Head into the Mojave on a supervised outdoor shooting range just outside Las Vegas. This half-day experience pairs hands-on fire on automatic and large-caliber rifles with hotel pickup and lunch.
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The van climbs a washboard access road and the strip’s buzz drops away; wind pulls at the wide-open desert like a hand urging you forward. Ahead, a private range opens into a long barrel of sky where steel targets punctuate ochre slopes and the mountains stand silent, broader and older than any rifle’s echo.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended — you should be able to stand for extended periods, walk short uneven stretches, and climb small embankments.
Wildlife
History
The Mojave basin and range formed through repeated crustal stretching; the lands around Las Vegas have long been travel corridors for Indigenous groups and later for settlers and miners.
Conservation
Stay on range-designated areas and pack out all trash to protect fragile desert soils; organized ranges help concentrate impact and prevent dispersed litter and target debris.
Reserve your spot on the Machine Gun Shooting Experience in Las Vegas with Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring closed-toe shoes
Range surfaces are rocky and can be hot; sturdy shoes protect your feet during walking and shooting drills.
Hydrate before arrival
Nevada desert heat dehydrates quickly—drink water before pickup and carry a bottle if your provider allows it.
Protect your hearing
Bring foam earplugs even if ear protection is supplied—double protection is common during loud volleys.
Sun and dust protection
Wear long sleeves, a brimmed hat, and sunglasses to reduce glare and shield skin from blowing grit.
Closed-toe hiking or work shoes
Protects feet on rocky, uneven desert range surfaces.
Sunglasses and brimmed hat
Reduces glare and helps protect your eyes and face from sun and dust.
summer
High-SPF sunscreen
Desert sun is intense—apply before arrival and reapply if allowed.
summer
Earplugs (foam)
Backup hearing protection for extremely loud firearms.