Florida Firearms Academy (FFA) is an indoor shooting range, gun store and firearms training center at 13317 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, Florida. The facility has a 25-yard indoor range for pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting, with air filtration and air-conditioning systems.
Each lane is 3 feet wide with a 2-foot-wide shooting area, a lane table 2 feet deep by 2.75 feet wide, and an electric target conveyor to send out and retrieve targets. There is walking space behind the shooting line. Shotguns are limited to slugs and buckshot, and no steel-core or armor-piercing ammunition is allowed. Range rules cap ammunition at 3,600 ft/lb of energy and 3,800 fps, and pellet guns are allowed only if the projectiles travel faster than 1,000 fps. The range is recognized by the National Shooting Sports Foundation as a 5 Star Shooting Range Facility.
Training covers all levels, from the $70 Basic Pistol Course to advanced and tactical classes. The Concealed Weapon Permit course is $50 and includes a firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection, target, range fee, instruction and a certificate of completion. Advanced classes include Holster Draw, Shooting Drills, Tactical Pistol, AR-15 classes and one-on-one instruction. Instructors are USCCA certified and NRA pistol instructor certified. Pistol competitions (Tampa only, $20) and Bowling Pin Shooting ($35) require pre-registration, and a class and events calendar is posted online.
The gun rental service lists 50+ firearms, including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns and machine guns, and rental guns are free for members on most plans. The Multi-Gun Rental option is a flat $30 for unlimited guns. The store sells firearms and suppressors online and in store, offers gun transfers, and appraises or buys used guns. Range membership terms run from 3 months to 5 years with individual and family tiers, and Mondays are Ladies' Day with free range fees all day. The range also hosts Members Only events and seasonal sales.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Distances: 25 yards (indoor range; each lane is 3 feet wide with an electric target conveyor)
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Hosts competitions
Awards: Recognized by the National Shooting Sports Foundation as a 5 Star Shooting Range, the first 5-star range in Florida, the fifth on the East Coast, and one of only 40 nationwide
Services, training & programs
25-yard indoor shooting range for pistol, rifle and shotgun (slugs and buckshot only)
Electric target conveyor on every lane
Gun Rental Service with 50+ firearms: pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns and machine guns
Multi-Gun Rental: unlimited guns for a flat $30 (covers two people; one extra person $15)
Individual, family and premium range memberships (3 months to 5 years)
Members Only events and sales
Ammunition sales
Gun store with firearms sales
Online gun and suppressor sales
Gun transfer service
Gun appraisals and used-gun buying
Online class sign-up and training calendar
Seasonal events such as Black Friday sale and 2A Freedom Fest (Feb 6, 2027)
Law enforcement, military, firefighter, EMT and paramedic range-fee and membership discounts
Amenities
Gun Rental
Full Auto Rentals
Ammo Sales
Retail / Gun Store
Targets
Air Conditioning
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Online Booking
Pricing at Florida Firearms Academy
Range fees & day rates
Range fee (rifle and pistol): $19.99 — Per person, no time limit.
Range fee: Law enforcement, active military, firefighter, EMT or paramedic: $14.99 — Per person, ID required, no time limit.
Range fee when accompanied by a range member: $15.99 — Per person, no time limit. Same as the member guest fee.
Ladies' Day (Mondays): Free — Free range fees from open to close every Monday for ladies; bring mothers, daughters, wives and girlfriends.
Multi-Gun Rental: $30 — Unlimited number of rental guns for a flat fee; does not include range fee. Covers two people sharing the rental; one extra person is $15 more.
Typical cost with your own gun and one box of 50 rounds: $45 — Average estimate including range fee, ammo, target, and eye and ear protection. Larger calibers average $60 and up.
Typical cost with entry-level .22 pistol rental: $45 — Average for gun rental, ammunition, range fee, targets and eye and ear protection. Rental guns require use of FFA ammunition.
