LAX Firing Range

Extremely dangerous shooting range. I was shocked that the range is not monitored at all by the employees to ensure safety. You get gangsters in there with no regard for safety. Go to Angeles range instead.

I have been a Firearms Instructor for almost 25 years, and served 8 years in the Army…
This Range always does a great job in all areas. They are professional and very organized.
I want to praise one of the workers– Danny. He always treats me and my students with courtesy, respect and professionalism.
I highly recommend this Range for all of your indoor shooting needs.
Outstanding job LAX!

I haven’t been to LAX gun range in many years.
I was back in LA and wanted to take a friend shooting.
Since I never feel safe at Los Angeles Gun Club in Downtown LA since the range safety officers don’t actually do their job…
I figured lets try out LAX again.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have remodeled! The range looks way less cluttered and it much much nicer now.
The staff is amazing, especially Mark! He really helped me out and made sure I got a lane well away from the shotguns. The best part was that they actually enforced their rules. A guy was shooting rapid fire and they actually kicked him out because it was his second offense.
Guns aren’t toys. People can actually get hurt. I am glad LAX takes safety seriously.
Even better is that LAX gun range recently opened their ammo superstore and has a huge parking lot. Which was one of the biggest complaints back when i used to come here 5 years ago, there was never any parking.
Plus they have great variety of ammunition.

Okay, so first of all, as a first timer, this experience was simultaneously TERRIFYING and really fun. I had never even touched a gun before Saturday and was shaking the first time I shot at the target. My boyfriend and I arrived at around 12pm on Saturday and rented out a Glock, two paper targets, 2 packs of 500 rounds, and the glasses and ear protection. There was a good amount of people in line before us, and the wait was about 20 – 30 minutes, giving us enough time to move our car from street parking to the private lot in the back (a much bigger lot than you would expect by the way). The guys working there were fairly helpful — I think they assume that everyone who comes through knows what they’re doing, which was a little scary for me. Luckily, my boyfriend had been once before and kind of knew the drill.
Once inside, we were assigned to a lane and followed the basic instructions of loading the gun with the barrel pointed down the range, etc etc. But in all honesty, I would’ve been much more at ease if there was a short orientation for first-​timers, you know because it’s guns and all.
The ammo lasted us a couple of turns for each person, we shared the lane and the gun. For my first gun range, it felt safe and controlled, and the other customers were respectful and responsible, as it seemed. My main issue with the company was the price — my boyfriend and I were actually surprised by how much more expensive this trip was than his other trip in the summer. There is a notice at the door explaining that they’re prices have gone up, but when you get the receipt, there are several fees and surprise charges that it leaves you with the feeling that you’ve been taken advantage of. Pricing charts made publicly available or visible would mitigate this problem.
I think that even so, the firing range is a good spot for weekend activity! Although I’ll be on the lookout for Groupons and ways to reduce my own spending there.

I went with my father today. It was awesome. The guys were very thorough with their explanations about the usage of the AR-​15 and the Glock (both firearms in impeccable condition). We fired 150 rounds and were there for 2 hours. Also one of the guys was by the lanes giving some advice. Lastly, there’s free parking in the back. We paid 90 total for the 2 hours 2 guns and all those bullets which I would say is a good price, especially for an activity that most people will partake in very few times in their lives! Would highly recommend and will be coming back!

A victim of their own success it seems.
I used to frequent this place often but haven’t in a while due to high ammo prices and short availability. Upon my most recent visit, the place was packed and was kept waiting for over an hour as «club members» who purchase memberships jump the line. I understand what they’re trying to do there, but it leaves a sour taste in the mouth of people who get cut.
The new «action target» system does not work well, was put on 3 different lanes where the target sleds didn’t work or jump the track frequently. Seriously. I’m here to sight in a rifle and you can’t put the target all the way back without it jumping the track? Ridiculous. If you’re going to charge these sorts of rates and have a long wait, I expect well-​maintained equipment.
They have no staging benches and don’t allow you to uncase your firearms and carry them to the bench (even muzzle up, action open like every other range in the world.) Evidently «this makes some people nervous.» If «muzzle up, action open» makes you nervous then I suggest a shooting range might not be the place for you. Evidently you’re supposed to uncase, shoot, and recase all at the firing line. If you’re shooting rifles this means you’re in a tiny lane with all your stuff around your feet and is a safety hazard.
The range lackey swept up and stole my brass while I was actively shooting; that’s a big faux-​pas. I understand you run a reloading business, but the brass is MINE unless I decide to donate it to you.

