The friendliest gun range in town .. Nothing could be more factual. Great prices we bought 2 firearms here, wife took private lessons, we received our MD Wear and Carry Permits and renewals as well as 2 others and other training. Membership highly recommended for savings Great value! Thank you guys Rick and Missy Enos read more

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Pro: moderate size parking lot, clean interior. Con: bathroom. Came here to do my HQL class and it was fairly quick and simple. Moderate size parking lot so no issue finding a parking space. Upon entering I check in with the staff in front and then headed upstairs to where the class was held. Our instructor Stephanie was engaging and made class fun. Got our fingerprint done during class and then after the lecture we went and did some live firing. One of the downside is the bathroom only has 1 urinal and 1 stall, on this day the urinal was out of order so a long wait time to use the bathroom since only have one stall. All in all, it was a very straight forward process to completing the class and getting my HQL certificate and I would highly recommend anyone who in the area and need a HQL class to get it here. As for me I won't be back unfortunately due to the distance, gas price, and having to drive through dingy Baltimore to get to this facility. read more

FreeState Gun Range - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

Friendly and knowledgeable staff that will help you navigate all your purchasing needs. The only challenge, is their indoor range gets extremely hot during summer months. read more

It was my husband's 50th and we had an entire day of activities. This was the second stop. We invited friends and had a group of 7. It was the day before Christmas Eve and it was busy but we were able to get in within 20 mins. While we waited they completed our paperwork which made the time go by quickly. We enjoyed our time and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I don't know a lot about guns but they have a fair selection of guns to rent. On the website, it says that handgun rentals are $10 plus the cost of ammo. Ammo is $20 a box and you would like about two boxes just a heads up so you can plan. It is loud in there so you do need protective eyewear, and earplugs. You can get eyewear for about two bucks from Harbor freight. If you have AirPods that have noise cancellation I preferred those over earplugs because it was still a bit loud for me. Once you're in there for about 10 minutes, you focus more on shooting than anything else. For ladies, dress comfortably without oversize clothing because it can be a little annoying for you to try to shoot wearing clothes that are way too baggy. Leave your purse in the car because there is only a small ledge to rest your purse on. Just a reminder for new patrons, you are only allowed to carry your rented gun in the black caddy and loaded weapons are not to be taken from the shooting booth. We had a great time and I purchased a family membership for my husband's birthday. Therefore, we are definitely going back. read more

Drew (owner) is a great reason to make this your home range. He is incredibly friendly, down to earth and genuine (which is rare among gun shop owners). His pricing is extremely competitive, and he has vetted his entire team to include only those who go above and beyond. Thanks, Drew for everything you do for the community. read more

The crew at FS is very cordial and knowledgeable. They always greet with a smile. We both purchased weapons and processed our concealed carry permits through them. Special thanks to Susan for assisting and processing our paperwork We have joined the membership plan and enjoy shooting nearly every weekend. I have joined the She Shooters, which is lead by Beth and Stephanie and has great topics and information monthly Christine (and Roy) read more

FreeState Gun Range - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

Cool gunshop in the cut with a indoor range cool staff and gun lovers reasonable prices

Came here to get my finger printing done for my RN license and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Will be back next time I need them done. read more

While in the range I moved a firearm totally open back to my bag. The worker ran over grabbed my firearm screaming at me to put it back in the lane. I was so taken back by the way he screamed at me instead of just telling me. Then he told my husband to pay more attention and me that it was no excuse not knowing. Thing is I have always unloaded my back and walked the firearms across the isle. Guess it depends on who is working. That will be my last visit today the least. I am an adult and should not be talked to like a child. read more