Memberships
3 Month Individual: $110 — 3-month term. Free gun rentals are not included. 10% off for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, active/retired military and reserve. Course discount excludes one-on-one classes, competitions, Guardian series and Q series classes.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
6 Month Individual: $170 — 6-month term. 10% off for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, active/retired military and reserve. Course discount excludes one-on-one classes, competitions, Guardian series and Q series classes.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
12 Month Individual: $250 — 12-month term. 10% off for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, active/retired military and reserve. Course discount excludes one-on-one classes, competitions, Guardian series and Q series classes.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
3 Month Family: $140 — 3-month term. Covers a husband, wife (or head of household and significant other) and up to 4 dependent children under 21 living in the household. Free gun rentals are not included. Military/first-responder 10% discount applies.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
6 Month Family: $210 — 6-month term. Covers a husband, wife (or head of household and significant other) and up to 4 dependent children under 21 living in the household.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
12 Month Family: $350 — 12-month term. Covers a husband, wife (or head of household and significant other) and up to 4 dependent children under 21 living in the household.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
20% discount on most courses
10% discount on ammunition
3-Year Premium Individual: $550 — 36-month term, one-time price. 10% off for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, active/retired military and reserve. Course discount excludes one-on-one classes, competitions, Guardian series and Q series classes.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
20% discount on courses
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
10% discount on ammunition
5-Year Premium Individual: $850 — 60-month term, one-time price. 10% off for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, active/retired military and reserve.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
20% discount on courses
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
10% discount on ammunition
20% off FFA Pistol Shooting Competitions
3-Year Premium Family: $790 — 36-month term, one-time price. Covers a husband, wife (or head of household and significant other) and up to 4 dependent children under 21 living in the household.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
20% discount on courses
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
10% discount on ammunition
5-Year Premium Family: $1300 — 60-month term, one-time price. Covers a husband, wife (or head of household and significant other) and up to 4 dependent children under 21 living in the household.
Covers the range fee
Members Only events and sales
20% discount on courses
Free gun rentals
Guest fee of $15.99
10% discount on ammunition
20% off FFA Pistol Shooting Competitions
Training & classes
Concealed Weapon Permit Course: $50 — Includes firearm and ammunition, eye and ear protection, target, range fee, instruction and certificate of completion (you may bring your own). Topics: safe gun handling, castle doctrine, where you can and cannot carry, carry techniques, mindset, practice methods, ammunition types, when not to shoot, traveling with a firearm. Students must obtain the permit application, fingerprints and photograph by appointment with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Basic Pistol Course: $70 — Recommended for beginners. Includes firearm and ammunition, eye and ear protection, target, range fee, instruction and certificate of completion (you may bring your own). Covers safe gun handling, how guns and ammunition work, stance, grip, operation and maintenance. Graduates can return to the ranges unsupervised.
Holster Draw: $35 — Advanced course scheduled individually based on instructor availability. Completing it permits holster draw on the range.
Shooting Drills: $35 — Advanced course scheduled individually based on instructor availability.
Tactical Pistol: $40 — Advanced course scheduled individually based on instructor availability.
AR-15 Classes: $70 — Advanced course scheduled individually based on instructor availability.
One on One Instruction: Contact for pricing — Tailored to individual needs and goals; call (813) 221-3473 for a quote.
Bowling Pin Shooting: $35 — Pre-registration required; registration closes 24 hours before each event; no walk-ins. Sometimes uses blacklight-illuminated ultraviolet pins.
Pistol Shooting Competitions: $20 — Tampa location only. Pre-registration required; closes 24 hours before each event; no walk-ins. Space is limited.
Packages & experiences
Ladies' Day: Free — Free range fees every Monday from open to close.
Black Friday $99 Gun Sale (11/27/2026): $99 — Bring a bag of donations from now until Black Friday to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to buy a used $99 gun. Line up 8:00 AM, drawing starts 8:30 AM; must be present, over 21 and able to pass a background check.
2A Freedom Fest: See event page — February 6, 2027, with speakers and food.
Range fees are not charged for ladies on Mondays. Rental firearms require the shooter to use FFA ammunition. Store hours are 9am-8pm Monday-Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday; range hours are shorter. Last shooter is allowed onto the range a half hour before range closing.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Your own firearm (optional, rentals available), a case or bag for it, and photo ID for discounted rates (law enforcement, military, firefighter, EMT, paramedic). Eye and ear protection are mandatory; plastic-lens eyeglasses count as eye protection and ear-muff hearing protection is required.
Ammo policy: All ammunition is inspected every time before entering the range; improper ammo is held at the counter and returned when you leave. Shotguns: slugs and buckshot only. No ammunition over 3,600 ft/lb of energy or faster than 3,800 fps. No all-lead ammo except buckshot, shotgun slugs, .22LR and pellets. No steel-core or armor-piercing ammo. No muzzle loaders or black-powder weapons. No BB guns; pellet guns allowed only if projectiles exceed 1,000 fps and are not steel, steel-tipped or alloy. Rental guns must use FFA ammunition.
