Gator Guns & Archery Center is a family-owned gun shop and indoor range at 2154 Zip Code Place, Suite 7, in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving South Florida. The About page gives the business as 22 years old and founded by "JB" Stephens, who owned gun shops in Palm Beach County; the home page says 17 years.
The air-conditioned indoor range has ten 20-yard pistol lanes and three 25-yard rifle lanes. A separate indoor archery range has a 20-yard lane (the About page mentions five indoor archery lanes). Rental handguns, long guns and bows are available, along with eye and ear protection. Range ammunition is sold in 9mm, .38 Special, .380, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223, 5.56, 7.62x39, .32 ACP and .22 LR. Steel casing is not allowed.
The shop stocks handguns from Glock, Taurus, Beretta, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Kel-Tec and Walther. Long guns include Winchester, Remington, Ruger, Mossberg, DPMS and Armalite. Archery brands include Mathews, Hoyt, Mission, Wicked Ridge, Ten Point and Easton. The store also carries black powder guns, airguns, holsters, cleaning supplies, treestands, gun safes, hunting calls and scents, scopes and mounts, camouflage clothing and knives. A gunsmith and factory-certified archery technicians work on the premises.
Weekly specials include half-price range fees on Mondays, 50% off for veterans on Tuesdays, and free range time for ladies on Thursdays with a purchase of the range's ammo. Active duty military and police receive discounts, and annual individual and family memberships take 50% off range time. Educational courses are mentioned on the range page.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Archery
Lanes / positions: 13
Distances: Pistol: 20 yards (10 lanes). Rifle: 25 yards (3 lanes). Archery: 20 yards (1 lane listed on range page).
Treestands, hunting calls and scents, camouflage clothing
Gun safes, holsters, cleaning supplies, scopes and mounts
Airguns and accessories
Individual annual membership, $200
Family annual membership, $300
Monday Madness half-price range fees
Veterans' Tuesday 50% off range fees
Ladies' Thursday free range time with ammo purchase
Military and police range discounts
Educational courses
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Retail / Gun Store
Gunsmith
Air Conditioning
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Pro Shop
Pricing at Gator Guns & Archery Center
Range fees & day rates
Pistol range: $20/hr — Without purchase of ammo
Rifle range: $25/hr — Without purchase of ammo
Archery lane fee: $15/hr
Handgun rental: $20.00 — Only the range's ammo is allowed with rental guns
Long gun rental: $30.00 — Only the range's ammo is allowed with rental guns
Bow rental: $12
Monday Madness: 50% off — Half-price range fees on Mondays
Veterans' Tuesday: 50% off — 50% off range fees all day; proof of military service required
Ladies' Thursday: Free — Free range time with purchase of the range's ammo
Active duty military: Free — Free range time with ammo purchase; proof of ID required
Active duty police: 50% off — 50% discount on range fees; proof of ID required
Memberships
Individual: $200 — Annual membership
50% discount on all range time
Family: $300 — Annual membership
50% discount on all range time
All ammo prices are for factory-loaded, unfired brass, FMJ with no steel in any component. A customer testimonial mentions $5 rental guns, which conflicts with the current $20/$30 listed rental rates; the posted rates are used here.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Military or police ID for discounts (proof of military service or ID required).
Ammo policy: No steel casing. All 7.62x39, .223 and 5.56 must be purchased in house; no outside ammo in these calibers is allowed on the range. Only the range's ammo is allowed with rental guns. Range ammo is factory-loaded unfired brass FMJ with no steel in any component. A customer testimonial says reloads are not allowed.
Age policy: Not stated.
Rental requirements: Rental guns must be used with the range's ammo only.
First-timer tips: Staff reportedly walk new shooters through the operation of rental guns. Range officers are on hand.
Hours
Monday: 10am - 7pm
Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Where is the range?
2154 Zip Code Place, Suite 7, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Phone (561) 683-1411.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The pistol range is $20/hr and the rifle range is $25/hr without an ammo purchase. Archery lane fee is $15/hr.
What lanes does the range have?
Ten 20-yard indoor pistol lanes, three 25-yard indoor rifle lanes and a 20-yard indoor archery lane. The ranges are air-conditioned.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. Handgun rental is $20 and long gun rental is $30. Only the range's ammo may be used with rental guns. Bow rental is $12.
Is eye and ear protection available?
Yes, eye and ear protection are available.
What ammo is allowed?
Steel casing is not allowed. All 7.62x39, .223 and 5.56 must be bought in house. The range sells 9mm, .38 Spl, .380, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223, 5.56, 7.62x39, .32 ACP and .22 LR.
Are there memberships?
Yes. An individual membership is $200 per year and a family membership is $300 per year. Each gives 50% off all range time.
Are there discounts?
Monday is half-price range fees. Veterans get 50% off on Tuesdays with proof of service. Ladies get free range time on Thursdays with a purchase of the range's ammo. Active duty military shoot free with ammo purchase, and active duty police get 50% off range fees, both with ID.
Is there a gunsmith or archery service?
Yes. A gunsmith and factory-certified archery technicians work on the premises.
Does the range offer classes?
Educational courses are mentioned as available. Call (561) 683-1411 for details.
What is the minimum age to shoot?
The site does not state an age policy. Call (561) 683-1411.