Ive visited many gun ranges across the country. This has to be one of the worst. 1. Poor lighting 2.No ventilation 3. Ban on many ammo types 4. 1 shot per second rule 5. High prices retail guns Just horrible. read more

The employees at this place know thier stuff! The knowledge they have of the weapons is extremely impressive. They are also very personable and patient. The class was sweet and to the point. The instructor taught us how to use both a revolver and a semi automatic. He went through proper handling and safety where the guns were concerned. My only concern was that i wish he would have allowed us to load the guns ourselves instead of doing it for us. I have plans of returning. read more

The place has small lanes, very dark and not very well cleaned. Ventilation is terrible, if there is any. The attitude of some of the employees could stand some improvement. The RSO completely overstep their boundaries by calling people out for printing. Nothing in the Illinois law prohibits printing, and these guys need to seriously mind their own business. I saw this happen on three occasions, and everyone they called out was an off duty police officer. I guess Illinois would have the range/gun store that doesn't respect peoples right to carry. I used to be able to stomach the less than stellar range conditions, but the attitudes leave much to be desired. I won't be returning here. Also, the backstop that is touted to be able to stop .50cal BMG, is vulnerable to 5.56 ammo, but not 7.62 NATO.... read more

Good crowd, helpful and understanding staff. Not too bad on pricing. Lot's of parking available, and good ventilation. Guns and parts store at the location. read more

I recently attended my Groupon class with Robin and she did an excellent job explaining the basics of gun safety. She took the time to answer all my questions and was very patient and was very encouraging in the gun range. After the class, Robin and Jessie answered all my questions regarding my desire to purchase the "right" firearm for my needs. They showed me several pistols and explained the differences. A big thank you to Jessie for sharing his experience, expertise, and knowledge of the various pistols. There's nothing more valuable than getting first hand information and testimonials from someone knowledgeable on the subject matter versus just read random people's opinions on the internet. I'm definitely leaving towards a particular firearm that Jessie recommended. I'll definitely come back to Article 2 and highly recommend everyone to come check them out. read more

My boyfriend got me an hour worth of lessons (guns, ammo, instructor and boyfriend included). It was clean, organized and very friendly. Andy was the one teaching me proper stances and how to hold different hand guns. He ended up throwing in a free bleeding target of a zombie woodchuck. (pretty cool) I would recommend this place for sure! If you don't mind the drive. They let you rent guns and their space in a variety of increments. Expect to spend around $100 but walk away feeling like you got your moneys worth. They lost a star because they have a leaky roof when it rains. read more

My favorite gun range for indoor practice. It reeks of smoke and gun powder clogging your nose that sticks to your clothes. The glorious sound of semi-automatic fire blowing your ears out. Make sure to wear double hearing protection and safety goggles. Grab a broom-sweep up your casings to tidy up your lane and be a good sport. A great place to also buy guns and ammunition. read more

This review is mainly for the class I took there called NRA Pistol Shooting Course taught by Ed Bryant, the "Gun Safety Guy." I had such a great experience with this class. Ed has been teaching for over twenty years and you can tell because not only does he know his stuff, but he makes the class fun and not so scary. The class was $149 for a one-day class from 7:30am (yikes!) to 4pm. Everything is provided for you: eye and ear protection, class books and pamphlets, guns, ammo, targets, etc. We first watched a little of an instructional video and then Ed would reinforce the point by demonstrating it in class with a plastic gun. We also worked with guns in the class with foam bullets so we could learn how to load, handle, and unload the gun. We all took turns practicing. Ed had some other instructors on hand so if anyone had any questions, we could ask one of the three guys there. This was very good planning because with something as important as gun safety, you want to make sure all questions are answered, which might not be possible with one instructor alone. Finally it was time to go to the range. We were in a big area with two tables set up, two people to a table. We practiced with a .22 revolver and semi-automatic and shot at paper targets 15 feet across. The instructors were behind or next to us the entire time, making sure we were comfortable. Ed told me he could tell I was anticipating the shot too much and to simply press my finger until it fired. I was surprised at how well that technique worked! After, we broke for lunch and then came back and tried again from a standing position with guns of our choice. If you have your own pistol, you are welcome to bring it and they'll show you how to best use it. After the time in the range, we learned how to clean the gun and then took a test to receive certification. Overall, I was very satisfied with this class. I wasn't a fan of waking up early, but it was well worth it. Now I can go to the range and be more confident with what I'm doing. I highly recommend taking this class because even if you know the basics, you'll learn a lot more and it's better to learn from an expert than friends. I'm looking forward to coming back here and trying out the range on my own! read more

