About Us
The people behind the difference
When John Monson purchased Bill’s Gun Shop & Range in 2003, he had a clear vision in mind: Stores that are clean, bright, family-friendly and price conscious. And customers noticed.
We enjoy visiting with customers, answering questions and understanding what they’re looking for in a firearm. Our style of consulting customers helps us serve people more effectively, so you find the firearm that is right for you. Bill’s also believes in giving back to the communities in which we work. We believe in our communities and work to make them stronger. We don’t do it because it’s good for business. We do it because it’s the right thing to do. After all, we live here, too.
Bill's Gun Shop & Range
Our Team
People really do make a difference. That's why you'll find three critical traits in everyone on our team: knowledge, professionalism, and a genuine interest in people. People like you. We never try to sell you anything. Instead, we find out what you're looking for and why, and help you discover the firearm that's right for you!
John Monson
Bill's Gun Shop & Range Owner
Deb Jacobson
Director of Business Operations
Evan Haakenson
Purchasing
Jaclyn Gariepy
Office Administration
mark dante
Marketing
Andrew Tran
General Manager: Robbinsdale
Mike P.
General Manager: Fargo
Ben G.
General Manager: Hudson
Brandon M.
General Manager: Circle Pines
Bill's Gun Shop & Range
20 YEAR'S IN BUSINESS
2003
Bill’s Gun Shop & Range in Robbinsdale was purchased by John Monson in 2003. With the change in ownership came a new philosophy: clean and bright, family oriented and price conscious. Our focus is on customer service and product knowledge with a consultative style of sales.
2005
In May of 2005, John purchased an existing indoor range in Circle Pines, MN, a facility that was built in 1999, and it was immediately named Bill’s Gun Shop & Range North.
2009
In 2009, both the Robbinsdale and Circle Pines stores were awarded the National Shooting Sports Foundation coveted 5 STAR Range rating. The highest rating available in the industry, and at that time only held by 21 other facilities in the United States.
2011
In 2011, Bill’s Gun Shop & Range was named Range of the year by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
2012
Bill’s growing company opened its third location December 1, 2012, in Hudson, WI.
2015
The company opened its fourth location December 2015 in Fargo, ND.
2017
In May 2017, Bill’s was re-certified as a 5–star range under the new, stringent, NSSF star rating system.