Confidence Doesn’t Come in a Box.. It Comes from the Range

Written By Tom Sherman

Some people think confidence comes from owning a firearm.
They’re wrong.

It comes from knowing how to use it.
How to load it, clear it, carry it, draw it, and control it.

Confidence isn’t sold at the counter. It’s built.
And our shooting range is built to drill.

A Range That Works as Hard as You Do

This isn’t some slapped-together spot behind the store. This is a purpose-built training environment for serious practice and real improvement.

At West Side Safe & Gun, our range features three concrete walled training area with rubber bullet absorbing walls, built tough and tall to keep every shot contained and every session safe. The design keeps your focus forward and your form tight. There’s no wasted space, no distractions, and no shortcuts.

It’s not fancy. It’s functional. Because you don’t need a waterfall in the lobby to learn how to protect yourself. You need a range that drills the basics until they become second nature.

What You Get When You Train Here

Corporate Event at West Side Safe & Guns Shooting Range.

  • Private, members-only access

  • Live-fire instruction from NRA-certified trainer Chip Ditchendorf

  • Safe, structured environment that welcomes beginners and sharpens pros

  • Concealed Carry Classes (CCW) offered monthly

  • Ammo included for safety seminar. Bring your own for qualifying with your everyday carry.

This isn’t a place for flexing. It’s a place for fixing your grip, tightening your group, and dialing in the kind of awareness that sticks with you long after the brass hits the floor.

Why We Built It This Way

We built this range because too many people own guns and don’t know how to use them properly.

We’re not here to shame anyone. We’re here to train them.
And the truth is, once you learn how to shoot with confidence, the rest of the world quiets down a bit. You stand taller. You feel sharper. You stop hoping someone will protect you and start knowing you can protect yourself.

That’s not paranoia. That’s preparation.
And preparation is what we do best.

Ready to Build Your Confidence?

If you’re in the Marietta, OH area and you’re ready to turn ownership into readiness, we’re ready for you.

Visit harmarment.com, call us up, or stop in and talk to someone who knows what they’re doing.
But don’t wait. Confidence isn’t something you can fake.
It’s something you earn.

West Side Safe & Gun – Marietta, OH

Where training happens on purpose. And confidence walks out the door.

Tom Sherman