Brought my daughter and her friend as a birthday surprise. This was a first time for them. The staff was very friendly. If it's your first time you need to register using the kiosk. Then you are set up in a room to watch a training video. The end of the video gives you a code to get a discount. You select a fire arm. Afterwards an instructor comes in with that gun, and fake bullets, to ensure you know what to do. When you go back to the counter, they take your ID to get you set up. You are given a bucket with your chosen gun, you choose a target, bullets, ear plugs, etc. By the time all of that was done and they were given the bucket, it was about 2:49 pm. I asked if there was going to be someone in the range area to help them set up. I was told people come by to check, but if someone stays that's called personal training and cost $100. I tried to pay for the 1 hr session. I was told you pay afterwards. Ok. Cool. I went outside to wait. They go shoot, have a good time, come back out when it's 4pm. So here is why Free State lost a star. I really want to take away two stars. My daughter & her friend went to the register and paid. (They should've waited for me). When I looked at the receipt I was confused by why it's over $100. Why are they being charged $40 for the 1st shooter, and $22 for the second shooter, when they were only down there an hour? The price is supposed to be $20 for the first shooter and $11 for the second. So they go back inside to speak with someone. They are told that the time started at 2:49pm. They didn't finish until around 4:02pm. The system only recognizes hourly time, so they were charged for a whole 2nd hour. We weren't going to argue with anyone in a room full of firearms. So we left. This was disappointing, because the time must start when they give you the bucket, not when you get to the range. If this is the case, Free State should explain that. Since the booking was for 3pm, we figured that's when the time started. - This is also why they tell you to pay at the end. I was clear that it was only to be for ONE hour, since we had other plans. The discount for first timer was also not on the receipt. All in All they had fun, but we won't go back. I do not frequent establishments with deceptive billing practices. read more

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Amazing place with the best employees ever. Made an awesome experience even better. Air conditioned perfection. They were incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. The prices were amazing as was the experience. Lanes and conditions were perfect. A plethora of accessories and guns for sale. Will def make this our go to gun range. read more

Been all around 1 of the best gun range, staff is down to earth, inviting admission to learn. I took a shotgun class with lil short Steph that impressed me to feel confident to handle the 2 12guages I brought to shoot. Tony was patient with me as a newbie purchasing my silencers. Again a great range that treat you like family and will step in the booth to give you pointers and 1 to 1 are available to purchase. Try a course to become better shooter can't go wrong read more

Really great place. Affordable prices for renting firearms and range time. Really nice staff especially the RSO's I love coming here.

Been coming here for 15 years straight even though it's only 25 yard lanes the staff and yearly membership can't beat the price

The service was top notch. Zak built an AR 10 for me in 308 and yesterday I hit every steel target I shot at from 300 to 1020 yards. That's a 1 minute build in an AR10, 308. I highly recommend that Zak build one for you too. Buy the best parts, and spend some money on a good rifle. Free State is customer-oriented and Zak is an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

This was my first time visiting a gun range, and it was amazing! The instructor was super helpful. He made sure to explain everything and to make sure you're as comfortable as you can be before you go into a lane. They teach you how to hold a gun, how to load a gun, how to point, shoot, and take everything apart once you're done. The gun rentals are very reasonable, and so is the lane. Beginners have to watch a quick safety video prior to handling any pistols. It was very informative and about 10 mins long. Come early to do that, because it will eat away at your time on the range. It is an indoor range, where you can take off your mask inside the shooting range, due to the pressurized air. Which was great! The targets are $1 each, and after your first time, you are able to rent a larger pistol. They start everyone off with the smallest pistol, a .22. They have a large assortment you can choose from, and you can also bring your own gun in as well. I felt comfortable, i felt as if the instructor was clear, and knowledgeable, and most of all, i felt safe. I will definitely try to come visit again. This was fun, and i highly recommend! I had the most fun! read more

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The staff, trainers and classes are great. The shooting range is terrible! We have yet to try it because we can only go on the weekends, and there is ALWAYS a 2-3 hour wait.... for 1 hour of shooting. After driving an hour each way, that is a wasted 5-6 hours. They need to offer appointments. Guntry offers appointments 24 hours in advance, we love shooting at Guntry. read more

Have made two trips in the last few weeks here. Be prepared to do your online forms when you arrive before you check in to the range (required yearly). Also remember during COVID you need reservations for weekend times. I like this range because the staff are both friendly and professional. They have a nice selection of rentals and ammo. Range fees are reasonable and safety is well demonstrated by others present on the range. read more

