Founders Shooting Club is a private, members-only gun club at 5320 Powerline Road, Suite 120, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The club opened its Fort Lauderdale location in August and also operates a Weston location, with North Miami and West Palm Beach listed as other locations. Members get reciprocal access across the club network. Access is open 24 hours a day with biometric security, and use of the club requires being a member or a member's guest.
The shooting range is an indoor 25-yard pistol and rifle range. The dedicated Founders bay has 7 lanes with sound-deadening stalls, multiple light settings, touch-screen target retrieval (distance, movement and rotation options), a self-service target and ammo station, and HEPA air filtration. The range accepts all pistol calibers up to .500 S&W Magnum and rifle calibers up to .308 Winchester. Shotguns and black powder firearms are not allowed, and armor-piercing, incendiary and tracer ammunition is prohibited. Two additional bays normally used by the public range next door can be dedicated to club members for events or extra capacity, and the building has space for seven more lanes. On-site gun rentals include pistols, rifles and more.
Instruction is led by retired and active-duty military and law enforcement instructors. Offerings include tactical training, night vision training, combat training, self-defense training, and women-only classes led by female instructors, for both novice and advanced shooters. Outside instructors are welcome under a Guest Instructor Policy, but instructors who are Founders members must take clients to the Apex bays rather than instruct in the Founders bay.
Beyond the range, the club has a member lounge with a cigar humidor, shuffleboard, large-screen TVs and catered food from outside vendors. It also has a smoke-free lounge with a bar, pool and darts, a board room with Zoom Rooms conferencing hardware, a full-size squash court with a squash league, a Full Swing golf simulator, a locker room with showers, and reserved parking. The club hosts member events such as chef dinners, wine and bourbon tastings, cigar events, guest speakers, a hunting trip, a fishing tournament and the Florida Shooters Cup shooting competition. It also supports charities for families of law enforcement, military and first responders.
Apex Shooting Center, a separate partner business in the same building, offers public lane rental, classes and a retail firearms store with FFL transfers. Club members receive discounts on Apex purchases and transfers. Membership has a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues, with lane use included.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 7
Distances: 25 yards (7 lanes in the dedicated Founders bay)
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions · Food service on site
Services, training & programs
Private members-only indoor 25-yard pistol and rifle range, 7 lanes in the dedicated Founders bay
Touch-screen target retrieval with distance, movement and rotation options
Sound-deadening shooting stalls with multiple light settings
HEPA air filtration system
Self-service target and ammo station
On-site gun rentals (pistols, rifles and more)
Tactical training
Night vision training
Combat training
Self-defense training class
Women-only classes led by female instructors
Private instruction and training classes (Founders and Apex)
Guest instructor program for outside instructors
Member lounge with cigar humidor, shuffleboard, table games and large-screen TVs
Smoke-free lounge with bar, pool and darts (available for private parties and events)
Board room with Zoom Rooms conferencing hardware, wifi and charging ports
Full-size squash court and squash league
Full Swing Pro-Series golf and sports simulator
Locker room with showers
Exclusive member events: chef dinners, tastings, cigar dinners, guest speakers, holiday parties
Florida Shooters Cup shooting competition
Event booking for private events
Spouse access card and Junior membership options
Discounts on firearm purchases and FFL transfers through partner Apex Shooting Center
Reciprocal access to other Founders locations
Amenities
Gun Rental
Parking
Locker Rooms
Clubhouse
VIP Lounge
Wi-Fi
Shooting Simulator
Event / Venue Space
Pricing at Founders Shooting Club
Range fees & day rates
Lane fees (members): Free — Unlimited range use with no lane fees for members.
Guest of a member: Contact for pricing — Members may bring guests at any time; no guest fee is published. Guests must be directly supervised by the member.
Gun rental: Contact for pricing — On-site pistol and rifle rentals; prices not published.
Memberships
VIP Membership – Fort Lauderdale: $229/mon — One-time initiation fee of $3,500. Events, training, spa services and some other amenities incur additional fees. Promotional initiation incentives have been advertised; inquire during a tour.
Unlimited use of the range with no lane fees
Use of the other amenities in the club
Full reciprocity with other Founders locations
Spouse may come to the club any time with the member
Children may come to the club with the member
Discounts on purchases and transfers at Apex Shooting Center
Spouse Access Card: $50/mon — No additional initiation fee for a spouse. A spouse may visit with the member at no extra charge.
