Ok. I haven't been here in years. I used their range several times when they first opened up. Never…read morea problem, especially if you call ahead to reserve some range time. Fast forward to today. I had taken a few years off from shooting. But I got the itch again and shook off the dust at another range. Recently decided to start shopping for another firearm. I stopped by Maxon's as they had the 3 handguns in stock that I've been considering. While I did not purchase anything, Luis was extremely helpful, and knew his stuff. He was super friendly and patient with me as well. I really appreciated his relaxed, friendly attitude. Something you don't find too often in this scene. Their prices are a little high, but I think the employees make it worth it. I'll be back to use their range, and post an update if there are any issues. Minus 1 star for the price of their CC qualification target. $3. Ouch. The other range I go to in East Dundee sells them for ¢75.

2 weeks back, my girlfriend and I decided to stop in last minute to do some shooting. I knew we…read morewere coming in last minute on a Saturday so the range would likely be full, but decided to give it a shot regardless. Chris at the front was very helpful. He was able to fit us in a lane for 30 minutes even though all time slots were taken. Will definitely be coming back. Big thanks to Chris for being very professional and helpful.

Ok. It's a nice place, I will give them that. But the prices. Wow. Just wow. Of course, being Lake…read moreForest, they have no problem finding customers that will pay whatever. But $75 for an FFL transfer is just wild. I understand it's not a main part of their business, but that's ridiculous. They do have access to a lot of firearms for rental, even full-auto (just for fun) which is a plus if you're shopping (but buy elsewhere and use the guy in Arlington Heights on Central for your FFL transfer for half the price).

Took a new shooter class with Clint. He was fantastic. Easy to follow teaching style and made us…read morefeel very comfortable. Will return for some additional training.

Friendly, well run range. I won't go anywhere else. Positive experience every time I am there.read more

I don't understand any of the negative reviews. I'm guessing they all went on the weekend when they…read moreare very busy, and just got annoyed for having to wait while other customers were being attended to... I've been going to this range since the month they opened their doors, and I happily keep going back! This is the epitome of what a "clean range" should be. It has the best HEPA filters in the ranges and it never smells of powder. The employees are all so very nice and helpful, usually with a does of comedic relief. Shooting there is like going to a friend's home to shoot. They make all their customers feel welcomed, rather than some ranges (on Rt 30?) where everyone seems to have an attitude of being better than you and that you're inconveniencing them at their place of work. NOT HERE - YOU ARE ALWAYS MADE TO FEEL WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED AS A CUSTOMER! ALWAYS! While I've been shooting for over 50 years, I recently took a private lesson from Mark Longo to break a bad habit of (like many!) anticipating the shot and shooting low-left. WHAT AN AMAZING INSTRUCTOR! Mark was able to zero in on several bad habits I had developed over the years, and taught me how to correct them as well as practicing drills to continue to fix and internalize them at home. I was always a "decent" shot, but in only one lesson I absolutely improved. I will be joining their club as Mark Longo got me excited to shoot again, because of the progress I immediately noticed. I just want to continue to get better, and I've found no other range that comes close to helping me achieve this. This range rocks! "Uncle Steve" Bloome

I took my first pistol class here in 2024, took a few private lessons, purchased my first pistol…read morefrom them, and have used them for FFL services twice. These folks are wonderful to do business with, and very welcoming to new shooters. I highly recommend them!

If you're reading this, you've found what you're looking for. This is a truly special place. The…read morestaff are friendly and knowledgeable. Their focus is defensive training & their selection of firearm's reflect it. Their pricing is extremely fair which is what originally brought me in. FFL transfers are done with care. Concealed carry training was so thorough and i'm very happy for this as it's a tremendous responsibility and they covered more than i bargained for. Ownership & management is top notch. Love this place.

I had an outstanding experience at GAT Guns and can't say enough good things about Kris, Chris, and…read morethe entire sales team. From start to finish, the experience was professional, welcoming, and genuinely customer-focused. I came in very excited to purchase a SIG Sauer P226 X-Carry Legion, and the experience absolutely lived up to that excitement. I also had a lot of questions--not only about the P226 X-Carry Legion itself, which I'm in love with, but also about several other firearms I was considering. Kris and Chris were both incredibly knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to walk through differences, answer questions in detail, and provide honest, thoughtful insight. What really stood out was how attentive and unrushed the entire experience felt. I never felt pressured or pushed toward a decision. Instead, I felt comfortable, well informed, and confident throughout the process, which made the purchase even more enjoyable. This wasn't my first experience with GAT Guns either. I've purchased items from them in the past unrelated to firearms, and those experiences were just as positive. In addition, several of my family members purchased gifts for me from GAT Guns for Christmas 2025, and they all had great experiences as well, which says a lot about the consistency of the team and the way they treat customers. GAT Guns is clearly a well-run, professional operation with a knowledgeable staff that takes pride in doing things the right way. Between my own experiences and those of my family, they've earned my trust and my repeat business. I highly recommend GAT Guns to anyone looking for a top-tier buying experience.

The range is outdated. Old toggle switch/cable target carriers with no distance readouts. You just…read morehave to guess by the red lines on the floor. Stalls are dark. Had to call the guys at the desk to sweep up the brass. One of the cheaper ranges for a reason. But I want to discuss their sales. As we know, IL has a 15rd magazine limit for pistols. In spite of this, and regardless of your feelings, they completely ignore it and have a ton of handguns with 18+ magazines for sale. Now we all know all the cops that frequent this place off-duty, and GAT feels like they can just skirt the rules. The problem is, if you're caught, they won't be held responsible at all. I pitty the poor new owner that is unaware of this restriction and suffers consequences. Used firearms appraisals? Forget it. Their offers are straight up insulting. Even Cabela's does better. They offered me 2x what GAT did without hesitation. Their ammo shelves are pretty bare too.

