Las Vegas outdoor shooting: Machine guns and rifles in the desert

Shoot iconic guns like the Barrett .50 Cal in Nevada’s vast desert landscape

An outdoor shooting activity in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas where you fire machine guns, rifles and other firearms under professional instruction, with round-trip hotel pickup from the Strip and all range fees, ammunition and protective gear included. You choose your package at checkout: options range from three to eight firearms per session, and some include lunch or a non-shooter option for companions. Minimum age is 18. The experience runs about three hours.

The experience

Hotel pickup from the Las Vegas Strip means the morning starts at your door instead of at a shooting range desk. You ride out into the Nevada desert in an air-conditioned van with a certified Range Safety Officer, arriving at an outdoor range surrounded by sand dunes and distant mountains. The setup is nothing like the indoor ranges packed into the city: you have space, natural light, and room to move between stations as you work through the firearms your package includes.

A personalized orientation covers the basics before you touch anything: ear and eye protection go on first, and the RSO walks through the mechanics and safety rules for each weapon. Then you move to the firing line. Depending on which package you chose, you'll shoot a Glock 19, an AR-15, a Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum, or climb up to the famous Barrett .50 Caliber rifle, which delivers a recoil and report that changes how you think about power. The range sets up two targets for you, and you can also arrange to shoot at an exploding target or car in a controlled setup: that part is optional and arranged when you book. Everything is live ammunition in a real outdoor environment, not a simulator.

The three-hour window gives you time to shoot without rushing, ask questions between rounds, and take photos in the desert light. You get a complimentary Stripper Clips Machine Gun LV souvenir T-shirt and bottled water to take back. The van returns you to your hotel by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open. If someone in your group doesn't want to shoot, there's a non-shooter option at checkout so they can come along without paying for firearms access.

What’s included

• All shooting range fees and two targets.
• firearms and live ammunition based on your chosen package.
• ear and eye protection.
• round-trip hotel pickup and return by air-conditioned van from the Las Vegas Strip.
• certified Range Safety Officer and professional guide.
• complimentary bottled water and a souvenir T-shirt.

Options for this experience

5 options

Non-ShooterGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Transportation only, with no shooting package included. A $30 credit applies toward any package bought on site. Pickup is included.

3 Gun PackageGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Glock 19 (5 rounds), MP5 (25 rounds) and Uzi (25 rounds), with pickup/drop-off included. Pickup is included.

5 Gun PackageGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:005 Guns package: Glock 19 (5 rounds), MP5 (25 rounds), Uzi (25 rounds), Ruger PC Carbine (5 rounds), AR15 (20 rounds). Pickup/drop-off with pickup included.

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6 guns, including a .50 cal, plus a burger.Guide in English · 09:00 and 14:00In-N-Out combo (one Double-Double® meal), plus Barrett (1 round), Glock (5 rounds), MP5 (25 rounds), Uzi (25 rounds), PC Carbine (5 rounds) and AR15 (25 rounds). Pickup/drop-off, with pickup included.

8 guns, including a .50 cal and a Desert Eagle.Guide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Barrett (1 round), Desert Eagle (1 round), Glock (5 rounds), MP5 (25 rounds), Uzi (25 rounds), Ruger PC Carbine (5 rounds) and AR15 (25 rounds). Pickup/drop-off, with pickup included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Stripper Clips Machine Gun LV

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free morning and want to shoot real firearms in open desert instead of an indoor range, or if you're visiting Las Vegas for the first time and want to try something you can't do at home. The hotel pickup and professional instruction mean you don't need to arrange transportation or worry about safety. Just show up and shoot.

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Top questions

Can I shoot if I've never handled a firearm before?

Yes. The Range Safety Officer gives a personalized orientation to every guest regardless of experience, covering safety and mechanics before you fire anything. First-time shooters are welcome and the professional instruction is built into every package.

What firearms are included in each package?

The 3 Gun Package includes three firearms; the 5 Gun Package includes five; the 8 Gun Package includes eight plus the Barrett .50 Caliber rifle. The 6 Gun option includes six firearms and the .50 Cal plus a burger lunch. All packages include ammunition, targets and protective gear. You choose your package at checkout.

Does the price include getting to the range from my hotel?

Yes. Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned van from select Las Vegas Strip hotels is included in all packages, with pickup and return arranged when you book.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity runs about three hours from pickup to return, including the orientation, shooting time at the range, and the drive back to your hotel.

Can I bring someone who doesn't want to shoot?

Yes. A non-shooter option is available at checkout, so a companion can ride along to the desert range without paying for firearms access or ammunition.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with a particular firearm?

The Range Safety Officer is there throughout and can adjust your experience. You don't have to shoot every weapon in your package, and the orientation covers everything before you commit to firing anything.