Firing Line

Called to find out price of ammo. They said they don’t quote pricing over the phone. I won’t waste my time driving there to be a customer

Been buying and shooting here since 2003. It’s close and has a small parking lot. Which speaks volumes for being in South Philly. Yes the range is kinda raggitty and cold. But it works (for the most part).
This is a LE (Law Enforcement) dealer. So their selection of pistols, shotguns and rifles are all the Usual Suspects. Beretta, Smith and Wesson, Glock, Heckler and Koch, Remington, Mossberg, etc. This outing I spotted some 1911’s and pocket size concealment guns. On display for rifles, there were S&W M&P AR15’s.
They even stock a few carry flashlights and Benchmade knives. Excellent.
The gentlemen working here are top notch and will take care of your shooting needs. I come here to shoot locally and glad Firing Line Inc has been around for all these decades.

Went there as a date with the girlfriend and I. Walked right in and there was a guy at the counter who greeted me with the casual «What can I do for yous?». I explained that I wanted to use the firing range but have NEVER fired a gun before and would like some help with such.
The man behind the counter (tall, well built, seemed to be early-​mid 40s, didn’t get his name) was very friendly and welcoming. Asked if I knew what I wanted, to which I asked a semi-​auto pistol. He selected for me (I don’t know if I was able to select a rental, but I won’t dock points for that, as I was (and am) new) and said another man would help me and my girlfriend learn (I think the other guy was named Joe). So he gave us a Smith and Wesson M&P 9 mm, a box of 50 rounds, some targets, and ear protection and rang up a charge. Unfortunately, it was quite pricier than I imagined. I assumed (perhaps erroneously due to my greenhorn) it would be cheaper, under $ 50, but was about $ 65. I paid with no question, although I started to die slightly on the inside, as $ 65 is quite a pretty penny for a college student who seemingly can’t find a job to save his life!
Regardless, Joe took us to the range, which he had to ourselves, and taught us very well. We went through the box of bullets (I learned that loading a magazine isn’t quite as easy as I thought…) with Joe kind of guiding us. After we finished that box he complimented our shooting for our first time (we did alright, I suppose. I got a few bullseyes!) and asked us to sweep up the brass on the ground. He then walked back to the main room as my girlfriend and I swept and discussed how we liked it. I had fun, girlfriend… less so. She was afraid of the recoil. But I digress. Joe then came back to the range and said «I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to come off as rude, you can buy more ammo if you wish!» We didn’t feel he was being rude, and we were planning to leave after anyway. My girlfriend pointed out he mentioned something about the reviews. I didn’t hear him say that, but if he did, I’m guessing they see some of other comments where they say they come off as rude and really don’t intend to.
So, to summarize.
— great service
— fun date idea
— helpful staff
— slightly pricey, be prepared to spend.

Went there to shoot a few weeks ago with a training class. it is very old and dirty in there. Not well lit which is a safety concern and the employees are not very pleasant.

Not the friendliest of staff or the lowest prices, but a generally clean and professionally run establishment. Good selection of handguns to rent, and proximity to the movies and a few restaurants means you can get creative with your date!

Went here on a Sunday about 2:50 pm with my buddy after lunch, decided to go to the shooting range and as we entered, the staff seemed to be rude and said «we are closing in an hour.» We asked what was available for rent and the gentleman behind the counter started to give us attitude due to the fact we were being too inquisitive about the type of equipment and fees. He then proceeded to ask me have I ever handled a gun and I told him yes and that I’m a beginner/​intermediate, my buddy has a lot of experience and has his carrying permit, either way he refused our business and we left. The gentleman behind the counter seemed like he was scapegoating and didn’t want to stay there late or anywhere close to closing time. This was our first time there and certainly the last time. Mind you we would be new customers and they treated us like second class citizens. If you’re thinking about coming here and it would be your first time, you should really reconsider. Very rude, inconsiderate, uncultured, flat out incompetent in running a business and certainly ill mannered.

I wanted to get into shooting so I decided to call them up and take a class. My instructor was John and he was super nice and knowledgeable. After the class, I went in several times and bought a gun from them and even joined as a member. My experience with them has been nothing but awesome.

