Las Vegas: SAS shooting experience with instructor & pickup

Summary

SAS-inspired shooting in Las Vegas with real weapons and local stories

You’ll step into an authentic SAS shooting experience in Las Vegas, guided by a professional instructor and surrounded by real stories from special forces history. Try your hand at iconic firearms like the Glock and sniper rifle, enjoy complimentary hotel pickup, and leave with memories (and maybe a video) that’ll stick long after you’ve left the range.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was a little nervous on the drive over — maybe it was the thought of holding an actual sniper rifle, or just too much coffee. The van picked me up right from my hotel on the Strip (which felt weirdly VIP), and I ended up chatting with a couple from Texas who’d done this before. The air outside was dry and sharp, but inside the range it smelled faintly metallic, like old coins and oil. Our instructor, Mike, had this calm way about him — ex-military, but he cracked a joke about British accents when he handed me the Glock. I definitely fumbled loading it at first.

There’s something about squeezing that trigger for the first time — it’s louder than you expect, even with ear protection. My hands shook a bit but Mike just nodded like that was normal. He explained how these were the same firearms used by the UK’s Special Air Service (SAS), which honestly made me pause before picking up the MP5. It wasn’t just about firing guns; he told us little stories about SAS training, how they’d practice in all kinds of weather (I can’t imagine doing this in British rain). The group started to loosen up after a few rounds — someone missed completely and we all laughed, which helped.

The sniper rifle surprised me most — heavy and cold against my cheek, scope fogging slightly from my breath. I tried to steady myself like Mike showed us (“slow squeeze,” he kept saying), but my shot went wide anyway. Still felt good though. There’s a weird satisfaction in trying something you never thought you would; I kept thinking about how different this is from anything else you can do in Las Vegas. They filmed us too — apparently you get a free video of your package, which is both cool and slightly embarrassing if you’re as awkward as I am on camera.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — SAS Shooting Experience in Las Vegas

• Introduction to SAS firearms
• Fire handguns including Glock
• Use assault weapons: MP5 and HK33
• Practice with Sniper Rifle
• Receive professional instruction and safety briefing

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this SAS shooting experience?

Yes, complimentary transportation is provided from Las Vegas Strip hotels.

What firearms are part of the SAS shooting package?

The package includes weapons like the Sniper Rifle, Glock, MP5, and HK33.

Do I need prior shooting experience to join?

No prior experience is needed; professional instruction is provided for all participants.

Is there an age requirement?

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old.

Are there any restrictions regarding health or legal status?

You must be mentally stable, sober (no drugs or alcohol), and have no felonies or domestic violence misdemeanors.

Is this activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the shooting range is wheelchair accessible.

Will I receive any photos or videos of my experience?

A free video of your package experience is included.

How long does the SAS shooting experience last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect several hours including instruction and transfers.

What’s included

Your day includes complimentary pickup from your Las Vegas Strip hotel, all taxes and fees covered, professional instruction throughout your SAS shooting experience with real firearms like the Glock and sniper rifle, plus a free video of your time at the range before heading back to your hotel.