Range, Guns & Safes South is an indoor shooting range, gun store and safe showroom at 285 Lake Mirror Rd in Forest Park, Georgia. The site describes the location as about 7 miles from the Atlanta airport off I-75, near the Farmer's Market. It is the original of the company's two metro Atlanta locations; the other is on Pleasantdale Road in Atlanta. The business is family owned.
The range has separate pistol, rifle and shotgun ranges, all heated and air conditioned. Range fees at this location are $16 per person for pistol, $20 per person for rifle and $25 per person for shotgun. The shotgun range allows a maximum of 2 shooters per lane and accepts buckshot or slugs only; bird shot is not allowed. Large targets ($1.95) and splatter targets ($2.50) are sold at the range. Rentals include pistols and rifles at $20 plus ammo, machine guns at $20 plus ammo, and a suppressor add-on at $10 with unlimited swaps, one at a time. Rental guns may be swapped out.
Training centers on a 2-hour Basic Gun Safety Class for $75, aimed at new or inexperienced shooters. It has one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of supervised range time, covering mindset, safety, how a firearm functions, and the Seven Fundamentals of Shooting. South Range classes are listed on Saturdays (10:30am - 12:30pm), Sundays (12:30pm - 2:30pm) and Wednesdays (3pm - 5pm). A 30-minute private training session is $50 plus lane fees per person, based on availability. Private events for up to 10 people are $350 by appointment.
The store sells firearms, ammunition, parts and accessories, and the showroom carries safes. Guns can be bought outright or on 60-day layaway, and every gun purchase includes free range time. Online firearm orders must go through an FFL and be picked up in store, and the range handles FFL transfers. Other services include gun cleaning, optic mounting and serial-number receipt lookup. Gold and Silver memberships and a 5-person-minimum group membership are available, and Forest Park Police shoot free on weekdays.
The range serves novice to expert shooters seven days a week. Last shooter is taken one hour before close, and the facility is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The range page also describes a viewing area behind the shooters, behind bulletproof windows, for people who are not shooting, and D-Lead soap in the restrooms for removing lead from hands.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Distances: Separate pistol, rifle and shotgun ranges (lane counts and distances not published).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Private lane / facility rental
Services, training & programs
Pistol range: $16 per person
Rifle range: $20 per person
Shotgun range: $25 per person (max 2 per lane; buckshot or slugs only, no bird shot)
Pistol rental: $20 + ammo (guns may be swapped out)
Rifle rental: $20 + ammo (guns may be swapped out)
Machine gun rental: $20 + ammo (guns may be swapped out)
Suppressor rental add-on: $10 (unlimited swaps, one at a time)
Basic Gun Safety Class: 2 hours, $75, classroom plus supervised range time
30-minute private training: $50 + lane fees per person, by availability
Private events: $350, up to 10 people, appointment only
Gold membership: unlimited pistol range time at both locations, free pistol and rifle rentals, 5 guest passes
Silver membership: $200 plus $8 per visit, with $125 family add-on
Group membership: $225 per person, 5 minimum
FFL transfers: $40 (Gold members $35); transfer form available online
Firearms sales with 60-day layaway and free range time with every gun purchase
Ammunition sales
Firearm parts and accessories
Safe showroom including discounted safes; GunVault and Southeastern Depository safes listed on the site
Gun cleaning: from $20
Optic mounting: from $20
Receipt look-up for serial number: $10
Large targets ($1.95) and splatter targets ($2.50)
Spectator viewing area behind shooters
Free range time for Forest Park Police on weekdays
Amenities
Gun Rental
Full Auto Rentals
Suppressor Rentals
Ammo Sales
Retail / Gun Store
Targets
Air Conditioning
Restrooms
Viewing Area
Online Booking
Pricing at Range, Guns & Safes
Range fees & day rates
Pistol Range: $16 — Per person
Rifle Range: $20 — Per person
Shotgun Range: $25 — Per person. Max 2 per lane. Buckshot or slugs only; no bird shot.
Pistol Rental: $20 — Plus ammo. Guns may be swapped out.
Rifle Rental: $20 — Plus ammo. Guns may be swapped out.
Machine Gun Rental: $20 — Plus ammo. Guns may be swapped out.
Suppressor Add-On: $10 — Unlimited swaps, one at a time.
Large Targets: $1.95
Splatter Targets: $2.50
FFL Transfer: $40 — Gold members pay $35 per the memberships page.
Gun Cleaning: $20 and up
Optic Mounting: $20 and up
Receipt Look-Up Serial Number: $10
Forest Park Police: Free — Weekdays only.
Free Range Time With Gun Purchase: Free — Applies to all gun purchases, including 60-day layaways.
Memberships
Gold: $350 — Shoot free every visit. Price listed as $350 on the fee page and $325 on the memberships page.
