A new shooter walks in needing a handgun, a concealed carry class and someone to explain why her last gun jammed twice last month. At most shops, that means three different businesses and three different trips across town. At ProShots Gun Range, it means one visit.
That's the practical difference behind ProShots, an indoor shooting range and gun shop in Winston-Salem built around a simple idea: firearms ownership involves more steps than most retailers want to handle, so handle them all in one place.
A Shop That Doesn't Stop at the Register
Walk into most gun shops and the relationship ends at the sale. ProShots takes a different approach. The business combines firearms retail with gunsmithing services, training classes and an eight-lane indoor range under one roof.
That matters because buying a firearm is rarely the end of the story. New owners need to learn how to use it safely. Many want a North Carolina concealed carry permit. Others eventually need repairs, adjustments or routine maintenance. ProShots built its business model around that full lifecycle instead of just the transaction.
Training for Every Stage
ProShots offers firearms training classes alongside its NC Concealed Carry courses, giving customers a path from first-time buyer to confident, legally armed carrier. For someone who's never fired a gun, that instruction can mean the difference between a closet safe queen and a firearm they actually know how to use.
Concealed carry students benefit from the same convenience. Instead of researching instructors scattered across the Piedmint Triad, they can complete coursework at the same location where they bought their firearm, and then step onto the range to build real comfort with it.
Gunsmithing Without the Mail-In Wait
Many gun shops in the region don't offer repair services at all, leaving customers to ship firearms out of state and wait weeks for a return. ProShots' in-house gunsmithing services close that gap. Whether it's a sight adjustment, a malfunction diagnosis or routine upkeep, customers can bring the same firearm back to the people who sold it to them.
That continuity builds a different kind of trust. The staff who helped a customer choose a firearm are the same ones who can later service it, teach a class on it or answer questions about ammunition compatibility.
Eight Lanes, One Community
The indoor range itself gives Winston-Salem shooters a controlled, weatherproof space to practice regardless of season. Eight lanes serve everyone from brand-new shooters working through their first box of ammunition to experienced competitors maintaining sharp fundamentals.
A range membership extends that access further, giving regular shooters a consistent place to train without the logistics of outdoor ranges or seasonal closures. For concealed carry holders especially, regular range time isn't optional. It's part of carrying responsibly.
Why the Combination Matters
Separately, a gun shop, a training academy, a gunsmith and a shooting range each solve one problem. Together, they solve a sequence of problems that unfold over months or years of firearm ownership. ProShots built its business around that sequence rather than any single link in the chain.
For someone new to firearms, that means fewer unfamiliar businesses to vet and trust. For experienced shooters, it means one relationship that covers purchases, repairs, range time and ongoing education. Winston-Salem's gun owners get a single address to remember instead of a list of referrals to track down.
Getting Started
ProShots Gun Range is located in Winston-Salem and can be reached at 336-969-4867. Details on firearms training, NC Concealed Carry courses, gunsmithing services and range membership options are available at proshotsrange.com. Updates and class schedules are also posted on Facebook at facebook.com/ProShotsRange and on YouTube at youtube.com/proshotsrange.
Whether the goal is a first handgun purchase, a concealed carry permit or a reliable place to keep skills sharp, ProShots offers a single starting point for all of it.
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