Buck & Doe's Mercantile

I bought a Ruger SFAR from Deon and was blown away!! I called to confirm stock and was answered promptly and enthusiastically. Was only a 20 minute drive from central SA around the airport. When entering I'd noticed the attentive staff and well maintained shelves. Everything was clean and at least 3 employees greeted me and asked if I needed help. When Deon spoke with me I saw he had already set the gun aside for me and was ready to go. That speed of service is not common. They made the paperwork very convenient by having it digital. Pricing was also beyond fair. This is a great store and I look forward to trying their range!!

Fantastic staff and even better service. I brought my family out here for a day at the range and it was awesome. Chris, Corey, Tyler, and Dion are all more than qualified to help with any questions, guidance, or firearm needs. The whole staff treats you like family. Definitely going to tell more people about this place and keep giving them my business. Cannot recommend this range and shop enough.

Been a member for a month now and I have enjoyed it very much. I had one issue and instead of giving up on them I emailed the owner and problem solved. Great place to shoot and I stop here almost every day to shoot for 45 minutes to an hour to fine tune my accuracy. Very reasonable rates for an individual or a family membership. I would definitely recommend becoming a member and you won't regret it.

I had an outstanding experience at Buck and Doe’s Mercantile, thanks to Curtis! He helped me purchase a new bow not only for myself but also for my son and my wife. Curtis was incredibly knowledgeable and patient—he took the time to answer every question we had and made sure we understood our options before making a decision. His professionalism and genuine passion for archery made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Curtis truly went above and beyond to make sure we got exactly what we needed. We’ll definitely be coming back here for all of our archery needs. Highly recommend asking for Curtis if you want top-notch service!

We have been members of Buck and Does for 3 years and really have enjoyed it. We go several times every week and look forward to our time there. We have met new friends, enjoyed learning from the staff behind the gun counter and bought a few new guns, because of their expertise. We have been in their gun league, for the last couple of years. That has been great learning experience from both Corey and the RSO Dave. They have helped both of us get better by watching us shoot and how to do it better. Great learning experience because of the two of them! We look forward to every league. Whenever we were looking at guns or having things we wanted help with a gun there was always someone there that had the answer or solution. Unfortunately, over the last few of weeks, floor management has changed. The excellent crew of the past several years, is quickly being disassembled and it is loosing its friendly appeal. It is starting to feel more like a corporate run business and is loosing a friendly feeling. For a business to lose around 50% of their staff in such a short time, it seems to us that the range is changing very quickly and has our concern about renewing a future yearly membership. We wish management would understand their members a bit more and hear what the members are saying about all the changes. We are truly hoping that the new employees will have the same expertise, personality and knowledge as the employees that were there for the past several years. Time will tell. Hopefully management sees the mistakes being made and corrects the situation before many members leave for other ranges. Note: this would have been a 5 star a month ago and really hoping I don’t have to lower the star rating.

Fun store, mostly. It has, imo, a strategic layout with a gun store on one side and fairly pricy clothing and home goods on the other. You know if you walk out the door with a $1200 firearm there aint no way you can tell your wife she cant have that super cute $300 dress. My low rating is due to one of the sales guys at the gun counter who acted like the last thing he wanted to do was interact with humans. After telling him what we were looking for, he told us he didn't know anything and tried to pass us off to someone who wasn't even there. Once he got talking, however, it turns out he knew exactly how to help but seemed really annoyed and was really rude and condescending. So after his attitude and responses kept spiraling downward, we just thanked him for his time and left the store. If his job is to get people to leave the store without buying anything, he should get a raise. :-)

I recently stopped by Buck and Does Mercantile for a quick shooting practice, and it exceeded my expectations. The staff was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist without being intrusive. The standout aspect is the range itself, which boasts some really innovative features. The bays include turning targets that keep things dynamic and engaging. Best of all, they have preset programs designed specifically for beginners and advanced shooters alike, with target facings that can be set as low as half a second for those intense, rapid drills. All in all, if you’re looking for a solid pistol and rifle range to knock the dust off your skills, this place is a winner. I’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely wonderful place great staff great selection and great firing ranges Their archery range is top-notch along with the selection of equipment The staff have been absolutely amazing and are very knowledgeable I’ve been coming here for years and I love this place. I go here to find my happy place. Check them out you won’t be disappointed. Te

For my Christmas present my boyfriend bought me my first firearm. We were visiting San Antonio at the time and came to Buck and Doe's. Being the firearm aficionado that he is he immediately put a red dot (purchased elsewhere) on it however it caused the gun to jam. So we went back the next day to test out loosening the optic and try it without. Worked perfectly. Mike was helping us every step of the way. Great man! Very patient considering this is my first firearm. The entire staff was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and informative. Not only about my firearm but anything we wanted to look at. Definitely look forward to coming back and chatting with Mike for many years to come!!

