All about The Range Langley Indoor Shooting

Facilities:

The Range Langley boasts extensive facilities, including:

• Main Range: This is the primary range, open to both the public and members. It features 16 lanes, each 30 meters long, equipped with high-speed electric target retrieval systems. This range is notably rated to handle even very powerful calibers, including .50 BMG. Shotgun loads are limited to buckshot and slug, with no target load permitted.
• Tactical Range: This range is exclusive to qualified members and law enforcement personnel. It has 7 lanes, each 25 meters long, with high-speed, computer-controlled electric target retrieval systems. Like the main range, it's rated for .50 BMG. The tactical range allows for holstering, low-light/police light shooting scenarios, and enables shooters to advance towards the targets. In-house events are also held here. Shotgun loads are also limited to buckshot and slug.
• Lounge: A comfortable lounge area is available for relaxation and can be rented for events.
• Amenities: The facility is handicap accessible, with wheelchair lanes, handicap parking, and a handicap washroom.

Services:

The Range Langley offers a comprehensive array of services to accommodate various needs:

• Public Access for Unlicensed Shooters: Individuals without a firearms license (PAL - Possession and Acquisition Licence) can still experience shooting. They must be part of a group of two or more or accompanied by a licensed shooter. The process involves:
  1. Completing a waiver and signing in.
  2. Selecting firearms and ammunition from their rental inventory.
  3. Undergoing a safety briefing and practicing skills with "rubber guns."
  4. Enjoying shooting under the direct supervision of knowledgeable Range Officers.
  • Minimum age for shooting is 8 years old, and individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
• Firearm and Ammunition Sales/Rentals: They offer a selection of handguns, shotguns, rifles, and sniper rifles for rent. Ammunition is also available for purchase.
• Courses: The club facilitates various firearms-related courses, including the PAL (Canadian Firearms Safety Course) and RPAL (Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence) courses, as well as CORE (Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education) and other specialized training. These courses are often administered by external organizations like Silvercore.
• Memberships: The Range Langley offers different membership tiers with varying benefits:
  • Premium Membership: Their most inclusive option, offering benefits like multiple free guests and gun rentals per visit, and priority lane access.
  • Standard Membership: The most common membership, providing full access to the main range during all operational hours and discounted guest fees. It also includes Gun Club Affiliation, which is often required by the RCMP for Authorization to Transport (ATT) applications.
  • Discount Membership: Available for seniors (60+), youth (under 18), and government officials who use firearms in their duties (Police, Military, Federal Corrections, CBSA, Conservation Officers, Sheriffs), as well as veterans of these agencies.
  • Family Add-On: Allows a spouse or child (under 18) to be added to an existing membership for an additional fee. Add-on members must be accompanied by the primary member when visiting.
  • ATT / Club Affiliation: This option is specifically for individuals who need club affiliation for their RCMP Authorization to Transport application, without including any facility access benefits.
• Events: The facility hosts in-house events and competitions.
• Reservations: Appointments are typically by reservation only.

The Range Langley is a significant resource for the shooting community in British Columbia, providing a modern and accessible environment for firearm enthusiasts and those interested in trying the sport.