IF&W Summerhaven Range

Outstanding, safe place to shoot.

The facility is top notch! Only been here once and the staff were pretty good friendly. This range is just to zero in and thats! I'm all about safety but they might be doing too much lol. Other than that great range would only go there if I have a tight budget.

It is very clean and volunteers are amazing. They will spot your shots for you and help you in anyway they can. The archery range is a bonus.

Great place. The safety guys were friendly and really helpful. This was my first time at a gun range, as I am new to the sport, and they were very kind and willing to give me pointers on numerous things. Highly recommended.

Great place for someone who’s never touched a gun before or just wants to sight in a rifle for hunting season , not so great if you want to just go have a good time without RSO’s breathing down your neck ! Very nice facility.

What a special spot, the closest thing to shooting in hour back yard. Beautiful outdoor facility, super cool and knowledgeable staff, had a blasts spent zero dollars.

First, I want to say that I appreciate the RSOs and recognize that they are volunteers. I understand the importance of safety and the role they play in keeping everyone safe on the range. That said, I don't believe it's appropriate for an RSO to load, unload, or otherwise handle my firearm without first communicating with me or asking for permission, unless there is an immediate safety concern. During my visit, I turned around briefly while the RSO was testing my ammunition. When I turned back, he had already begun unloading my firearm, which was sitting on the bench. I politely asked him not to handle my firearm without my permission. After that, his attitude noticeably changed, and it remained that way for the rest of our time on the range. In addition, there seems to be a recurring pattern of unsolicited coaching and commentary. While I understand that advice can be helpful when requested or when safety is involved, it often feels like technique is being critiqued or commentary is being provided even when no one has asked for it. When my group comes to Summerhaven, we're there to enjoy our time together and practice. Constant unsolicited instruction makes it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience. The overall impression is that some interactions feel less like ensuring safety and more like trying to become the focal point of our visit. I don't believe that's the intent of the RSO position, and it can negatively affect the atmosphere for members and guests. I fully support strict safety standards, and I sincerely appreciate the volunteers who dedicate their time. My concern is simply that there is a difference between enforcing safety and unnecessarily handling someone else's firearm or providing unwanted instruction. I hope this feedback is received in the constructive spirit in which it's intended, so everyone can continue to enjoy a safe, respectful, and welcoming range experience. - Retired 22 year combat veteran

What a positive experience. Clean, safe bays. RSOs who care more than I've ever seen elsewhere. It was almost like having a private instructor and we left seeing marked improvement in our accuracy. ...and it's free?! I would pay for this. Absolutely mind blown that it's free.

Went to Summerhaven for the first time today and had a great experience. The two RSO's we encountered were both licensed instructors and were engaged with all the patrons. They gave valuable tips and kept the range safe. This range is FREE! Will definitely go again.

So far i've been two weekends in a row and I have nothing bad to say about the range (actually, have one complaint but more on that later) or the people who volunteer there. Pros: Everyone of the staff I have worked with has been amazingly helpful from listening to my setup, what I want to do with it, and then executing in terms of getting it sighted. Range is quite nice, and despite the concrete everywhere proper ears make light work of it. Range is clean, staff is helpful at policing brass and keeping it tidy throughout use all day! Con: On wet days while it's actively raining not just damp the concrete slabs seem to drip RIGHT on the shooter from water running down them onto you. If you go on a wet day, bring a comfy rain coat you can put over a sweatshirt / winter coat (if it's colder). This range I don't think is meant for drills firing in rapid succession per the rules. So far if you're trying to shoot faster than a round a second they don't seem to mind too much. I wish I could remember their names who volunteer on the weekends (terrible with names) but they've made it quite enjoyable to sight in several pistols and rifles. Will continue to use for sure!