Buck and Does's sits right off of 281 nestled in between an apartment complex and a day school. The location is prime and can see a lot of traffic, but it is relatively light on weekdays. But sadly, this place is a shadow of what it once was. All the employees I've grown to like: Attila, Donovan, Rob, John, Mike, Paul, they have gone from the company citing issues with management. The quality has gone down to far since then, and I don't see myself ever returning. While I was there, the gunsmith did take good care of my guns. The range was relatively clean both in archery and firearms. The membership was expensive. For nearly $100/mo for a family plan, you get access to a 17-yard firearm range. Most other places have 25-300 yards, with even one having 100 yards indoors for the same monthly price! Overpriced to say the least. For what the price is, you can go elsewhere and have been amenities. Look elsewhere unless you are just coming in for a day or two.

Gone so down hill it's so sad and there gonna push memberships and u have to cancel in person so they can deter people from canceling

Overpriced Rude over 150$ to shoot not even a hour trash I would give 0 stars if I could and don't rent nothing from junk

Drove over 20 minutes to be told they don't have the gun I clearly explained. Chris tryna upsell anything and everything . Won't shop again here.

My friend and I wanted to make a purchase. We were treated horribly when trying to make that purchase. The owner got involved and said he'd make it right. We gave it a second chance, made the purchase and received a card each for two free rounds of range time. Flash forward, went in to use the first of my two trips, they took my card away and said I only get one, and Roman, the manager, treated us like garbage... Even though he knew about the previous incident, and knew about them trying to make it "right". This is now the third time they treated us so badly. I texted the owner to let him know, but haven't heard back. Plenty of other ranges and gun stores ... Less expensive too .. go somewhere else.

Great customer service. Everyone there is very friendly and they have so many choices for the size of their business

Bought a special order and paid for it. Called for updates a few times only to be told they will call me when it gets there. Waited over 7 weeks so far with no response or call. Called for a refund and was told it was coming in a month and a half and do I want to wait. I said I wanted a refund. The manager got back on the phone and surprise one appeared in the shop and I could pick it up if I wanted. I said I'd take my refund anyways. Principle of the matter. They didn't care until I wanted my money back. I will let all of my friends know and people that ask me not to do business here. Too many other shops to deal with one with a lack of integrity.

I stopped by to check this out and pick up a few .410 shells. Their shotshell selection wasn't quite what i was expecting, but they had a good amount of other stuff. The staff who I spoke to all seemed very knowledgeable and very courteous. I'd love to check this place out again sometime when I have a bit more time to lollygag and look around.

I've been coming here for 4 years and have never had a bad experience. Not one single time! The staff is so friendly and very knowledgeable. Prices are very competitive and they don't gouge you on range ammo like most places. Cigars, nice clothes, and a clean range. It's the one stop shop!

It is very well run and very nice people. It's a no pressure shooting range with knowledgeable range masters. I saw several families that were enjoying the art and skill of shooting and just enjoying being together.

I've been a member for years a few months ago I posted a review that they had gone downhill a little bit. Well, happily they're back to their old self a fantastic place to shoot! I've always loved this place the services is back to the level It's known for. They always been great people. The range looks much better the brass is always cleaned now up, knowledgeable staff. It's definitely the best range in San Antonio with a great selection of guns to purchase or rent & the guys there are really nice & ready to help. The leagues they host are always fun too another great addition!

Let me say that the only thing I don't like about this establishment is getting to it! The road construction out front seems like it has been going on for years with no end in sight. We have been doing business with these folks for several years and have had a good experience each time. It all starts with parking, and they have plenty with easy entrance to the front of the store. Then, upon entering, you are greeted by several happy employees. They do a great job of making you feel at home. The store is well laid out into different sections for various sports. In the very back are classrooms for teaching. My entire family has partaken in various classes. My daughter, as a non shooter, really enjoyed the basic class that also included hands on live fire training. We found out that they can also give individual lessons, and we may all do some of that. I enjoy just walking around the store and seeing all the products that they have. The employees are always willing to help and will answer all your questions. I think they make an effort to get the products you are asking questions about into your hands. Touching and feeling the products probably help them sell you something that you want:-) They also have ranges for guns and archery in the store. They are inside, well lit, and ventilated well. If you are in to shooting sports, archery, etc. this is a place you need to visit!

they handle business very unprofessionally and poorly. Nice people for the most part.

