Choosing a shooting range: 8 things to check before you go

Ranges aren't all the same. One that suits an annual refresher may not suit holster work or rifle training. Check these before you drive out.

1. Distances and lanes

For pistol, 5–25 meters covers most drills; rifles need longer. More lanes means shorter waits, especially on weekends.

2. Holster draws

Many ranges don't allow drawing from the holster without a qualification, or only in a specific bay. If that's what you want to practice, confirm first.

3. Tactical bay

A bay that allows movement, shooting from cover and multiple targets is a big plus beyond static shooting.

4. Prices: entry, lane time and ammo

Compare the total cost per session — entry or lane hour, targets and ammo. Some ranges require buying their ammo. Kadurim compares entry fees, courses and per-round ammo prices across places.

5. Courses and refreshers

If you need a refresher for license renewal or want an advanced course, check what's offered, when, and for how much.

6. Opening hours

Hours vary a lot — some ranges close on Saturday, some stay open late, and holiday eves are shorter. Each place page in Kadurim shows hours by day and whether it's open right now.

7. Booking

Some ranges work by appointment only. If a place has a booking link, it's on its page.

8. Location

A closer range is one you'll actually go to. Every place page has direct navigation buttons for Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps.

Bottom line

Pick one "home" range for regular training and another for special sessions. Set your preferred range in your profile and it's preselected every time you log a session.