Packing Heat: L.A. Shooting Ranges

by Mar Yvette - Citysearch Editor - 367 Reviews - 111 Lists

Updated: May 05, 2009

Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy you're not a Wall Street CEO caught in the crossfire? With all the craziness going on right now, you might think that being armed is a dangerous proposition. But it doesn't have to be if you're in a safe, controlled environment (and you're of sound mind, of course). We scoured the Southland to uncover L.A.'s best shooting ranges. Because if there ever was a time to get the lead out, it's now. Go ahead, make your day.

On this page:At Close Range, Get Your Own Glock.

At Close Range

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended L A Gun Club Indoor Pistol
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    1375 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 (map)

    Bang bang, shoot shoot: Keep it poppin' well into the night, seven days a week, at this 50-foot shooting range loaded with firing and target options and even bilingual training sessions.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lax Firing Range
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    927 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 (map)

    Hit 'em with your best shot at this spacious shooting range that features three sites dedicated for high-powered rifles and shotguns, a pro shop, firearms classes and Glock tournaments.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Firing Line Indoor Shooting
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    18348 Eddy St, Northridge, CA 91325 (map)

    Gun control: Learn proper handgun safety at this Northridge range that offers classes, shooting supplies and accessories.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Angeles Shooting Range
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    12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342 (map)

    Are you in or out? This indoor/outdoor range off L.A.'s beaten path is where to get your firing fix 364 days a year. (Sorry, folks, find something else to do on Christmas Day.)

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Firing Line Indoor Shooting
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    1060 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502 (map)

    Improve your aim and learn how to properly handle a gun at L.A. County's first indoor shooting range (there are also locations in Huntington Beach and Northridge).

Get Your Own Glock

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gun Country
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    1313 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 (map)

    Self-proclaimed "gun shop without the attitude" offers ammo, accessories, paint balls and more.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended L A Guns
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    9028 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    This WeHo shop, around since 1993, is the go-to spot for seekers of hard-to-find knives and firearms accessories.

  3. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Turner's Outdoorsman
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    835 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 (map)

    This well-known Southern California chain is where clay shooters, hunters and fishers go for all their gaming needs.