Gainesville Target Range

I had not shot before so I took the basic handgun course at Gainesville Target Range. Honestly I am not a gun enthusiast and so I was a little nervous about what to expect. But I was pleasantly surprised by the professional attitude and safety ethic of the staff. The course covered a lot of material in one day, probably too much to absorb at once, but I felt I got a good basic introduction in the classroom followed by hands-​on practice at the range. I have since been back a couple of times and I’ve found the staff friendly and helpful each time. This place is well run and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to shoot.
They offer a variety of rental packages, depending on what you want or need. You can buy a day pass or rent a gun or hearing protection if you need it. So you don’t need any equipment of your own. You can just show up, rent what you need, and have fun for an hour. It’s kind of like going bowling.
My only complaint is they really need a proper sign out front. I drove past the place about four times looking for it on my first visit.

This is a very professionally run business. They follow every law and rule of safety to the letter. It is the perfect place to gain confidence as a gun owner and user.

I came here for the first time to shoot a 3-​gun match from Tampa. My second match. What great people. I was squaded with Steve who runs the place. Very friendly and understanding of a new commer trying to get into the sport. I’ll be back for more fun and other matches they offer.

This «members only» range has everything the gun enthusiast needs. I went here as a guest just last month. Absolutely no one at this facility had an attitude or chip on their shoulder. It was as if I had been a member here for years.
They take safety very seriously. No open carry on the facility except by the staff. CCW is respected. No one gets on 2 of the ranges without a safety briefing. The 3^rd range, a metal target range, is restricted to those who take their formal gun safety course. This, in my opinion, makes this range a total class act.
Likewise, the other members on the range encourage communication and back each other up. It’s southern hospitality at it’s best. My wife was shooting for the first time in her life (that’s her on my the profile with an AK at this range). The range operators and other members were helpful, encouraging, and very patient with her. They were just as excited to see her learn new skills and try new things as she was doing them. It’s because of this experience that she wants to continue to learn and challenge herself as a target shooter.
If I lived full time in the Gainesville area, I would be hands-​down a full time member of this range.
Good job, GTR!

Never had the pleasure to visit or shoot here, but I’ve had a great experience with their Pro Shop/​Customer Service and felt compelled to write.
Most gun stores usually fall into one of two categories; good, polite service OR just plain rude (to the point where you wonder why they’re even in the business). But Brian (pro shop), and the rest of the crew, displayed a level of patience and courtesy that I have never experienced before.
They take pride in their customer service and seem like they genuinely enjoy their jobs. I hope to deal with Gainesville Target Range again as it was very pleasant and reassuring experience!

The only game in town for a 100m outdoor rifle range. They have three ranges in all, a 100m, a 75m, and a 50m with reactive targets. It is a members only facility with rates at $ 250 a year. The place is very clean, well built, and very private. Members can bring guests for a $ 10 badge.