Private 1:1 Shooting with Don...Amazing Experience! I've shot a few times before at a range, but was interested in learning some of the basics, etc as I work towards a LTC. I scheduled a 1:1/hour session with Don, and wow did my shooting improve 100x in that short amount of time! As a female, I'm learning for my safety and we went through scenarios and shooting that were "real-life" encounters. I appreciated the dynamic from a male point of view and made the questions, etc very relaxed. We covered the basics of load/unload and I tested out a few guns. The clear steps on how to properly stand, hold the gun, and squeeze the trigger changed the game. Highly recommend as I feel really confident going forward. Thanks y'all!

Wonderful service & even helped give me a refresher with the range safety officer. Me & my husband will be returning soon!

Friendly staff! Helpful and spent time to help me find what I needed for my gun since they didn't sell it.

Fantastic range. Helpful & Friendly staff. (Sometimes hard to find both). Had a great time with my kids several weeks ago. Their first time shooting and the staff made it super easy to get everything together to make their first experience an awesome one. Thanks guys!

I attended a beginner gun class here, and was disappointed at the amount of political jokes the instructor threw in. I mean, one joke is fine, whatever. But by the 3rd reference to "damn liberals" I noticed that I was not the only one rolling my eyes. I guess they don't understand that *anyone* can own a gun, not just people that align with the instructor's political preference. The facility is nice though, and the other employees were very nice. I might be back to look at guns and try some out, but I will go elsewhere for gun classes and instruction.

Great place! Kali was super helpful! I was nervous and he spent some time helping me and it was very much appreciated. We will be back!

Great customer service and instruction! I did my LTC course here. I did the first part online via a link on the Buck and Doe's website. The second part of the LTC course is the 1-2 hour shooting instruction. My instructor was Ron Benton and he was a great instructor. He was very informative, funny and his tweaks to my grip and stance improved my aim immediately. Walking around the shop, I also noticed the prices of the ammo and firearms were some of the lowest prices I've seen and the prices of the accessories were competitive to what I've seen at other shops including online stores. I'd give them 6 stars, but Yelp limits me to 5. Looking forward to going back!

So happy I found this place on Yelp! My family wanted to shoot guns (we are a family of 5) in Texas and that's exactly what we did! We called to find out more info and reserved a time to come in. Ron was our instructor and gave us a lesson on proper gun safety and usage. What a day!!! I couldn't believe how well I shot my target! My 3 teenage boys had the time of their lives plus some!!! Ron was amazing, gave us great advice and told us memorable stories! We will always remember Ron and Buck and Doe's. Ask for Ron! You will not be disappointed! I almost forgot to mention the store also has a gift shop section and the selection is great with unique items! So it's not all about guns. haha!

Great selection of firearms, and items for said firearms. Amazing experience as a first time shooter, and good help from the instructors. Not too expensive to shoot even without their membership. Would 100% go again.

Took two bows in for servicing. Atilla was very knowledgeable getting both of my bows serviced in minimal time. Both were done in an hour, sighted in perfectly. Can't beat the service or value. Jethro C

I honestly have to say this place is hands down the best! I completed my proficiency test for my LTC with Mr.Ron Benton. Very clear instruction and really professional. I was a bit nervous at first but once he explained the qualification and gave clear instructions, I was completely comfortable and confident. I highly recommend this place, they have a bit of everything! A good section to distract the wife while I drool over the selection of goodie's for myself. My family will definitely be back! They have a good selection of rentals and not to mention the range! It's very clean and well maintained! Thank you for the great service!

Fantastic First Shooter class! Corey is a knowledgeable and entertaining trainer. He made me feel at ease and more comfortable around firearms. Atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. Well worth the $35!