Age policy: No minimum shooter age is published. Renting a firearm requires being accompanied by at least one other person of legal age (21).
Rental requirements: Renters must be accompanied by at least one other person aged 21 or older; no solo rentals for members or non-members. Exceptions: people who brought their own firearm that day, people taking a 1-on-1 or other class with an FFA instructor, and active law enforcement with ID. FFA ammunition is required in rental guns.
Dress code: Appropriate dress is at FFA's discretion. Hot brass can lodge in loose, low-fitting clothing or open-toed shoes.
First-timer tips: The Basic Pistol Course is recommended for beginners. Renting a .22 pistol is the recommended starter option. Keep guns cased or bagged except in the RED ZONE at the lane; if you have a malfunction, leave the gun at your lane pointed downrange and ask the range officer. No eating or drinking on the range; wash hands after shooting. Pregnant women should not be in the range because of lead exposure. No holster draw unless you are current law enforcement or took FFA's holster draw class.
Hours
Monday: 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 7:30pm
Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 7:30pm
Sunday: 9am - 4:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the range hours?
The shooting range is open Monday to Saturday 9am-7:30pm and Sunday 9am-4:30pm. The store is open Monday to Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 9am-5pm. The last shooter is allowed onto the range a half hour before range closing.
Where is Florida Firearms Academy located?
13317 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone (813) 221-3473.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The range fee is $19.99 per person for rifle and pistol with no time limit. It is $14.99 for law enforcement, active military, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics with ID, and $15.99 when accompanied by a range member. Mondays are free for ladies.
How much will a typical visit cost?
FFA estimates about $45 for one shooter bringing their own firearm and buying one box of 50 rounds, including range fee, ammo, target and eye and ear protection. Larger calibers average $60 and up. A rental of an entry-level .22 pistol with ammo, range fee, targets and protection also averages $45.
Do you offer memberships?
Yes. Individual and family memberships come in 3, 6 and 12 month terms ($110/$170/$250 individual; $140/$210/$350 family), plus premium 3-year ($550 individual, $790 family) and 5-year ($850 individual, $1300 family) plans. Membership covers the range fee, and law enforcement, EMT, firefighter and military get 10% off.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes, 50+ firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns and machine guns are available. The Multi-Gun Rental is a flat $30 for unlimited guns (range fee not included), covering two people, with a $15 charge for one extra person. Members on 6-month or longer plans rent free. You must use FFA ammunition in rental guns.
Can I rent a gun if I come alone?
No, with exceptions. Renters must be accompanied by someone 21 or older. Exceptions are people who brought their own firearm that day, people taking a class with an FFA instructor, and active law enforcement with ID.
What ammunition is not allowed?
No steel-core or armor-piercing ammo, nothing over 3,600 ft/lb or 3,800 fps, no all-lead ammo except buckshot, slugs, .22LR and pellets, no muzzle loaders or black powder, and no BB guns. Shotguns are limited to slugs and buckshot. Ammunition is inspected every time.
Do I need my own eye and ear protection?
Eye and ear protection are mandatory; ear-muff hearing protection is required with no exceptions, and plastic-lens eyeglasses are acceptable eye protection. Protection is included in FFA's estimated cost of a visit.
What classes do you offer?
Concealed Weapon Permit course ($50), Basic Pistol Course ($70), Holster Draw ($35), Shooting Drills ($35), Tactical Pistol ($40), AR-15 classes ($70), and one-on-one instruction (call for a quote). Instructors are USCCA and NRA pistol certified.
Is the range beginner friendly?
Yes. FFA offers training from beginner to advanced, recommends the Basic Pistol Course for beginners, and suggests a .22 pistol rental for first-time shooters.
Do you host competitions or events?
Yes. Pistol Shooting Competitions are held at the Tampa location for $20, and Bowling Pin Shooting is $35. Both require pre-registration, which closes 24 hours before each event, and walk-ins are not accepted.
Is there a discount for military, law enforcement or first responders?
Yes. The range fee is $14.99 with ID for law enforcement, active military, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, and they get 10% off any range membership (also retired military and reserve).
Can pregnant women shoot at the range?
FFA's rules say women who are or may be pregnant should not be in the range because of lead exposure.