The RSO Stephanie freaked out at me for shooting from the center of my bay and was extremely rude to me and my family. While I may be in the wrong and respect the ranges rules, nothing about my position in the bay was at all dangerous or required her demeanor. She could have asked me very politely to take less than a step to be further in the bay but she was horrible. I had shot this way for the duration of two cease fires (with the other RSO passing by me multiple times) before she screamed at me and it left a very bad taste in my mouth. My shoulders struggled to fit into the sides of the bay and hope you guys will from now on specify you don't want people shooting in the middle of the bay. The people in the office were awesome but I wont be coming back for my CCW and I hope Stephanie finds new line of work... read more

The guys at the Range shop were awesome. I brought 357 for my CHP/CCP qual and was asked to get 38 spec instead. They cut me a deal for the inconvenience and were super supportive and good humored about the situation. Practically free ammo at that price plus tax free! Definitely recommend CMSC. read more

Professional. Accommodating. Great price options. Office is inventoried for those who need materials, ammunition, targets, etc. RSO on Range 3 was helpful and informative when I had questions. I will highly recommend to anyone interested in rifle target practice and other range activities. Thank you. read more

Had a wonderful day shooting trap and skeet with my friends on Sunday. Got home to find my hearing aid missing. Returned Monday morning to find they are closed Mondays. Tried everything I could think of to find access to facility and finally found an email to communicate my story. By 3 pm I received an email from Pedro, Business Manager, who volunteered to meet me there soon. He showed up on his day off (and Monday before Christmas) and helped me find my hearing aid after 45 minutes of looking, finally with flashlight. He refused any payment for his time or my relief. This type of service or humanity is so rare anymore, I certainly found it worth a review and another big THANK YOU Pedro! Craig read more

The range itself is nice. However the range staff are reliving the glory days of the1970s company commander at basic. Constantly yelling at the shooters. In your face rude. I'm just here to shoot. I don't need the range safety staff to be complete a holes the entire time. 10/10 will not be going back for this reason alone. There was no morale at this morale funded range. read more

I've been out to this facility a couple of times for a Precision Rifle class. and I had mixed experiences. The first time I went out I was able to use one of the concrete shooting stations and did pretty well out to 600yd; the second time I used a rickety wooden platform and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn past 300. I mean really? It's affiliated with the Ft Carson MWR so there's got to be access to some of that sweet government funding and you can't outfit the rifle ranges with hard stand positions? I don't know if it's allowed but I'd bring a shooting mat just in case you end up with one of the wooden benches; I'd rather shoot prone than deal with that again. It's a nice range and I'd like to go out more often as it's a little cheaper than some other public ranges in the area. I also like that the target positions are accurate (brackets fixed to the ground) and allow you to practice your long range shooting- at least out to 1k. Another popular range with a supposedly 100yd berm is actually only about 85yds and has a separate range that maxes out at 200yds. If you're into it this facility also hosts the Pikes Peak Precision matches throughout the year so there's that. I don't have any experience with the RSO's so I can't comment on their behavior or attitudes. read more

Great place! Went with my in-laws to try out each others guns and had a great time. The range is beautifully kept and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. We had never been so they took the time to take us aside and tell us the lay of the land which is always very helpful. My brother-in-law made a few mistakes here and there on the rules and the ranges guys were always nice and explained the do's and don'ts without getting frustrated and thankfully no cursing at us like some of the other reviews said. They did talk about a few employees that are no longer there and referenced some terrible customer service experiences so hopefully all the bad employees are out. Plenty of parking and the speed limit is seriously 15mph!!! Area is kept very clean and they are huge on safety and always willing to assist when needed. Looking forward to going back! read more

Not a beginner friendly place to go. I was excited to try out this range as I haven't been before not a beginner nor an expert just shoot for sport. I was excited about the range distance they have as they have up to 400+yards thought that was good. The clerk at the office was super helpful. Had me excited to find a new range to go to. Main issue I had was with the range officers really it was just one guy that yelled at everyone for everything he yelled at a beginner new group for passing him as they were headed to the rso hut and passed him he yells out "you don't see me in the bright orange vest" these ppl were new and had no idea what they were doing. This rso than wants to single out ppl to point and clean every single brass in one area (mine you it was only one group he choose to do this with) while the group was already cleaning it. Shooting pistol at a moderate speed (nothing rapid) this guy comes to our group and tells us to chill out. This guy left a bad taste about this place not planning to go back which sucks cause I bought targets for the spot with the intention to go back. Not recommended for beginners. read more