I took my grandson to this gun range for his 16 th birthday. The employees there were so helpful and I felt very safe shooting a gun ( which I haven't shot a gun in 30+ yrs) the lady Brittany was so sweet and polite with lots of knowledge on the safety of guns. It was a great experience and can't wait to do it again!! #SAFTYFIRST read more

Very nice gun range they offer classes in home defence . and every day carry go over how to get a permits and ready you for marlands antigun State police policys that make you jump through every hoop and personal whim of the state police has to offer. So you to can secure a fire arm read more

I want to point out that you need to ignore all reviews that are from 2021 and years past. This Range is under new ownership and they have been fantastic with my roommate and I. Nigel, Zach, Bobby, Tony, and the rest of the crew there are knowledgeable and friendly. They go out of their way to help customers and to make them feel welcome. We tried quite a few ranges that were closer and further away from Freestate, but Freestate was the only one worth returning to. I have learned a lot from them and look forward to learning more from them in the future. read more

Thank you to Ariana who made my first shooting experience such a good one. Place is very nice. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

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I've had wonderful encounters at Free STate over the past few years.. I took my HQL class here, then did a " next Steps" class, which was really Informative. I won't go into too much detail about transactions completed at Free State ( don't want to put all my business out there ). But, I've used their gun range twice and the process was always smooth with registering. For folks new to guns, when walking in, it can be slightly intimidating, but Every single person that I've encountered here has been super polite, helpful and knowledgeable. They know their stuff and are always willing to jump in and help. They gave me some recommendations and advice on handguns, that made me feel more at ease and comfortable. I'm thinking about getting an annual membership.. this place is definitely worth it! See you soon Free State! read more

Very well staffed with courteous, professional, and most important knowledgeable personnel. They store a good selection of both new and used firearms as well as accessories are available. From a range perspective it is a smaller range and getting lane space can be challenging especially during this CV19 protocol area. I thought we had reserved a lane via their website but apparently the confirmation was not acknowledged so no shooting for us. i will say that there are a number of novice shooters that come in which is all well and good, but it is important that you make an effort to keep an eye on them to assure that they are following safety protocols. I have seen staff come in and correct shooters but still even with cameras being mounted that does not prevent an accident. read more

I love this pace! The staff are friendly and don't sacrifice the safety and security of others for a buck. While leaving the range today I saw two men walk in and complete a waiver. They smelled strongly of alcohol and marijuana, and everyone knew they were high. They figured if they flaunted their money around then Freestate staff would rent them a gun and some ammo. The guy behind the desk politely told the men " we'd love to have you, but unfortunately we can't service you today. I can smell the alcohol on you and giving you a gun would be unsafe for others." The men left with an attitude, but I appreciated the professionalism displayed by the Freestate employee. I will certainly use this range in the future. Note- despite my great experience I gave Freestate four stars because of the price of their ammo. I paid $19.99 for a box of 9mm 115 gr. The most I've ever paid at a range. read more

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Just simply great overall service.. They are consistent in making sure EVERY customer experience the best customer service possible. It is not unusual to have 2-4 team members ask "are you being helped" as soon as you walk in, or while browsing. Also, Wither it's related to the range, in store purchase or gunsmith service the level of knowledge and professionalism is of the highest level. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! read more

Read this and judge for yourself...The following disclaimer is on their website................. .....PLEASE NOTE: FreeState Gun Range is no longer accepting transfers on firearms we currently have in stock or can readily receive from our suppliers. Our in-store prices are competitive with both in store and online retail stores, and our selection is growing daily -- please call us at 410-335-5100 to see if the gun you want is in stock or available from our suppliers. All transfers must be approved in writing by Randy Farmer, who will receive a copy of this form upon completion and respond to your request. Please submit any questions to randy@freestategunrange.com. Fees are $75.00 for all approved firearm transfers. Regulated firearms will be $75.00 for the transfer plus $10.00 for the MSP application fee. Buyer will pay a special handling fee of $150.00 plus MSP fee if applicable for ANY firearm shipped without prior written approval from FreeState. Firearms we routinely have in stock or can order include, but are not limited to: Glocks, Smith and Wesson M&P Series, Springfield XD, Berettas, Bushmaster, Remington, Mossbergs, and the like. It is your responsibility to check with us and make sure the firearm you want is not readily available -- stop by the store and check out our vast selection. When we receive your request for a transfer then the firearm from the supplier, we will give you a call to come in to complete your paperwork. Once we call you, you have 15 days to come in and complete/pickup firearm, otherwise there will b e a $10 a day storage fee." read more

