The Machine Gun Nest

The Machine Gun Nest is an indoor shooting range in Frederick, Maryland. One reviewer calls it one of the few indoor ranges in the WV/MD/PA tri-state area for shooting everything from handguns to rifles, and another reviewer describes it simply as a nice indoor range.

Reviewers describe the layout in different ways. One says the lanes are well lit and roomy, each with its own storage cubby for bags and gear, and mentions a well-stocked retail store. Another finds the lanes tight, with little room on the tables, and says a busy day can feel stressful. On safety, the reviewer who praised the lanes adds that all weapons are inspected on arrival and the range safety officer is in the range area watching activity, and another says the range safety officers are ready to help new shooters.

Gun rentals in Frederick, MD come up often. Reviewers praise the rental selection, and one visitor rented firearms to try out on the range and see what they liked. Others mention renting full-auto guns, with reviewers saying staff guide and support people through firing full auto safely. One reviewer says you can bring your own gear or rent everything you want.

Training also appears in the reviews. One reviewer describes a youth rifle class that covered gun safety, the parts of a rifle and operating a .22 rifle, and another mentions rescheduling a training class. Most reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff, while a few report a dismissive employee or refunds on online orders that had not arrived. The Machine Gun Nest pairs an indoor gun range in Frederick with rentals, full-auto options, classes and a retail store.