All New Training Center - Launching July 2025 - Openings Limited - SIGN UP TODAY!
All New Training Center - Launching July 2025 - Openings Limited - SIGN UP TODAY!
Rising from the ashes of the 2018 fire, all new ownership has worked together with industry leading experts from custom range equipment, architecture and design to world class facility ideal for anyone from the novice first timer to dedicated competition shooters.
We offer a fully public standard range bay featuring 7 lanes with a 25 yard max range. All lanes feature brand new custom built Action Target runners, touch screen controls and an ample supply of target options. Rent by 30 minute increments or join the family with a membership as low at $29/mo.
Our team designed a fully separated 3 lane tactical shooting bay. Extra wide lanes with reinforced and core filled block walls built to accommodate competition shoots, group events and higher level personal and team tactical training. This bay allows down range, draw to shoot practice. A design experience exclusive in the area. Access for group event rental or personally with our Give Back Membership.
Attached directly to our Tactical bay for an all encompassing and private experience, our Hero's Lounge is available for rent 7 days a week. Mix in some world class rental guns and a Best Defense Tactical Trainer and your corporate event or sporting event watch party will be something to never forget. Also available for private training group, individual classes or private, discreet sales or custom firearm consultation.
We at Best Defense have been passionate about their cause since day 1 and supported them in every way a young business can. To see them step up for one of our very own, we knew we had to give back. A PORTION OF ALL REVENUE from the use and rental of our Hero's Lounge Clubroom will go back to Hometown Hero Outdoors. Click below to find out more about this incredible organization.
We are a preferred stocking dealer for all major manufacturers. From carry weapons and hunting rifles to home defense and competition guns, we will have what you are looking for or we'll find it.
Best Defense Armory & Range can sell your firearms and accessories for you. Consignment is a great option if you are looking to get a little more for your items. We list our consignment items online, reaching a national audience as well as on display in our retail space. (Online only options are available upon request.)
We provide appraisals on any size firearm collections. Detailed individual firearm appraisal with letter for insurance purposes available upon request for additional fee.
We have ammo for pistol, rifle and shotguns in stock. Depending on availability it may only be provided for sale to range members. Call store for details.
Hoslters, magazines, cleaning supplies, optics, safety gear, range bags, safes and more are available in our store. If there is something you don't see on the show floor please ask BD staff and we will place a special order.
We offer the required shotgun inspection and service for Minnesota Highschool Trap Shooting at no cost as a service to students and families in our area.
We offer FFL Transfer for the following prices:
- Items not picked up after 90 days will be charged a $25/mo storage fee per item
- Items not picked up after 6 months will be considered abandoned.
- Please allow 24 - 48 Hrs after delivery notification for processing.
Firearms and NFA items left on the premises for more than 90 days while awaiting disposition will incur a storage fee of $25 per month. Items left for 6 months (180 days) or longer will be considered abandoned property and will become the property of Best Defense Armory & Range. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances for abandoned items.
We have a full-service gunsmith on staff. Our services range from gun cleaning, trigger installation or work, sight installation or adjustments, gun malfunction and more.
Service Charges
*This charge includes slides, frames, barrels, and accessories brought in seperate from a serialized or unserialized firearm. Some exceptions may apply depending on other service rates
Examples of some of the specific work performed here at BDAR:
Clean, Oil and Inspection
Sight Work
General Barrel, Action and Rifle Work
Shotgun Work
Handgun Work
Stock work
-Hunting Finish
-Safari Finish
AR-15 Work
Gunsmith Project Turnaround Time
Please note that gunsmith projects can vary in time, materials, and complexity. Our standard turnaround time is 2 weeks. We’ll always strive to exceed this timeline and will communicate promptly if your project requires additional time.Thank you for your understanding and trust in our work.
Best Defense is proud to be an approved firearms supplier for all MN Law Enforcement and 1st Responders through our BLUE LINE/BLUE LABEL dealer status for all major manufacturers.
Contact us today for a personal consultation or stop in and make your discounted order today!
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