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What are your operating hours?
Hours vary by season. Current operating hours can be found at this link. You must have waivers signed, targets picked out, any rental paperwork done (if renting a firearm), and be checked in no later than 45 minutes prior to closing [5:15 PM during Daylight Savings Time and 4:15 PM during Standard Time (winter)].
Do you have firearms for sale?
Sandhill Shooting Sports has a selection of firearms for sale and can order most firearms for delivery to our location within a couple of business days. We do accept FFL & NFA transfers. If you are planning to have a firearm or suppressor shipped to us please review the information on this page.
Do you have firearms for rent?
We have a selection of pistols, rifles, and shotguns available for on-site rental. You must be at least 18 to rent long-guns and 21 to rent handguns & anything with a suppressor.
What are the age requirements to shoot at the range?
You must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien (green card), or here on the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). Valid government issued photo ID is required for all persons 18 and over.
If you are a Permanent Resident Alien you must present your Permanent Resident card. If you are in the US on ESTA you must present your Passport & ESTA will be verified using the I-94 verification website.
You must be at least 18 years old to shoot unaccompanied. Children must be at least 5 years old. Children who are not shooting are not allowed on the range. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and closely supervised by a parent or guardian. Persons of ANY age who are being a safety distraction may be asked to leave the range. (If you are under 21, we cannot sell you handgun ammunition.)
Are you an indoor or outdoor range?
We are an outdoor range, but the shooting tables are covered. We only shut down the range when there is lightning in the area. If it’s just regular rain…carry on. “If it ain’t raining, it ain’t training.” (If you know, you know.)
What are the distances of your range?
Our pistol bay lanes go up to 25 yards & our rifle bay lanes go up to 100 yards.
Do you have to be a member or make an appointment to shoot at the range?
We are open to the public (but memberships are available). We are first-come-first-served. (Members can reserve lanes in advance.)
How much does it cost to shoot at your range?
Lane fees can be found at this link. If you think you will shoot at least 12 hours per year, you should consider getting a membership. (No lane fees for members.)
Do you offer discounts?
Active and retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMT/Paramedics, educators, FN employees, and members of Armed Women of America Shooting Chapters (must show appropriate ID) can get discounts on range fees and memberships.
Do you sell ammunition, targets, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.?
We have most common calibers of ammunition, a variety of targets, eye protection, ear plugs, ear muffs, cleaning supplies, Uplulas (semi-automatic speed loaders), & holsters.
What are your range rules?
Range rules can be found at this link.
Is there a dress code?
We do not allow open-toed shoes, tank tops, or low-cut tops. This is a safety issue, not a fashion issue.
What firearms can I use at the range?
If the firearm is legal and can be fired safely, you can shoot it at our range. All firearms must have sights or an optic.
What types of ammo are allowed?
We do not allow steel core/tip, steel shot, tracer rounds, or any incendiary rounds (dragon’s breath, etc.). Steel case is OK…just be sure to PICK UP YOUR CASINGS. Regardless of casing type, PICK IT UP and put it in the buckets provided. If you reload, you are welcome to keep your brass.
Can I use my own targets?
You may bring your own paper targets if you wish. If you do not have targets we have a variety of targets available for purchase. We provide the target stands and have staplers on the range to attach targets to our backers.
Do you have skeet/trap/sporting clays?
We allow shotguns to engage static targets only on our range. We refer skeet/trap/sporting clay shooters to Hermitage Farm Shooting Sports in Camden or the Wateree DNR Range on Sumter Highway in Eastover.
I am a new shooter. Can I get help learning to use my firearm?
Our range officers are on the range to ensure shooter safety. If you need assistance learning about your firearm, need to learn how to shoot, or want to improve your shooting skills, you will need to sign up for one of our group classes or book a time with our instructors for one-on-one instruction. Class offerings and the link to book individual instruction can be found at this link.
Do you have archery targets?
No.
I’m not a United States Citizen. Can I shoot at your range?
That’s a question that doesn’t have a simple answer, but here’s a brief overview, and our policy.
If you’re a Lawful Permanent Resident, then yes, because Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens are treated as Citizens under federal law for firearms purposes.
If you are in the United States under a non-immigrant visa, then no. While there are SOME people who are not Lawful Permanent Residents who are not prohibited from possessing firearms, that gets more complicated because you have to meet the exemption requirements under 18 USC 922(y), which involves a hunting license or official government business.
If you are not in the United States on a visa, it will depend on what country issued your passport.
If our staff has ANY doubt about whether you are allowed under federal law, we will err on the side of NOT allowing you to shoot at the range. We understand this can be frustrating, but we CANNOT risk our federal licenses or risk getting charged personally. Many times, we’ve heard the argument, “Such-and-such range let us shoot.” Well, guess what, we’re are not such-and-such range. They can risk violating federal law if they wish.