Tennessee has a variety of pistol and rifle ranges for firearm enthusiasts. The Volunteer State ranked number 16 in a 2014 list of the
best states for gun owners compiled by Guns and Ammo. "Nearly 44 percent of Tennesseans are gun owners."
Here are five spots for firearms and pistol practice in the sate of Tennessee:
1.
The Gun Room Indoor Shooting Range: The family-operated shooting range, located in Lebanon, TN allows handguns and rifles of handgun caliber. First-timers can watch a gun safety video before using the bays. Classes are also offered for handgun carry in the state.
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"Great shooting range. Staff is very friendly and polite," writes a reviewer on Yelp. "It is a smaller range, I think, 10 bays. I like how the price covers your whole day. So if you want to shoot, take a break, then come back, you don't have to pay again."
2.
On Target Guns & Indoor Range: Located in Murfreesboro, customers can find gun rentals and personal instruction for safety and to improve firearm knowledge. The gun shop has handguns, rifles, shotguns and accessories.
"I took my step-grandson to the shooting range. We had a great time. The staff was very hospitable and helpful," writes a reviewer on Google Plus. "We went the day before to ask prices and the staff was just as hospitable that day as well. The range conditions were good and we had fun."
3.
Range USA, Inc.: The 20,000-square-foot facility located in Memphis, has two different shooting ranges, with one of the ranges open to the public if there are classes or competition on the other range. The smaller range has nine positions at 50 feet long while the larger side provides 14 positions at 82 feet.
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"Great place for beginners and professionals," writes a reviewer on Yellow Pages. "They also have an awesome deli. The more I go, the better it gets. Great ranges, great classes, awesome instructors, a lounge area with TV for chilling. Good selection of guns to shoot if you don't have your own."
4.
Sevier Indoor Shooting Range: Located in Sevierville, this range caters mostly to people with pistols, but it can also be used for rifles and shotguns. Hourly rates, memberships and gun rentals are available. The range includes 25-yard marked lanes. Firearms are also available for purchase.
"I have had a positive experience each time," writes a reviewer on Yelp. "The staff has always been friendly. Overall, it is what to expect at an indoor firing range."
5.
Montgomery County Shooting Complex: The complex features pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery ranges. Located in Southside, the pistol range goes up to 25 yards. Rifle ranges are up to 100 and 400 yards. The tactical pistol range has metal plate targets as well as swinging and dropping targets.
"Awesome place to shoot a diversity of firearms," writes a reviewer on Google.
This article does not constitute legal advice. Check the current gun laws before purchasing or traveling with a firearm.
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