Now Under New Ownership
Charlotte’s Home for Archery Since 1966
For more than five decades, Barefoot Archery has been a cornerstone of the Charlotte archery community. Founded in 1966 by Wayne Barefoot & John Smith, and then Jessie Smith in 1995, our shop became known not just for its expert service and gear, but for its heart — a place where generations of families, hunters, and competitive archers could come together and feel at home.
Today, Barefoot Archery is proudly under new ownership, continuing the legacy with fresh energy and a deep commitment to our community. As a husband-and-wife team, we’re honored to carry forward what was built, while expanding to better serve Charlotte’s growing interest in archery — from beginners to seasoned bowhunters.
Whether you’re here to shoot at the range, tune your setup, or take your first lesson, you’ll be welcomed like family. We’re obsessed with helping every customer feel confident, informed, and excited to step up to the line.
We’re also growing — meet the team that makes it all possible below.
About Jeff - Owner/Lead Bow Tech
Jeff is a championship NASCAR pit crew athlete & archery enthusiast for over a decade. His YouTube channel showcases content ranging from how-tos, product reviews and vlog style videos of his hunting adventures, competitions and industry events.
About Chrystal - Owner/Operator
Chrystal is a mindset & performance coach for women entrepreneurs and has over 12 years of business experience-- including retail. She's created several programs for her clients, runs retreats and is the host of two podcasts.
Liv Martin - Range Officer/Coach
Liv is a professional recurve archer and full-time student at UNC Charlotte studying Exercise Science. She has a decade of archery experience and over 5 years of high performance coaching and training.
Mike Haag - Assistant Bow Tech
Mike is an avid bow hunter with 15 years of experience hunting everything in the southeast. He spends most of his time training dogs, backcountry camping, and shooting his bow.