I don't typically write reviews on businesses, but after my experiences with this business I felt like I owed Buck and Does. I bought a Matthew's Lift in December. This was my first compound bow. While I had experience shooting them, my knowledge on them was very poor and I informed staff about my lack of knowledge. I simply told these guys I wanted a Matthew's. They got all my measurements on my draw length etc and I decided on buying the latest and best of what Matthew's had to offer. They let me shoot the bow and offered to let me shoot others before buying. Months passed and I finally decided on a sight. I went back to get the sight mounted. I was prepared to pay the fee. They did it without charge because I had bought the bow with them. I took the bow home because I thought I could sight it in based off YouTube videos. I was wrong. I became frustrated so I took my bow back to have them help me sight it in. I have to give Attila a big shout out. He worked on my bow and sight and was there with me for over an hour until I was dead on. This made my weekend as I was able to shoot all day Sunday at home. I was also given a gift card for my birthday earlier his month. I lost it, but had the receipt. Kelly was very helpful and stated they would replace the card and keep it stored in a safe at the store. Every time I have gone in the staff has been helpful and friendly and understanding. There was another fella I would like to give a shout out to, but I can't remember his name at the moment. Thank you Buck and Does. Will definitely continue to come back.

I cannot say enough good things about Ron he is patient, & knowledgeable. I am a very new gun owner & know nothing about guns, by the time I left every shot I fired hit the center of the target & I no longer have a fear if guns. The sale staff is also honest & will no over sale you. You will not walk out of there with disappointed.

The range seemed really clean and nice. I started off with a private lesson to be better prepared for the LTC class. Don was the instructor for the private and the LTC class, he is very knowledgeable and the experience was great!

First time we use the range Customer service was great Very professional and they had enough Ammo in case we need it (I couldn't find any at other stores like academy ) Prices are competitive and the Range is very nice We will be back for sure !

Neat store and has all kinds of things that relate to outdoor living. Staff was super friendly, has indoor archery and gun ranges. Not much on actually "setting" you up for success, however point you in the general direction.

I've spent many thousands of dollars here. Nice people. After my last purchase, $2k+ crossbow, when sighting it in, realized one of the scope ring bolts was stripped. Even though I just bought a new crossbow from them, and they could have spent $2.00 to make a customer feel appreciated - they said they cannot help me. Brand new gun safe for 2023 needs filled. Will not be back to B&D's

1st time here and I'd say I'm a repeat customer. Came in here for 1 thing and walked out on cloud 9. We purchased a nice piece at a good price and the staff was on point. Very knowledgeable, friendly and didn't pressure us at all. Ramon and Khalid were fantastic! They went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.

I am a person with disabilities and didn't know if I would be able to use the range facilities. I found the facilities compliant with the ADA and very accessible for me and my big power wheelchair. I also found the extra help I needed from Ron Benton. I was able to qualify for my LTC license with Ron's assistance. All the Buck & Doe's employees have been helpful to me and other customers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this business to anyone.

Super cool shop. Wide variety of everything. Super super helpful staff. An older gentleman behind the gun counter was there with me for every second of 30mins. He was super helpful and he even took the gun apart to show me what parts make up the gun I wanted. He took down 4 different price point guns and showed me the difference between them all. Super awesome store. FFL fee is a bit high but I can work past that. Will definitely shop here from now on!

Really like Buck and Doe's. Did my concealed weapons permit there and enjoyed the class. They have a large variety of merchandise for everyone in the family. Also guns, ammo, bbq, and so much more

My brother went in to sell his Remington 597 and AK 47 to help me out; however, he was gravely disappointed with the measly 200.00 offer for both guns. This is CRIMINAL! If you plan on selling something go to American Heritage!

Had an awesome experience with the gun rentals, prices, & staff. Bobby Williams, a world champion shooter really provided me with guidance and advise regarding how to use the rifles and even walked me through it, he was a really admirable person. Aside from his support, I was interested in purchasing a gun and Joseph and Armando were very knowledgable and cool. Their customer service was just above and beyond. This was also my first time shooting a rifle and I got to try out an M5 and M16 fully automatic and man, was that fun. The prices were really good for their rentals, so I will definitely come back and try out the rest of the guns.

This was my first visit and first class which was ladies night. The evening started with thorough saftety information, then Q & A, range time, followed by some food. The range time was excellent. Got some great coaching and tips. Instructors made me feel comfortable and confident. They took the time and interest to ensure I was following instructions and getting the most of my time. I particularly like that all information and instruction was geared for women. Even got a coupon for shopping in their super cute gift shop. Definitely money well spent! I'm doing it again for sure.