Unlimited pistol range time at either location (Forest Park or Northeast)
Front of the line priority
Free pistol and rifle rentals (must buy store ammo; excludes full-auto rifles)
FFL transfers in at $35
5 free guest passes
Silver: $200 — $8 per visit in addition to the membership fee.
Unlimited pistol range time in hourly increments at either location
Front of the line priority
Family add-on available for $125 (must live at the same address as the primary member)
Group (5 minimum): $225 — $225 per person, minimum of 5 people. Benefits and term not published.
Training & classes
Basic Gun Safety Class: $75 — 2 hours: 1 hour classroom and 1 hour supervised range time, for new or inexperienced shooters. Ammo, eye and ear protection not included. Ages 18 and up, ID checked. Offered Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm, Sundays 12:30-2:30pm and Wednesdays 3-5pm at the South Range.
30-Minute Private Training: $50 — Plus lane fees per person; based on availability.
Packages & experiences
Private Event: $350 — Up to 10 people, by appointment only.
Last shooter is taken one hour before close. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Class lane reservations are non-refundable; a missed class may be rescheduled within 60 days by contacting the range, per the class policies page (event listings say no reschedules or refunds).
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Your own gun and ammo if you prefer; otherwise guns and ammo are available for rent and purchase. Bring ID for classes. FFL transfers require a copy of a driver's license or carry permit, and the customer must be a US citizen or resident alien.
Ammo policy: Shotgun range allows buckshot or slugs only; no bird shot. Rental guns are $20 plus ammo purchased separately; Gold members' free rentals require buying store ammo.
Age policy: No general range age policy is published. The Basic Gun Safety Class is 18 and up with ID checked; no one under 18 is allowed in the classroom, and students aged 18-20 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Rental requirements: Rental fees are plus ammo. Guns may be swapped out; suppressors can be swapped one at a time.
First-timer tips: Come in, choose a gun and accessories, and staff will set you up on a lane; instruction is provided before you shoot if needed. The 2-hour Basic Gun Safety Class is available for new shooters. For classes, arrive 10 minutes early; the classroom door closes at start time and no one is admitted after that.
Hours
Monday: 11am - 8pm
Tuesday: 11am - 8pm
Wednesday: 11am - 8pm
Thursday: 11am - 8pm
Friday: 11am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Forest Park range?
Monday-Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm. Last shooter is taken one hour before close. The range is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Where is it located?
285 Lake Mirror Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297. The website describes it as about 7 miles from the Atlanta airport off I-75, near the Farmer's Market. Phone: (404) 366-7861.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Range fees are $16 per person for the pistol range, $20 for the rifle range and $25 for the shotgun range.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. Pistol and rifle rentals are $20 plus ammo, and machine guns are $20 plus ammo. Guns may be swapped out. A suppressor can be added for $10, with unlimited swaps one at a time.
Are there any ammo restrictions?
On the shotgun range, only buckshot or slugs are allowed; bird shot is not permitted. Max 2 shooters per lane.
Do you offer memberships?
Yes. Gold is $350 per year (the memberships page lists $325) with unlimited pistol range time, front-of-line priority, free pistol and rifle rentals with store ammo purchase, FFL transfers in at $35 and 5 guest passes. Silver is $200 plus $8 per visit, with a $125 family add-on. A group membership is $225 per person with a minimum of 5.
Can memberships be used at both locations?
Yes. Memberships list access to either the Forest Park or Northeast location.
Do you offer classes for beginners?
Yes. The 2-hour Basic Gun Safety Class costs $75 and includes one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of supervised range time. At the South Range it is listed Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm, Sundays 12:30-2:30pm and Wednesdays 3-5pm.
What is the age requirement for the class?
You must be 18 or older, and IDs are checked. No one under 18 is allowed in the classroom, and students 18-20 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Is ammo and safety gear included in the class?
No. Ammunition, eye protection and hearing protection are not included. You may bring your own gun and ammo, or rent what you need.
What is the class cancellation policy?
Lane reservations are non-refundable for any reason. The class policies page says a missed class can be rescheduled within 60 days by contacting the range, while event listings say classes are not rescheduled and not refunded. Classes may also be rescheduled for weather or low attendance.
Can I book a private event or private training?
Private events are $350 for up to 10 people, by appointment only. A 30-minute private training session is $50 plus lane fees per person, based on availability.
Do you do FFL transfers?
Yes, at $40 per transfer. A transfer form is on the website. You must provide a copy of a driver's license or carry permit and be a US citizen or resident alien. Non-NFA transfers not picked up within 90 days are considered abandoned property.
Are there any discounts?
Forest Park Police shoot free on weekdays. Every gun purchase, including 60-day layaways, comes with free range time.
Can non-shooters watch?
The website describes a viewing area behind the shooters behind bulletproof windows for visitors who are not shooting.