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State of the art indoor shooting range
New Construction Facility - January 2021
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.
Standard Public Range Bay
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.
Tactical Bay
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.
hometown hero outdoors - Hero's Lounge
An event venue like no other.
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.
Giving Back
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.
Sales, Consignments, & Transfers
New Firearms
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.
Consignment
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.)
Firearm Appraisal & Purchasing
We provide appraisals on any size firearm collections. Detailed individual firearm appraisal with letter for insurance purposes available upon request for additional fee.
Ammo & Accessories
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.
High School Trap Gun Inspections
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.
Firearm Transfers
We offer FFL Transfer for the following prices:
- Incoming / $30 for one firearm, and $15 each additional.
- 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.
- Outgoing Handgun / $60 each (Insured to $800)
- Outgoing Long gun / $75 each (Insured to $800)
- Price includes shipping. Larger than normal guns may incur additional shipping fees.
- NFA Transfer Fee: $150 per NFA Item
Storage Policy For Firearms & NFA Items
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.
Gunsmithing
Work on-site
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.
Services and Pricing
Service Charges
- Per man hour - $80
- Minimum charge per firearm - $40
- Written appraisals or firearm evaluation estimates- $50
- Soldering/Re-soldering parts- Starting at $80/hr
*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
- Consisting of full detail strip of parts, inspection of wear and function, cleaning, degrease and lubrication
Sight Work
- Sight in Customer Gun (Cost of Ammo not included)
- Scope Mount and level
- Bore Sighting
- Drill and Tap barrel or receiver for sights (Per Hole)
- Install dovetail sight
- Install insert/Fiber Optic
- Install Front/Mid Rib shotgun bead
General Barrel, Action and Rifle Work
- Remove stuck fired case from chamber
- Remove stuck live round from chamber
- Remove obstruction from bore
- Remove fouling from bore
- Lap bolt lugs
- After market trigger install
- Install muzzle device
- Make Chamer Casting- Starting at
Shotgun Work
- Staking/Re-staking shell latch
Handgun Work
- Revolver action job
- Semi-Auto pistol action job
- Tighten slide of 1911 Auto
- Stipple frame
- Open/Modify ejection port on 1911 Auto
- Polish Barrel and feed ramp of 1911 Auto
- Fit new trigger in 1911 Auto
- Install stake on front sight
- Install Fiber Optic front sight
- Install rear sight
- Modify 1911 Frame for beavertail safety
- Fit and install new or ambidextrous thumb safety
- Install/Repair plunger tube on 1911 Auto
- Fit and install extractor on 1911 Auto
- Staking Grip Bushings
Stock work
- Wood Finishing (Shaping not included)
-Hunting Finish
-Safari Finish
- Glass Bed barrel and action
- Pillar bed action
- Install sling swivel
AR-15 Work
- Install Aftermarket trigger
- Install handguard/forend
- Assemble complete upper
- Assemble complete lower
- Assemble complete AR-15 Rifle/Pistol/SBR
- Open gas port
- Install/replace gas block
- Install/replace AR Barrel
- Install/replace rearstock and buffer tube
- AR Builders Course
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.
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We support all 1st Responders.
BEST DEFENSE BLUE
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!