The Gun Range is an indoor shooting facility at 3479 Orange Grove Ave. in North Highlands, California. The website states that no reservations are needed for shooting, so shooters can walk in during open hours. It is open to the public seven days a week.
Shooters pay a per-person range fee that includes unlimited range time. Handguns, rifles and shotguns can be rented for use on the range, with ammunition bought on site. Rules on the range include eye and ear protection at all times, one shooter per booth plus one non-shooter, targets mounted below a designated line, and no kneeling or prone shooting. Shotgun ammunition is limited to 00 buckshot or a single slug.
Training is a large part of the operation. The class calendar lists Basic Pistol / Revolver Marksmanship and several California concealed carry (CCW) courses: a 16-hour two-day initial course covering Contra Costa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Yolo and Yuba counties plus the cities of West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland; an 8-hour renewal for the same jurisdictions; a Placer County course; and a 4-hour classroom-only Utah non-resident permit course. Intermediate Pistol and Pistol Optics classes are also on the menu. Instructors listed are Jim Vu, Sam Yohannes and Michelle Kahn. Course-of-fire pages are posted for Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties.
Other services include firearm transfers (DROS, private party, out-of-state), firearm shipping, warranty-repair shipping processing, a gunsmithing and custom shop (stripping and engraving), a Laser Shot offering, and gift cards from $25 to $500. The site also notes that the shop works directly with manufacturers to order requested items.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Gunsmithing: Polish chamber / fit recoil pad: $100 — Each
Gunsmithing: Rifle services: $30 - $150 — Check headspace (5.56 or .308), AR muzzle brake install, AR barrel torque, mag lock install, pin and weld, AR barrel lapping
Training & classes
CCW 8-Hour Renewal (8 Counties / 3 Cities): $200 — Classroom instruction, written test and range qualification; range fee included; up to 3 firearms. Counties: Contra Costa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Yolo, Yuba; cities: West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland. Class size 20.
California CCW Course 16-Hour (8 Counties / 3 Cities): $300 — Two-day class; range fee included; qualification with up to 3 firearms; basic pistol or equivalent training prerequisite. Class size 10.
CCW Placer County: See class calendar — 16-hour course by Placer Sheriff approved instructors; range fee included, up to 3 firearms; not a beginner course
CCW Multi State 4 Hour (Utah non-resident permit): See class calendar — Classroom-only, no live fire; permit valid 5 years and allows carry in up to 31 states; no California permit required
Basic Pistol / Revolver Marksmanship: See class calendar — Taught by Michelle Kahn and Sam Yohannes
Intermediate Pistol: See class calendar
Pistol Optics: See class calendar
Class fees include the range fee. Military/LEO rate requires proper ID. Gunsmithing price mapping was condensed from the site's pricing table.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Eye and ear protection (available to buy or rent), ID for the military/LEO rate, signed waiver. For CCW classes: firearm(s) for qualifying, ammunition, closed-toed shoes, and eye/ear protection.
Ammo policy: Not allowed: incendiary/tracer, steel jacketed/armor piercing, and shotgun ammunition other than 00 buckshot or a single slug (confiscated and returned at checkout). Rental firearms must use only ammunition purchased at The Gun Range during the current visit. No bump-fire stocks, binary triggers or faux-auto trigger kits.
Age policy: Parents/guardians are solely responsible for minors in their charge and must be present with them at all times in the range or lobby. A parental waiver form for minors is available. Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from being inside the range due to lead exposure and noise.
Rental requirements: Ammunition must be purchased when renting and must be bought at The Gun Range during the current visit.
Dress code: Closed-toed shoes and high-neck clothing (to keep brass from going down shirts) are advised for classes. No shoulder, cross-draw or small-of-back holsters on the range.
First-timer tips: Complete the Firearm Experience & Safety Questionnaire / Range Waiver and read the rules. No reservations needed for shooting. Unload guns and keep them cased in the lobby and parking lot. Do not bring loaded or jammed guns into the lobby. For classes, park in the side parking areas, not at the front.
Hours
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday 9am-7pm; Tuesday through Saturday 9am-9pm; Sunday 10am-6pm (per Google Business hours; website lists no hours).
Where is The Gun Range located?
3479 Orange Grove Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660. Phone (916) 972-1484.
Do I need a reservation to shoot?
No. The website states no reservations are needed for shooting.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The range fee is $28 per person with unlimited range time. Military/LEO with proper ID pay $26.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. Handgun and rifle/shotgun rentals are $19.99 each. Ammo is not included and must be purchased at The Gun Range during the same visit.
Do I need to bring eye and ear protection?
Eye and ear protection are required at all times. Eye protection is $3.00 to purchase, ear protection rental is $4.50, and ear plugs are $0.80.
What ammunition is not allowed?
Incendiary/tracer, steel jacketed/armor piercing, and shotgun ammo other than 00 buckshot or a single slug. Bump-fire stocks, binary triggers and faux-auto trigger kits are also prohibited.
Can minors shoot?
Minors are allowed with a parent or guardian present at all times in the range or lobby, and a parental waiver form is provided. No minimum age is published.
What classes are offered?
Basic Pistol / Revolver Marksmanship, Intermediate Pistol, Pistol Optics, California CCW 16-hour and 8-hour renewal courses, a Placer County CCW course, and a 4-hour Utah non-resident CCW course.
How much do the CCW classes cost?
The 16-hour CCW course is $300 and the 8-hour renewal is $200, with range fee included and qualification with up to 3 firearms.
Do you do firearm transfers?
Yes. DROS fee is $37.19, private party transfers are $10 per firearm, and out-of-state transfers start at $112.19.
Is there gunsmithing?
Yes, a gunsmithing and custom shop with published prices, plus stripping and engraving.
Can I wear a holster on the range?
Only sworn peace officers, concealed carry permit holders, armed security, or those under supervision of an authorized instructor, with credentials inspected. Shoulder, cross-draw and small-of-back holsters are not allowed.
Are there memberships?
No memberships are advertised; the range operates on per-person range fees.
Other gun ranges near North Highlands
Sacramento Gun Range— Sacramento, California · 7 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle