Shooting experience in Utah: Handguns and rifles for beginners

Fire handguns and rifles on a private outdoor range with red dot optics

A 2-hour shooting experience in Utah where beginners and experienced shooters learn firearm safety, handling and marksmanship with handguns and rifles equipped with red dot optics. The activity starts on a private 50-yard flat range with metal targets, then progresses to a more challenging course. Transportation to the range, all protective gear, firearms and ammunition are included. Instruction is modified to match your skill level.

The experience

You start with the fundamentals: gun range etiquette, how to hold and aim, and the safety rules that keep everyone on the line. The instructor covers both handguns and rifles, so you get to work with different firearms and see which feels right. Once you've got the basics down, you move from the flat 50-yard range with metal targets to a progressive shooting course that ramps up the challenge. The whole thing runs about 2 hours, and the pace shifts to match whether you've never fired before or you've spent time at ranges already.

Everything you need is there: a protective shooting vest, eye and ear protection, ammunition, and modern handguns and rifles fitted with red dot optics to sharpen your accuracy. Transportation to the range is included, so you don't need to arrange your own way out. The firearms themselves are set up to give you the best chance of hitting what you're aiming at, and the red dot sights make the sight picture clearer than iron sights alone.

What’s included

• Transportation to the range.
• protective shooting vest, eye and ear protection.
• ammunition.
• modern handguns and rifles with red dot optics.
• instruction tailored to your experience level.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Monday to Saturday at 15:00, from US$ 152.33 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 15:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to23h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by East Zion Adventures

Is this one for you?If you're arriving without a car or staying elsewhere in Utah, transportation to the range is built in, so a free afternoon becomes a shooting session without the logistics of getting there. The 2-hour window fits between other plans, and the instruction adjusts whether you're picking up a firearm for the first time or you already know how to shoot.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What firearms do I get to shoot on this experience?

You shoot both handguns and rifles, all equipped with red dot optics. The instructor will guide you through each one and can adjust which firearms you use based on your comfort and experience level.

Is this experience suitable if I've never shot before?

Yes. The experience is designed for beginners as well as experienced shooters. Instruction covers basic firearm safety, gun range etiquette, and how to hold and shoot, and all training is modified to match your skill level.

What protective gear is provided?

A protective shooting vest, eye protection and ear protection are all included. Ammunition is also provided, so you only need to show up ready to shoot.

How long does the shooting experience take?

The activity runs for 2 hours. You'll start on a private 50-yard flat range with metal targets, then move to a progressive shooting range as you build confidence.

Does the price include transportation to the range?

Yes. Transportation to the firearm range is included in the experience, so you don't need to arrange your own way there.