It’s places like this that give gun ranges a bad name and make people not want to enjoy their 2^nd Amendment right. I would assume 75% of their business is new shooters or beginners. It just makes no sense that the customer service which is free even if you don’t have the best equipment is the part of they have the most trouble with. I would gladly patronize the first shooting range that had a no selfies sign on the front door, but c’mon, When 9 out of 10 people say your customer service sucks it might be time to re-​evaluate your staff

Went this pass weekend with a friend. It was little busy but expected as it was a sunday, When we were finally called up they seemed very tired. One of the employees told us they were understaff and he himself did a 16 hour shift the day before. Never the less he helped up out choosing a gun that would fit best for us. We asked a couple of questions about what gun would best fit for an armed guard as we were going for our permits and they gave us a lot of useful tips and answers along with letting us trying severe different guns. I will definitely return soon.

I don’t even know where to start. This place has been amazing to us since day one. We started, of course, with a gun lesson. I highly recommend receiving a gun lesson if you do not know how to handle a gun, gun safety, or gun mechanism. I forgot our instructor’s name but he had dark rim glasses. He was super patient with us. After the class, you are welcome to come to the range any time. I recommend calling ahead of time because on the weekends, it’s crazy packed. We come here all the time when we have a friend coming into town. It’s also a great date night. They’re really cool about letting you try as many guns as you like and what I really LOVE LOVE LOVE about this place is that they will NEVER talk to you like you’re some idiot. Even if you don’t know a gun or name the wrong gun, they always treat you like one their friends who just need a refresher. You can tell everyone here loves their job. We come here all the time! Don’t be shy, say hi!

I just went to this place and there was no help from anyone to rent a gun. The place had no help I was waiting and waiting but no one helped me out. I was wanting to come here because of the reviews but I regret coming all the way over here for nothing. I waited 10 minutes and left immediately because of the service I was given. Try another firing range not this one.

Is it me, or are the guys who work at firing ranges jerks a lot of the time?
Came here to shoot some guns with a buddy. A guy a couple lanes down decided to rapid fire once, which is forbidden at the range. A guy who works there came on the megaphone, and instead of reprimanding the guy, or asking him to exit the firing range, started asking awkward rhetorical questions over the megaphone, like: «HEY BUDDY, YOU THINK YOU’RE A BADASS? HUH, BADASS?» Unnecessary. Apart from that, we purchased a groupon for shooting, and came to discover there that it only applies to select pistols. That was a little off-​putting.
Otherwise, the selection of guns is decent and the range is well-​ventilated. The guys who work there give off a pissed-​off vibe, and unfortunately there is no way to avoid interacting with them, so I’d come ready for that.

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my wife and I bought a groupon to do some shooting. I’d done it with some friends before, and never in an indoor range, but I thought it would be something fun and new to try.
One star off for the cursory explanation that was given with the groupon package, but he was very thorough about the workings of the gun. My only hope was that he would have watched our gun handling skills and told us if we did something wrong for a few rounds, but that wasn’t the case. I had to show my wife as best as I remembered from 10 years ago what to expect in the gun. I’d imagine if you wanted more instruction, they offer classes for that other than the groupon.
The range was in good shape, the gun selection was nice (we swapped guns in the middle) and had a wide selection of fun targets.
If you get a chance, come out and try it, you’re not committing some anti-​liberal act by firing a gun, it’s a good activity of skill.

