Las Vegas: Outdoor Shooting Range with Exploding Targets & Pickup

Summary

Steel targets echo in the desert heat as you try legendary guns

You’ll ride out from Las Vegas for an outdoor shooting experience where steel targets ring out in the desert air and exploding targets add a jolt of adrenaline. With expert local instructors guiding you through over 80 gun choices and climate-controlled firing lines, there’s room to go at your own pace — plus hotel pickup keeps things easy.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I nearly missed the hotel pickup because I thought I’d lost my ID (it was in my back pocket — classic). The driver just grinned and said it happens all the time in Vegas. We rolled out past those endless casinos into the open scrub, sun already sharp even though it wasn’t noon. I could smell dust and something metallic when we pulled up to the shooting range, which felt both serious and weirdly welcoming — not what I expected at all.

Our instructor, Mike, had this dry sense of humor and a way of making everyone relax. He ran through safety stuff without being patronizing — just clear and no-nonsense. When he handed me ear protection, he joked about “saving your hearing for the slots later.” Picking out a gun was honestly overwhelming; there were rows of rifles, handguns, even some old Western-looking pieces. I settled on a chunky revolver that looked like it belonged in an old movie. The main keyword here is outdoor shooting experience — you really feel it with every echo off the steel plates.

The first time I squeezed the trigger, my hands tingled from the recoil and there was this sharp tang of gunpowder in the air. The steel target rang out across the range — louder than I expected — and someone behind me cheered. At one point Mike set up an exploding target for us (“don’t blink or you’ll miss it”), and when it went off, everyone jumped a little then laughed like kids. There’s something about being outside under that big Nevada sky, handling these powerful tools with someone who knows their stuff right beside you… It’s hard to explain unless you’ve tried it.

I still think about that strange mix of adrenaline and calm as we drove back toward the Strip, fingers smelling faintly of metal despite washing up. Not sure if I’ll ever get used to how quiet Vegas feels after leaving a place like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Outdoor shooting experience in Las Vegas

• Arrive at the shooting range
• Receive personalized orientation
• Choose from over 80 guns
• Attend safety briefing
• Equip ear and eye protection
• Get one-on-one instruction
• Shoot steel and explosive targets
• Complete shooting package at own pace

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Las Vegas outdoor shooting experience?

Yes, complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are included with your booking.

How many guns can I choose to shoot?

You can select from over 80 different guns; package size depends on your booking choice.

Are exploding targets available at this shooting range?

Yes, this outdoor range offers both steel and explosive targets as part of your experience.

Is there climate control at the firing line?

Yes, firing lines are heated in winter and cooled in summer for year-round comfort.

Do I need prior shooting experience?

No experience is necessary; expert instructors provide guidance throughout.

What is the minimum age for participation?

The minimum age is 18 years old for this shooting activity.

Can wheelchair users participate?

Yes, the facility is wheelchair accessible.

What should I bring with me?

You must bring valid ID; all safety equipment is provided onsite.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Vegas, bottled water to keep you cool in the desert air, all necessary safety gear like ear and eye protection, plus your selected shooting package with access to over 80 different firearms — all guided by experienced local instructors so you can focus on enjoying each shot without rushing.