Indoor range costs?

[Rastoff]

For those of you that have access to, and use, an indoor range, what are the costs?

Would you be more likely to use an indoor range if the costs were reasonable? What do you consider reasonable?



I must apologize to the forum. I intended to put this in the 'Lounge' initially, but for some reason put it in the 'M&P Pistol' forum. My mistake.

 

[Arik]

About $12/h and $1/ear/eye if you don't have any. Or you can get a membership. Some charge more for rifle.

I have 3 ranges within 15 miles of me. The closest is an outdoor one.....one mile away and the one I use the least. I like outdoor shooting but this place only allows bench rest shooting, which I really despise. It does nothing for realistic practice. Also they don't allow surplus 7.62x54r ammo.

The indoor range about 6 miles away is one I use the most even though the owner is DB. It has the least amount of rules (in a good way) but it's only 25 yards so rifle shooting is pointless. 3rd range is too crowded for me.

I do all my rifle shooting 1.5hrs away at a State game land

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[Justin69]

The nearest indoor range for me is about 25 min away. Its $8 per 1/2hr. plus a couple bucks for paper targets (I prefer the zombie ones ). Several times I have gone there during the week & had to wait for a lane. & trying to go during the weekend? Forget about it! So what I did was become a member of my local fish & game. Its much closer to my house. Its much cheaper. I can go whenever I want & never have to wait for a lane. They also provide cardboard targets free of charge. And the biggest thing for me is shooting outdoors, & not breathing all that lead filled air Have not been back to the indoor range since.

 

[radar1972]

One indoor range about 10 miles away. 25 yd pistol lanes and 40 yd rifle lanes. $15/hr.
Another indoor about 18 miles away. All lanes 25 yd. $12/hr. + a good selection of new & used guns.
I go to both.

No outdoor ranges within easy driving distance.

 

[sstewart]

Live in Chicago metro. Most ranges are $20. Some are that per hour, I don't go to those. Several are $20 per day. The catch is their ammo, their targets. Two have annual memberships. One is $250, that one's minimum target distance is approx 35 ft. Other one is $325, targets at 20, 40, 75 ft. I go there because they permit re-loads, shotguns with slugs only, & rifle.

 

[Bkreutz]

The range I use is membership based. They have a couple of options. $25 yearly and $15 per lane (no time limit) or $250 a year and no lane charges. Since I go 4-5 times a week 250 a year is fairly cheap for me. Only ammo restriction is no unjacketed lead (except .22) or steel core bullets. No restriction on picking up brass.

 

[tectrry]

My indoor range is pistol calibers only and 25 yd max, but that works for me. I pay $200 for a year of unlimited use plus 6 free guest passes. Only restriction is no steel bullets or cases. free targets as well. I go 1-2 times a week so it sure beats paying for each session. If my family wanted to shoot more i would buy the family plan for $400 per year (with 18 guest passes) but for now they are not interested in going more than a few times a year so my 6 guest passes work for that.

They also let me collect my brass.

 

[Saudade]

My closest (less than 3 miles), is $18/hr or $150/yr. They include ears/eyes with rental. Members get free gun rentals and 10% off ammo purchases. If I bring my own ammo and targets, it costs me nothing additional.

 

[Hatrix]

Was just at the Range this morning. There are two in the area that are a 10 minute drive from me.

One is $14 per hour, they require you to buy their over priced target ammo, the people who work there at the Range/Gun shop are known for their douche baggery and elitist attitudes, there is NEVER a range master or anyone even watching the range, and the majority of the people who shoot there are dangerous dimwits. There are bullet holes in the stall dividers, ceiling, and floor. I went there one time and that was enough for me.

The other Range opened this past June. Top notch place, but a tad pricey at $18 per hour. But it's always clean, everyone is friendly and helpful, and there's always a Range Master on duty. They sell ammo at a reasonable price, though the stuff they had today was extremely dirty and leaded up my barrel pretty good.

There's no outdoor Ranges close, so I go to the more expensive of the two here. Though I think it's worth the extra $4 per hour for quality and safety.

 

[Llando88]

Tampa metro area, range I use is $15.00 per hour per person.

Includes eye and ears, but not firearms, targets or ammo.

 

[Connman67]

Kalifornia indoor range is about 2 miles from my house. $11 hour $9 military. You can get all the rental equipment too, eyes, ears, targets, guns.

