Range Rules at Shooter’s Supply

Welcome to our 12-lane, indoor, climate-controlled range in Hixson. Every shooter follows the same rules, and our Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are on duty seven days a week to help. If you are ever unsure, just ask an RSO. Save time: sign your waiver online before you visit.

The 4 universal safety rules

Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
Keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction, always downrange at the range.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Know your target, what is beyond it, and what is around it.

On the firing line

Wear eye and ear protection at all times on the range.
Keep your muzzle downrange at all times.
When the RSO calls “Cease fire,” stop shooting, take your finger off the trigger, set the firearm down pointed downrange and step back.
Follow RSO instructions right away. RSOs may stop any shooter at any time.
One active shooter per lane. If you are a member who brings guests, we may ask you to share a lane during busy times, but only one person at a time is on the firing line.
Paper targets only. No steel targets. Paper targets are $1 each at the counter. Gold members get 1 free target per visit, and Platinum members get 3 free per visit.

Eye and ear protection

Eye and ear protection is required on the range. It is free to rent, and we have plenty for sale if you want your own.

Ammunition

No steel-cased ammunition.
No reloaded or hand-loaded ammunition.
You can shoot any pistol-caliber handgun or long gun here. AR, AK and .300 Blackout, and any rental gun, must use our range ammunition. It is available from the range ammo shelf in Hixson, clearly labeled. It is frangible and non-incendiary, and it has been tested as safe for our range, minimizing the risk of danger to the range or to guests on the firing line.
Shotguns: slugs only.
The backstop handles handguns from .22 through .44 Magnum.

Dress code

Closed-toe shoes only. No flip-flops or open-toe footwear: hot brass can land on exposed feet.
No low-cut or open-collar tops: hot brass can fall down a loose neckline and cause burns, and a startled shooter with a loaded gun is a safety risk.
No clothing or jewelry that might inhibit the safe operation of your firearm.

Firearm and position rules

No kneeling or prone shooting.
No unshouldered (handheld) shotguns, AR or AK platforms.
No unsighted firearms.
Binary triggers, FRTs and fully automatic firearms must be approved by a Range Safety Officer first.
Do not bring any firearms behind the Black Line on the range.

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before shooting. It is strongly advised not to shoot if you are pregnant.

Who can shoot

The range is for members. Not a member yet? A $38 day membership is good all day, so you can try us out.
We check ID. Minimum age is 18 for shooting on your own. Minors 12 and up may shoot a rifle, and minors 14 and up may shoot a pistol, with a parent or guardian in the lane with them at all times. Adults with minors, please sign the adults with minors waiver before you come.
Minors shoot free with a Gold or Platinum member. A minor who is not with a Gold or Platinum member needs their own day pass.

New shooters

New to shooting? Take a lesson with one of our instructors first, or ask at the front desk about a 30-minute range orientation. This applies to day members too.

Drawing from a holster

Drawing from a holster is allowed for Gold and Platinum members with written approval. It is also allowed for any shooter who completes a Tactical Center course (see Book Training on our website for current offerings) and receives an SS certification for drawing from a holster on our range. In every case, check with the RSO and get their approval before you draw.

Rapid fire

Rapid fire is not officially allowed on our range. If you want to try any rapid fire, check with the RSO first and get their approval before you start.

Safety first, always

Repeated unsafe behavior results in a permanent ban from the range, with no refund.

Questions?

Ask any RSO, or call (423) 875-4868. We are at 4824 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN. Range hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, Sunday 12-6 PM.

Range Rules