SWAT Gun Club

We had a great time. The receptionist and the teacher were fantastic. He was very patient with my wife and explained everything very clearly. He showed her how to shoot safely, being her first time. Definitely would come back next time in Honolulu.

I brought my husband here for his birthday because he used to go shooting often. I on the other hand, had no experience at all shooting. So we had a wide range of shooting experience. I was really nervous because I knew guns could be dangerous, but I was curious.

We arrived and our instructor gave us safety gear and safety instructions. We got the C course package which allowed us to try seven different guns. The original price is $149, but if you bring the web coupon its $120! My husband went first and had a blast. When it was my turn, I was shaking.

I listened to the instructor and followed his instructions on how to handle the gun. He made it really easy for me and always checked on me because he knew it was my first time. Honestly could not have gotten through this experience without him, so thank you!

What a fun experience! I was allowed to keep the shell from my 44 Magnum shot as a souvenir. I wanted to do it again as soon as it was over. Will definitely go back!

COVID has definitely pushed us beyond our comfort zone and has afforded the time to try new things and expand my horizons. I am not a gun guy, nor have I ever desired to fire one, so needless to say, going to a gun club wasn't high on my "things to do" list. So when a friend texted me to see if I was free one afternoon, I wasn't expecting him to say, "I'm going to make reservations at a gun club so we can learn to shoot a gun." Say what? Did he just say gun club?

Yes he did.

I was nervous as I drove to the club and found street parking nearby and as I waited for the rest of our party to arrive, I grew even more nervous. The heart started pounding as I read the liability waiver and as you heard shots being fired in the distant background. More anxiousness as they asked what package we wanted to do and the simplest is often the best.

My friends went first and eventually it was my turn to go into the room and as I went through the two sets of doors and donned my protective glasses and the ear muffs I came to the realization that this was happening. Our professional was straight to the point and showed me how to properly hold a gun safely and what things to do and what not to do.

My nervousness subsided as I loaded the rifle for the first time and took aim...It was horrible shots, but it warmed me up for the pistol and as I put the bullets in and took aim, my confidence grew. The third and final gun, a beretta made me more comfortable and my aim got significantly better under the tutelage of my instructor.

The process showed how to safely fire a gun and as my instructor showed me tips as I grew more comfortable with the weapon, I learned to safely discharge the weapon and developed a respect for guns that is hard to describe.

Book your reservations for the gun range or for the lessons in advance. Not sure about how to bring your own weapon to the range, but for the instructor driven approach, the prices seemed reasonable.

It's still not my thing, but 808 Gun Club showed me how to safely fire a weapon if the zombie apocalypse happens...Which given 2020, anything is possible.

I read a few reviews about Dave that drove our decision to come to SWAT Gun Club. They were able to accommodate a reservation (required for Covid) a day before our desired date.

Their pricing was fair, and had a great variety of guns to shoot.

Now let's dive into the reason for my 5 star review, Dave is such a patient and informative staff member. I felt comfortable and confident without him making me feel uneducated about basic gun safety lol. You guys know what I mean about people who feel like they know everything and make people feel belittled for lacking the same knowledge as they have.

Anyway, whether you are a beginner or have handled a few guns already, this is a perfect place to come. Staff was warm, attentive, and welcoming!

Chose to go with SWAT Gun Club, thanks to these great reviews here on yelp :)

This was my first time shooting, as for my boyfriend he has done it before. However, this was both of our first time shooting at an indoor range. Best Decision Ever!

First of all, SWAT Gun Club moved location. They are now located in the Kakaako area (next to Central Pacific Bank). When we entered, we were greeted by a Honolulu Firearms worker due to SWAT Gun Club being in the same building as Honolulu Firearms. We were a bit confused, but then a man (named Ed, our instructor) wearing a SWAT Gun Club shirt came out from the range and greeted us. He led us to a front desk, had us sign a consent form, and then we paid for our package deals. We chose to do Package A (3 guns/36 shots), which cost $60 plus tax, per person. Regular price for it is $79, but thanks to their web coupon on their website we got it for $60.

