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No. Athens Gun Club is a completely public range with no reservations available. It is all first come, first serve.

Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns are authorized to be shot here. You can use FRTs, NFA items, and registered MG’s as long as the staff determine you are safe with your handling and usage. We restrict shotguns to only 00 buck and slugs no matter the gauge, and we do not allow any Green Tip (Light Armor Piercing), Black Tip (Armor Piercing), or tracer ammunition and will check. We are rated up to a .50 BMG.

Non-NFA items such as handguns, rifles, shotguns, receivers, are to be $35.00 per item. NFA items such as suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, Machine Guns, will be $75.00 and are processed through SilencerShop utilizing our kiosk.

All shooters need to have a valid, government-issued ID with them. This can include a state-issued driver’s license, identification card, carry permit, or passport. We hold ID’s for payment so please do not rely on your CAC, agency ID, or any other form of work-related ID as we will not accept those. Firearms, Eye and Ear Protection, and everything else needed to utilize the range can either be rented or purchased from our pro-shop.

Any minor, an individual under the age of 18, must be accompanied by Mom or Dad ONLY. We do not have a set age restriction, however, the individual must be able to safely manipulate and utilize a firearm ABOVE the bench (4ft 5in) without assistance from an object or person. Handgun rentals are restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. Ammo for these items is also restricted to 21 years of age.

AMMUNITION
• Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited, including M855 62gr “Green Tip”
• Tracer ammunition is not permitted (Orange or Red tip)
• Shotguns: 00 buckshot or slugs ONLY
• Rental firearms must use ammunition purchased in-store only

FIREARMS
• All firearms must have functional sights (iron sights, red dots, optics, etc.)
• Binary triggers and Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) are permitted if used safely
• Hip firing is prohibited

RANGE USE
• Shooters must fire only within their assigned lane
• Cross-lane shooting is strictly prohibited
• Hinged bench lanes are available; bench must be down when drawing from a holster
• In-house targets are required (stick-on targets permitted)

ENTRY, EXIT & HANDLING
• At least one door must remain closed when entering or exiting the range
• When not actively shooting: magazine removed and chamber open
• In the event of a malfunction or jam:
– Leave the firearm on the bench
– Keep it pointed downrange
– Notify a staff member immediately
• Do not remove firearms from the range or bring them onto the sales floor

Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the range.

Thank you for helping keep Athens Gun Club safe and responsible.

Athens Gun Club will only sell firearms to individuals that are a permanent resident, or citizen with a Georgia ID and residence. We do not sell to out of state, military orders, or visa’d individuals. Your identification must be up to date showing your full legal name, unexpired, and has your current address. Handguns/NFA for 21+ ONLY, Rifle/Shotguns according to Federal law require a two-week automatic delay for all under 21 buyers.