St Nicholas Gun

St. Nicholas Guns & Range operates as a combined retail store and shooting facility on Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville. The range has 12 lanes, each with user-friendly target systems and sound suppression technology. The space keeps the range separate from the sales floor—a layout that matters when you're trying to focus on shooting.

Range Services: - 12-lane indoor range with automated target systems - Sound suppression throughout - Firearm rentals across multiple calibers and platforms (including MP5 clones) - Ammunition for all calibers available for purchase - Digital waiver system for quick check-ins

Retail & Services: - Full firearms inventory for sale - Custom holster manufacturing on-site - Silencer Shop kiosk for NFA paperwork, fingerprinting, and tax stamp filing - Silencer selection and guidance

Training: - Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) classes: 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 10am - Basic Handgun classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm - Instruction led by staff like Rick Fratz, who customers specifically praise for patience and knowledge

Membership: - Online membership signup available - Annual and monthly options with exclusive perks and priority range access

Range closes at 6:30 PM daily

4630 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 | (904) 778-4214

With over 602 reviews, customers consistently mention the same things: the staff knows your name, they're obsessed with safety, and they actually listen instead of just selling. Multiple reviews mention being greeted warmly, getting personalized firearm recommendations, and feeling genuinely comfortable learning at the range. The facility itself is clean and well-maintained, with instructors and safety personnel visibly present and attentive.