First time ever in a range or even shooting a gun was in this range i will never forget the experience i had it was amazing
The staff are not really friendly maybe because i am Irish who knows the price was cheap I fired 3 guns and was surprised by the cost i could of stayed all day but didn’t
Easy to get to from my hotel very cheap and full of people some friendly to which was nice

Incredibly unprofessional, rude and openly RACIST staff. Today I witnessed an employee opening mock a group of Japanese tourist who wanted to enjoy good ol’ American freedom and spend some time and money at a gun range while visiting our great nation. This employee loudly mocked and made fun of their gestures, mannerisms, and language right in front of a crowd of customers, his co-​workers, and these foreign tourists.
Gun rights, especially in California, this day in age are a very important issue that a lot of us care deeply about. Scum like this employee make all 2A supporters look like racists and bring our cause down into the gutter. The horrible thing is that the guys around the corner in their ammo store are great, friendly, and very professional — so I don’t mind supporting this local business and spending money there — but I’ll be damned if I ever step foot back inside the firing range and give them my hard earned money ever again.

Free parking lot in the back and a walk around to the front. Looks kinda dingy on the outside and it’s pretty basic inside. The guys at the counter are very nice and were able to get us sign up and set up fairly quickly.
Inside the range the thing that holds the targets is electronic. While it was able to show how far away the target was, it ended up freezing on us, or moving without us touching the button often.
Place was safe and local so I will probably stop in here again.

Would be nice with better manager, he’s
very unprofessional, don’t go if you can’t take his rudeness. The employees aren’t bad at all. Manager holds the place back to be honest.

What time does this business close? On their website it says 10pm, a huge banner by the front door and a posted paper near the cash registers inside says closed 5pm.
I arrived 10 till 5pm on a Friday and there were a dozen guys waiting at the registers so it looked like it was closing at 5pm. With all those persons in front of me I couldn’t ask a question so I just left.
Parking is a problem. There are 4 spaces by the door, a few meters by the front door if you have quarters and only on certain days and times when street parking allowed, and other than that a bit of a walk through a car wash business around the corner to their regular parking lot.

COMPLETE GROUPON SCAM! I left a voicemail at 9am asking for them to call me back so that I can set an appointment. Of course they never bothered to call back. So I call them again at 3pm and I am told that they do not set appointments. I said what, the Groupon says I have to have an appointment.
I am told to just come on in on Saturday and be prepared for a 3 HOUR WAIT!!! My time is more valuable than that.
I asked about setting an appointment for the following Saturday and I was told, «I can’t predict the future.»
I said that’s not going to work for me and that he can set an appointment for me now or I will cancel my Groupon. He claims he set an appointment for me yet never bothered to ask for my name, number, or Groupon… aka he didn’t do anything.
FIRE THIS EMPLOYEE ALREADY!
What a complete scam. Thankfully Groupon lets you cancel within 24 hours.

Idk why this place has such bad reviews. I almost didn’t go because of the them. The staff was very attentive and pretty funny. I’m new at this whole gun thing and I asked for help several times and they all were more than willing to assist. My gun was brand new and needed lube and they took care of that for me. Def would go back.
Limited front parking there is a lot somewhere near. Like the later hours. Looking forward to my next visit. Thanks LAX staff !!!

Love what they’ve done to the place!!! The new ammo department looks awesome, and now that it’s open, the actual waiting room for the range is so much more spacious. The ammo they produce is pretty solid too, goes through my Glock 19 with no issues… At a lower cost than the factory new ammunition.
I also like the online waiver system, it saved me some time on the check in, since I was able to do this before arriving at the range. It was awhile since I have shot there (their cards lasted for two years :/​), and I was dreading filling out that sheet again. Definitely less hassle.
The guys behind the counter are really knowledgeable on their stuff… And most of them are instructors too, so you can grab a class at a pretty decent rate.
All in all, the range has definitely improved. So much better than Sharpshooters in Torrance.