4 years ago
Been using BluCor for about a year now Currently a...
Been using BluCor for about a year now Currently a member. Now, just like any other business they have their pros and their cons so I urge people to be patient and understanding with this place even if you might've had experiences to the contrary. Having said that I will simply list pros and cons now. Your mind is yours to make up, but in my honest opinion it is a completely legitimate establishment.
Pros -
1. Good Selection
2. Quality products and good distribution network if they don't have something you want.
3. Clean and tidy, very organized.
4. Good location. (For me anyway)
5. Staff will not pester you if you know what you are doing. (Had some doozies at other places when I was young just because I looked young)
6. Rentals are a nice addition.
Cons -
1. As I've witnessed a handful of times, the staff does have a tendency to intimidate/patronize people who don't know what they are doing, whether intentional or not. This is not the fault of the employees though, it simply needs to be addressed and some sales/customer service skills need to be sharpened. Easy fix.
2. Although their range is clean and organized it's counter area is somewhat small for their growing customer base. Many times I find myself elbow-to-elbow with people on any given day.
3. While their prices are competitive, I have often found cheaper options elsewhere. not by much mind you, but cheaper nonetheless.
In summary I find it is an adequate place to do my shooting. When we talk about gun ranges, I feel each range has their own personal feel and personality to it. Some might have better customer service, some might have better prices, some might have more options. To me this feels like a range that is No Nonsense, expects its Shooters to be somewhat experienced, or at least have some common sense around firearms, and is out to make a dollar which is what most businesses are up to do. If you can't handle these facts or prefer to be "held by the hand" if you will, a bit more, I would recommend Bristlecone or something of the like. For me, yes there is room for improvement, but its ok for my needs.