The Bow and Barrel Sportsmen Center

Bow and Barrel Sportsmen Center in Saint Robert, Missouri handles NRA training differently than most ranges. Instead of spreading courses over multiple weekends, they run them on consecutive days. That means less time off work, one hotel bill instead of three, and students who actually retain what they learned because they're immersed in it.

Vance Ewing spent 22 years as a US Army MP, then six more years teaching NATO Counter IED and Terrorism. He holds NRA certifications as Range Safety Officer instructor, Basic Pistol, Home Personal Protection, and CCW Instructor.

Mike Ryen did eight years in Army Reserves as an MP. His background is business operations—he's managed plants and operations for major companies. He's certified NRA Range Safety Officer instructor, NRA Basic Pistol, and Home Personal Protection.

Their vision: a safe learning environment with courteous certified staff where shooting education actually happens.

• •Basic Pistol Shooting
• •Basic Personal Protection in the Home
• •Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home
• •First Steps
• •Home Firearm Safety
• •Refuse to be a Victim
• •Concealed Carry Endorsement (8-hour course, Saturday 9am-5pm)

Location: 22940 Harlan Lane, Saint Robert, MO 65584 Phone: 573-451-2129

Starting September 20th, 2021. 12-week handicapped league (like bowling scoring) for .22LR pistols with 8" or shorter barrels. No scopes, no lasers. Shooting distances: 7, 10, and 15 yards.

• •One-time registration: $10
• •Weekly fee: $10
• •Prize structure: Top 10 shooters each week split 60% of entry fees. Checks written after weeks 6 and 12.
• •Weekly drawings: Two entries for 1-month membership, one entry for 50-round box of .22LR ammo
• •Final league payouts: 1st-4th place winners get memberships (10% off in-store items, 24-hour pre-sale notification, no range fees)

New shooters complete 3 full rounds the first week to establish handicap (90 rounds total). Six different shooting events rotate throughout—bonus targets, luck of the draw, distance variety, extra shots, and shooters' choice weeks.

• •When: Every Thursday, 6-9pm
• •Cost: $10 (includes range time and targets)
• •Format: Teams compete across three rounds. Each shooter fires 2 targets at 10 yards, 6 rounds per target. Highest combined team score advances. Tiebreakers at 15 and 25 yards. Final round: all 4 shooters fire simultaneously.

• •When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6-9pm
• •What: One-on-one instruction, education, training, refreshments, full facility access.
• •Bring: A friend. It's designed to be low-pressure and actually fun.

• •When: Last Friday of every month, 5-8pm
• •Cost: $30 non-members, $20 members (per couple)
• •Included: 1 hour range time per couple, 1 darts shooting target
• •Note: Childcare available in training room (ages 6 months-14 years) with movies and games.

Children 12-18 must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian.

Range Fees: - 1st shooter on lane: $17.50/hour - 2nd and 3rd shooter: $5/hour each

• •Archery: $5 per person, all day

Beyond training and competitive leagues, they offer:

• •FFL transfers (contact: [email protected])
• •Range time by the hour
• •Equipment rental and provision (eye/ear protection if you don't have it)
• •Event planning and private bookings
• •Online store for ammunition and supplies