I will never forget my first visit to The Range 702. The first thing I became acutely aware of was how good I felt upon entering, a direct result of the facility’s state-of-the-art air filtration system, one of the best in Southern Nevada. And before you even take advantage of one of the many offered shooting experiences, there’s so much to look at here—a great selection of firearms for sale, equipment for budding enthusiasts and a VIP suite with three large-screen TVs for parties, presentations and more.

My friend and I chose the “Black Ops Experience,” in which you get to fire four extremely different weapons. We didn’t get to participate immediately—there was a bit of wait because all the bays were occupied. But a handy-dandy buzzer let us know when our bay was ready. We slapped on safety goggles and headphones (under which there was an added earplug for a higher level of ear safety) and we were on our way.

With our safety instructor close by to give us tips on how to hold the weapons and properly use the sighting, we were off! Each weapon was more intense than the next—the semi-auto Glock 17 (10 rounds) was smooth and accurate, the full-auto MP5 (20 rounds) was smooth and SO powerful, the full-auto M4 (20 rounds) was nothing short of mind-blowing in its power, and the M249 SAW (30 rounds) is, frankly, exhilarating in its power, recoil and speed. I truly felt like a VIP after this experience, and only wanted more.

Speaking of VIP, The Range 702 also includes four VIP lanes, and this is an experience well worth your time and money, including everything from a private hostess, LCD TVs and private restroom facilities. This is the perfect place for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and more.

One of the coolest things about The Range 702 is its green philosophy: Not only are all rounds frangible (meaning they are safer, have less wear and tear on the galleries and are environmentally friendly), all 50-caliber shells get reused up to eight times.

5999 Dean Martin Drive. 702.425.5312. therange702.com

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