Excellent time out at the range, ammo was cheap and the HK P30L I shot was outstanding. We had a great conversation and guidance from one of the range leaders, Kevin. read more

Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex - (From top down): Glock 23 40mm - HK P30L 9mm - Beretta M9 9mm - Sig P365 9mm - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Fort Carson, Colorado

Outdoor range, plenty of space, easy to get in and out of. The prices vary based on your status (military, Dod employee, civilian, etc.). If you buy a gun on Fort Carson your next visit to the range is free. They have plenty of targets to buy for a few bucks, 2 different kinds of target stands ($3 or $6), eye for purchase, and hearing protection for rent. They also have ammo. You get to keep the target stand for your next visit. It was my first time coming to this location. 15 minutes after I waked into the range office I was on the firing line shooting. It's close to my work so I might be coming to shoot during lunches!! read more

Best range in town to shoot at. Professional, courteous staff. Safe and responsible range masters. I would come here if you're looking for a range. read more

A great place to spend your weekends .Staff is supper nice and guidance to range and at the range are clear and smooth

It's on Fort Carson land so there are rules these guys have to follow. Yeah they are strict but they adhere to the army's guidelines. Range Officers are loud and abrupt but is for our safety. You want to be tactical, suck it up buttercup, because these guys are former military dudes who know a thing or two about firearm safety. read more

CMSC is a safe, well-regulated shooting range supervised by experts - ex USMC Gunnery Sargeants and ex senior Army combat arms specialists. The range is a joint effort between several local government agencies including Fort Carson. It's affordable, accessible, clean, safe, and well equipped for pistol and almost all rifle calibers short of very specialized, very long range stuff that likely less than one hundredth of one percent of shooters will ever use. Some who are new to shooting or new to this range may be turned off by some range masters. If you will be coming to this range the first time, understand this: the range masters are not there to instruct you. They are not there to make you feel good about yourself. They are there to keep you and every other patron there safe above all else. You will get sharp words if you violate a rule, because firearms are deadly. That said, they are generally happy to share some of their experience during range cold times. When the range is hot, they will help with safety-related questions and issues. Understand they are loud because guns are loud, and everyone should be wearing hearing protection. If you've ever been in the military or law enforcement, their tone is understood as what is required in such an environment. For everyone else, don't take it personally, and obey them to the letter and you'll have a great time. read more

I have been to this range a few times and, to be honest, I've been to better outdoor ranges. The complex is clean, spread out, and easy to maneuver. When you enter the complex, you head to the main office trailer to sign in, pay your range fee (very cheap, $5 I believe, I can't remember), and purchase anything else you may need for your day at the range (targets, target stand, ammunition, eye protection, ear protection, etc.). Pros- - If you forget your ammo / targets / eye / ear protection you can purchase at the main officer trailer. Cons- - The "range safeties" run the range as if they are in the military. I don't want to shoot on a range that reminds me of being on active duty, I want to have fun. - The range safeties have a 20 / 10 rule, 20 minutes of shooting then 10 minutes of cease fire. You can not fire at will like other outdoor ranges I have visited. - The range lanes are VERY close to one another- I don't know what training (if any) the man / woman next to me has had on their weapons. Unless I get the last firing line, away from other firers, I will wait before entering. - You must buy your own target stand, if you want, you can take your stand home with you and bring it back each time you visit the range. - The range safeties are pushy, rude, and often go off on 'power-trips'. If you're looking for a range that is more work than fun- then this is the range for you. If you're looking for a range where you get your own firing line and can shoot freely without mandatory "breaks" then you need to go elsewhere. read more

Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Fort Carson, Colorado

Greeted with friendly and Awesome staff! Safe and controlled range environment. Range safety's we're on point.

