaining features clearly, and ensuring informed decision-making. This commitment to education rather than upselling has created a reputation that extends throughout South Florida’s shooting community.
The gunsmith department adds another layer of specialization. With more than 20 years of collective experience, the gunsmiths handle everything from routine maintenance and repairs to performance enhancements and full restorations. This in-house expertise means you don’t need to hunt around for quality gunsmith work - it’s part of the ecosystem.
The West Palm Beach location benefits from the established systems and reputation of the larger Shoot Straight chain, which operates nine locations across Florida. This means memberships, loyalty programs, and service standards remain consistent, but each location maintains the local expertise and community relationships that matter most at the retail level.
Practical considerations: plan for potential wait times during peak hours, though regular visitors report these have improved with membership growth. If you’ll be shooting in a multi-shooter bay, plan on active hearing protection since you may have rifle shooters in adjacent spaces. Hours vary slightly by day (closed Thursdays), so check ahead if visiting early morning or late evening.