Marksman Pistol Institute

Very helpful and informative. Alvin went over and beyond to fit us with the right gun and make sure we had a good time shooting. I would definitely come back to shoot or buy a gun.

this place is full of assholes !!! do not go there unless you want to be treated like shit !! and they’re over priced !!! place sucks !!!

Growing up in the liberal Mecca of Massachusetts meant that I had no idea what to expect when I came in today.
I ended up having a blast (pun intended)! Wednesdays are Ladies Days, which means eye and ear protection are free. If you come with a friend who already owns firearms, then the entry fee, bullets, and paper target are all that you need. It is very affordable (~$ 25).
I went with two lady friends and one guy friend. We were given a brief introduction to the rules of the shooting range. Then, our experienced friend taught us how to safely load, handle, and shoot the firearms. I enjoyed the experience a lot.
I’d like to thank the staff for being so helpful, welcoming, and funny — especially the older gentleman who gave me so much sass. He is a riot!

Being very concerned with the state of society and the increasing boldness of home invaders, I decided to finally do something about securing the safety of my family and take an introduction to firearms course here at Marksman Pistol Institute. I’ve never held a handgun before, let alone fire one. This course was perfect for me as it was geared entirely for newbies. I highly recommend taking an introduction to revolver class as you will learn not only gun safety, but that guns are really not scary.
The facility is great and the staff is great. I followed up my course by using their coupon for free range fees and half off of gun rentals. I’ve been there three times, now, and this has been a perfect way to figure out which gun is right for me. I was really a greenie (still am), but the staff never was condescending and always helpful. They have clear rules to follow to insure a safe environment.
I really like the huge variety of handguns they have available to rent. This really helps in the decision process. They have all the major brands and their various models. You will not have any trouble finding the right defensive weapon for you. They also have classes for various levels available and they have a separate classroom.
This review is for both locations, one on Prince and the other on 29^th Street. I’ve been to both and the quality of service is equally good at both locations.
The axiom is true: When seconds count, the police are minutes away. Glad I found Tucson’s only indoor shooting range.

I’ve been here three times now, once to purchase a gun, twice to shoot. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly each time.
On my gun buying trip, I was looking for a Sig X5, which no place in town carried. I was sure I wanted one, but wanted to see it in person before I ordered it. It just so happens a guy that works there has one. Now, this is an expensive, rare (ish) weapon, but he let me use his personal gun in the range, and use up *his* bullets, and wouldn’t even take my money when I tried to buy him replacements! That’s some of the best customer service I’ve experience in any gun shop in Tucson!
On both shooting occasions, the staff was professional and informative. I’m a relatively experienced shooter, but I had never shot in an enclosed range before. They clued me in on some of the differences to look out for and kept me from feeling stupid for my questions. I even came back with my girlfriend, and we both had a great time.
Would recommend!

Had a situation on Monday but it was resolved beautifully by Vincent today. He was open, honest and most willing to offer a solution. All parties are happy. Thank you Vincent… good man!

First time ever shooting a gun and my instructor Vincent was really nice. He gave me great information on the basics of guns and was helpful when it came time to shoot. Over all it was a great experience