This place is a joke... They act is if they are doing me a favor by being there. They are rude, and down right not fun to deal with. I went there the first time just to be able to take out my long guns. But after that experience I just rather not go there. This "kid" was speaking to me with a total lack of respect and when I checked him on it, he took it as a threat and acted as if he was going to draw on me. Made it seem to the rang master as if I was the one being unsafe. I don't know... but I just had to remove myself from the situations. I will never go back and I'm sure if there are reading this they would say good. Karma is a Bitch. Good luck with that. read more

One of the few shooting ranges in the Chicago area that actually lets you fire center fire rifles in the range. Range is 25 yards and there are four of them. The weekends can get packed so definitely make a reservation beforehand...otherwise you may have to wait up to 1.5 hours sometimes! This is more applicable during the winter times than in summer. I've purchased quite a few guns from this place as well. Their prices are alright, not great but not terrible either. They are more than willing to do FFL transfers though and won't make a fuss if you can find something online for something considerably cheaper. I've taken their Illinois concealed carry class and the instructor was quite informative. I have a locker rented from them and again, their price on the locker is quite reasonable. Only downside is the ammunition selection...typically gun stores aren't great places to buy bulk ammo, and this place isn't an exception. They don't have a huge amount of ammunition in stock and can run out at times, so you're better off buying your own somewhere else. Never bothered to rent a gun since I have my own. Overall, I come to this place at least once a month for range practice, and I enjoy it! If you come there enough and the folks get to know you.....they may even let you shoot on the range for free once a while, so it definitely helps to show up often! Update: If you become a regular customer there, they'll give you small perks once in a while by letting you shoot for free sometimes. read more

So lets not even start inside the building. Lets talk about the Bald headed "Range Officer" controlling the parking lot. Friend of mine pulls in next to me and was outside the crooked parking lines, and the "range officer" walks up and gets an attitude that we are not in the lines(which i actually am just a little crooked). So both me and my friend get back in our vehicles and move the cars. I get out and he has the audacity to pop off at the mouth and say "was that actually that hard to park". I admittedly lost my mind. I had been to this range before and actually dont mind the conditions. I will never shoot here as long as that pos is working. POS figure it out. read more

I have gone in the past to a much nicer range where the floor was swept, you swept up your own casings when you finished, everything was clean and freshly painted, etc. That's nice, but I just wanted to shoot in a safe environment and not have to drive a long distance to get there, and Article II is okay on that count. A few notes after a few visits: - The guy at the range desk is a grumpy old guy. But if you're nice and polite to him, I have found he is completely nice and polite to you. - In the gun store, I have been repeatedly approached by staff asking if I needed help while I am browsing or killing a little time. They even took a look at buying a Jennings J-22 my uncle gave me without laughing in my face or cutting up my FOID card. I wanted to trade it for a 50 rd box of ammo. They said no. - PARKING: as noted, the lot is tight and, IMHO, not well enough lit, especially behind the building. But the place is in an industrial park, so there is about three acres of almost empty paved parking in any direction. Apparently no one has noticed this. - Reserve your spot in advance. I have not had any issue with this. You are supposed to pay in advance. They told me not to worry about it. I called to say I'd be 15 minutes late. Not a problem. It is not the most wonderful place ever, but I don't get all the horrible ratings. read more