they guy at the front desk was nice, but as soon as we got to our lane the range safety was yelling at everyone and literally cursing. He was telling us to hurry the "fuck" up and grab our stands. One of my friends didnt even want to get out of the car because he was yelling as soon as people were pulling up. read more

We had family deive down from Boulder to join us on a lovely day of shooting. We brought them here and they were impressed on the level of safety this shooting complex has. It was also our first time coming to this range. Prices are very inexpensive and they have everything you may need, from paper targets to ear protection, eye protection and ammunition. We were having problems finding 40 and 45 caliber ammunition and they had it readily available at a really good price compared to other locations in town. We will most definitely come back on the second Saturday of the month to shoot for free, the range safety officer told us that every second Saturday women shoot for free. read more

Knowledgeable & Personable instructors give you instruction and practical help even when you are not paying for a class. These guys are friendly & polite. It is controlled and safe...not military boot camp as some reviewers have posted. Several helped my wife adjust her grip and better control on her snub-nosed 38. She is much more confident now. They helped me lube & improve the performance on my S&W 9mm Shield. I thought it would be loud but the open range is much quieter than an indoor range where the sound has no place to go. Dress for the weather and enjoy the outdoors. Note: Restrooms are clean porta-potties. read more

It's cheap and safe. I suck at rapid-fire anyways. I can pull the trigger with a good pace if I am not being a *p*word about being at an MWR range. The range officers are there for safety and will help if you need a quick-tip or have a jam. They're loud because it's a big open space. Maybe I should try other places...hmm. read more

The range itself is not that bad but the target stands you have to purchase are cheaply put together and I've had to rebuild mine multiple times due to the staples coming out that hold the wood together. The range office has plenty of ammo at decent prices plus eye and ear pro. The negative I see are the range safeties. These guys are militant about safety and I understand that they have to think of the lowest common denominator but still. The power trips these guys go on literally remind me of being on the firing line in the military. No rapid fire. Weapon up and down range at all times even when the weapon is clearly empty with slide back and magazine out. Don't even know if you can practice drawing from a holster since I didn't even want to ask. I went a few times but will probably not go back. Joined a local gun club and much happier there. read more

I've only been to this range once but would absolutely recommend it to anyone needing a good, clean range to shoot at. It's located almost on Fort Carson (near Gate 20) and you'll think you're going on post but will turn left at the last turnaround before actually going on to Fort Carson. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT go onto Fort Carson with your weapons and ammunition. I don't recall the range fee, but it was reasonable. They do offer military (and other) discounts to those with valid credentials. There is plenty of signage stating this, but people do it anyway. DO NOT take your weapons into the shack where you check in and pay your fees. Range was clean. The Safety Officers were hands-off enough. I would not hesitate to go back. read more

I will absolutely never pay to shoot anywhere else. This place can will and does fulfill ALL of your target practice needs. Gunny went above and beyond to help me zero in my scope. This is a 5+ star shooting range. 1,000,000 times better then others around. read more

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I have been to this range a few times now. It's clean, safe and well run. One problem I had was last time I was there, one of the range safety officers told me I was firing too fast. My friend, looks like a teams guy; fired faster on purpose and nothing was said. Kind of annoying. I have more live fire experience than he does, too. In any case, I will return as it was just one time during several trips. Hopefully it doesn't happen again. read more

Finally El Paso County has a reputable, SAFE, and affordable range (I'm not bashing the private clubs - they're just expensive for a recreational shooter). This is the place to go if you're not a fan of drunk idiots firing rounds willy-nilly in the woods. read more

Nice shooting complex. Too bad the staff are cocky, condescending, passive aggressive a** holes. Would not recommend this place just due to the fact that the staff are rude. read more

The range itself is not too bad. Good prices, can shoot just about anything and you can buy target stands and everything. However, the range safeties were rude as hell. We had to move ranges twice while shooting, and apparently weren't moving fast enough for these guys. We had over 6 guns with three people, so packing up all the different ammo we had, and putting the guns back in the cases took longer than 1 minute, and they kept yelling to hurry up. I swear, for civilians, these guys thought they were running a military range. Also, most people are taught to keep the barrel of the weapon pointed towards the ground and/or down range. Not here. Here, you must point your weapon to the sky or face the wraith of the range safety. I won't be coming back, but you may have a different experience. read more

