So you have to take a course to shoot here? Even if you have a firearms license? I don't think so, friends. Oh and people here are mad rude too. Going to aces. read more

Went shooting here the other day. It was a pretty cool experience. The only other place I've been shooting is in Tallahassee so that's the only thing I can compare it to. The range was pretty big. The prices were reasonable-$15 gun range fee, for the whole day. The only pickle I have about this place is that they allow kids to shoot here. It's dangerous and absurd. read more

To all the people posting reviews please be honest to say that this is a 5 stars range is a lie, you are exposed to the elements is very hot in summer, cold and windy in winter, muddy all the time. If it rain, gets over cast or you get any lighting with in 3 or 4 miles you have to stop shooting and from February to November is mosquitoes and bug fest. Now the stupid rules: One shot every 5 seconds, stop shooting every 15 to let new shooters in and to put or retrieve targets, stop shooting if an ATV, Airboat, Helicopter or bird come in the field of view of shooter regardless how far away it is (I'm not making this up) Human silhouette targets are not permitted and if you hit the frame they give you to mount the target you have to pay for it. On the plus side you have 50, 75 and 100 yard range. People living 5 star reviews are worker or friend of the range stuff read more

I've gone several times and have had a really good time. But last time I went with my buddy and I the workers there where a little unpleasant. I guess since we where younger shooters I understand the extra precaution they take. But Instead it's like. They where on our ass talking crap about rifle set ups and and how "we don't know the rules" which we followed them all and if that was the case they need to get a new instructor cuz this guy you couldn't understand a thing out of his mouth and he took it as a joke. They would just stick around like buzzards and keep talking. Unfortunately my last time there wasn't so pleasant and comfortable. read more

I go here for trap/skeet. I really like that they have wobble available. As a woman, they're very friendly and come here roughly every two weeks. So it's pretty inviting. I first came here to try out skeet, I enjoyed it and felt comfortable as trail glades being my range. As other reviews have said, it's not fancy but it's cheap and friendly. During the week it's $5 a round and weekends it's about $7 a round. Rentals are available here too. The throwers tally up your hits and tell you at the end of the round, they also help you out and give you tips. What I really like is that there's no appointment needed, and it's basically the only trap/skeet in Miami. They sell shells pretty expensive though, so buy on your own time. If you're renting, you of course, must use their ammo. Basically, it's a range in the Everglades by Dade-County. So it will never be fancy, but it's gotten much better. It's also, very affordable. Highly recommended. read more

Miami owned outdoor range. Good for beginners but not great for more experienced shooters. Pros - Affordable - outdoors - skeet range Cons - Too many rules. I couldn't properly train due to all the restrictions. No: drawing from holster,double tap, failure to stop, or steel. - Limited target selection. Only authorized their targets. - Mostly podium lanes. No open lanes. Decent outdoor range with basics down. But if you're going to do more than plink and bzo, choose elsewhere. read more

I love this place,they are very severe over security which is important for me. I go every Sunday and play trap. I recommend this place to everyone read more

This range is not good at all, their systems are outdated as well as there isn't as much personal space as there is in indoor ranges. I've come here more than 5 times and this was the last straw. Online it says their open until 5:30 PM and they are closing at 5:00 Pm and when I tell the guy he literally just gave me a idgaf face as if their not worried about people wasting their time and miscalculating their trips due to their false online hours. Stone hearts is the only place I will be going to from now on and even they are cheap due to their "certifications" that you need to have to rapid fire, draw from holster and etc which cost $15 each certification plus their membership card but it's the best place around me even still. Trail Glades lost a solid paying customer with me but they could care less as this place is probably funded by the government. The only plus that some people could say is a plus is that it's outdoors besides that I wouldn't waste a dime here. read more

Extremely long wait times and horrible management. The trap/skeet section of the range has 6 brand new remodeled fields (using taxpayer money) which it could use to meet the high demand of shooters. I have never seen more than 3 fields (for both skeet and trap) open during peak hours leading to very long waits which could easily be reduced by opening other fields. When asked about this, the staff is rude and unwilling to explain why this is the case. read more

The shooting range was really nice for only five dollars you could 25 clays for either trap or skeet and for nine dollars you can spend all day at the range if you have the ammo for it read more

See all

This range is super convenient for me. It's has multiple lanes for rifle and pistol in addition to the skeet and trap ranges all in one. The staff is polite and knowledgeable and are always there to assist. These employees always keep a safe line despite of your occasional yahoo shooter. Great job! The blond lady Mirna has assisted me in both the rifle and skeet range. Kudos to Mirna and the great Trailglades staff! read more

