Jeffery Archery is a premier indoor archery facility and full-service pro shop located in Columbia, South Carolina. Established nearly 50 years ago, it has become the premier archery specialty shop in South Carolina and draws customers from surrounding states. The shop was founded by Owen Jeffery, a master bowyer whose contributions to archery were honored with his induction into the Archery Hall of Fame in 2018. Today, his son Tom continues the family legacy of craftsmanship and expertise.
The facility features a 12-lane indoor archery range set at distances from 5 to 20 yards in a climate-controlled environment. The range welcomes both walk-in shooters subject to space availability and those with online reservations, which can be booked up to 45 days in advance. Range time is available at affordable rates, with options for half-hour sessions at $5 per person or full-hour sessions at $10 per person. For those interested in trying archery without equipment, the shop offers beginner packages that include bows, arrows, and range time for $25 per hour per person, or a family rate of $57 per hour for up to two adults and three children under 12.
Beyond standard range use, Jeffery Archery hosts adult recreational indoor league shoots on Tuesday evenings throughout the year. These handicapped scoring leagues are designed for shooters of all skill levels and typically run for four-week sessions, fostering both fellowship and friendly competition.
The shop also specializes in hosting archery parties for birthdays, corporate events, and celebrations for both adults and children. Standard party packages accommodate up to 12 shooters for two hours at $229, with instructor supervision and all equipment provided. The facility can accommodate up to 24 people with shared shooting time. For those seeking a unique twist, Archery Tag parties are available, featuring lightweight bows and padded arrows with bunkers for cover, priced at $225 for one hour or $375 for two hours.
The pro shop itself is a full-service retail operation carrying one of the largest selections of archery equipment in South Carolina. The shop stocks over 200 compound bow models and serves as an authorized dealer for leading brands including Mathews, Hoyt, Darton, Bowtech, Bear, Diamond, and Mission. It also carries crossbows from Excalibur, Raven, and Centerpoint. The inventory includes hundreds of bowstrings, arrows from major manufacturers like Cobra, Truglo, and Bohning, as well as comprehensive accessories including rests, sights, quivers, broadheads, and tools.
Professional bow technicians at Jeffery Archery provide expert service work including bow setup, assembly, tuning, restringing, and repairs for compound bows and crossbows. The shop emphasizes personalized service, ensuring proper draw length fitting, bow weight adjustment, and component installation before customers use the range to practice with their equipment.