Amazing range, good prices, very friendly and helpful staff. You guys are doing it right! My only complaint is it's too far from my house, can you guys please work on that? :) read more

Great Find! Organized, safe, friendly and informative. We'll make the drive and support this shooting range; supporting military families. Thanks so much Mike for setting us up for a great afternoon. Thanks Pedro and Frank, for keeping this simple and safe on the range. Had a blast! We'll be back! read more

I've enjoyed this range often, the ROSs are polite, professional and knowledgeable. Safety is their first concern and I'm glad of that because every now and then some idiot shows up that shouldn't have a weapon...enough said. For those who want to rapid fire, find somewhere far away and alone to do it. As for the 20/10, if they never enforced that then nobody who wasn't already at a shooting stand couldn't get to one. read more

Great guys out there,really friendly and available for help if you need it. Never had to wait to get on a range, only bad thing I would say is not them but the road to get to them is not paved so your pretty car will be dirty when you're done. read more

The range is too restrictive. It honestly feels as if I paid to do an M4 qual. Minus any minutely positive feelings. I mean they made shooting boring. Shooting at a place called a shooting complex. The only thing complex about it is why anyone'd Go to it. read more

I went here today to shoot. The staff had a good sense of humor and had fun working. I had a good time shooting off some rounds and the workers made it an enjoyable time. Will return to shoot in the future. read more

I'm new to shooting and have been to a handful of ranges, but CMSC has been the best of the bunch. It's very wide open, very clean and they offer a bunch of nice conveniences like staple guns so you can attach a target to a frame. The entry fee is also extremely reasonable and they offer a lot of various discounts for active duty and DOD civilians. The Safety Officers are absolutely NOT pricks. In fact, two of them helped me make adjustments to my stance and grip that made a world of difference in my shooting accuracy. Those guys are extremely knowledgable and ready to offer help if you need it. The only time I saw them confront anyone was if that person was clearly violating the rules and causing a potential safety issue. Overall, I had a really positive experience and look forward to making this my go-to shooting range for as long as I am in Colorado Springs. read more

This place far surpasses any other shooting range in the city. They have over a hundred covered shooting positions allowing you to shoot absolutely anything at almost any distance you'll need. At 7 bucks for active military and 2 dollars for the target stand you can't beat the prices. The safety's on the line are a little on edge so be careful because they can be a bunch of pricks. You can shoot out to a thousand yards here so this is my go to place to dial in my more expensive rifles. If you want to stay closer to home and don't feel like dealing with the SUPER PRICKS at Dragon Man's than I highly recommend you come here. read more

Shot at this range a couple of weeks ago. Staff all very professional and still friendly. Safety is their number one concern and they ensure that every individual on this range is following rules and being courteous. Highly impressed. Huge facility and we were able to shoot to our heart's content. Prices are reasonable and for a new shooter like myself they made me feel comfortable the entire time. We'll be back again and again. read more

This is a very professional range. Safety comes first here. As new hunters, my sister and I were nervous about going to a range alone. The rangers at Cheyenne Mountain have always been very helpful without making us feel intimidated. It helps to have a place us girls can go and feel comfortable with to build shooting confidence. Thanks to all the guys at the range that helped make our hunting season a success! read more

Top notch staff. Range is 100% safe and inviting for new shooters to learn. I would hesitate to come back myself or with family and friends. They are adding additional features and are always inquiring on how they can enhance the experience, which I see as a fine attribute to any business. Recommended. read more

The security people are amazingly helpful and wonderful. Being female and learning felt very comfortable. Great date place to go, outdoors and rev things up. read more

This place is wonderful!! Living in the springs for 9 years and the only decent place to shoot was dragon mans I liked dragon mans but its starting to fall apart. And the safety is not as strict as here. The staff is awesome and wont be pricks if you do something wrong they'll let you know and the right way to do it. Affordable and the range lengthts are awesome for my elk rifle instead of dragon mans where their 100 yds is about 75 yds. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Never crowded and cant wait for the trap and skeet field that they have planned read more