I don't know why so many people are complaining about this place. I will admit I've never used their range, but I've bought 2 guns here. Staff was extremely friendly and nice. The gentlemen selling me my firearm took a look at my FOID card and asked me if I prefer to go by mike or Michael, and for the rest of the time there he addressed me by what I told him I like to be called. Seems like a small thing, but it's the little things like this that make a big difference. I think some of, if not most of the negative reviews are coming from people who do not know how to hold themselves in this kind atmosphere. This is not a normal store. Improper conduct can lead to injury or even death. I read some reviews where people said you would be better off going to Gat Guns, but I'll tell you this...I went to gats once, and the gentlemen behind the counter was showing my friend a firearm, and while doing so he pointed the firearm right at me and pulled the trigger...I've been to article 2 several times And that NEVER happened. read more

Who knew shooting a gun could be such a fun sport?!?! This place is a one stop shop for gun enthusiasts of all levels. They can help you apply for a FOID card. If you have a FOID card but no gun, you can rent a gun and they have lessons available to you. They have all you need to get started. They have a great gun range, not that I have anything to compare it to. Their staff is quite knowledgeable and whatever your gun question's/issues are, they can help. Even if your a curious beginner and are just looking to see what its all about, this is the place to go. read more

I took my wife here for her birthday this summer since one of the things she has always wanted to do was learn how to shoot a gun. I'd found a nice Amazon Local deal so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get that wish granted. We did it! We learned how to shoot a couple different guns. That's about the only awesome thing I can say about this place. The instructor we had was nice. No complaints there. I just didn't care for the shoddy instructional rooms and the VERY conservative atmosphere. It was a bit too "me man, you woman!" for me. But that's coming from a liberal feminist standpoint. The objectification of women is obvious in most places like that, mostly from the packaging of the products they sell. I would never feel comfortable hanging out in a place like that on a regular basis, but the people I interacted with were perfectly nice and polite. No complaints there. The service was fine. If you are a gun-toting conservative or anti-government person that likes seeing big fake boobies or Duck Dynasty on most of the packaging around you, you'll love this place :) read more

Maybe I'd give Article II another half star if I could. I go here because I have to; there are no other ranges nearby. When I can, I go to GAT Guns. The range is what I would define as below average with regard to upkeep, lighting, and most importantly, ventilation. The latter is the biggest issue I have with Article II. The staff is a motley crew with whom I mostly only interact to get business done and get to the lanes. I haven't experienced the rudeness others have (maybe because I'm 6'-5"?), but I have had cases of just being ignored altogether while standing at the counter. One time the employees seemed more interested in passing around a restaurant menu for a food order than to deal with the customers. Again, to me this place is a means to an end. If the planned Range of Bloomingdale had become reality, I probably would never have set foot in Article II again. Alas, that was not to be... read more

Very nice staff. I go here to do my weapons training for work so I only visit once a year but I've never had a bad experience. This time there was a mix up in scheduling ( they had my company down as canceling the class even though we didn't) but they corrected it right away and found was a space to conduct class. They also have specials on different days of the week- ladies shoot free- discounted times- etc. read more

Great gun range. Nicely lit and very helpful employees. Very professional and the range of products available is impressive.

Staff members were border line rude when I fist got there, then very nice when I was leaving. Range was decent. Did not have time to check out their store, but they had a pretty big selection. It's been a while since I've been to an indoor range, but it seemed very expensive, $38 for two people on one lane for an hour. I'll go back again due to the location to give them another shot. read more

We bought the Groupon deal for two and it was well worth it. We checked in at the front and everyone was friendly and were joking around. We had a 30 minute class and it was helpful and Andy was patient. Once we were actually shooting it was a blast. Me and my took turn and our instructor was there watching for safety. Time went by so fast and it was alot if fun. They tell you how to improve once we are done with both the guns. It was a great place for a date. read more

Article II Range - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Well this was my first time at a gun range and the whole experience was kinda funny to me and scary at the same time. Because I've lived in New York City for years and I've never held or fired a firearm in all my life. But here I am in the Midwest about to try this, my uncle a 15 years police veteran decided to take me here. He said, "it relaxes you" but I beg to differ with his opinion, because I didn't feel relaxed at all. However, I had great time and the customer service was excellent so I definitely would recommend my friends to visit here. read more

Article II Range - Had a great time! - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

