Where to Find Firearm Rental?

Many people never consider the fact that they do not need to own a firearm to enjoy the amenities of a range. Renting firearms is a great way to polish your skills at a range without the hassle of firearm upkeep. Let’s get familiar with range pricing, facility amenities, and the other nitty-gritty details for firearm rental.

About the Ranges

Armory Ranges offers two state-of-the-art indoor ranges. Located in Franklin and Nashville, these two facilities have quickly received Tennessee’s first 5 star designations. Each shooting bay is climate-controlled, clean, and comfortable. Their partnership with Action Target (based in Utah) has equipped each range with the most technologically advanced range equipment within the entire United States.

Renting at the Ranges

Armory Ranges offers firearm rental for both locations. The Nashville location boasts 16 lanes, divided into 2 bays, at 25 yards each. The Franklin location has 10 12-yard-long ranges. Renters can choose from a wide variety of machine guns, pistols, rifles, suppressed firearms, and shotguns. Check out the full list of available options here.

Typically, shooters may supply their own ammunition when practicing on the ranges. Any rented firearms, however, must exclusively use range ammunition, which can be purchased at the front counter.

Pricing

The cost of a lane rental is dependent upon how many shooters are sharing the lane. For a single shooter, the hourly rate is $25/hour per lane. You may share lanes with another shooter for an additional $15/hour per person. Keep in mind that there is a limit of 3 shooters per lane.

Firearm rental pricing is typically $25 per firearm. The exception is for suppressed firearms and machine guns, which are $35 and $75 respectively. The cost of ammunition depends on which firearm you select for your practice. You can reach out for specialized pricing to either the Nashville or Franklin locations here. Aside from lane rental, firearm rental, and ammunition, you should grab a few targets while you’re at the counter. You can purchase individual targets for $2 a pop, so each person shooting with you can affordably have their own target practice. Be sure to either bring your own or rent eye and ear protection– you will not be permitted to shoot without it.

Abiding By Armory Range Rules

Regardless of whether you bring your own or rent firearms, there are a few rules that you need to grow familiar with. These rules are in place for the safety of all individuals inside of the ranges. For starters, let’s review a few rules that will impact whether or not you’re even permitted onto the range.

Age Requirements

Adults may shoot without accompaniment; however, minors that are at least 12 years old require a parent or legal guardian present while shooting. Both the parent and child must sign a waiver prior to using the range. Children younger than 12 years old are not permitted to shoot.

Mandatory Dress Code

No form of open footwear is permitted at any time when using the ranges. This includes flip-flops, sandals, and other footwear that may expose various parts of the foot. You may not wear tank tops or other low-cut tops. None of the clothing or jewelry worn may include any of the following images, references, or overtones: drugs, lewd or illegal behavior, sex, obscenities, or otherwise offensive visuals. You may not wear undergarments as outer garments (this does include muscle shirts). Torn or ragged clothing is not permitted. Lastly, you may not wear pants that sag.

Safety

The exhaustive list of all safety rules (and others) can be viewed on our website. For all concerns prior to arriving at the range, here is what you need to know:

  • All firearms, whether rented or personal, must be unloaded and in a closed container/holster when a person enters and exits the range facility.
  • Firearms may only be loaded and handled at the shooting stall.
  • You may only use authorized firearms and ammunition. Reach out to Range personnel if you have a specific question. Otherwise, a list of authorized firearms and ammo is available on our website,
  • -Reloaded, noncommercial ammunition is prohibited.
  • You may not use steel core, steel jacketed, steel cased, tracer, or incendiary rounds under any circumstances.
  • We do not allow bump/Slide Fire-type stocks nor FRT or binary triggers. We do allow controlled rapid fire.
  • You cannot use AR/AK or other style pistols without an arm brace.
  • Shotgun ammunition must be slugs, double, or triple aught buck.
  • You may not withdraw your firearm from its holster without prior approval from an authorized range staff member.
  • We do not allow eating, drinking, gum chewing, or tobacco products inside of the range.
  • You must recognize and abide by any signs of a “ceasefire,” which may be a verbal use of the word or the sound of a whistle. This means to stop shooting immediately.
  • Do not, under any circumstances, consume drugs or alcohol prior to or while shooting.
  • We do not allow inexperienced shooters on the range without prior instruction from an authorized party. We do want new shooters to enjoy the amenities of our range, but we want to ensure that they receive the proper coaching and training prior to handling a firearm. Please reach out to one of our staff members if you or a guest needs additional instruction.
  • Our Range personnel are always there to answer any questions, address concerns, or offer assistance. Do not hesitate to take advantage.