Sherwin Shooting Sports is a veteran-owned indoor shooting range in Eastlake, Ohio, serving area shooters since 1971. It is reachable from State Route 2, I-271 and I-90 and is open to the public; membership is not required to shoot.
The range is a 3,500 square foot indoor facility with 14 lanes and a maximum distance of 50 feet. It handles most pistol calibers up to .454 Casull, rifles up to .30 caliber (7.62x39 is the largest rifle caliber allowed), and shotguns with buckshot or slugs only. Range use is first come, first served with no reservations. Fees are per shooter, not per lane, and cover unlimited time during the visit. All ammunition is inspected before it is admitted to the range, and steel-core, steel-case, tracer, incendiary and armor-piercing rounds are not allowed.
Training includes a Learn to Shoot new-shooter orientation held Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. and an 8-hour Ohio Concealed Carry License (CCW) class taught by NRA and OPTC certified instructors, with a maximum of 15 students. CCW graduates receive an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and a First Strike CCW Certificate. Rental guns are available for these classes.
Sherwin Shooting Sports is also a Federal Firearms Licensee that buys, sells and takes consignment firearms and handles transfers from other FFLs. Memberships are offered in single and family versions, along with a six-month frequent shooter card. The range serves law enforcement, competitive shooters, civilians and new shooters. Staff give first-time shooters initial instruction at no charge if they call ahead.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly
Credentials
Established: 1971
Affiliations: NRA and OPTC certified instructors; affiliate store First Strike in Newbury (since 2013)
Services, training & programs
14-lane indoor range, 50 feet maximum distance, 3,500 sq ft
Unlimited-time range use, $22 per shooter
Single and family annual memberships
Frequent Shooter Card: 6-month unlimited range time, $175
Learn to Shoot new-shooter orientation, $35 (Wednesdays 6 p.m., about 2 hours)
Free initial instruction for first-time shooters (call ahead)
Ohio Concealed Carry License (CCW) class, $99, 8 hours, max 15 students
NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and First Strike CCW Certificate on CCW completion
Home defense and shooting sports orientation instruction
Rental guns for Learn to Shoot and CCW classes
Firearm sales as a Federal Firearms Licensee
Firearm purchases and trade-in appraisals (in person)
Consignment sales, $50 consignment fee for members
FFL transfers from other dealers, $35 transfer fee listed under membership
Ammunition sales (10% off for members)
Drawing from holster by prior scheduling and staff qualification only
Affiliate store: First Strike in Newbury
Amenities
Retail / Gun Store
Ammo Sales
Pricing at Sherwin Shooting Sports
Range fees & day rates
Range time (per person): $22 — Unlimited time during the visit; charged per shooter, not per lane and not by the hour.
Member guests: $10/each — Two guests per visit at $10 each for Standard Members; additional guests pay full price.
Outside ammunition: Free — Members and non-members may bring their own ammunition; no steel-case, steel-core or aluminum-case rounds.
Memberships
Standard Membership - Single: $425 — Annual single membership. Prices differ between the website's home page ($425) and its pricing page ($375).
Unlimited range usage
FFL transfer fee $35
2 guests per visit at $10 each (additional guests full price)
10% off ammunition
$50 consignment fee
Standard Membership - Family: $525 — Annual family membership. Prices differ between the website's home page ($525) and its pricing page ($475).
Unlimited range usage
FFL transfer fee $35
2 guests per visit at $10 each (additional guests full price)
10% off ammunition
$50 consignment fee
Frequent Shooter Card - 6-Month Unlimited (Single/Family): $175 — Range time only; guests pay regular price. Available as single or family; the page lists one price of $175. Term is six months rather than annual.
Unlimited range time for 6 months
Training & classes
Learn to Shoot orientation: $35 — Wednesdays at 6 p.m., about two hours including range time. Covers fundamental safety, handgun knowledge, range regulations and sighting. Includes range time, instructor, targets and eye/ear protection; firearm rental and ammunition not included. Rental guns available. Sign up ahead of time.
