State
Waukegan, Illinois
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Description
All about Caliber Gun Range
Facility and Ranges:
Calibers ranges are known for being state-of-the-art, prioritizing a clean and comfortable shooting environment. Key features include:
- Indoor, Climate-Controlled Lanes: The ranges are fully enclosed and climate-controlled.
- Advanced Ventilation: They utilize high-quality air filtration systems to minimize lead dust and gunpowder residue, ensuring a clear environment.
- Lane Configuration: Locations typically offer a number of meticulously maintained lanes, often up to 12 lanes in some facilities, with a maximum shooting distance of up to 25 yards. Some lanes may be configured for tactical training.
- Modern Equipment: Lanes often feature advanced target retrieval and touch-screen systems.
- Amenities: Facilities include a retail armory, private classrooms/meeting spaces for training, and are generally designed for safety and convenience.
Services and Programs:
The club caters to all skill levels, from first-time shooters to experts.
- General Public Shooting: The range is open to the public on a daily basis without requiring a membership.
- Memberships: Various membership packages are available, offering perks like unlimited range time, discounts on merchandise and training, and priority booking.
- Gun Rentals: Firearms are available for rent, though the use of range-purchased ammunition is often required with rentals.
- Training and Classes: A wide variety of training courses are offered, including:
- Concealed Carry Classes (CCW).
- Beginner classes like Handguns A-Z or NSSF First Shots.
- Defensive Handgun courses.
- Specialized training like Ladies-Only Handguns A-Z.
- Experiences: Some locations offer unique packages like Machine Gun rentals or Date Night packages.
- Retail: The facility includes a retail store for purchasing firearms, ammunition, and accessories.
Rules and Safety:
Safety is paramount, with strict rules enforced by Range Safety Officers (RSOs).
- Supervision: Shooters must follow all directions from Calibers personnel.
- Age Limit: Minimum age for shooters is typically eight years old, with minors under 18 requiring supervision by a legal guardian.
- Ammunition Restrictions: Generally, no steel-core, armor-piercing, tracer, or bottle-necked rifle ammunition (like .223/5.56) is permitted on the pistol-focused ranges. Customers renting firearms must use the range's ammunition.
- Safety Gear: Eye and ear protection are mandatory on the range.
- Restrictions: Pregnant women are generally not allowed on the live-fire range due to lead and noise exposure risks. Holster drawing is typically restricted to those with special club qualification or certified law enforcement.