 

[lhump1961]

Indoor, $100 a year membership gets you $10 hour pistol/rifle lane (50 yd max) plus reduced rates on the trap lines and archery range. Not sure of those rates...never used 'em.

 

[Highhawk1948]

$9.00 per hour. If you bring you own targets, ammo, gun. I do.

 

[*chris*]

I belong to two clubs in the greater Boston area. Each are $150 per year no hourly fees. One has a 75' and 50' indoor range, 50', 50 yard, and 100/200 yard outdoor, trap/skeet ranges. The other is pretty much outdoor only, 7/15/25/50 yard, 100 yard, 200/300 yard and a ton of action pits for action shooting. I could not even imagine shooting if I had to pay per hour or deal with range safety officers.

Chris

 

[timn8er]

The range I like locally is pretty reasonable. Lane rental is $10, & that's for as long as you want to shoot. The only restriction on ammo is no steel core. Pick up your brass or don't, its your choice. They keep an eye on things, so its fairly safe. Its a full service LGS, & they have a small restaurant on premises. Its a good place to shoot, But I wouldn't try to go on the weekend or on a federal holiday.

 

[Mike McLellan]

We have a nice 10 lane indoor range, with all the amenities, for $12.00 an hour. Seniors, like me, pay $10.00. They have a variety of targets, ammo, and safety gear. Each lane has stools, a bench, and a spotting scope. It's very nice, but the rules are a little stifling. Ear muffs for .22 shorts?
Anyway, it's a nice, clean, warm place to shoot.

 

[rwsmith]

$5 all day

$5.00 all day, $8-10/ day for the indoor rifle range. Amazingly cheap, but conditions are pretty poor inside, lighting is bad.
You can shoot anything you want, reloads, whatever, and collect your own brass.

They funnel you through the gun and supply shop to get to the range so I think they most most of their money selling stuff.

 

[CatSnipah]

My membership is $295/yr. That covers all of my range time for me and wife (or any single guest I bring with me), no limits. It also puts us in priority order if the place is busy, which has only been an issue once this year (been a member since March).

It also covers free rental of all range pistols, which is nice for either playing around now and then or trying things out before I decide on a purchase.

It also gives me half-price rentals for the range's fully automatic firearms. Regarding pistols and full autos, my range has a sister range in Atlanta, and they will rotate their inventory from time to time, keeping a nice variety.

If I use the range's firearms, I have to buy their ammo for it. It's a bit pricey, but not totally outrageous. Otherwise, I use my own for my own firearms.

If I want targets (I usually buy 1-2 per session, and still bring my own sticky targets to use after we shoot up the silhouettes), it's anywhere from $1-3/target. I could bring my own silhouettes, too, if I wanted. No problem. However, I like to support my range, not to mention I don't always want to tote around those larger targets.

This also gives me access to reduced FFL transfer fees, which I've now taken advantage of twice. Not a big deal, but a nice benefit to take advantage of, as a member.

For non-members, range time is:

$12.95 per person unlimited range time Monday - Friday (non-members)
$12.95 per person per hour on Saturday & Sunday

Gun rentals are:
Semi-Auto Gun Rental $10.00 per session, switch guns as many times as you like
Full-Auto Gun Rental $30.00 per gun

Eyes & Ear protection is free for members and an additional $1.50 per person for non-members.

 

[Bushmaster1911]

Houston north side there are many. My favorite just went to no rapid fire (even double taps) rule so I changed. Most are $15 - $16 per hour unless there are free stalls and then they don't run the clock, unlimited time. I've been to every range in the Houston area, including the ones a long way from me. My new favorite is Shiloh Shooting Range. Friendly folks, free targets and last Wed. I was wearing my "Proud Army Dad" hat. He asked if I was military and I said no, my son is. He said "Good enough for me" and gave me the -$4. off for Military rate. I'll be heading back regularly.

 

[N4KVE]

$13 bucks an hour, but nobody watches the clock unless it's busy. 5 minutes from my house, & 25 yds. Ears, & eyes are free. No reloaded ammo allowed, & they do check. GARY

 

[Rick_A]

My nearest range is $17/lane for one person, all day. They've also got the least amount of rules, especially when it comes to ammo and rapid fire. Shotguns are ok with slugs. Rifles are ok as long as it's not steel cased, steel jacketed, or steel core. All pistol ammo is ok except for steel cased or steel jacketed. Rapid fire is ok as long as you're demonstrating proficiency.

