Buckeye Shooting Center is an indoor shooting range and firearms training center at 1350 E Main St in Newark, Ohio. It is open to the public and is family-owned and veteran-owned, founded by Zack, Bryan and Nick Bryner. The facility combines a range, a pro shop, a gunsmith, a rental fleet, leagues, classes and an event space.
The range has 12 lanes at 25 yards in two range bays, with smart target control, lighting controls and armored walls used for leagues and training. A Range Safety Officer is on duty whenever the range is open. Allowed ammunition is rifle calibers up to .338 LAP (full-auto) and all pistol calibers; shotguns are limited to slugs only. Drawing from a holster (after certification) and rapid fire are allowed. A live-fire gaming setup (zombie and battleship style games) is available for $10, and targets include zombie, IPSC and OPOTA styles.
The rental fleet has more than 40 firearms, including .22 LR, 9mm and .380 handguns, a Desert Eagle .50AE, full-auto options such as the M4, M16A4 (3-round burst), H&K MP5, B&T MP9 and M4-22, and long guns in 5.56, 9mm, 300 BLK (suppressed Daniel Defense PDW), 7.62x39 and 12 gauge. Packages such as Handgun Mania, Rifle Mania, a full-auto M4 and MP5 package and the All Access package let first-timers try several guns in one visit.
Training includes NSSF First Shots (handgun and rifle/shotgun), Basic Pistol, a legal use of force and safety course, Ohio CCW, Advanced CCW, red dot, AR-15 courses, gun cleaning, CPR/AED medical training and women-only courses, plus private instruction. Live-fire classes run at a 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. Fundamental and basic classes are taught at the student's pace. Leagues run year-round (2-Gun, Practical Pistol, Steel Plate, Qualification Circuit, Bowling Pins) and USPSA matches are hosted. The gunsmith, Kyle Shipman (retired Army), handles repairs, armorer work, AR builds, NFA engraving and appraisals.
Memberships come in Red, White and Blue tiers, each with Standard and Guardian levels, and include free range time, free rental firearms, a monthly free machine gun rental and free eye and ear protection. Members can reserve lanes up to 14 days in advance; non-members are served walk-in first-come, first-served and can join an online waitlist. Events include date nights, charity events and group bookings in a conference room that seats up to 48.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 12
Distances: 25 yards (12 lanes in 2 range bays)
Access: Open to the public
Minimum age: 12 (minors must be supervised)
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions
Credentials
Affiliations: NSSF First Shots program; USPSA matches registered through PractiScore
Services, training & programs
12 indoor 25-yard lanes in 2 range bays
Lane rental, $25 per hour for non-members
Guest on the same lane, $12.50
Live-fire gaming (zombies, battleships), $10
Full bay rental (6 lanes) for parties or groups, $199.95
Rental fleet of 40+ firearms: .22 LR, 9mm, .380 and .50AE handguns
Date Night events, charity events and group, bachelor, team-building, retirement, divorce and holiday parties
Conference room seating up to 48, catering from $10 per person
Online lane reservations for members and online waitlist for walk-ins
Member partner discount program with 40+ local businesses
Amenities
Gun Rental
Full Auto Rentals
Ammo Sales
Pro Shop
Retail / Gun Store
Gunsmith
Targets
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Online Booking
Event / Venue Space
Pricing at Buckeye Shooting Center
Range fees & day rates
Lane Rental (1 hour): $25 — Non-member rate for one hour of lane rental
Guest (Same Lane): $12.50 — Additional shooter sharing a lane
Live-Fire Gaming: $10 — Interactive live-fire games, such as zombies and battleships
Targets: $1-$2 — Zombie, IPSC, OPOTA and other targets
Eye/Ear Protection: $5 — Free to members; shooters may bring their own
Waiver: Free — Every shooter must complete a waiver before entering the range
Memberships
Red Standard: $29.95/mon — Marketed as best value for solo shooters. No long-term contract; 30 days written notice to cancel; no initiation or cancellation fees. 10% discount for military veterans, first responders and law enforcement (in store).
Free range time
Guest for $12.50 (another page lists a free guest pass 1/yr)
Free rental firearms
$25 FFL transfers
Free machine gun rental (1/mo)
Free eye and ear protection
Lane reservations up to 14 days in advance
Red Guardian (Red + USCCA): $59.95/mon — Firearm restrictions apply; BSC must be able to facilitate the firearm. $9.99 shipping fee if shipped to the store; 3% fee if paid by credit card. Listed on the bundle page as $59.95 (regularly $88.95).
Everything in Red Standard
USCCA Elite Membership (Delta Defense), $59 value
LifeLock Ultimate Plus, $35 value
Buy guns at cost (limited to 12 per calendar year, must be in good standing)
White Standard: $49.95/mon — Marketed as most popular. No long-term contract; 30 days written notice to cancel. 10% discount for veterans, first responders and law enforcement.
Free range time
Free guest anytime
Free class (1/yr)
Free rental firearms
Free machine gun rental (1/mo)
Free eye and ear protection
10% off case quantity ammo
$15 FFL transfer fees (per membership page)
White Guardian (White + USCCA): $79.95/mon — Firearm restrictions apply; $9.99 shipping fee if shipped to the store; 3% fee if paid by credit card. Bundle page lists it at $79.95 (regularly $108.95).
Everything in White Standard
USCCA Elite Membership (Delta Defense), $59 value
LifeLock Ultimate Plus, $35 value
Free FFL transfers
Buy guns at cost (limited to 12 per calendar year, must be in good standing)
Blue Standard (family, 2 members + 2 guests): $69.95/mon — Two-member plan, marketed as best value for families. No long-term contract; 30 days written notice to cancel.
Free range time for 2 members
Free guests anytime (2)
Free class (2/yr)
Free rental firearms
Free FFL transfers
Free machine gun rental (1/mo)
Free eye and ear protection
10% off case quantity ammo
1% annual rebate gift card
Blue Guardian (Blue + USCCA x2): $129.95/mon — Firearm restrictions apply; $9.99 shipping fee if shipped to the store; 3% fee if paid by credit card. Bundle page lists it at $129.95 (regularly $187.95).
Everything in Blue Standard
USCCA Elite Membership x2 ($118 value)
LifeLock Ultimate Plus x2 ($70 value)
Buy guns at cost (limited to 12 per calendar year, must be in good standing)
Training & classes
NSSF First Shots - Handgun: $50 — Introductory course for new shooters covering safety and responsible firearm ownership.
Firearm Safety, Handling and Legal Use of Force (comprehensive course): $100 — Taught by certified professionals; covers safety, handling and the legal use of force.
Ohio CCW: See class calendar — Ohio concealed carry certification; at least 8 hours as required by the Ohio Revised Code. Price not listed on the training page.
Advanced CCW: $200 — Not a beginner course; hands-on defensive shooting techniques.
Pistol Red Dot: $50 — Beginner-friendly course on sight alignment, target acquisition and troubleshooting with a pistol red dot.
Private Instruction - Handgun: $100 — One-on-one; conducted Mondays and Thursdays, other arrangements require advance scheduling.
NSSF First Shots - Rifle & Shotgun: $50 — Introductory course for new shooters.
Rifle Fundamentals: $50 — Rifle safety, handling, grip, stance, sight alignment and trigger control (listed as coming soon).
AR-15 Platform: $50 — Setup, optics, zeroing, recoil control, reloads and malfunction clearing (listed as coming soon).
Advanced AR Defensive Drills: $200 — Shooting on the move, cover and concealment, transitions and malfunctions under stress (listed as coming soon).
Private Instruction - Rifle: $100 — One-on-one, Monday through Friday, tailored to the student.
Gun Cleaning and Care: $25 — Taught by a certified gunsmith: cleaning, maintenance and storage.
Medical Emergency Response (CPR/AED): $150 — Life-threatening emergency skills; CPR and AED certifications awarded on completion.
Situational Awareness: $50 — Threat identification, pre-attack indicators, de-escalation and personal safety (listed as coming soon).
Women's Basic Pistol: $50 — Women-only; listed date April 13.
Women's Defensive Handgun: $100 — Women-only course from handgun fundamentals into drawing from a holster and defensive drills; listed date May 18.
Women's Medical Emergency Response (CPR/AED): $150 — Women-only; listed date June 22.
Packages & experiences
Handgun Mania: $74.95 — Choose 3 handguns from the rental fleet. Includes 100 rounds, targets, range time and eye/ear protection ($150 value).
Rifle Mania: $99.95 — Choose 3 rifles from the rental fleet. Includes 100 rounds, targets, range time and eye/ear protection ($200 value).
Full-Auto M4 and MP5: $149.95 — Shoot a real M4 and MP5 in full-auto. Includes 200 rounds, targets, range time and eye/ear protection ($300 value).
All Access Range Package: $200 — 100 rounds each of 5.56, 9mm and .22 LR (300 total), unlimited access to the rental fleet for the visit, six targets, eye/ear protection and 1 hour of range time ($350 value; listed as on sale).
Party Bay Rental: $199.95 — One bay (6 lanes) for a party or group; party add-on options available.
Event Catering: From $10/person — Catering for events in the conference room, which seats up to 48. Build-your-own events with range time, private lanes, rental packages and mini-competitions.
Date Night: Varies — Themed date night events (for example Music Trivia Date Night); see the Date Night page for dates and pricing.
Charity Events: Varies — Charity events and basket raffles hosted at the range.
Walk-ins are first-come, first-served; lane reservations are for members only (up to 14 days in advance, online or by phone). Members shoot free every hour the range is open. Non-members can use the online waitlist. Ammo for rental firearms must be purchased at BSC. Gunsmithing labor is $30 per 1/2 hour unless stated; sample jobs: Standard cleaning $20, Above & Beyond cleaning $50, troubleshooting $50, trigger install $50 (50% off if purchased from BSC), sight install $40, zero sights $25, complete AR assembly $120. Simple jobs typically take 7-10 days. A 1-year member may pause membership for up to 3 months. Discounts for veterans, first responders and law enforcement on memberships (10%, in store only).
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Eye and ear protection may be brought or rented for $5 (free to members). Every shooter must fill out a waiver before entering the range. For static leagues, bring a gun, two magazines and ammo.
Ammo policy: Rifle calibers up to .338 LAP (full-auto) and all pistol calibers are allowed. Shotguns are limited to slugs only. Ammo for rental firearms must be purchased at BSC to protect range firearm warranties.
Age policy: Minimum age to be in the range is 12 years old, and minors must be accompanied.
Rental requirements: Rentals are available to walk-in shooters; members get free pistol and rifle rentals plus one free machine gun rental per month. Ammo for rentals must be bought at BSC.
First-timer tips: New shooters are welcome; the NSSF First Shots class is recommended as a starting point, and Basic Pistol, the legal use of force course, or the concealed carry and home defense fundamentals course are also good starts. Fundamental and basic classes move at the student's pace. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served, and the online waitlist lets you hold your place in line from home, especially on weekends. A Range Safety Officer is always on duty.
Hours
Monday: 11am - 7pm
Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
Wednesday: 11am - 7pm
Thursday: 11am - 8pm
Friday: 11am - 8pm
Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at Buckeye Shooting Center?
The website lists 11am-7pm Monday through Wednesday, 11am-8pm Thursday through Saturday, and 12pm-6pm Sunday. The address is 1350 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055. Call (740) 616-9042 to confirm hours before visiting.
Do I have to be a member to shoot?
No. The range is open to the public. Members get the best value, including free range time, and only members can reserve a lane in advance.
How much does it cost to shoot as a non-member?
Lane rental is $25 per hour. A guest on the same lane is $12.50. Targets are $1-$2, and eye/ear protection is $5.
What is the age policy?
The minimum age to be in the range is 12, and minors must be accompanied.
Can I rent a firearm?
Yes. The rental fleet has 40+ firearms including handguns, rifles, a Desert Eagle .50AE and full-auto options like the M4, MP5 and M16A4. Ammo for rentals must be purchased at BSC. Walk-in shooters can rent, and members rent pistols and rifles free.
Can I shoot a machine gun?
Yes. A full-auto M4 and MP5 package is $149.95 and includes 200 rounds, targets, range time and eye/ear protection. Members get one free machine gun rental per month.
What ammunition is allowed?
Rifle calibers up to .338 LAP (full-auto) and all pistol calibers. Shotguns are limited to slugs only because of shot spread. Ask staff if you are unsure.
Do I need to bring eye and ear protection?
You may bring your own, or rent for $5. Eye and ear protection is free to members.
Do I need to sign anything before shooting?
Yes. All shooters must complete a waiver before entering the range.
Can I reserve a lane?
Lane reservations are for members, up to 14 days in advance online or by calling (740) 616-9042. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served, and an online waitlist lets you get in line from home.
What are the membership options and terms?
Red ($29.95/mo), White ($49.95/mo) and Blue ($69.95/mo, 2 members + 2 guests) tiers, with Guardian versions at $59.95, $79.95 and $129.95 that add USCCA Elite and LifeLock. There is no long-term contract, no initiation or cancellation fee, and cancellation needs 30 days written notice. Military veterans, first responders and law enforcement get 10% off memberships, in store.
What classes are offered for beginners?
NSSF First Shots (handgun or rifle/shotgun, $50), Basic Pistol ($50), and a $100 legal use of force and safety course. All fundamental and basic classes are conducted at the student's pace.
Do you offer concealed carry classes?
Yes. Ohio CCW and a $200 Advanced CCW course are offered. The CCW class is at least 8 hours as required by the Ohio Revised Code. Check the class calendar for dates.
Do you host parties and group events?
Yes. A bay of 6 lanes can be rented for $199.95, and the conference room seats up to 48 with catering from $10 per person. Events include bachelor, retirement, divorce and holiday parties and team building. Date Night events are also offered.
Are there leagues?
Yes. Leagues include 2-Gun, Practical Pistol, Steel Plate, Qualification Circuit and Bowling Pins, all open to every skill level, plus USPSA matches registered on PractiScore.
Is there a gunsmith on site?
Yes. Gunsmith Kyle Shipman handles repairs, cleaning, installs, AR builds, appraisals and NFA engraving. Gunsmithing labor is $30 per 1/2 hour unless stated.
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