This range is just ok, lanes are narrow and not lit up properly. Majority of the staff is very nice and helpful, except this one grumpy old man(white hair, glasses, heavy set) who works at the check in counter in the back. I really don't think he is cut out for customer service, because of his rotten attitude. It's kind of amusing watching him treat customer terribly. The first couple of times when I went there, I thought he was a racist. He's not, he treats all customers badly. I would go to this range more often if it wasn't for him. read more

What a great place. I took my son on a Groupon. We learned how to shoot two pistols. We never shot before and the instructor was very friendly, knowledgeable and made us very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back to learn how to shoot a rifle. read more

My first experience at article II was bad, walked in and the range officer yelled at me for no reason after paying to use the range, I decided to give them another chance and it was totally worth it. Walked in everyone was nice and very knowledgeable. The range officer was very nice and talked to me about my Mosin nagant. Might be slightly pricer than other ranges but you do get more time than other places so it works out. A lot of more space in the booth when shooting. Great place. read more

My daughter and I just had a two person lesson purchased on Groupon from Article II and I thought it was a great experience. The instructor did an excellent job covering gun safety and the differences between the guns we used. He also was very helpful in trying to improve our performance. Felt like he took the time to teach us correctly. I'm surprised to see some negative comments. I didn't see anything wrong while I was there and the place seemed pretty busy. I can say we had a very positive experience and I plan to return. read more

Great gun shop, they have a huge selection of firearms, ammo, and supplies. The sales people are very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. There is plenty of parking and they have great hours. There is also a gunsmith on site who is very patient and helpful. The sell new and used firearms, as well as rent guns to be used in their range. The have a staff of gun instructors who offer classes and private lessons. They also have a private locker area where you rent space to store your guns. The range is one of the best in Chicagoland. There are 4 ranges with approximately 30 lanes. you hardly ever need to wait for one to be available. They have pistol and rifle accommodations. read more

It's a decent range. Staff are fairly friendly in general. The only issue I have is with the old man that works behind the range counter. He has a MAJOR attitude problem. He treated me poorly and I also witnessed him make some nasty comments to other customers as well. I've seen several other reviews complaining about him as well and now I will be going to a different range. read more

First off I wanna say that I've been to pretty much all of the ranges in and around the Chicago area and this is by far the finest one. Great customer service, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and by far one of the best gunsmith in the Midwest. I work on my own firearms and Glenn (gunsmith) is the only one that i feel is more than qualified to work on them. Anything from trigger jobs, gas blocks, sights, and just plain cleaning there is nothing but quality that this man produces. read more

It amazes me how much people complain about this place when they have absolutely no idea how much overhead there is into running an indoor gun range. I am a pretty heavy duty shooter and find this place very accommodating even with the frenzy of concealed carry classes going on now. My only complaint if any would be that during the middle of winter it was a tad bit cold in the range. However, I will say that it is always very well ventilated which is very comforting knowing all of the lead smoke in the air. The staff has always been very accommodating to me and I am a people watcher so I can honestly say that they are accommodating to all walks of life. OK, the parking isn't the greatest but they always have some staff outside helping with parking even in the coldest part of winter. If you are going to be a Pre-Madonna about every little thing in this place go play tennis at a nice country club. They can kiss your A#$ there :-) read more

I have been going to this range for a while now. I haven't had an issue with rude staff, the facilities are decent and allow you to fire everything from pistol calibers to high powered rifles. Prices on ammo and guns are a little on the high side. I have only bought one gun through them and probably won't be repeating that again. It's not that they are outside of the norm, I'd just rather pay wholesale for a firearm sight unseen, rather than full retail for a specific one I can handle in person. read more

Came here on a Groupon that was offered a while back - so my review is as a beginner to the range. $49 for gun rental, ammo, range time, and lessons for 2. Leo was our instructor - he was patient and funny and we had a great time in the hour we spent there. Hoping to come back here soon for another lesson. read more