They don't make any money off me as I bring my own ammo and they're lucky if I buy a few targets, but it's been my favorite range so far as most other indoor ranges in the area are pistol only, strict with ammo types, and have rules for rate of fire.

 

[Mydogmax]

Small chain of indoor gun ranges (Bills Gun Range) in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Max distance is 25 yards in the one that I go to but another store has 50 yards. Cost is $20 for as long as you like. Can bring all your own stuff. Ammo, targets etc. but they do look at your ammo.
Nice people.

 

[mmracing]

The indoor gun ranges I go to the membership is $25 per year or $35 for the family. Member shoot for $9 with no time limits and non-members shoot for $12 no time limits. Lady members shoot for free on Wed.

There are 2 others local. One I have not visited and the other is Gander Mountain which charges $25 per hour.

 

[murphydog]

Two indoors in my area, one is $10 unlimited time (50', pistols), 10 minutes away, with no ammo restrictions that I know of but I don't use steel core. The other is $15/hour, nicer but a little farther away. Neither requires you buy their ammo or targets. Also a 50 yard outdoor state run range about 45 minutes away. All very nice people. Nice to have a choice with winter approaching...

 

[S&W Fan]

Last month I broke down and joined an indoor facility very near me (10 minute drive).

One time fee of $240, $30 monthly w/no additional fees for as long as you wish to maintain membership. Can reserve lanes up to a week in advance, great lighting and ventilation, programmable targeting system, safety is very high on the list on the range, full retail operation, as well as a variety of classes/training courses. As with any retail business there are some really great folks as well as some that I steer clear of though most seem to keep their "war stories" to themselves.

They are finishing a new much larger building that will open in January, should be very nice. I debated about joining for almost a year, glad I finally did.

 

[Fishslayer]

I pay $300/year for the wife & me. Probably a wee bit more than if I paid the usual $15/hr but ...

The biggest selling point for me was that members are allowed to phone ahead & reserve a lane.

If we don't have a reservation members have head of the line.

Unlimited range time.

Free rentals, though we have to use the range's ammo for the rentals. Their reloads are very reasonable though.

If I bring a guest they only pay $10/hr.

It's a VERY busy range so the reservations and head of the line are pretty nice. Weekends they have a massive line when they open. I tend not to go there during peak hours though.

I tend to treat range trips as an outing & like to lolligag around & not be in any hurry. I am not fond of the "by the hour" ranges I go to.

 

[BillK01]

Luckily the one gun club I belong to has an indoor range that's open 24/7, 365 days a year to members.

The only thing they ask is guests pay a flat $5 charge for the use of the facility (just once per visit for any of the ranges). There are no limits to useage other than if a group has it reserved (like the boy scout night etc).

Annual membership fee is $100/year for the whole facility - it's a key carded/gated club with a trap range, skeet range, 400yd rifle range, rimfire range, combat pistol range, standard pistol range and clubhouse with indoor pistol/rimfire range. No jacketed ammo on indoor range though - lead only. No magazine limits - full NFA allowed as long as you have your papers on you.

 

[chief38]

I belong to two different Clubs. My main one charges us $280 membership dues and we each have to do 5 hours of range work or pay $100 in lieu of the work. We own 40 acres outdoors where we have a 200 yard rifle Range, a 50 yard pistol range, a skeet range and an archery range. The same Club also has an indoor facility with a 50 foot pistol range.

The second Club I belong to is only an indoor range with a small 50 ft. pistol only range and 6 points. That one charges $150 per year and there is no work required - however it does not compare to my primary Club. It is however 5 minutes from my home and too convenient not to belong to.

Both of the indoor ranges require we shoot lead only (ricochets I guess). The outdoor range lets us shoot anything we want. Since both Clubs are private, they do not sell ammo and everybody can use their own.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Sportsman in Hixon costs $100 for membership which includes 12hrs of range time. After 12hrs, you buy another $100 card. I consider that very reasonable, and it accomodates those who seldom use the range as well as those who are active.

 

[ladder13]

$125 a year, no hourly fee's, 100 yard rifle(8 stations), 50 yard or less, pistol(7 stations), Bianchi plates, clubhouse, 3D archery course, trap range($3 per rd), 72 acres to hunt on. Open sunrise to sunset.
And only 2 miles away.