Very friendly staff and decent prices. Took the CCL class and it was very easy, included range time…read moreon day one for some practice if needed. Overall safe and friendly. Will look into a membership!

Overall, this is a really nice place. They seem to be well organized. Even with a long line, it…read moremoved very quickly. The process of filling out waivers was pretty good too. The place has a lot going on in there, including classes. There are a lot of things on site at that facility beyond just the ranges themselves. The owner and the people at the cash register were very nice. It really is a good place. The only downside I guess I would say is the rangemaster is just a little flaky. I'm a highly trained military shooter with over 50 years of experience. The rangemaster did enforce safety but he does have some quirks so just put up with it. The main entry area oriented around retail and check-in is well managed and they have some pretty nice music playing the background, old school. The rangemaster has his own taste in music blasting in the range. In fact, that music is louder than the bullets in some cases. His taste in music doesn't suit mine but beyond that I just don't think it's appropriate for the range because of its super heavy bass blast and continually, overshadowing the sound of the rounds. This shouldn't be the place where you're thinking about your "dance moves" and your clubbing/dating strategies! It's about shooting. Sure, play some music but the music shouldn't be competing with the reason we are showing up in the first place. Keep the "disco" at the disco! If You can clean that up, this would arguably be one of the best ranges around.

I cannot recommend them enough. This was the easiest FFL transfer ever. My item was delayed because…read moreof the recent storms, and I was a bit worried, having never used them before. But all my worries were put to rest the day of delivery. I received a text that they received my shipment, and informed me of their hours of operation for transfers. Park in back in the north lot opposite Central as that's their own lot. Walk around to the front door on Central and ring their doorbell. The paperwork was quick and easy, and she clearly pointed out everything I had to fill out. Background check only took a few seconds. I was in and out with my package in 10 minutes. $30 per transfer and your 7th one is free. As for the training, etc. I cannot comment. If/when I take any classes, I will update.

I used Check You 6 as my FFL for my first firearm purchase, and the experience was excellent. The…read moreteam is professional, knowledgeable, and very personable--Sam was especially helpful. Their hours are convenient, and their FFL fee is the best I found in the Chicagoland area. My background check ran as "pending," but they gave me great advice to make future transfers much smoother. This will definitely be my go-to FFL!

Have been going a few times a week for a few weeks now. Yesterday Brian W spent a good deal of time…read moretalking with my friend and me about firearms options - which caliber upgrades I would prefer, etc. Very nice guy and informed and not condescending. Again, my experiences have been great. The guys watching over the range are cool too. I'm hooked!

This is terrible range USA and if anyone has district manager number please share. I went into…read morerange USA on May 12 payoff my firearm I've always got immediate approval lady tells me it's pending. Now I come back June 10 pick it up and put another into layaway and there register charges me $82.00 they have no payment process but my credit card charged me, they was unable to reverse the transaction that day. I waited few days and just went into the store deal with some worker named Robert who has bad attitude saying what you want me do no manager is here. I driven back and forth to this store 5 times and still have not received my refund I will be reaching out to corporate office.

Fantastic gun shop that's only 20 minutes from downtown chicago. This shop has a new owner (Eric)…read morewho took over about 18 months ago. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and experts when working with new and experienced gun owners alike. Range is busy, but I've never had to wait on any day that I've come in to shoot (weekends included in my statements). Classes here are great value and give you opportunities to draw from the holster and enter the range. Definitely worth checking it out!!

I'm a woman in my 20's living in Chicago. Despite my hobbyist/entry level interest, my…read moreopportunities to shoot have seemed few and far between. Part of that is because it can be a bit intimidating entering this kind of environment while you're still building up your confidence. Until I found Shore Galleries! I've been to ranges where asking questions is treated as ignorance rather than a desire to learn. I had the opposite experience here. Upon passing off my FOID card and while filling out my waiver, the gentleman behind the counter managed to strike up a conversation and had us chatting like old buddies in just a few minutes long interaction. I immediately felt welcome and at ease. My friend and I came in on a Sunday afternoon and after browsing the downstairs shop for a few minutes, we were given a stall in the upstairs range. The range is smaller than some others I've been to, and plenty of other patrons wandered in and out while we were there, but it wasn't overly crowded and we didn't have to wait. A full hour in the range and 6 targets purchased ran us a very reasonable $50 for the two of us to share a lane. They have a solid variety available for rent, though we brought our own equipment so I can't speak to pricing on rentals or ammo. There are no ranges in Chicago proper, but from Lakeview to Lincoln Wood the trek felt very reasonable and well worth the short drive! I will definitely be returning here, and am so excited that I found a place I can comfortably learn, practice, and grow.

The Disneyland of GUNS GUNS GUNS! You can rent fully automatic weapons and more here! So fun to…read moresmash, thrash, and DESTROY. I like it ALOT. PTR91 .308 I fired full mags and LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fun times to be had here, go now. They're an after covid store though the original one was open in another city way before.

I've been going to north shore since. they took over bought a couple of guns I use the shooting…read morerange there the staff is very helpfull they helped me with a couple of my guns I was having trouble with the range is always clean love this place come in check it out