So my friend and I got some LivingSocial deals, and since we both had never done this and sooo wanted to, we decided to buy them. So this past Monday, we both happen to be off and decide to have a go at it. The drive there was good, although had we not been paying attention we would've missed the street we had to turn into, its kind of hidden. So we walk in, and are completely clueless as to where we go or what to do...so we walk over to the back register and speak to a young lady whom was helpful, although she seemed to have a lot going on. She spoke to our instructor, and had us wait for him. Once in the back room, we went to a small office and were given instructions on how to hold, load and unload the gun, and stance. Neal, our instructor was nothing short of AMAZING! He was very patient with us, being that we had never done this before and very encouraging. Once, inside the range he again guided us and gave us pointers as we needed them to continue with our experience. I simply love this place and applied for my FOID card, so as soon as it arrives, rest assure I will be back. Thanks, Neal for a GREAT EXPERIENCE! read more

Bought a groupon with some friends and it was a great experience. The instructor first spoke in detail about the guns we were going to be shooting from and all the physics behind it. It was a great lesson as during practice i was able to shoot the target spot on with the instructions we were given. Great experience. read more

I purchased a Groupon for a class for two for about $60. It included two guns, ammunition, and a 25 minute class. I went with my dad since he likes to accompany me when I go shooting. When we arrived, the salesperson that assisted us confirmed our reservation and assigned us an older gentleman for the class. I don't recall the gentleman's name but I do remember the sales person telling us that the instructor looks like Colonel Sanders...lol The instructor was very patient and very funny. At the end he told my dad and I that he hopes we come back. Very professional! The range itself is very well-lit and comfortable. I will definitely return. read more

My wife and I bought our first gun today. Greg assisted us and couldn't have been more helpful. We went there based upon the recommendation of a friend and are glad we did. Thank you Article II. read more

Great range. The gun range manager is so funny, I really enjoy talking to him. The gun smith is very knowledgeable and honest on any questions you may have. Good selection of guns. I love the history items they have on the entry way. And the salesmans are nice, not rude or mean. You can ask them anything & they treat you with respect. If you're tired of Gat's crap, come here! read more

Best gunsmith around!!! Glenn Promisco is the Gunsmith/Engraver who works out of Article II and is the best. I recently walked in looking to replace the stock sights on my Glock 17 with fiber optics, but did not know exactly what I wanted. I am a new gun owner and making any modifications to my gun was beyond my knowledge. I explained to Glenn what I wanted and why (better shooting in IDPA and USPSA competitions) and he proceeded to explain the pros and cons of not only what was in stock but also what was not. He took the time to explain both the technical aspects of the choices but he also had the patience to simplify things so I could fully understand. We agreed on a product, the installation was fast and the cost was extremely reasonable. We also talked about trigger jobs and I added that to my modifications with the same results. Even after the job was done I went back because I was unsure about the sighting. He grabbed some eyes and ears, we went out to the range and he grouped a mag of 17 rounds into a 2" circle. The sights were aligned correctly but more importantly when I explained to him why I was back, Glenn did not suddenly become unavailable, or gruff or refuse to talk. With the same professionalism and sincerity he took more time to make sure his work was correct and that I was satisfied, all with a smile instead a snarl. A class act and a great gunsmith. I highly recommend Glenn Promisco at Article II in Lombard, Il.. read more

It's a useable range with some good features but with a couple of problems that they really need to resolve. PLUS: ++ Good ventialtion ++ well lit lanes ++ 32 positions ++ For $20 (or $15 is buy a ticket book) you get unlimited time MINUS: ++ Parking is awful. This needs to be resolved in some way. Now. ++ Poor lighting in the shooting booths...very poor. Better put a flashlight in your range bag. The people working there are a mixed bag. They are helpful mostly but overall act like victims of their success. As for the crappy furniture and general ambiance, get over it - it's a gun range not a spa. I for one am glad they spent the money on ventilation and not on couches and club chairs. read more

Close to work and home, but I do not go unless I am meeting someone there. Guns prices are high. Range check in people are cranky and yell a lot. They do not manage check in well. They struggle/don't try at all to keep groups together. I used to go to the previous location. This was a new build a few years back and I had high hopes. The range looks like they brought the old range over and installed it here. read more

We have a group of 5 ppl. All of us were first time on the range, so we booked the learn-n-shoot class. We were super excited since we never shot a gun before. The instructor was really helpful and patient with our newbies. We learned to use and load a revolver and semi automatic. We can't wait to come back in the future. Highly recommended！ read more