Tango Down Shooting Complex is a veteran-owned and operated outdoor shooting range at 18811 Maxville-Macclenny Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The site calls itself Jacksonville's first public outdoor range and states there are no daily memberships, startup fees, initiation fees or hidden charges. Memberships are available but not required.
Shooting is done in private bays built from HESCO defensive barriers. The pistol bays are open to rifles as long as the shooter uses frangible ammunition. Pistols up to .44 magnum and rifles up to .308 are permitted in the bays. The long range lanes are all-steel and "no-walk": the Longshot camera system gives the shooter a live video feed of the target, so there is no walking or riding downrange to check hits. The site advertises the lanes as a 1200-meter range, and rifles up to .338 are permitted on them. A Multipurpose Bay, 40 yards wide by 107 yards long, is the only bay that allows any caliber, from .22LR plinking to sighting in a .338 Lapua Magnum at 100 yards. It can be set up with props, obstacles and vehicles for group events and classes. A separate 300-yard bay is mentioned in the site's news banner, alongside a 1000-yard long range lane. Competition bays host match events.
Training is run by on-site tactical and practical trainers in a dedicated classroom. Listed courses are Vehicular Defense Tactics, Comprehensive Pistol Course (1-to-2 instructor-to-student ratio), Concealed Carry: Tactics & Techniques, Shooting & Moving in the Home (S.M.I.T.H.), and Precision Rifle II (targets out to 500 yards). Courses can be tailored to groups and are available on request unless advertised otherwise. Tuesdays are reserved for LEO, military and special training, and bays can be designated for shooting clubs and competitions.
On site are a TD Pro Shop, Gumbo Ya Ya food service, air-conditioned restrooms and a classroom. Regular match events run on weekends, including SJCA SASP, SEPSA, SAPSA, PCSL and Galactic Pistol Alliance (TD-GPA) matches. Bays can be booked online. The site describes the facility as family-friendly, with minors allowed under direct parent or guardian supervision.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Long Range / Precision, Training / Classes
Distances: Pistol/rifle bays (HESCO barrier bays; pistols up to .44 magnum, rifles up to .308). Long range lanes: all-steel, no-walk lanes to 1200 meters (rifles up to .338). Multipurpose Bay: 40 yards wide x 107 yards long (any caliber).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions · Law enforcement / military training · Food service on site
Credentials
Affiliations: Veteran owned & operated
Services, training & programs
Pistol/rifle private bays (HESCO barrier) at $35/hr for non-members
Long range lanes, all-steel no-walk, up to 1200 meters, $45/hr for non-members
Longshot long range target camera system with live video feed
Multipurpose Bay (40 x 107 yards, any caliber), $50 bay rental plus $10/hr per non-member person
Competition bays for matches
Online range time booking
Vehicular Defense Tactics course
Comprehensive Pistol Course
Concealed Carry: Tactics & Techniques course
Shooting & Moving in the Home (S.M.I.T.H.) course
Precision Rifle II course
Custom and group training on request
Reserved Tuesdays for LEO, military and special training
Designated bays for shooting clubs and competitions
Memberships with no-bay-rental rates (Multipurpose Bay excluded) and priority booking
Amenities
Pro Shop
Restrooms
Air Conditioning
Online Booking
Targets
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Pricing at Tango Down Shooting Complex
Range fees & day rates
Pistol/Rifle Bay (non-member): $35/hr — Wed-Sun per booking page
Long Range Lanes (non-member): $45/hr — Wed-Sun per booking page
Multipurpose Bay rental (member and non-member): $50 — Bay rental fee, Wed-Sun
Multipurpose Bay additional non-member shooter: $10/hr per person — In addition to the bay rental fee
Training & classes
Vehicular Defense Tactics: Contact for pricing — Defending yourself from inside and outside a vehicle (car, truck, SUV), exiting a vehicle and engaging threats.
Comprehensive Pistol Course: Contact for pricing — For beginner, novice and intermediate shooters: weapon familiarization, grip, stance, engaging targets; trained to standard not time, 1-to-2 instructor-to-student ratio.
