340 Defense is an outdoor shooting range and firearms training center located within a one-hour drive from Washington, DC, serving the areas of Northern Virginia, central Maryland, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. The facility features four shooting ranges, including pistol, 50 yard, 100 yard, and 300 yard ranges, with the ability to shoot at 200, 250, and 300 yards on the longest range. It offers various firearms training courses conducted by NRA certified instructors. Many reviewers praise the range for its friendly and helpful staff, emphasizing their attentiveness and safety awareness without being overbearing. The range's layout allows for lane independence, letting shooters call their own bays cold and manage targets freely, which adds to the overall positive experience. Visitors appreciate the clean, well-maintained environment and the ability to shoot at longer distances, making it ideal for sighting in rifles. Several reviewers mention making friends at the range and enjoying the social aspect. However, some concerns are raised about the cost and policies. The fee is considered high compared to indoor ranges, especially since additional charges apply for cardboard backers and sometimes for range access. A 100-yard/1 MOA accuracy test is required to shoot at 200 and 300 yards, which some find unnecessary or restrictive, as it may be difficult for many rifles to meet the standard. Despite these points, the range's quality, safety, and friendly atmosphere make it a popular choice for outdoor shooting and firearm training in the area.
Decent range. Employees were outstanding. Would have given the range 5 stars but think the cost to use the range was a little high. I shoot in an inside range for a third of what an hour here cost me. They need to post range costs on their website
February 2024
Awesome outdoor range with good membership plans. The RSOs are helpful and courteous without hovering over your shoulder (Like you have to deal with at most indoor ranges). This is the best range in the area by far.
January 2024
Best range in the eastern panhandle I’ve been a member for a couple years and I love the place the staff are great guys who are willing to help you with whatever you need and they don’t rush you and are very knowledgeable and safe range I recommend this range for anyone even kids I take my 8 year old son and he loves... read full comment