Personal access card so a spouse can visit on their own
Junior Membership: $50/mon — For adult children of a member aged 21-25. No initiation fee. At age 25 the Junior member transitions to their own membership at full dues with no initiation fee.
Personal access card
Training & classes
Tactical Training: Contact for pricing — Combat theory and specific skills for particular challenges.
Night Vision Training: Contact for pricing — Firearm training using night vision technology.
Combat Training: Contact for pricing — Combat-like experience led by professional trainers.
Self-Defense Training: Contact for pricing — Class on protecting yourself and your family.
Women-only classes: Contact for pricing — Led by female instructors.
Training, events and some amenities cost extra for members; no prices are published. Promotions change; ask for current incentives during a tour.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Contact the club for details.
Ammo policy: Pistol calibers up to .500 S&W Magnum and rifle calibers up to .308 Winchester are allowed. No shotguns or black powder firearms. No armor-piercing, incendiary or tracer ammunition.
Age policy: Children of members may come to the club with the member at any time. Adult children aged 21-25 are eligible for a Junior Membership. No minimum age is published.
Rental requirements: On-site rentals of pistols and rifles are available; requirements and prices are not published.
First-timer tips: Both new and experienced shooters are welcome. Book a personal tour through the website form or call to learn about membership. A member and up to two guests at a time may use the range, sharing one lane; others can wait in the lounge. Guests must stay under the direct supervision of the member, who is responsible for their conduct and safety.
Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Founders Shooting Club open to the public?
No. It is a private club, and you must be a member or the guest of a member to use the club or range. Apex Shooting Center, a separate partner business in the same building, offers public lane rental, classes and retail firearm sales.
What are the hours?
The club is open 24 hours a day, every day, for members with access cards.
Where is the club located?
5320 Powerline Road, Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. The phone number is (954) 887-6100.
How much does membership cost?
There is a one-time initiation fee of $3,500. Monthly dues for Fort Lauderdale are $229. Promotional incentives are advertised from time to time; ask during a tour.
What does membership include?
Unlimited range use with no lane fees, access to the club's amenities, and reciprocity with other Founders locations. Events, training, spa services and some other amenities cost extra.
Is my spouse or family included?
A spouse may visit any time with the member. A spouse's own access card is $50 per month with no extra initiation fee. Children may come with the member. Adult children aged 21-25 can get a Junior Membership for $50 per month with no initiation fee.
Can I bring guests?
Yes. Members may bring guests at any time and are responsible for their conduct. Guests must be under the member's direct supervision on the range. Members are asked to bring only two guests onto the range at a time, and the group may use only one lane. The club may limit guest visits if the policy is abused.
How big is the range and what distances are available?
The dedicated Founders bay is an indoor 7-lane, 25-yard range. Two additional public-range bays can be dedicated to members for events or extra capacity.
What calibers and ammunition are allowed?
All pistol calibers up to .500 S&W Magnum and rifle calibers up to .308 Winchester are allowed. Shotguns and black powder firearms are not allowed. Armor-piercing, incendiary and tracer ammunition is prohibited.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. The club has on-site gun rentals, including pistols and rifles. Rental prices are not published.
What classes and training are offered?
Tactical, night vision, combat and self-defense training, plus women-only classes led by female instructors. Instructors are retired and active-duty military and law enforcement. Prices are not published.
Can I buy a firearm or have one transferred there?
Yes, through partner business Apex Shooting Center, a full-service FFL dealer on-site. Founders members receive discounts on purchases and transfers.
Can I teach as a certified instructor?
Outside instructors are welcome under the Guest Instructor Policy. Instructors who are Founders members may not instruct in the Founders bay and must take clients to the Apex bays.
What else is there besides the range?
A member lounge with cigar humidor, a smoke-free lounge, a board room, a squash court, a Full Swing golf simulator, and a locker room with showers. The club also holds member events.
Can I host an event or business meeting there?
The club has a board room for meetings that can include catering and supervised shooting afterward. The smoke-free lounge is available for private parties. There is a Book Your Event option on the website.
Other gun ranges near Fort Lauderdale
Apex Shooting Center— Fort Lauderdale, Florida · under 1 mile away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle
Declaration Defense— Pompano Beach, Florida · 3 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle
Revere Gun Range— Pompano Beach, Florida · 6 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle