The Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center is an indoor shooting range at 4250 Alum Creek Drive in Obetz, Ohio, near Columbus. It is attached to the Vance Outdoors Obetz store, part of an employee-owned company that dates to 1938. The range is open to everyone, members or not, and is closed on Mondays.
The range has 24 lanes, each 75 feet long, in three bays: two bays are rated for rifles and one is pistol-only. Shooters may be assigned a rifle or pistol bay depending on availability. Two lanes are wheelchair accessible. The range uses the Inveris Training System, a wireless, 360-degree turning target retrieval system with a touchscreen that has a basic and an advanced interface, so a shooter can send a target downrange with one button or run more reactive, decision-based exercises. The store also has an indoor archery range with variable distances, staff instruction and equipment rental.
Training is held on site in a classroom that seats up to 100 or splits into two rooms. The program includes Ohio concealed handgun license (CCW) classes on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and a ladies-only date, plus classes such as Introduction to Handguns, Handgun Alternate Positions, Carbine: Multiple Targets, Medical Trauma, a LEOSA retired officer qualification, Weaponcraft Wednesday sessions and Youth Firearm Safety. Private one-on-one or small-group lessons are also offered. Instructors are certified by the NRA and/or the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. The facility also allows downrange training with movement and cover, which the range says is uncommon at indoor ranges.
Rental firearms cost $15 per firearm per visit, drawn from a rental list of more than 100 models, with a try-before-you-buy program. Eye and ear protection, targets and ammunition are available at the range counter. Memberships come in monthly, annual and annual-plus tiers. Weekly events include Ladies Night on Tuesdays, Happy Hour with Firepower on Tuesday through Thursday afternoons and Friday Night Date Night. A 10-week Open Bullseye Pistol League is also hosted. Corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays and other group visits can be arranged.
The range serves first-time shooters through experienced shooters, concealed carry students, law enforcement and military shooters (discounted rates apply), and families, with children ages 10 to 15 allowed with a parent or guardian. The adjoining store sells firearms, ammunition, archery, hunting and fishing gear, handles firearm transfers, buys firearms, and issues hunting and fishing licenses.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Training / Classes, Archery
Lanes / positions: 24
Distances: 75 feet (24 lanes in three bays: two rifle-rated bays and one pistol-only bay)
Access: Open to the public
Minimum age: 10 (minors must be supervised)
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Youth programs · Hosts competitions
Credentials
Established: 1938 (Vance Outdoors company)
Affiliations: Instructors certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and/or the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTA)
Services, training & programs
24-lane indoor shooting range, 75 feet per lane (two rifle-rated bays, one pistol-only bay)
Two wheelchair-accessible shooting lanes
Inveris Training System wireless 360-degree turning target retrieval with touchscreen
Hourly and half-hourly lane rental for non-members
Gun rentals at $15 per firearm per visit (more than 100 models; handguns 21+, long guns 18+)
Try-before-you-buy rental: 5 rounds included for $9.99, with $9.99 off a new purchase of the same model
Ohio CCW classes: weekday (Wed/Thu evenings), Saturday, Sunday and ladies-only, 16 students per class
Concealed Carry: What You Need to Know class covering Ohio SB215 constitutional carry law
Firearm and defensive training classes (handgun, carbine, trauma, LEOSA qualification)
Weaponcraft Wednesday training/practice series
Medical Trauma class (tourniquets, wound packing)
Youth Firearm Safety class
Private firearm lessons, one-on-one or small group, $50/hour for one student
Open Bullseye Pistol League (10-week sessions)
Ladies Night on the Range every Tuesday, 2-7 PM, one free hour
Happy Hour with Firepower, half-price lane rental for non-members Tue-Thu 2-5 PM
Friday Night Date Night, plus-one range time free, Fridays 4-7:30 PM
Monthly, annual and annual-plus range memberships
Group events and private outings: corporate, bachelor/bachelorette, birthdays, friends and family
Training classroom for up to 100 people, divisible into two rooms
Indoor archery range with staff instruction and equipment rental (in store)
Firearm transfers and We Buy Firearms appraisals (appointment recommended for five or more)
Retail sales of firearms, NFA items/suppressors, ammunition, safes, archery, hunting and fishing gear
Hunting and fishing license station
Layaway program and in-store pickup for online orders
Range check-in speed-up: online waiver and range safety video
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Retail / Gun Store
Targets
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Wheelchair Accessible
Online Booking
Gift Cards
Pricing at Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center
Range fees & day rates
Individual shooter, 1 hour: $20 — Non-member rate per single lane
Individual shooter, half hour: $13 — Non-member rate per single lane
Additional shooter, 1 hour: $11 — Maximum two shooters per lane
Law enforcement / military rate, 1 hour: $18 — Active or retired Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Corrections Officers, and active or retired Military; credentials must be presented
Law enforcement / military rate, half hour: $12 — Same eligibility; credentials required
Children ages 10-15, 1 hour: $5 — Must be with a parent/guardian
Gun rental: $15 — Per firearm, per visit; same price for all rentals. Handguns age 21+, long guns age 18+
Try before you buy: $9.99 — Rental model with 5 rounds included; $9.99 off if the same model is bought new at the counter
Ladies Night range time (Tuesdays 2-7 PM): Free — One free hour of range time for ladies
Happy Hour with Firepower (Tue-Thu 2-5 PM): 50% off lane rental — Half-off lane rental for non-members
Friday Night Date Night (Fridays 4-7:30 PM): Free — Plus-one's range time is free
Target: $0.99 — Per target (value listed in membership benefits)
Memberships
Monthly Membership: $39.99/mon — Month-to-month; automatically renews until terminated; cancel in-store or by contacting the range, effective at end of billing cycle. Free non-NFA transfer not included. 10% off standard membership pricing for first responders/military with credentials, in-store only.
Unlimited shooting
One free guest per visit (one shared lane)
One free target per visit
Free eye and ear protection rental
Free firearm rentals
Discounted rates on select training classes
Annual Membership: $249.99 — Works out to $20.83/month. 10% off standard membership pricing for first responders/military with credentials, in-store only.
Unlimited shooting
One free guest per visit (one shared lane)
One free target per visit
Free eye and ear protection rental
Free firearm rentals
Discounted rates on select training classes
1 free non-NFA firearm transfer per year
Annual Plus Membership: $499.99 — Annual membership plus unlimited classes. 10% off standard membership pricing for first responders/military with credentials, in-store only.
All Annual Membership benefits
Unlimited training classes
Unlimited shooting
One free guest per visit (one shared lane)
One free target per visit
Free eye and ear protection rental
Free firearm rentals
1 free non-NFA firearm transfer per year
Training & classes
Weekday CCW Class: $125 — Two consecutive evenings (Wednesday & Thursday), 5-9 PM; first day classroom, second day range; 16 students
Saturday CCW Class: $125 — One 8-hour class, 9 AM-5:30 PM; 6 hours classroom followed by range time; 16 students; 30-minute meal break
Sunday CCW Class: $125 — One 8-hour class, 9 AM-5:30 PM; 6 hours classroom followed by range time; 16 students; 30-minute meal break
Ladies Only CCW Class: $100 — One 8-hour class, 9 AM-5:30 PM; 6 hours classroom followed by range time; 16 students
Concealed Carry: What You Need to Know: $25 — Saturday 9 AM-1 PM; covers Ohio SB215 constitutional carry law, who may carry, where, and which firearms
Introduction to Handguns: $40 — Scheduled class; see training schedule
Handgun Alternate Positions: $50 — Scheduled class; see training schedule
Carbine: Multiple Targets: $50 — Scheduled class; see training schedule
LEOSA H.R. 218 Retired Officer Qualification: $45 — Scheduled class; see training schedule
Medical Trauma Class: $40 — Saturday 2-6 PM; hands-on tourniquets, wound packing and techniques to stop bleeding
Weaponcraft Wednesday: Rifle 2.0: $25 — Series of training/practice sessions with certified instructors
Youth Firearm Safety: $10 — Scheduled class; see training schedule
Private Firearm Lessons: $50/hour for 1 student — $25 for each additional student. Includes rental firearm if needed, eye and ear protection, target and instructor time; ammunition sold separately
Packages & experiences
Group Events & Private Outings: Contact for pricing — Corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, friends and family; lane planning, first-timer guidance, rentals and gear
Non-member rates are posted as updated at the range. Law enforcement/military discount requires credentials. Members get 10% first responder/military discount on membership, in-store only. Store hours may change for holidays. Overnight locker storage is not permitted.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Nothing required: firearms, ammo, targets and hearing/eye protection can be rented or purchased on site. Law enforcement/military/first responders should bring credentials for discounted rates.
Ammo policy: Bring your own gun and ammo or rent. If using a rental firearm, ammunition must be purchased at the range counter.
Age policy: Children ages 10-15 may shoot with a parent/guardian. Rental handguns require age 21+; rental long guns age 18+. CCW class: 21+, or 18-20 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Rental requirements: $15 per firearm per visit. Handguns age 21+, long guns age 18+. Ammunition must be bought at the range counter.
First-timer tips: Speed up check-in by filling out the range waiver and watching the range safety video online ahead of time. Range officers are available to answer questions, and staff can guide first-time shooters. Rentals, targets, hearing/eye protection and ammunition are available at the range counter.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the range hours?
Monday closed; Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-8 PM; Saturday 9 AM-6 PM; Sunday 10 AM-5 PM. Holiday hours are adjusted and posted on the website.
Where is the range located?
4250 Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, OH 43207, near Columbus. Phone (614) 489-5025.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Non-members pay $20 per hour or $13 per half hour for one shooter on a lane. An additional shooter is $11 per hour, with a maximum of two shooters per lane. Law enforcement, firefighters, corrections officers and military (active or retired) pay $18 per hour or $12 per half hour with credentials. Children ages 10-15 with a parent/guardian are $5 per hour.
Do I need to be a member?
No. The range is open to everyone, member or not. Memberships are $39.99 per month, $249.99 per year, or $499.99 per year with unlimited classes, and are meant for people who visit more than once a month.
What are the age requirements?
Children ages 10-15 can shoot with a parent or guardian. Handgun rentals require age 21+ and long gun rentals age 18+. The CCW class requires age 21+, or 18-20 with a parent or legal guardian.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. Rentals are $15 per firearm per visit from a list of more than 100 models. Ammunition for rental guns must be bought at the range counter.
Can I try a gun before I buy it?
If the model is available as a rental, you can test it with 5 rounds included for $9.99. If you then buy that model new at the counter, you receive $9.99 off.
Do I need to bring eye and ear protection?
No. Hearing and eye protection are available to rent or purchase at the range counter. Members get free eye and ear protection rental.
Can I bring my own gun and ammo?
Yes. You can bring your own firearm and ammunition. Any further ammunition restrictions are in the posted Range Rules.
What classes do you offer?
Ohio CCW classes (weekday, Saturday, Sunday and ladies-only, $100-$125), Concealed Carry: What You Need to Know ($25), Introduction to Handguns ($40), Handgun Alternate Positions ($50), Carbine: Multiple Targets ($50), Medical Trauma ($40), LEOSA retired officer qualification ($45), Weaponcraft Wednesday ($25), Youth Firearm Safety ($10), and private lessons ($50 per hour for one student, $25 per additional student).
Do I need my own handgun for the CCW class?
No. A range rental handgun is provided at no charge to students who don't bring one, though you may bring your own.
What weekly specials are there?
Ladies Night every Tuesday 2-7 PM includes one free hour of range time. Happy Hour with Firepower, Tuesday-Thursday 2-5 PM, gives non-members half-price lane rental. Friday Night Date Night, Fridays 4-7:30 PM, makes your plus-one's range time free.
Can I book a group event or party?
Yes. The range helps plan corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays and friends-and-family visits, including lane planning, first-timer guidance and rentals. Contact the range for details.
What are the lanes like, and is the range accessible?
There are 24 lanes, each 75 feet long, in three bays: two rated for rifles and one pistol-only. Two lanes are wheelchair accessible.
Is there a shooting league?
Yes. The Open Bullseye Pistol League runs for 10 weeks and welcomes both novice and advanced shooters.
Can I speed up check-in on my first visit?
Yes. Fill out the range waiver and watch the range safety video on the website ahead of time.