Concealed Carry: Tactics & Techniques: Contact for pricing — Concealed carry tactics, drawing and shooting while moving and situationally.
Shooting & Moving in the Home (S.M.I.T.H.): Contact for pricing — Room clearing 101 for first-time and moderately trained gun owners.
Precision Rifle II: Contact for pricing — Rifle setup, zero, positions, scope data, wind calls, snaps and movers; targets out to 500 yards on long-range lanes.
Non-member bay rental booked online (Wed-Sun). Members get no bay rental rates except the Multipurpose Bay. Late policy: more than 15 minutes late for prepaid bay time forfeits the slot if another customer requests it, no refund, but rescheduling is allowed at no additional cost.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Photo ID (driver's license or green card), firearm in a case or range bag, factory new ammunition. Eye and hearing protection must be worn; foam earplugs are recommended in addition to over-ear protection.
Ammo policy: Only factory-produced new ammunition allowed (no reloads). Frangible ammunition only on steel targets and for rifles in pistol bays. No tracer, explosive or armor-piercing ammo. No black powder firearms. Shotguns are not allowed. Rental ('experience') firearms must use range ammunition purchased from Tango Down. Fired brass is considered lost brass; shooters may collect only their own without disrupting others.
Age policy: Shooters under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times, who must stay within arm's length. Minors may not have their own lane.
Rental requirements: All shooters must be US citizens or permanent residents with driver's license or green card; visitors from outside the country may only shoot Firearm Experiences.
Dress code: No open-toed shoes on the range.
First-timer tips: Submit the online range waiver before your first visit and complete the range safety briefing. Tell staff if you have never shot a firearm so they can assist. Firearms must be unloaded and cased until you are in your assigned bay. Handling and uncasing only at your bench. Pistols up to .44 magnum and rifles up to .308 in bays; rifles up to .338 on long range lanes. Expectant mothers are not permitted on the range. No tobacco/vape. No animals without an appointment and signed waiver.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed (reserved for LEO, military & special training)
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Monday and Wednesday. Tuesdays are reserved for LEO, military and special training.
Non-members pay $35/hr for a pistol/rifle bay and $45/hr for a long range lane. The Multipurpose Bay is a $50 bay rental plus $10/hr per non-member person.
Do I need a membership?
No. Memberships are not required, and the range states there are no daily memberships, startup fees, initiation fees or hidden charges. Memberships offer perks such as no bay rental rates (Multipurpose Bay excluded) and priority booking.
Can kids shoot?
Yes. Shooters under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian within arm's length at all times, and minors cannot have their own lane.
What ammunition is allowed?
Only factory-produced new ammunition. Frangible ammunition is required for steel targets and for rifles in pistol bays. Tracer, explosive and armor-piercing ammo and black powder are prohibited.
Are shotguns allowed?
No, shotguns are not currently allowed.
What calibers are permitted?
Pistols up to .44 magnum and rifles up to .308 in the bays, rifles up to .338 on long range lanes. The Multipurpose Bay allows any caliber.
Is eye and ear protection required?
Yes. Eye and hearing protection must be worn before entering the bays until you exit. Foam earplugs plus over-ear protection are recommended.
Do I need to sign a waiver?
Yes, first-time visitors should complete the online range waiver and the range safety briefing.
What classes are offered?
Vehicular Defense Tactics, Comprehensive Pistol Course, Concealed Carry: Tactics & Techniques, S.M.I.T.H. (Shooting & Moving in the Home) and Precision Rifle II. Courses can be tailored for groups and are available on request.
Can I book range time online?
Yes, through the Book Range Time page. If you are more than 15 minutes late for prepaid time, you may lose the slot with no refund, but can reschedule at no additional cost.
Is there food on site?
Yes, Gumbo Ya Ya offers on-site food.
Does the range host competitions?
Yes, with competition bays and regular matches including SJCA SASP, SEPSA, SAPSA, PCSL and Galactic Pistol Alliance.
Is it okay if I have never shot before?
Yes. Let staff know you have never shot a firearm so they can assist.