Defender Outdoors Shooting Center - Fort Worth, Texas

Patrick Cuturic

Wer zum ersten Mal bisschen rumballern will ist hier genau richtig. Man kommt rein wird direkt begrüßt und gefragt was man will. Kurz online registrieren, Waffe auswählen und ab auf den Stand. Wenn man Hilfe braucht, stehen Instruktoren bereit und helfen einem. Ich komme definitiv wieder!

Sebastian Holter

Falls man als Ausländer in Fort Worth etwas schießen möchte, genau die richtige Adresse.

Man braucht nur seinen Führerschein & Kreditkarte und schon kann es losgehen. Anfänger werden fachkundig unterwiesen, es ist stets jede Menge freundliches Personal vor Ort.

Die Auswahl an Waffen zur Miete ist enorm. Qualität und Sauberkeit ist erste Klasse. Preise sind angemessen für den Service.

Man sollte nur manchmal etwas Geduld mitbringen, da man auf seine Bahn warten muss. Die Zeit kann man aber gut im Shop verbringen und sich das Angebot anschauen und erklären lassen.

Für Anfänger wie erfahrene Schützen eine gute Adresse in der Region.

Lauren Fox

Out of towner that decided to stop in and do as the Texans do - book some range time and pick the brains of the guys behind the counter. As a young woman coming to the range alone, you never know what to expect as far as a reception goes… Not only was everyone professional and pleasant to speak with (especially Cameron), but I got a great value for my hour with 4 different pistols and advice on selecting a home defense weapon that fit my personal needs. Felt very safe with the RSOs as well, without feeling I was being babysat. Wish I had more time this visit for another stop by before I fly home!

Ismael Rogelio Garcia

I came to this store because many of my friends recommended it, and at first, my experience was great. The staff was very helpful and friendly, which I appreciated since this was my first time buying a gun. However, my experience took a turn for the worse after my time at the range.

I asked a simple question about whether you need to clean a gun after a single use if it’s brand new. Instead of a helpful answer, I was met with a condescending lecture about how I’d need to pay for a private lesson to learn gun cleaning. While that response was disappointing, what really ruined my experience was what happened next. As I was getting ready to leave, I saw the person pointing at me and laughing with another range staff member, seemingly making fun of my question.

This behavior was unprofessional and left me feeling disrespected. What started as an exciting first-time experience turned into a regrettable one. I hope management takes steps to ensure this kind of behavior doesn’t happen to others.

Jacob Stetler

Just wanted to give a shout out to William, Eric and gunsmith Andy. I’ve been having trouble with my pistol misfiring for about a year and a half (ever since I let an an amateur clean it.) William and Eric took the time to help me work through the problem and Andy had the gun fixed in 15 minutes.

They have some really good people at Defender and their prices are more than reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, whether you are just starting out or have years of experience.

Thanks again to William, Eric and Andy! Your service and kindness truly made my day!

Melvin Garrett

I just want to write a short review as I could go on and on about this store. My wife and I stopped by Defender Outdoors Shooting Center last Saturday and had a blast. Let me tell you, Mr. Kris was very pleasant to speak with during my shopping experience. His knowledge and expertise helped my wife and I make a informed decision on our purchase. I am pleased to say Mr. Kris and Mr. Mike really took good care of us before and during the time to purchase my Daniel Defense Limited Edition Rifle. We plan on returning to the store soon because great customer service goes a long way. A big thank you to Mr. Kris and Mr. Mike for making us feel at home.

Alex Sharp

Awesome place!
Brought my new Henry big boy 30/30 in to get sighted in.
Andy, the gun Smith, got her all fixed up for me. Also recommended the better rail product that I needed because I had just purchased this gun at a gun show. Five star service will definitely be returning here for all my shooting needs.

Chelsea Perez

For years, Defender Outdoor has been a trusted destination for us. This past Saturday at 4 p.m., we had the opportunity to have my husband's antique Italian Beretta examined without needing an appointment or paying a fee. Sadly, today's encounter resulted in feelings of discomfort and humiliation.
We consistently appreciate visiting this establishment due to the exceptional courtesy and willingness of employees and managers to assist customers. Having worked in customer service for 12 years, I understand the importance of maintaining professionalism, even on challenging days. However, I witnessed my husband experiencing racial abuse and profiling by a staff member wearing a grey like T-shirt at the customer service desk, which I believe warrants a formal reprimand, as he was targeted upon entry.
My husband intended to get his two double-barrel shotguns evaluated to determine their historical significance and value, with the goal of potentially selling them and upgrading. However, our experience was marred by the discourtesy of an employee, recognizable by his white grayish beard, round glasses, silver left-wrist bracelet and subtle accent.
Did his behavior align with his self-proclaimed firearms expertise? Upon entering, he was assisting a customer, glanced at us, and mentioned his busy schedule and appointment requirement(we didn’t have to make an appointment prior times of coming here).
He asked my husband in a sarcastic way you want to know about your gun's condition and historical background, and my husband explained his interest. However, the individual interrupted, stating a $50 fee per gun for gunsmith evaluation, and my husband and I were about to agree before being cut off again. He pointed to the ground behind him to place the gun case because we were going to browse for something new. Honestly, we were unconcerned about waiting, recognizing the store was busy or charging a fee, a common practice in some gun shops depending on the sales associate. However, after feeling humiliated and embarrassed, we opted not to browse.
To add to the humiliation, the front desk lady turned her back on us as we departed and remained silent. We did nothing wrong; my husband exercised restraint despite the blatant disrespect, and we chose to leave quietly. We have been loyal patrons for years, and it's deeply hurtful to be racially profiled by one of your company's representatives.
Please refer to the camera footage, which shows the male on very first chair older gentleman at customer service starting the conversation. My husband sought information on his antique double-barrel shotguns, driven by his passion for their historical background. Our positive experiences with Defender Outdoor's customer service, based on our professional expertise, were marred by today's incident involving racial profiling against my Spaniard husband.
We wish Defender Outdoor all the best, but unfortunately, Texas has numerous alternative gun stores with employees who don't exhibit what we encountered.
Have a blessed day!