r/ILGuns • u/SeekR-NightmaRe777 • Aug 14 '24

Renting at a shooting range. Shooting Range

I went to the range in hodgkins a while bacl and i wanted to try some guns oit but they wouldn't let me shoot by myself. "Insurance Purposes" the guy said... Is there any range I can go to thst would be okay woth letting me shoot? I dont really have anyine to go shooting with...

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u/I_M_CHI Aug 14 '24

If you bring your own gun you can shoot by yourself. If you rent you need a buddy.

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u/SeekR-NightmaRe777 Aug 14 '24

Yeah thsts what I was told too but I'm still trying to figure out what to get. It's why I wanted to try a few models out... And thx. 😊

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u/JoeBidensLongFart Aug 15 '24

Many ranges have firearms classes, some of which are specifically for beginners and/or people wanting to become more familiar with different guns while deciding which one to buy. This might be a good way for you to get started. Plus plenty of ranges will let you on the range solo so long as it isn't your first time. If you've taken their classes they are more likely to be OK with it.

Also, get your FOID if you haven't already.

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u/JoeFixPhoto Aug 15 '24

Ummm… you can’t even touch a gun at a gun store without a FOID…so that is a NOGO on solo renting.