Ohio Concealed Carry License (CCW) class: $99 — 8-hour class, 11am-7pm on scheduled days, max 15 students, taught by NRA and OPTC certified instructors. Includes Ohio law from a police perspective. Earn NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and First Strike CCW Certificate. Rental guns available. Sign up ahead of time.
Prices on the website conflict: home page and FAQ list range time at $22 with memberships $425 single/$525 family; the pricing page lists $20 range time and $375 single/$475 family. All range ammunition purchases are final.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Your own firearm and ammunition (no steel-core or steel-case). A photo ID with current address is needed to buy a firearm.
Ammo policy: No steel-core, steel-case or aluminum-case ammunition; all ammunition is inspected and 5.56 and 7.62 rifle ammunition is closely scrutinized. FMJ and hollow points are allowed if they have no steel content (test with a magnet). Shotguns: buckshot or slug only. No tracer, incendiary or armor-piercing rounds. Largest rifle caliber is 7.62x39; handguns up to .454 Casull. Ammunition purchases are final and cannot be sold back.
Age policy: Must be 21 to shoot a handgun without a parent or guardian (guardian must be at least 21), and 18 to shoot a long gun without a parent or guardian. Exceptions are at the range officer's discretion. Children may shoot with a parent and may need to share a lane.
Rental requirements: Firearms are no longer rented for general range use; rental guns are available for Learn to Shoot and CCW classes only.
Dress code: Not specified.
First-timer tips: Call (440) 942-8636 ahead if you have no shooting experience; staff give initial instruction at no charge. No reservations needed for the range; classes require advance sign-up. Rules include no rapid fire (at least one second between shots), no food, drink, gum or tobacco in the range, wash hands after leaving the range, and no drawing from a holster without prior scheduling and qualification.
Hours
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 10am - 8pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Where is Sherwin Shooting Sports?
33140 Vine Street, Eastlake, Ohio 44095, accessible from State Route 2, I-271 and I-90. Phone (440) 942-8636.
What does it cost to shoot?
Range time is $22 per person for unlimited time, charged per shooter rather than per lane (the website's pricing page lists $20, so confirm by phone).
Do I need a membership or reservation?
No. The range is open to the public and is first come, first served. Reservations are required only for classes.
What are the membership options?
Annual Standard Membership is $425 single or $525 family, including unlimited range use, 10% off ammunition, and two guests per visit at $10 each. A 6-month unlimited Frequent Shooter Card is $175.
Can I rent a gun to shoot?
Not for general range use. Rental guns are available only for Learn to Shoot and CCW classes.
What is the age policy?
You must be 21 to shoot a handgun on your own and 18 to shoot a long gun on your own. Younger shooters need a parent or legal guardian (at least 21), at the range officer's discretion.
What calibers and ammunition are allowed?
Most pistol calibers up to .454 Casull, rifles up to 7.62x39 (.30 caliber), and shotguns with buckshot or slugs only. FMJ and hollow points are fine without steel content. No steel-core, steel-case, aluminum-case, tracer, incendiary or armor-piercing ammunition.
Do I have to wear eye and ear protection?
Yes, eye and ear protection must be worn at all times on the range. The Learn to Shoot orientation fee includes eye and ear protection.
I have never shot before. What should I do?
Call ahead at (440) 942-8636. Staff give initial instruction at no charge, and a $35 Learn to Shoot orientation is held Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
What classes are offered?
Learn to Shoot ($35, Wednesdays 6 p.m.) and the Ohio Concealed Carry License class ($99, 8 hours, 11am-7pm on scheduled days, NRA and OPTC certified instructors, max 15 students).
How many shooters can share a lane?
Staff generally prefer two per lane and may limit it by how busy the range is and shooter experience. The posted rules list a maximum of three.
Do you buy, sell or transfer firearms?
Yes. It is a Federal Firearms Licensee that buys and sells firearms, offers consignment and accepts FFL transfers. Bring your gun in for an appraisal; no prices are given over the phone. Bring a photo ID with current address to buy.
Can I bring my own ammunition?
Yes, members and non-members may bring their own, subject to inspection and the steel/aluminum restrictions.