Love these guys. I got kicked out of Philadelphia archery and gun range trying to purchase a weapon and membership. I was feeling pretty sad and my friend found this place on line. I walked in bought my venessa and a years membership. They gave me two free boxes and let my friend shot free that day. The guys were so laid back it scared me at first, but I have grown to love that about them. The range itself gives off a cod black ops feel. I love it. Given the unfortunate opportunity that you have to use your firearm, the conditions are not going to be perfect.
P. s. LADIES SHOOT FREE ON TUESDAYS!!!

Just wanted to pop in real quick and say that while it’s been a pleasure shooting here for the past few years, I’ll unfortunately never be stepping foot in this place ever again. Been shooting here for years with ZERO complaints. Yes, the target rigs are kinda shoddy. Yes, the place gets cold in the winter and is generally a mess. But I accepted that just fine because the staff was friendly (or so I thought) and you could get a nice shooting session in for a reasonable price and not be bothered by anyone.
But today when I went there, I found the door to be locked. It was 3:45pm at the time. Keep in mind the website itself says the place is closed at 5pm on Sundays and I was told this IN PERSON that very same week when I asked, «Hey, are you guys open on Sundays because I’m planning on coming this Sunday.»
So I give the place a call. First two calls go to voicemail. The third time, I am greeted with a, «What?!» And it wasn’t one of those, «What’s up buddy!» kind of whats. The tone that this person answered the phone with was like «WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT?» So I say, «Hey I’m outside and the door is locked.» To which he says, «Yea we close at 4 on Sundays and we’re waiting on the last few guys to wrap up». So I said to him that it says their hours say 5pm online and I was told this a few days ago by the guy upstairs when I renewed my membership. He says «No! We’re closed at 4 on Sundays. Bye!» (Hangs up phone) WTF
I don’t know if this guy was just having a bad day or something but I have to say that’s terrible customer service. Ok, whatever, maybe for some reason your hours are 4 pm on Sundays, but there’s no reason to bite someone’s head off when they are looking to come spend money at your place. Absolutely ridiculous. So I was forced to go to another nearby gun range which had lower ratings and more negative reviews than the firing line and to my surprise, this nearby range was superior in every way (cleanliness, friendly staff, electronic pulley system, customer service, etc.) So again, thanks for the past few years of providing me with a place to go shoot some guns, but after today’s unfortunate turn of events, I’ll be spending my hard earned money elsewhere. Prospective customers can take this review for what it is. Firing line has got a bunch of awesome attributes, but I don’t like to frequent places that treat people like that. So it’s cool if you like that kinda treatment. I’m not a fan so I’ll go elsewhere.

I went here just to check it out since it’s a few blocks away. I have been looking for a S&W 9 for sometime now at a good price. I didn’t think I would find it here for the price I was looking for. Low and behold they had the model I wanted and the price was not much more then a gun show.
Everyone that worked there was super nice.
Yes, the place is older, but it really didn’t bother so much since, I have never been to a top notch range.

Love this place.

I went here having never fired a gun before and planning on learning the basics well enough to be safe and proficient. I was not looking for a new hobby, and I was very nervous about the entire experience. The instructor was patient, helpful and knowledgeable; I was extremely intimidated my first time and I felt much more relaxed and assured after coming. It took me a few visits to get comfortable with the loud noises and the culture, but it’s become something I enjoy and I go to get away from the grind. It’s now officially not a burden to practice, it’s an enjoyable interest. I feel secure in my ability to operate my weapon safely and responsibly and I credit The Firing Line with a lot of that ability.
Prices on this stuff seem to be pretty uniform across the board — maybe you can save a couple of dollars if you really search, but it’s not enough savings, at least to me, to justify the effort.
Atmosphere is reminiscent of a Pee Wee Herman movie theater… it’s solitary, dinghy and making eye contact with the other patrons is a little frightening. Everyone I’ve spoken with here is extremely friendly, happy to share a target, advice or their range toy. Membership for me and the missus was $ 150 — less expensive than other ranges. Some of the alleys have… quaint…equipment, and there’s no digitally programmable pulley system like at some others… but that suits me fine. I’m a simple man and enjoy just tossing the target down to where I want and plugging away.

Nice guys here and open lanes. Not the best lighting but if you are training for bad situations you probably will benefit from this as they are rarely perfectly lit etc. Old school target system but perfectly functional. Not the cleanest place not that it mattered at all. The price was right, $ 15 for use of range plus ammo which was a bit pricey but considering prices these days was not totally outrageous or anything, about the same as everywhere maybe just a tad cheaper. About $ 46 you can walk in and put 50 rounds of 9 mm though your pistol. Aside from the ammo cost being high I give this place a BIG thumbs up especially since for me it is very local.
As far as using them as an FFL the price is pretty high I think they told me when I called a month or so back it would be about 75 dollars but for city prices in a very local shop I might be willing to pay it for the right item just to make sure they stay open.
It’s dirty but it works. If you are used to sipping champagne between shots in your immaculate booth this place is not for you. If you want to walk in, pay, shoot, leave, maybe chat a bit with a couple of nice guys without waiting this is the place. I literally walked in the first time and was shooting in about 5 minutes. I will be back, and I highly recommend you try it out. If you are not experienced then TELL THEM I am sure they will help you out.

I’ve been shooting here now a few times and seriously, the folks who work there and hang out there are awesome. Just really nice, laid back people. Always joking around.
I went for a shoot with my 40cal and 12 gauge. Just to let you know, they aren’t too keen on you shooting a 12 gauge if the range is full. I understand that, just want to put it out there.
Again, more expensive than I thought when I bought my ammo there. For range time, 3 boxes for 40cal and 2 (5ct) boxes of 12 gauge shells set me back $ 92.
Someone on here said «The target system is old school as well: swiss cheese cardboard backing, slack wire hangers for support, and no indication of target distance». Thats very true. Its very dated. Sometimes it doesnt work and you have to play with the wire to get it to work.
I was next to a couple who was getting a quick lesson on how to shoot. I believe it was the range master talking to them. He was really laid back but serious at the same time. Nice to see they help out newbies.

I like this range for a couple of reasons:
1. The staff is very helpful. I came with a group of people that never shot before. The employees were eager to help and gave them a full demo on how to use a semi and what to expect. Another guy showed them how to hold, load, and aim properly and gave them pointers along the way. You would think that is standard, but when i brought a newbie with me to the other range i used to go to, they simply refused to rent them any guns and charged fees for the same instructions this place gave for free.
2. As previously mentioned, the staff is laid-​back. All they ask is that you respect their business and they respect you in return.
3. Targets, eye/​ear protection is free and the range time is unlimited for $ 15. Ammo prices are standard
So, on to the range itself. I’ll admit its not the best looking range. Very old school and the shooting area is exposed to the elements, meaning its indoors but not temp controlled. The target system is old school as well: swiss cheese cardboard backing, slack wire hangers for support, and no indication of target distance. But really. who needs glitz and glamour when you’re here to pop off! I actually prefer the gloominess to set the mood
Another knock is that you can’t shoot whatever you want here, my .357 mag is a no-​no along with any high powered rifles. But I like the staff so much that I stop in to shoot for a quickie or when I’m with people that aren’t well versed in shooting

Listen, there are few ranges in the city and so choices are limited. Ammo/​range prices here are standard, as are prices for holsters and other accessories. But this place is a dump. It is dark, cold, damp, dingy, dirty, dusty… I guess I should have thought harder about a d-​word for cold, huh?
Anyway, the range mechanics are outdated and hanging targets is a pain what with the shredded pieces of cardboard hanging from wire hangers (pretty much) along a slacked wire. In a pinch, go shoot here, but I’m not running back.

i have a list of things that i feel every person should learn how to do in case you’re ever in a situation where you would need to use these skills:
1. learn basic first aid/​cpr
2. learn to drive stick
3. learn to ride a motorcycle
4. learn how to fire a handgun
5. learn how to fly a plane
i checked off the first three things early on in my life, but i’ve been trying for years now to get into a shooting range. for some reason, each attempt ends in failure one way or another.
enter the firing line. a place that doesn’t require you to sign up for an expensive lesson if it’s your first time or reject you if you don’t have an experienced shooter in your party. we were able to get an informal lesson from john and it was SUPER helpful. and free. yay!
we also learned that it’s extremely easy to buy a handgun. kinda scary. explains a lot about how things are.
i am most definitely a fan. it’s not the most fancy shmancy place you’ve ever stepped foot in. the targeting system is rickety and makeshift. it’s kinda messy and unavoidably dirty due to gsr flying everywhere. but it’s cheap and it serves its purpose. it gets really packed in the afternoon, so come early and you’ll have most of the range to yourself.
as for #5 on my list… eh, i’ll get to it someday.

Service with a smile, and various types of ammunition!
Was here with a shooting club for my first ever experience at a firing range. The staff was very professional, personable, and extremely helpful for someone like me who only knows about guns from movies and Counter Strike — that is to say, the person you least want holding a gun anywhere near you.
They threw in a quick helpful class instructing us on how to check, load, hold, aim, and fire the assortment of pistols they provided us.
They set out 5 guns for our group of 11, one per lane, and had us rotating through them to get some experience on each. They even put out an extra .22 with a laser sight to help us novices get a more concrete feel for the barrel sights.
In size order, I shot a .22 semi, a 9 mm semi, a .38 revolver, a .40 semi, and a .45 semi. I’m happy to say that I can hit any man sized stationary target from 25 ft with 100 percent of what I have loaded. I was told it wasn’t bad for someone completely new.
I guess Counter Strike was good for something. The whole thing came down to about 15 bucks for equipment rental, and 20 bucks for ammo for each of us. We all shot 60 – 80 rounds, so it was a good ‘olé time.
Pro-​tip: Call ahead and ask about a class! Otherwise, you’re free to just come down and take an open lane.

No matter what your stance on guns is, you should know how to fire one. If you are ever involved in a hostage scenario, zombie apocalypse, or Black Friday raid on Wal-​Mart, your knowledge of firearms can mean the difference between life or death (or losing a deal on that sweet Blu-​Ray player).
Even if you don’t own a gun, knowing how to fire one that was dropped by an action hero during his final struggle with a villain is really, really important.
You know how it goes — They fight. One gun is sent flying across the room. They wrestle over the remaining gun. The villain gets the gun and points it at our hero. A gunshot is heard. The villain, looking confused, reaches down to his abdomen and brings up a hand covered in blood. The shot was not fired by the villain. The shot was fired by you… just in time… to save the world.
Now imagine what would’ve happened if you had no idea how to fire a gun?
I like The Firing Line for a few reasons:
1. Free Parking.
2. It is never very crowded. There are other, slicker shooting ranges that are packed and you have to wait for a spot and it sucks. The Firing Line is in an area with very low foot traffic so they never seem extremely crowded.
3. Personality. This place has grit. It isn’t the cleanest range in the world but the workers are a beautiful mix of helpful and sarcastic. They are really, REALLY helpful if you admit right away that you’ve never fired before. They are cool.
Some things to note:
1. Do not expect this to be cheap. I took 3 other people here and showed them how to fire a .22 and .45. It ran a little over a hundred bucks for all of us. It is like 15 dollars per person just to go in the range with ear/​eye protection and then you buy all the ammo from them plus the cost of renting the individual guns.
2. It can get cold in here. Dress warmly.
3. The target hop system is hilariously barebones but I like it. It adds to the feel of the establishment.
4. My experiences here only come from firing pistols. I am not a gun expert by any means.
So if you’ve ever wanted to know how it feels to totally kill a piece of paper with a target design, this is a good place to go for it.

I’ve always wanted to go to firing range but I missed my chance to do so while living in NY, so I was esp glad to find this place and to see that there is no membership or all that jazz.
If you are novice shooter like moi, I’d recommend you call and schedule a session with an instructor who will show you the ropes. I didn’t know I had to do this but I went at a time that twas busy and they were very nice and accommodating. and patient.
You pay a fee for the gun, a fee for the bullets and I think a fee just for using the range. Either way it’s not the expensive at the end of the day.
I went with my girlfriend and as expected we were the only two females there. As a woman, i wouldn’t go alone cause it’s just a musty place.