State
Bloomington, Illinois
Hours
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Description
All about Darnall's Gun Works & Ranges
Ranges and Facility:
The club features an extensive range complex suitable for rifle, pistol, and shotgun shooting:
- Indoor Range: A 25-yard heated, lighted, and ventilated range with five lanes. It accommodates all pistol calibers up to .500 S&W, various pistol caliber rifles, and shotgun slugs.
- Outdoor Rifle Ranges: Covered firing points are available at 50 and 100 yards. Uncovered ranges extend to 200 and 300 yards, though access to the longer distances requires a safety demonstration.
- Outdoor Pistol Bays: Multiple covered and uncovered lanes are available from 5 to 25 yards.
- Shotgun Sports: Dedicated ranges for Trap, Skeet (both with night-time lighting), and 5-Stand Sporting Clays.
- Specialized Ranges: Two covered stages are set up for Cowboy Action Shooting.
Services and Programs:
Darnall's offers comprehensive services for new and experienced shooters alike:
- Gun Shop & Gunsmithing: A full-service retail store and a gunsmithing department with over 100 years of combined experience for repairs, modifications, and custom work.
- Training: A variety of educational classes and private lessons are offered by certified instructors for all skill levels, including Illinois Concealed Carry (CCW) courses.
- Events and Leagues: The facility hosts numerous events and leagues, such as SASS Cowboy Action Shooting, 3-Gun, and IDPA, along with trap and skeet leagues.
- Youth Programs: It is home to the Central Illinois Precision Shooters Facility, which offers Olympic-level air rifle and rimfire programming, and hosts one of the nation's longest-running NRA Youth Camps.
- Access: The ranges are open to the public, with membership options available that offer discounted fees and other benefits.
