The Range Pistol Club is an indoor firearm range and full-service retail showroom at Gates Ave in Fresno, California. It was established in 1994 and operates a public shooting range alongside a gun shop. Visitors can rent a handgun and try it before buying it.
Range use is charged per person, with firearm rentals and targets available at the counter. Rented firearms may only be used with ammunition purchased from The Range. The minimum age is 12, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; a youth permission slip is used for minors. Shooting stops one hour before closing. The website does not list lane counts or distances.
Training is offered through The Range and the Police Science Institute (PSI). Courses listed on the site include Concealed Weapon Permit, Concealed Weapon Permit Renewal, Beginners Handgun Class, Utah CCW Certification, women's classes, and private firearms instruction at $50 per hour by appointment, which includes a rental firearm of choice and targets. The facility also serves local, state and federal law enforcement agencies through its courses and classroom facilities.
The gun shop stocks handguns, with rifles and shotguns also available, along with target and self-defense ammunition, weapon lights, lasers, cleaning supplies, holsters, hearing and eye protection, handgun safes, cases, optics, and less-lethal items such as pepper spray, tasers, stun guns, knives, tactical flashlights and pens. Customers who buy a firearm at The Range can shoot it at the range free of charge during their 10-day waiting period (handguns and handgun-caliber rifles only).
Three membership tiers are available: individual, a four-person family tier, and a discounted tier for law enforcement, military, security, retired LE/military, first responders and seniors 55 or older. All memberships include unlimited shooting, a free target per visit and 10% off ammunition used at the range.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Training / Classes
Distances: Not published
Access: Open to the public
Minimum age: 12 (minors must be supervised)
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Law enforcement / military training
Credentials
Established: 1994
Affiliations: Police Science Institute (PSI)
Services, training & programs
Indoor public pistol range
Handgun rentals ($15)
Targets ($1.99 each)
Retail gun shop with handguns, rifles and shotguns
Target and self-defense ammunition sales
Hearing and eye protection sales
Concealed Weapon Permit class
Concealed Weapon Permit Renewal class
Beginners Handgun Class
Utah CCW Certification
Women's classes (Basic Beginning & CCW)
Private firearms instruction ($50/hour, by appointment)
Law enforcement courses and classroom facilities
CDC off-duty re-quals (free for LE/military/senior membership tier)
Free range use during 10-day waiting period for firearms purchased at The Range (handguns and handgun-caliber rifles)
Individual, family and LE/military/senior memberships
Online firearm and ammo orders shipped to a local FFL dealer
Class calendar and email newsletter
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Pro Shop
Retail / Gun Store
Targets
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Pricing at The Range Pistol Club
Range fees & day rates
Range fee: $20 — Per person
Firearm rental: $15 — Rented firearms may only be used with ammunition purchased from The Range
Targets: $1.99
Shooting free during 10-day waiting period: Free — For firearms purchased at The Range; handguns and handgun-caliber rifles only
Memberships
Family Membership (4 people): $400 — $400/year or $39.99/month. Purchased in person at The Range.
4 adult full memberships
12 guest passes per year (a $240 value)
1 free target per visit
10% off ammunition
CCW add-ons free (6 max)
Unlimited shooting
Pre-sale invitations
Member-only events
Individual Membership: $200 — $200/year or $19.99/month. Purchased in person at The Range.
1 adult full membership
6 guest passes (a $120 value)
1 free target per visit
10% off ammunition
CCW add-ons free (2 max)
Unlimited shooting
Pre-sale invitations
Member-only events
LE / Military / Security / First Responder / Senior Membership: $150 — $150/year or $14.99/month. Available to law enforcement, military, security, retired LE/military, first responders and seniors (55 or older). Purchased in person.
1 adult full membership
1 free target per visit
10% off ammunition
Free CDC off-duty re-quals
Unlimited shooting
Pre-sale invitations
Member-only events
Training & classes
Private Firearms Instruction: $50/hour — One-on-one, by appointment only, beginning/advanced/professional levels. Includes rental firearm of choice and targets. Contact PSI to schedule.
Concealed Weapon Permit class: See class calendar
Concealed Weapon Permit Renewal: See class calendar
Beginners Handgun Class: See class calendar
Utah CCW Certification: See class calendar
Women's Classes (Basic Beginning & CCW): See class calendar
All memberships include 10% off ammo used at the range. Shooting stops 1 hour before closing.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Eye and ear protection must be provided or purchased (sold at the shop). For minors, bring a completed youth permission slip and parent/guardian.
Ammo policy: Rented firearms may only be used with ammunition purchased from The Range.
Age policy: Minimum age 12. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A youth permission slip (with liability waiver) is available on the website. Must be 21 or older to rent a firearm or purchase handgun ammunition.
Rental requirements: Must be 21 or older to rent a firearm.
First-timer tips: Beginners Handgun Class and women's classes are offered. Handguns are available to rent so you can try before you buy. Shooting stops 1 hour before closing.
Hours
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shooting stops 1 hour before closing.
Where is The Range Pistol Club located?
On N Gates Ave in Fresno, CA 93722. Google lists 5151 N Gates Ave; the website lists 5133 North Gates Ave. Phone: (559) 277-9800.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The range fee is $20 per person. Firearm rental is $15 and targets are $1.99.
What is the minimum age?
12 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and a youth permission slip is available on the website.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes, for $15, if you are 21 or older. Rented firearms may only be used with ammunition purchased from The Range.
Do I need to bring my own eye and ear protection?
Eye and ear protection must be provided or purchased; the gun shop sells hearing and eye protection.
Is there a membership?
Yes. Individual is $200/year or $19.99/month, a four-person family tier is $400/year or $39.99/month, and an LE/military/security/first responder/senior (55+) tier is $150/year or $14.99/month. All include unlimited shooting and 10% off ammo, and are purchased in person.
What classes are offered?
Concealed Weapon Permit, CCW Renewal, Beginners Handgun Class, Utah CCW Certification, women's classes, and private firearms instruction ($50/hour). See the class calendar for schedules.
How do I book private instruction?
By appointment only; contact PSI at the number listed on the private instruction page. The $50 hourly price includes a rental firearm of your choice and targets.
Can I try a gun before I buy it?
Yes. The Range offers handguns for rent so you can try one before buying.
Can I shoot a gun I bought there while waiting?
Yes. Firearms purchased at The Range can be shot at the range free of charge during the 10-day waiting period (handguns and handgun-caliber rifles only).
Who can buy ammunition?
You must be 21 or older to buy handgun ammunition.
Can I order firearms online?
Firearms and ammo purchased on the website from California must be shipped to a local FFL dealer.
Other gun ranges near Fresno
The Firing Line— Clovis, California · 10 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle