Renting a Gun at a Shooting Range

[confused89]

So I have a friend that is wanting to buy a pistol. Problem is he doesn't know what he wants. He does know that he and his wife both have to like it, that is where the big problem comes into play. I also got out of him that he wants a semi-auto, not a revolver. He wants to find a gun store that has range guns so that he can try them out before he makes a decision. Problem is the only one I can think of is Pop's. He already went there. I prefer that we don't go into that part to much. What other guns stores have a range with demo guns that he can try out?

 

[85t5mcss]

Indy Trading Post had a few. Not sure what all they had since I had taken my own.

Also, some members will meet at a range to try a specific model if you reimburse for ammo. Just one of the many great things about this community.

 

[bulldogg]

beech grove fire arms is soon moving to a new location soon. talk to them they will help you out.

 

[Jenel]

Pop's Guns used to have quite a few, it has however been quite a while since I've been there. Don's Guns too, I don't like Don's at all, but if you just want to get a feel for it they might have some range gun that others don't. Never know until you call.

 

[bulldogg]

i do not like Don`s at all ether.

 

[leftsock]

He could go to Don's and rent some guns there. I did that once early on. It was also the only time I ever saw someone shoot a shotgun at an indoor range. And by shoot a shotgun, I mean they shot the ceiling with a shotgun.

 

[3point5]

He could go to Don's and rent some guns there. I did that once early on. It was also the only time I ever saw someone shoot a shotgun at an indoor range. And by shoot a shotgun, I mean they shot the ceiling with a shotgun.

Bullseye in Kokomo allows shotguns, just as long as they are slugs, no shotshells aloud

 

[NHT3]

ITP has semi autos and revolvers. I know they have a Glock 17 and a 27 because I've worked on them but I don't recall what else, probably 8 or 10 pistols. The staff there is very helpful and the range is nice. Range time and rental is also cheaper there than Pop's.

 

[actaeon277]

Try finding INGO members in your area, and see if your friend can go shooting with them. MOST members here are more than happy to show off and let people try out their guns.

I would go, but I'm way up north.

 

[lucky4034]

Bullseye in Kokomo allows shotguns, just as long as they are slugs, no shotshells aloud

Same in Midwest in Elkhart

 

[Brandon]

About 6-8 years ago my friend and I would go to Don's to shoot. All I had was my Remington 870 12g. I usually unloaded 25-50 shells then shot what ever he took... I did have someone hand me a shell to shoot... took out a ceiling tile. Think it was a turkey nitro... but i have slept and drank since then.

 

[Faine]

AB

(Applied Ballistics) Lafayette is a bit of a drive but I was there last weekend and they had several pistols to rent.

 

[confused89]

Thanks for all of the replies. Looks like I will be telling him about ITP.

 

[blamecharles]

Thanks for all of the replies. Looks like I will be telling him about ITP.

I have a Smith and Wesson 5906 i would let you try out at ITP.

 

[confused89]

Thank you for the offer, but it isn't for me. I told my friend to go to ITP. I'll see if he actually does it.