Next, we waited for our turn and before we knew it, 15 minutes later, we were in the shooting range. Before we went in the range, Ed grabbed shooting glasses, headphones, and paper targets for us. Then he asked us if we wanted to shoot together or separately. We chose to do it separately, so we could record and take pics of each other shooting. My boyfriend told me that I could go first, so Ed sets me up at the first range and explains to me what to do (how to hold the gun). I was hella nervous and excited at the same time. Ed knew it was my first time, so he told me to take my time.

The first gun I shot was the 22 Cal. Ruger Rifle (this was my fave to shoot). The second gun I shot was the 38 Cal. Revolver (this was a powerful one). The last gun I shot was the 9mm Beretta (this was powerful too). Before I knew it, I shot all 3 guns. My boyfriend was up next and well he had a blast. To shoot all 3 guns, it took about 5 - 6 minutes.

Last, when we were done, I asked Ed if he could take a pic of my boyfriend and me with our paper targets :) Then, we said our thank yous/good byes. We gave our shooting glasses and headphones to the next group.

Overall, I'm glad my boyfriend and I decided to go with SWAT Gun Club. Ed was an awesome and patient instructor. If you decide to go with this business you WON'T regret it!

BTW, parking is limited. It's across of their shop, but the parking sign(s) reads Honolulu Firearms Parking (parked there regardless).

I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical of this place when my first exposure to it was sketchy looking people standing on the streets of Waikiki peddling handouts and posters advertising shooting packages at SWAT Gun Club. However coincidentally, my friend also found this place online and booked a reservation for us to go shooting here on our last day in Hawaii.

Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted by our instructor and an older gentleman who helped get our paperwork ready. You get to choose between 4 package deals, with each successive package offering more weapons to shoot at a higher price point. Me and my friend opted for the B course, which offered a rifle (I forget which one we shot), a Beretta, a 45 Glock, a 38 revolver, and finally the grand daddy of handguns, the big daddy of daddies, the 44 Magnum (do you feel lucky punk? Well? Do ya punk?!?). I highly recommend you go online first and get their online deal, which for package B, is $80 rather than the normal price of $109.

Our instructor was very patient with us, and explained exactly what to do, how to tell which eye is your aiming eye, and how to hold our weapon. I've only shot guns a few times in the past, so I was definitely still a noob. And for my friend, it was his first time ever handling a firearm (prior to this, he assumed the experience would be similar to playing CS:GO).

Overall, a great experience and one that I would not hesitate to do again!

Super fun! Great learning place. Dave was super patient and helpful. Definitely recommend!

The wife and I decided to play tourist one day and made the trek into Waikiki. We were looking for a range to shoot and found this hidden gem on Yelp. It's kind of tucked away through a breezeway behind some buildings, but they have a sign on the sidewalk so you should be able to find it without issue.

I have to say, though, that spiral staircase has seen better days. I'm not what you would call svelte, so the threat of structural failure was on my mind. I don't think it's SWAT's fault though. Maybe the building owner needs to step up with some maintenance.

Anyways, long story short - I survived and had a great time at this range. Staff was super friendly. Wide selection of firearms available. Range instructor Donnie was really helpful and helped coach my wife into becoming a stone cold sniper so thanks for that.

All in all, it's not the biggest or fanciest shooting range. Prices I would say are on par with other places although they do have kama'aina discounts available. But if you're looking for a chill place to pop off a few rounds, SWAT Gun Club will suit your needs just fine.

Good overall experience here. Easy to find, alley way leading there wasn't that bad. Gal at the front was nice, our instructor Joe was good, easy going, and made us feel comfortable. Even let my wife shoot an uzi for her bday, as we only had the B package.
No pressure, good tips, in and out. Had a blast!

Printed coupon online. Came out to about $100 for 2 people shooting 3 different guns, with 36 rounds each. No target charge, you keep the paper.

Great instructor! Fun time! Good for first time shooters. We were able to call ahead and make a reservation. Good selection of guns and reasonable prices. I recommend going online and getting a coupon for better discounted rates. Overall we enjoyed our time and would recommend to others to come again