It's a neat concept. As some other newer indoor ranges in San Antonio, they also have store fronts but most of the items are geared towards the shooter and their gear. Buck & Doe's Mercantile's store is geared towards the shooter and the shopper. They have plenty of supplies and gear that the shooter would need. As well as jewelry, coolers, clothing, purses. Ladies - you're husband can go shooting and you can go shopping! The indoor shooting range was nice. I did not venture into the archery range at all. They dropped a star due to not offering law enforcement or military discounts as well as I did not like that you can shoot rifles in the range area. The bay next to us, there was a gentleman shooting a deer rifle. It was so loud. And I could feel it when it went off. I love to shoot a good rifle, but not when I'm trying to shoot a handgun. I wish there was a specific rifle range for that. Overall, it was very clean, easy to get checked in and easy to go over the initial contract on an iPad. You do this during your first visit. It was cheaper than other indoor ranges in town as well.

Did my license to carry shooting segment with Ron. He was awesome and was great explaining things. Highly recommend going here to get LTC!

Went in for a private training lesson. The experience was amazing. I learned and had much more fun than I expected. Ron is a great teacher and was able to deliver in a remarkable way. Will definitely be going back.

Great "First Shots" class with top notch Instructor, Ron. Very informative, thorough, and patient. When it came time to practice at the range, Jeremy and Heleen made us feel so at ease. I must admit, I was a little nervous, but that certainly didn't last very long. Jeremy, Heleen, and Ron answered any questions we had, coached us on how to properly hold a firearm, loading/unloading, etc. I highly recommend Buck & Doe's Mercantile, if you are looking for a place to take firearm lessons, you definitely won't be disappointed. I've already signed up for my next firearms class!! P.S. They have a wonderful Women's boutique inside!! Store is super clean and everyone is so friendly and helpful!! Keep on doing what y'all are doing! You are all very much appreciated, and you are making a difference!! Thank you!!

Their customer service and staff was top notch with an exceptional team consist of veterans who were very helpful and knowledgeable with all my needs. Certified LTC Instructor, Don Benton's professionalism and experience helped us all get through the required range time for our LTC application. Clear and concise with his range instructions that made it much easier to follow along and pass the qualification. As a retired Navy Vet, I highly recommend checking out Buck & Doe's Mercantile for all your hunting and range needs. Thank you to all your staff! I will definitely drop by the store more often.

My son attended a summer day camp here. It was a three day camp, and he had a great time. He got to shoot .22s and bows and arrows and a 9mm. The site staff were friendly and made sure all the kids were safe. They started with firearms and archery basics and safety and then worked up to firing from different positions and firing in simulated darkness. The kids had a great time in a safe environment with knowledgeable instructors like Ron. A great place for a summer day camp.

crooks! I've spent thousands of dollars here on guns, ammo, shooting and accessories. they sold me a knife with a lifetime warranty that has failed and they will not replace it. I don't want my money back, I want them to stand behind the products they sell. $120 knife that doesn't open due to defects will cost them this relationship forever. go to Mission Ridge. better selection, better customer service.

Spoiler Alert:If you are newbie to Archery,this is not the best place :( No military discount to honor those who served or are serving. This was a special outing and gift for my birthday and we just left there feeling down. The young man at the counter was extremely rude, elitist, standoffish and deceptive. We had a million questions,being new to archery. He would give us one word answers(acting as if he had better things to do) or use big technical terms without explaining what they meant. Felt like we had to pry him for information. We needed to be guided and informed about archery and he definitely was not the right guy. When we asked the price of a compound bow,he quoted us $3XX.00, but when it was time to pay, it was over $500. He failed to mention that this one in particular had an additional RTS package fee. It's not the money, it's the principle. That's such s car salesman move. Not very good customer service practice. Even though this place is super close to home, we will not be coming back for our Archery needs.

I went in knowing I had a gun and bullets and wanted to learn how to protect myself. I had been looking for a female instructor for a while but then Buck & Doe's came up so I thought I just better get it done. Post instruction - I took a prep class - and the concealed carry class and test which I passed on the first try (they have a 100% pass rate) I came out with critical comfort and safety using my new friend, my 357 magnum, and the subtleties about what to do and how to be safe if a situation ever comes up and I'd need to use my weapon as intended. If you go there ask for the guy Don. He's no a female but, he'll make you feel comfortable, he remembers that you are there in a class to learn and pays attention to each student/attendee so that they can succeed. He's also kind of hilarious.

Friendliest and knowledgeable staff I've experienced. Range clean and organized. I was educated on the right gun for me as a beginner. Felt safe the entire time. Will definitely come again.