Type: indoor, outdoor, pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery, long-range, training
Range 129 is New Jersey's premier NSSF 5-Star rated shooting sports training facility - the only NSSF 5-Star indoor 100-yard rifle range on the East Coast - located in Absecon just minutes from Atlantic City. The 4,500 sq ft firearms showroom anchors a multi-discipline complex featuring 20 indoor pistol lanes at 25 yards across two bays, 9 indoor rifle lanes at 100 yards rated to .50 BMG, 13 indoor archery lanes at 16 yards, and a 60-yard outdoor archery range with 3D and Vegas target courses. Staffed by current and retired law enforcement and military instructors, Range 129 offers one of the most structured training progressions in New Jersey - from Basic Handgun through Advanced Handgun III and the full NJ Permit to Carry certification sequence. Owner Will and his team including Jen and Ken are consistently praised for making every visitor feel like family. The facility welcomes firearms and archery enthusiasts of all skill levels and operates a full armorer's services workshop and NJ FID and Permit to Carry assistance program.
Lanes: 42 (Pistol: 25 yards (20 lanes). Rifle: 100 yards (9 lanes). Indoor Archery: 16 yards (13 lanes). Outdoor Archery: up to 60 yards (6 positions).)
Range 129 is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 609-380-2557 or visit range129.com to confirm current hours before visiting.
Range 129 is the only NSSF 5-Star rated indoor 100-yard rifle range on the entire East Coast. The facility is also one of the very few in New Jersey combining pistol, rifle, indoor archery, and outdoor archery under one roof, staffed by current and retired law enforcement and military instructors who run a fully structured progression training program from beginner through advanced concealed carry certification.
Range 129 features 20 indoor pistol lanes at 25 yards split into two bays of 10, rated from air pistol through .50 AE. The rifle range has 9 indoor lanes at 100 yards rated to .50 BMG - the only such public indoor range on the East Coast. The indoor archery range has 13 lanes at 16 yards for recurve, compound, and crossbow use. The outdoor archery range has 6 shooting positions with a max distance of 60 yards featuring 3D and Vegas target courses. No bow rentals are available on the outdoor range.
Range 129 requires newly manufactured commercial ammunition on all ranges - no personal reloads. Steel core, tracers, armor-piercing, incendiary, birdshot, and buckshot are strictly prohibited. Slugs are the only shotgun ammunition permitted. Ranges are blocked in one-hour increments.
Yes. The Barrett Model 99 is available as an experience package at $25 for 1 shot, $65 for 3 shots, or $100 for 5 shots. The Smith and Wesson 500 and Desert Eagle .50 AE are also available as experience packages at $10 per shot, $25 for 3 shots, or $40 for 5 shots.
The minimum age for firearms is 10 years old with a parent or legal guardian present. The minimum age for archery is 6 years old with a parent or legal guardian present. You must be at least 18 to rent and shoot long guns and at least 21 to rent and shoot pistols. Range 129 has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and substance use on the premises.
Range 129 offers a three-step certification sequence for the New Jersey Permit to Carry. The first class is Basic Handgun at $50 (2 hours). The second is Basic Holster at $50 (1 hour), which requires Basic Handgun as a prerequisite. The third is the NJ Permit to Carry CCARE Protocol at $150 (1.5 hours), which requires Basic Holster as a prerequisite. All three must be completed in sequence. Advanced Handgun, Intermediate Handgun, and Tactical Decision Making courses are available for continued development after certification.
Yes. Range 129 offers a Youth Basic Handgun class for ages 10 to 17 at $50. A .22 caliber handgun and ammunition are provided, sponsored by Big Waves Inc. A parent must be present with the youth during the class.
Range 129 offers six membership categories all billed annually: Single, Family (up to 4 people), Hero Single (active military and LEO), Hero Family, Retired Heroes Single, and Retired Heroes Family. Within each category you choose Pistol only, Rifle only, Pistol and Rifle combo, or Sportsman (Pistol, Rifle, and Archery). Archery-only memberships are also available. All memberships include free lanes for unlimited range time, half off firearm rentals, 10% off ammunition, 10% off Range 129 apparel, and 5 guest passes (Single) or 10 guest passes (Family). Pricing ranges from $150 for an Archery Single to $500 for a Family Sportsman.
Yes. Range 129 offers Retired Police Officer and LEOSA qualification courses. The fee is $40 for members and $60 for non-members per qualification. Book online at range129.com/book-online.
Yes. Range 129 actively helps customers understand and navigate the NJ Firearms ID Card (FID) application process and the New Jersey Permit to Carry application and process. Visit range129.com/nj-fid-info and range129.com/nj-permit-to-carry for full guidance.
Yes. Range 129 has an armorer's services workshop on site. Visit range129.com/armorer-s-services for current services and scheduling.
Yes. Range 129 welcomes groups of 10 or more for archery, firearms, or combined experiences. Note that Range 129 does not offer room rentals. Submit your group details through the party inquiry form at range129.com/pricing for a customized quote.
Range 129 is located at 129 Pleasant Ave, Absecon NJ 08201 - approximately 10 minutes from the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Reviewers frequently note they travel from Delaware, Philadelphia, and throughout South Jersey specifically for the 100-yard rifle range and the quality of instruction. It is widely regarded as the best shooting range in South Jersey.