Before I start remember this place is owned by Dade county. So immediately that knocks of 2 stars. Also before you even attempt to come here call first, If no one answers call again, if they don't pick up it means the place is closed. The hours on the website are absolutely meaningless they open and close when they please. People that work here are also pretty uptight I know they are RO but they're rude. The facility itself is fine once you get a chance to shoot. read more

Best place for outdoor shooting or just shooting in general. Like most other ranges, you do need a membership, but here, you are required to sit in on a range safety course (about 15-25min), before you can get your range ID card; great idea. The card is good for 3 years vs only 1 year at most places. In addition, you pay one price, currently about $12, per person and you shoot as long as you want and you can switch between rifle shooting, pistol, trap and skeet whenever you want without paying additional fees. The fact that it is outdoors makes it much less noisy than indoor shooting. If you plan on taking your time to practice your shooting or dialing in new sights, bring snacks and beverages with you as they only have limited vending machines here. The staff is really adamant about safety, which I think is great, but they are also friendly and knowledgeable. Great place to educate children about gun safety since they allow children 10 years old and up. On the down side, the office trailer reeks of mold/mildew/damp so if you are waiting to take a range safety course (which roughly occur every hour on the hour) you might want to consider waiting outside in the fresh air. Otherwise, place is nice, restrooms are clean, staff is friendly, i dig it. read more

when i told my bf i had never shot a gun before he immediately knew that had to change (god forbid you are ever in a sticky situation, you should at the very least know the basics and what it feels like) we headed over to trail glades on a drizzly afternoon. i got there and was a little taken aback by the people skeet shooting right off the parking lot, the loud bangs quickly made me very aware of my surroundings and gave me a new respect for what i was about to do. we had to complete a safety course. it was easy and offered some good tips, lucky for us we got a really cool teacher. its required for everyone to complete, even law enforcement officers. off we went to pick up our targets and set them up. the older guy working the actual range isnt the nicest but hey at least he takes his job really seriously and that is more important to me than a smile when i am surrounded by a bunch of random strangers and loaded guns. i started off pretty good actually hitting the target and getting relatively close to the bulls eye, but with each minute that passed i got worse and worse. im not sure what came over me, maybe it was my inexperience or plain old nerves, but i was sucking hardcore, and i dont like to do things im not good at which i think took a bigger toll on my hits. i will be back, hopefully with more comfort, dedication, and confidence to hit that bulls eye, that and maybe a smaller gun that is more manageable and has less kick. read more

I rarely venture west of Wynwood into Miami cause honestly I have nothing but bad experiences. The employees here find their job so taxing they barely move or speak, not remotely knowledgeable or helpful! The place is unkempt with piles of garbage everywhere and dilapidated buildings. I heard this place was nice but of the county wanted to impose high taxes and regulations on owner so he split! Good for him! This place honestly today as it stands is a dump and it speaks volumes as to the state of Miami in general. The difference between this place and Markham is night and day! Don't bring out of town friends here it's embarrassing. I can't believe they operate in those conditions, filthy bathrooms, and overall just the worst I have ever seen! read more

We frequent this range a lot. It's an outdoor range so prepared to be HOT. The have pistol, rifle, skeet and trap ranges so there's something for everyone. Pricing is reasonable. Be aware that you'll be required to take a $35 "range safety" class before being able to use the range and will have to renew once every three years. Sometimes the range staff is not very friendly but the office staff are pleasant and helpful. Soda machines and bathrooms are available. You can buy ear plugs in the office. Don't forget your safety glasses. They also have information about competitions and classes. Very informative staff. read more

It's not the fanciest gun range you will ever visit. Let's face it, this is about as basic as you can get. There are no frills at this range. The things that I like about this range is that it is inexpensive and you can spend pretty much as much time as you like here. They have plenty of lanes so it is not likely you will have to wait for a lane. They are very focused on safety and there are always several range masters walking around watching everyone to make sure that they are obeying the safety rules. They are very controlled at this range so you will need to adhere to the cease fire schedule which can be a little annoying when you want to shoot and not have to wait for everyone and get the lanes cleared, but it does provide a safer environment. They also require everyone to take a safety class the first visit. The class is offered at the top of every hour so if you have never been before, make sure that you go before the top of the hour so you can take the safety class and then get out on the range. It is outdoors so you get fresh air and don't have to breathe in lead or have as much noise as you do with an indoor range. Although, being outdoors and in Miami, it can be quite hot or humid and thunderstorms will result in a cease fire on the range. read more

I was just there last night! This was my first experience at a gun range but it was just about what I expected. We went at night and I found Trail Glades to be very clean and organized. You have to take a safety course on your first visit which was very informative and I appreciated it. The place takes safety VERY seriously even as a first timer to a gun range I could tell that they were very extreme about it. I asked the people i was with who have been to a few others and they confirmed my suspicions: that other gun ranges are a little more relaxed. I think it's great that TG makes sure that everyone's first thought is about safety! Nothing wrong with that! I found the staff to be very friendly especially our instructor Sergio (I think that's his name ). Just remember that once you are there, you must respect their rules! read more

Visited this range today and I enjoyed being able to shoot outdoors. Wasn't too crowded or hot very organized. Class was cheap and not too long. Liked this range because its one of the few places you can go and not have to pay hourly. Its about $9 bucks a person and you get to stay the whole day. read more

I came here with 2 friends thinking we could rent pistols to shoot but it's bring your own. I was a little disappointed but the person who attended us was really nice and explained our options for us. I got to learn to trap shoot with a shotgun and although I ended up with a dismal score of 1/24, you'd have thought I'd scored a game winning touchdown from the ear to ear grin I had. All in all a great experience and I hope to go again soon. read more

Not the fanciest range in the world but with the renovations they did a couple of years ago it sure is great. Very inexpensive to shoot skeet and trap or just regular range. They do make you take a safety course which lasts anywhere from 15-30 min but it's nothing out of this world. You would be amazed at some of the imbeciles that you see out on the range that take the safety course and still have not learned. Other than that, you can shoot anywhere from 10-100 yds with a range cost of $12 or do skeet and trap for $6 a round on the weekdays and $8 a round on the weekend. read more

I've gone several times to this range and even way before their upgrade 4 years back. Yelp says that is not good for kids but they do allow 10yrs. and older to take the safety course, shoot or to be trained to use firearms. Even though this range is limited to 100 yds; it's ideal for sighting your firearms and teaching others the sport of shooting. Considering that this is part of Dade County parks, the amenities are decent and you can't beat the price. The fields are well groomed, restrooms are very close to the shooting lanes. they also have water and drink vending machines. They also have a store which can supply you with needed shooting items and also a Skeet range (which I never used). I see several previous comments such as: "I don't need to take a shooting course because I have a concealed weapon's license" or "The range master and staff are rude" which really needs to be taken as a grain of salt. It's not a shooting course that you need to take. It's a 10-15min. safety and rule implementation class, needed when acquiring a "Patron Identification Card" issue to you prior to using their facilities. You only take it once for the duration of the 3 year prior to expiring and the issuance of another card. From personal experience, this class is fundamental for keeping critical accidents from occurring and this brings me to the "so called rudeness". I could only assume that if you've experienced the staff rudely yelling at you, it's probably because you have done one of the "DON'TS" printed in black and white with your signature on it on a waiver and revised to you by an instructor on that safety class. In short, if you have issues following rules or have short/long term memory loss then you will be rudely yelled at. I for one, enjoy this facility and appreciate the work that the staff does, every single time I go. Enjoy and be safe. read more

See all

Its not the prettiest or fanciest range. In fact its bare bones. But the price is amazing. I think its $14 to shoot all day long. other places are $10+ per HOUR! Ive seen some other comments, yes the bathrooms are not to well kept, its outdoors so it might be hot, and yes.... you have to walk to your targets, I know this might be hard for some people lol. I was in the Marines for four years, its way better than most of our ranges, and yes, even the bathrooms are better for those who think these are too bad read more

Pretty good. Safety is a BIG concern of theirs and they stress it ever so much. Since it is outdoors it can get pretty hot. Didn't like that they singled me out in class because I was girl and thought that I knew less then the men in that class. read more

Came here Sunday morning, and really liked the set up. They have a brief safety class you are required to take if you've out of practice for a while. I know they have one at 10 a.m. and another at 11 a.m. As other posters have mentioned, it's an outdoor range with pistol and rifle lanes. Nice people working there, too. I'm a fan, and will be back! read more

The staff is a bit rude to address people. The facilities are a bit old and every 15 minutes there is a recess for long distance shooters look at their targets. The good thing is the price and no waiting read more

A friend and I went to the pistol range in April 2011. Recovering from back surgery and it was my first time since they completed all the new shooting areas. I thought they did an excellent job, making the range very modern. I like the fact that they enforce gun safety rules. Most of the ranges in Miami don't have safety rules in place or they just enforce them when they don't know you. Only saw on grumpy person working at the pistol range. The majority of the workers were very friendly and if you made a mistake, crossed the line before the line was hot or safe they just walked over and reminded you. The heat was no big deal since they have fans everywhere and your under a roof. Can't wait to return and my shooting instruction class and card was only $5.00. The price is very cheap and it's run like a shooting range should be. read more

First range I ever went to was this one. Since then I've gone to several and none give me the same feeling this one does. Its very outdoorsy if you will. And the range masters really make you feel at ease as they're constantly checking people while they handle their weapons. He range has a pistol, rifle, and tactical side. The pistol side is 7, 15, 25, 50 yds. The rifle is goes up to 100. I don't know much about the tacfire, but ifyou want the tactical lessons are there. read more

Great range, bring your ammo, save some $$$, range is great you can shoot 25 yards, 50 yards and 100 yards, great to zeroing in your scopes and holographic sights, you need to take a 15 min class to learn the Range rules, they start every hour on the hour so get there early, staff was very professional and always have safety first in mind, nothing better than shooting outdoors !!! Recommended !!! read more

Great place, the range is outdoors, there safety program is adequate. Everybody that works there has a great sense of customer service. I go there every week. read more

Great place to shoot trap or skeet. Bonus: BBQ place a mile east is very good eats, so you can hit two birds with one stone (or shell...) Mike at trap field # 2 is very helpful & knowledgeable. I brought a friend with me who had never fired a gun before and Mike went out of the way to give him a 1 on 1 training session before his first round. Fellow trap shooters are generally very nice and follow the expected safety rules. Usually there are few people shooting and I have been the only shooter on the field on a couple of occasions. There is also an outdoor pistol & rifle range at Trail Glades. read more

I went to this range for the first time today. It seems like they are all about weapon safety. As a Viet Nam Vet I totally appreciate that. It was $6.00 for the range pass, and a short safety class, good for 3 years. $9.00 to shoot for 3 hours, how can you beat that? It was worth the trip up from the lower Fl. Keys. I even caught a bass in the pond. read more

PROS: $10 dollars for all day shooting... need I say more? That trumps all ranges in Miami. 100/75/50/25 yd Rifle lanes 50/25/7 yd Pistol Lanes CONS: Yes there are rules, and some of them are crazy ones. No targets that look like game and definitively none that look like a "zombie". No rapid fire... so your full-autos or bump-fire guns are no good at this range. CONCLUSION The price alone makes this the most attractive range, the scene looks good - basically in the Everglades. The range masters are very helpful and won't be on your face unless you are not following rules. read more

Actually, I haven't joined yet. When I do, I will definitely write a review. From past experiences, I'm not that fond of organized target practice. But Dade county (that's right, NOT Miami-Dade) has changed to the extent that unless you own a huge tract of private land in an unincorporated area, you are SOL when it comes to finding an out-of-the-way spot to shoot a few rounds. ...So, I'll give this range a premature 3 stars for now. Big of me. lol read more

I'm a regular at Ace's indoor shooting range at Doral even though I live in south Miami. I wanted to try Trail Glades for some time now just to experience the difference. I finally made it today (8/4/12). I was impressed. Clean and safety is paramount. Got yelled at for breaching protocol (staying behind the red line), which is good to remind you that there are very strict safety rules you are expected to follow. No exceptions. Lots of yelling which tells you how many people don't pay enough attention. I was guilty as sin and hopefully learned my lesson. I hope I don't forget next time I go. I wil go, that's for sure. A lot slower pace than in an indoor range. Relax, take it easy and enjoy your time at the range. It's not a race. I like to clean my podium when I leave and I hope everyone does the same. They do need brooms available to sweep brass off the floor. It can get a bit 'thick' at times. Oh... make sure you take large round stick-on targets (Walmart or order online) to cover your holes because you get a single target frame. Bernie Diaz - Miami read more

To begin I called this place ahead of time to see the times and everything. They explained of the safety course given every hour on the hour. Made sure to come in right before 1 to not miss it. Well they end up saying "oh we're not doing it at 1, you'll have to wait to 2". Frustrated I still decided to wait. After the 2pm safety course they advised me there was a waiting list to shoot and it would be another 45minutes! I will never come back again and will definitely advise friends to do the same. read more

I agree with Jennifer B. The only real downer there is a guy that works the line named Carlos. I've been to the range many times and when Carlos is not there, everything goes well & everyone seems to enjoy themselves (& it's safe). When Carlos is there, he looks for the smallest things to constantly harass people about. He calls it being 'safe', everyone else calls it harassment. It's strange that we never have any issues with the other line personnel, just Carlos. The range would do well to get rid of Carlos as he makes folks reluctant to ge there. For handguns, we always go to Ace's as we don't have to deal with cr.. from Carlos. read more

a great outdoor range-- (so look out for the weather before you go.) The rifle / handgun side is closed for renovation (can't wait for it to open) but the shotgun side is still operating. Mikey, who runs the trap field, is great (just be sure to catch him in a good mood!) read more

Best gun range ever, rifle,pistol, shotgun take your pick well staff and they know their work well

For the person that said you must take a $35 safety class... you flat out wrong its $6... plus you range fee of $9... total $15 for all you care to shoot. No hourly rate. Yes the rules are a little much but its purely for safety. The place is not perfect but is a value. read more