We visited Marksman Pistol Institute
for quick tour of their facility. Here
are the pictures along with some information on this range,
training center and gun shop in Tucson, Arizona. Marksman
is open seven days a week and range fees are good for the
day (not hourly) they even offer yearly 'club memberships'
where shooting costs very little after enough visits. Rental
guns are available for under $10, test out a model before
you buy it.
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A
view from the parking lot. Marksman has been here at
it's 29th Street location for many years. I've shot
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Inside the store.
Marksman offers a full indoor shooting range along
with pistols an ammunition for sale. They also offer
many levels of training and an assortment of gear for
shooters. |
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The entire
range is visable from the store area. There is room
for shooters to put down their equipment while signing
in, or waiting for friends
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For safety
reasons they ask you to use their ammunition in
rental guns, so there's plenty to choose from
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Ruger, Smith & Wesson,
Glock and Sig to name a few, are all available for
sale at the Marksman on 29th
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Many
of the most popular models of Glocks and other
brands are for sale, even a Sig 556 is available
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There
is a bulletin board near the entrance to the range
to help keep shooters aware of issues of interest.
Also available are valuable legal reference books for
gun owners and CCW permit holders
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Safety
is always important when shooting. The Marksman makes
it very easy to
know the simple rules. To keep it quiet in the gun
shop there is an 'airlock' to trap any sounds.
Open one door step in and let the door shut, then open
the second door to the range.
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Marksman
has a large selection of rental guns. From .22
to .44. Are you thinking about buying a pistol? Try
it out first. Rent one and shoot a box of ammo, see
if is
a comfortable gun for you before you buy. When you
are ready to buy, Marksman has many
new versions of their rental guns for sale
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Sig brand shooting
vests and shirts are for sale in the lobby
along with a large assortment of holsters
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Holsters, gun
cases, training aids and other shooting supplies
are available at Marksman
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Many
targets are available both standard bulls eyes and
various silhouettes
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The lanes
are well lit and easy to operate
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There are 12 indoor
shooting bays.The range is well maintained and
clean. The air is filtered and there's little if any
smell of gun powder. Brass is collected
so there's no fear of tripping over it
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Each
lane has an air
return and target carriage. Attach your target to the
carrier then run it out to the distance you want to shoot,
no walking.
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While
shooting or in class refreshments and restrooms are
available and nearby
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The classroom at
the Marksman comfortably seats over 20
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Fingerprinting is
available for CCW and other classes
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At the Marksman
you can enjoy
the excitement of live shooting in a safe, supervised
environment. The Marksman can provide all the materials
for your shooting needs; ear and eye protection,
ammunition, targets, and rental firearms. You may
shoot your own firearm or choose from one of ours.
After your time out on the shooting
range, relax in the lounge/spectator
area or shop for all of your firearm needs in
our retail
store. 
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