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I visited here last Saturday with my friend Mike and we had fun. His shooting is way better than mine but... I'm catching up. This is one of the better ranges. Good customer service and knowledgeable employees. FYI I rented a glock19. Good times... I will defined be back. read more

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One of the newest indoor range facilities in the Baltimore metro area, Freestate's actually a pretty nice place to spend a while putting some holes in paper. 1) They're friendly folks to deal with. The owner was passing around a tin of fudge to all the people waiting for range time. Hey - it was the day after Christmas, and *everyone* wanted to play with their new toys. 2) The rates are reasonable for a clean, well-laid-out, well-equipped range. 3) The target retrieval system is digital with programmable distances, walking targets, edge/face timers, and works flawlessly. 4) If you have to wait for range time like we did, there's a 50-cent pool table, snacks/drinks, and a large waiting/retail area with chairs, stools, and couches. 5) They have a very active firearms instruction class and action shooting schedule. Nearly every week brings a fun shooting event - clay pigeon center-shooting, ping-pong balls suspended from target carriers, bowling pin shoots... and annual memberships are reasonable. I like Freestate. I'll be back. It's probably the best range in the state, and second only to the NRA HQ range in my experience. read more

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(Not a review for purchasing fire arms, just the range) First time at the range and any gun range really but would for sure return. The staff were helpful enough. Large selection of hand guns and shotguns, but only a closet of assault rifles even though it was diverse. Getting into the range was a simple process, just sign up, sign a safety pledge thingy, take a quick safety / basics class and shoot! There was also a little lounge to play pool while you wait for a spot. There are some issues however. The building felt a bit small but it wasn't a huge issue. There was a lack of service and WiFi which could be an issue. The price is definitely manageable if you just want a small time at the range for an hour or two. You do have to buy your ammo and rent your own gun if you don't have one. A good place to stop for family time with some lead. read more

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As always i enjoyed my experience at this range. Their nice associates and the range is good. read more

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Stephanie is a gem of an instructor. Personable, knowledgeable, responsible and a heck of nice person. . My lesson did not disappoint and my skills noticeably improved. If looking for a range, Freestate and If looking for an instructor, I suggest Stephanie. read more

If you're not a White female or Male they won't even acknowledge you, because they don't expect Black Strong females to be purchasing a firearm.. Will definitely never ever visit this establishment again and neither will my friends or family.. read more

Loved it here! This was my first time Shooting at this range and I did like it a lot. Very friendly staff compared to continental arms which are horrible. These guys were so nice and they helped out if I or my husband had a ?. I will deff be coming back here! Loved the range deff felt safe and people weren't breathing down my neck watching me with my rifle. They had a great selection of hand guns to rent. Deff go here don't go anywhere else for your gun selection or to shoot at the range deff loved! read more

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This place is amazing for training purposes! Its modern, organized, clean, and professional. The best part is all classes are done on site. They even teach tactical training! The weapon and accessory sales prices are a bit pricey and its a bit of a distance to get to from where I live but im never disappointed when I go read more

My brother, my friend, and I went here on Thursday and we had a great time! Check-in was easy enough on the iPads. Then we went to the check in counter where Sam helped us out. He was very informative and personable. We rented 2 lanes, 2 guns and 3 bags of ammo. We paid $95 for the three of us for half an hour. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was super pleased with the treatment that Sam gave us ! 10/10 would come back. read more

Great range, but unless you have several hours to wait for a lane go to the range in Odenton. We got there 10 minutes before opening and still couldn't get a lane. read more

FreeState Gun Range - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Middle River, Maryland

