Stage Stop Sporting Goods

Stage Stop Gun Shop operates as a family-owned firearms and archery retailer across Atwater and Mariposa, California. Founded in 2011 with a simple mission—competitive pricing, solid selection, and customer service—the business has grown from its original Mariposa location to include a massive new facility in Atwater that opened in 2017.

The main location at 601 Atwater Blvd, Atwater, CA 95301 is the real draw. This isn't your typical gun shop:

• •4,800 sq ft sales floor stocked with handguns, long guns, accessories, ammunition, fishing supplies, and archery goods
• •20-lane indoor shooting range split into three specialized bays:
• •Bay 1: Pistol range, 15 yards, 8 lanes ($20/hour)
• •Bay 2: Rifle & pistol, 25 yards, 6 lanes up to .308 ($20/hour)
• •Bay 3: Meggitt and Milo Range Systems, 20 yards, 6 lanes (reservation-based)
• •6-lane indoor archery range, 20 yards, with recurve bow rentals
• •Two classrooms for training
• •VIP rooms for groups and events

The Meggitt system is programmable—you can create custom scenarios with moving targets and decision-making drills (friend vs. threat identification). The Milo Range System uses interactive video to evaluate tactical judgment and use-of-force decisions with real consequences based on your actions.

5094 Jessie Street, Ste. A, Mariposa, CA 95338 (behind Stage Stop Mini Mart off Hwy 140)

Smaller 1,500 sq ft retail space with handguns, long guns, ammo, accessories, hunting goods, and archery supplies.

• •Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-5pm | Closed Sun-Tue | (209) 966-3777

Firearm Skill Development - Handgun Fundamentals (4.5 hours) - Beginners learn safety and shooting basics. Firearms and ammo supplied; bring your own if you want. - Handgun Fundamentals Expanded (3 hours) - Prerequisite: Fundamentals completion or LE/CCW holder - Pre-CCW Class (4 hours) - Holster draw, malfunction clearing, controlled pairs, reload drills. Requires your own pistol and gear. - CCW Advanced (4 hours) - For current permit holders seeking advanced tactical skills

CCW Certification - CCW New Applicant (16 hours) - Full CA law, self-defense statutes, live-fire qualification. Must have county pre-approval. - CCW Renewal (8 hours) - For expired permits - Online CCW Initial/Renewal - Complete classroom component remotely, then come in for live-fire qualification

• •Currently certified for: Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne counties and City of Turlock

• •Hunter Safety (4 hours) - Follow-up to online home study course. Ages 12+. Competitive pricing on ammunition, firearms, and accessories.

• •Family Memberships available for parents + up to 4 children under 21.

Special Discounts: Military (retired/active), LE, firefighters, first responders, EMTs, CPOs get 10% off annual packages. Shooters 62+ get 10% off all memberships. :::

Firearm Transfers - Out-of-state dealer transfers: $75 + DROS fees - Private party transfers: $10 + DROS fees - Call ahead: (209) 358-4867 (Atwater) or (209) 966-3777 (Mariposa)

Online Auctions - Browse and bid on rare or used firearms via GunBroker - Consignment options for your used guns - Cash offers on the spot or take consignment

Range Rules Matter - Eye and ear protection mandatory - No rapid fire - No steel core, tracers, incendiary, or explosive ammo - All rifles must have sights or scope - Archery: No dry firing, no broadheads, one shooter per lane

The Meggitt and Milo Range systems elevate this beyond a standard indoor range. These aren't just target retrieval systems—they're decision-making simulators. That matters if you're serious about CCW or tactical skills. The 18,800 sq ft Atwater facility built specifically for this purpose (finished 2017) shows the Verna family's commitment to the business long-term. Two locations mean convenience whether you're in Mariposa or Atwater. Family ownership since 2011 suggests stability.