The Best Gun Ranges in Florida: A 2026 Guide by Metro
An in-depth, region-by-region guide to the best gun ranges in Florida in 2026, with the real offerings, training, and pricing at each.
Florida's year-round heat makes a great air-conditioned indoor range worth its weight in gold — and the Sunshine State delivers, with seven verified ranges spanning a Wynwood machine-gun-and-art-gallery experience, the only NSSF Five-Star range in South Florida, and the state's largest indoor facility. Whether you're a local, a snowbird, or visiting the theme parks, here are the best gun ranges in Florida in 2026, by region. Miami: Lock & Load Miami In the heart of Miami's Wynwood arts district , Lock & Load Miami is South Florida's premier machine gun experience. The 14,000-square-foot, air-conditioned facility runs 24 lanes and an arsenal you won't find elsewhere — a Barrett M95 .50 cal, an M249 SAW, a gold AK-47, a 007 Walther PPK with silencer, and a Thompson submachine gun. Themed packages run from The Recruit ($259) to The Mercenary ($389), each with one-on-one instruction from a Firearms Specialist; there are also Miami Vice, 007, and Israel themed experiences, plus a Cadet "Kids" package for ages 10–13. No experience is needed, international visitors are welcome (most staff speak Spanish), and there's even a free firearms museum and art gallery upstairs open to everyone — whether you shoot or not. Best for: Miami visitors and groups who want a themed, photo-ready machine gun experience with a side of art and history. Fort Lauderdale: Nexus Shooting Just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport in Davie, Nexus Shooting is South Florida's only NSSF Five-Star rated indoor range — and it's enormous, with 40 lanes across eight separate rooms. Alongside traditional 75-foot paper-target lanes, Nexus offers proprietary Nexus™ live-fire video targeting with interactive computerized scenarios , a luxurious VIP suite with two private lanes, a showroom of thousands of firearms (Glock to Cabot Guns), and full NFA/Class III dealer services. The value is exceptional: paper lanes are $19.99/hour, rentals start at $8, and instead of re…