I am leaving this review to speak about this business' customer service and live-scan fingerprint service. I did not use the business for their more obvious purpose, which is shooting and target practice. I had to have fingerprints completed for a new job and I did some research to find a place near me that was both well-priced and efficient. FreeState Gun Range is located off of White Marsh Boulevard and Concourse Circle, behind The Arbors at Baltimore luxury apartments in White Marsh/Middle River. The gun range was easy to find using their directions and my GPS, and was even more easily identifiable by the muffled gun shots that I heard as I approached the business. I do have to say that I felt a bit intimidated going in, but the staff was really nice, approachable, and helpful. I completed my fingerprint paperwork, paid for the service, and was led upstairs to the fingerprint station. There was some initial confusion about what type of prints that I needed to have done for my specific employment, but they quickly resolved the issue. My fingerprints took about fifteen minutes to complete and I was on my way with a receipt and confirmation page. The total cost for the service was $60 for state and federal live-scan fingerprints. I would return in the future simply for location, ease, and efficiency! read more

Came to use the firing range and this operation is 1st Class! We are 3 generations of novice shooters, and were treated unbelievably good. Everything was explained in great detail, but in terms and in a pace even beginners could easily follow and understand. Two of us had our own firearms, and we rented one for my grandson. That firearm had some problems, but they REALLY worked with us. At the end the agent adjusted our fee accordingly, and it was very fair and appreciated. They are a good, honest establishment, so rare these days. We will be back, and I recommend them highly. read more

If anybody from the DC metro area is wondering, I'd say this place is definitely worth the hour+ drive for any first timers that want to actually learn proper technique. This place specializes in educating newbies! My boyfriend decided he wanted to shoot some shit for his birthday. And what was most difficult as a novice was finding the right place to do that. Even after searching website after website and review after review, I had no real sense of how much I was going to spend and why. Or how long we'd be there. Pretty much I knew absolutely nothing! But Freestate had the best reviews so we took a chance. And we soon found out how worth it coming here was. We arrived at Freestate at about 5 pm on a Saturday. After nervously walking up to the counter, our helper, Ned, enthusiastically embraced us and guided us through the world of guns. After signing a waiver that says they aren't responsible if you get shot, Ned started us off with a 20 minute training course. The course emphasizes safety and gun terms and basics. Then he followed us into the range and assisted for the first 20 minutes to make sure we understood everything we learned. The first gun we shot was a 9mm. He explained that this wasn't the best starter gun but the other .22s were rented for the moment. And let me just tell you I was so glad Ned taught us how to shoot that glock. Because the actual handling and aiming of that 9mm was a lot harder than it looked. We thought we were gonna come in there and rent out huge guns. Oh NO! And I can't imagine the frustration (and the danger) of coming in for the first time and having no idea what to do. But Ned stood right there by our sides eager to answer questions. He even checked back in once we got the hang of things. Knowing how to shoot made everything more fun for the two of us as we spiced things up with a little competition to challenge ourselves. Without Ned's help I'm certain I would've hit everything but the paper and wondered why. So, what exactly are you paying for? I spent $99 for 2 people on a lane, 2 guns, 2 different boxes of ammo, 3 targets, 2 sets of safety equipment, 2 hrs of shooting, plus the training class! Here's a couple things I wish I knew money wise before I came. 2 people on a lane can easily share 1 gun and 1 box of ammo. It's a lot harder to shoot 50 rounds by yourself than it sounds. Ammo changes with the caliber of the gun. So if one person wants to shoot a glock & the other a .22, plan on purchasing 2 separate things of ammo. But 2 different glocks can use the same box. The larger the caliber the gun, the more expensive the ammo for that gun. For ease as novices, choose a first gun you both can handle and then branch out from there. When in a group, the training class is $15 for the lot of you not per individual. My advice? Make the investment and spend the money here the first time because you'll feel like you can pretty much shoot anywhere and know what you're doing after this. Overall excellent, knowledgeable staffers. Necessary & comforting safety precautions. Solid selection of rental guns. Nice facilities. Fair prices on everything. Good for groups. Good for children. Very clean bathrooms. Fun time! Great date option. I was thoroughly impressed with Freestate's clear mission to create knowledgeable gun users. Keep up the excellent work. read more

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