Most people coming to a range for the first time are nervous not about the firearms but about the unknown: what to bring, how to behave, whether they will look silly. Here is everything in advance, so that you arrive relaxed.
What to bring
Just your passport or another ID. Firearms, ammunition, protective glasses, ear defenders and targets are ours. You do not need to buy anything.
Age limits and experience
You can visit the range on your own from the age of 18. Minors are admitted only with a parent or legal guardian. No experience is needed at all: the instructor starts from zero and stays beside you the whole time.
How a first visit goes
- Booking and arrival. You come to 23B Lysenka St, second floor. At the reception you show your ID and choose what you want to shoot.
- Safety briefing. A few minutes on how to hold the firearm, where the muzzle points, where your finger belongs and what to do on the command “Stop”.
- Protection. You get glasses and ear defenders, free of charge.
- First shots. The instructor shows the stance and the grip, then you shoot yourself, slowly, one round at a time.
- Review. You look at the target and the instructor explains why the hits drift left or low.
- The end. You take the target home, a better souvenir than anything else.
How much time to set aside
For a first visit, 30 minutes on the lane plus the briefing is enough. An hour is comfortable: you will have time for both a pistol and a rifle.
What not to worry about
The noise: ear defenders muffle the shot well. The recoil: in 22 LR you barely feel it. Looking inexperienced: that is the norm here, everyone started this way, our instructors included.
Four rules that always apply
- Every firearm is treated as loaded.
- The muzzle always points towards the targets.
- Your finger stays off the trigger until you are aiming.
- Instructor commands are followed immediately.
We covered this in more detail in the article on safety rules at the range. And you can work out what a first visit costs on our prices page.
Can you come without booking?
It is better to book ahead so that a lane and an instructor are free exactly when it suits you. Booking takes a minute, through the form on the site or by phone.