I have been to this range many times, and I actually took a class and am currently signed up for another at this location. I have had several bad experiences here with a couple good experiences mixed in.
I’ll start by talking about the classes. From my experience they are great! Instructors are extremely knowledgable and more than happy to teach you how to shoot better. I was a huge fan of this place after walking out of the class and wanted to go back the next day!
Then I did exactly that, and was greatest by a completely different experience. As far as prices go I love it! $ 10 to shoot to your liking, $ 8 to have a second shooter on the same lane, fantastic! A buck for a target and another for eyes and ears, awesome! Just don’t buy ammo here unless you have a trust fund and pulled up in a brand new Mercedes.
As far as the facilities go, they are just ok. Nothing too crazy for a range but one would think dressing the place up a bit could bring in some more business. They also have a nice selection of firearms for sale as well as holsters and other accessories for your rig.
Then comes the reason for the two-​star. Honestly if it wasn’t for the classes I would definitely give this place a one-​star.
If you go to this range you will either be greeted by a great staff of friendly people willing to answer questions, show you a gun or two, and share in a conversation. Or, more likely, you will be created by a staff of guys strutting around in their little domain, chastising anyone who makes even the slighted mistake knowingly or not, thinking they are nothing short of gods among men. I have seen many experienced shooters make a simple and non-​dangerous mistakes only to get a tongue lashing from these guys. Meanwhile, Johnny Ladies-​man brought his girl in to show off a bit in front of her and she’s skipping bullets off the ground at the 10 yard mark.
I completely understand that shooting and handling guns is not only inherently dangerous but also possibly fatal. This is something that should be taken seriously. However, when the range masters create an environment where each shooter feels as though they can feel the breath of the all-​mighty range master on the back of their neck, sometimes quite literally, you create nervous, and dangerous shooters. Instead of screaming at the shooter in front of the entire range rather calmly tell the shooter their mistake and the consequences of continuing to make such a mistake.
Finally, if you come here to purchase a firearm and are expecting to be treated like a customer just go to one of the many gun shops around Tucson. You might have more luck there. In my experience they only want the money out of your pocket and then force you out the door.

I went to Marksman II to shoot my gun on Saturday, October 5, 2013. I was surprised at how rude the guy who checked me in was toward me. I accidentally signed my name instead of printing on the sign in sheet. I was immediately chastized and lectured about it like I was in elementrary school. I noticed I wasn’t the only one who did it, but I guess I was to be made an example by this jerk. His name is «Doy». Well, I apologized and just smiled; paid my fee and went in and used the range.
After I finished, on my way out, I stopped at the counter to look at a couple of guns and to see if I could get a couple of questions answered about possibly buying a new pistol. You would think I would be treated like a customer. Nope. This guy «Doy» asks me if I see anything and I said I was looking for something new because I wanted something better than what I had. This guy just turned and started small talking with his manager and another worker; completely ignoring me. I stood there waiting for him or one of the others to turn around an help me with my questions and a possible purchase. They just stood there with their backs turned and the manager sat in an office.
I finally just walked out and went to Sportsmans Warehouse where the staff were more than helpful and treated me like a customer. I made my purchase there and even saved $ 80.
I want to say a big Thank You to Marksman II for treating me like garbage and ignoring me. You saved me $ 80 on the same gun I was going to purchase there! I will NEVER do more than just use the shooting range at Marksman II. Thanks for the your help «Doy» or should I say «Duh»!!!

We took the Intro. to Revolver class with Tracy. Sooo good! Tracy was amazing and really knowledgeable about all things gun related. We had a blast learning how to safely handle weapons (I shoot… but no one’s ever walked me though detailed safety and handling instructions before).
The class is 55 $ and lasts 5 hours. You start in the classroom, do some practical exercises (learn how to cite the gun, how to properly and safely hold it etc.), then head over to the indoor shooting range. Another staff member came in with us and Tracy and him helped each of individually to work on stance, aim and other techniques. Here you shoot 8 different guns which is great for anyone trying to decide what they’d like to buy. You’d be surprised how differently they all feel and operate.
The class comes with a free one month shooting range pass (you still need to pay for ammo and gun rental… but that’s half price). Again, this is a great offer for those who aren’t’ quite sure what to buy– the gun rental lasts all day and you can swap out guns as you want, so you would be able to try anything they have in the rental case.
The instructor was very personable, funny and approachable. After the class we had questions and he happily stuck around for a while to chat with us. This guy has a wealth of knowledge, so come prepared with questions.

This Marksman location is smaller but it’s nice because you can go in on a Sunday and not have to worry about a line to wait and use the range. The staff is really nice and helpful :)

Amazing and helpful staff… ALL of them! They truly want you to feel safe on the range… and wherever else you may have to use your firearm. Awesome place!

The staff is pretty good, Terry is the man! I’ve been here a few times, and have taken some classes. Good stuff overall, they have special events (such as ladies night) and a cordial staff to help you out. Know your gun safety!

I took the Basic Handgun class earlier this month and loved it. The instructor, Bruce, was friendly and knowledgeable. The class was paced well, the handouts and video provided great information and questions were always welcome. At the end of the class we practiced dry firing first, then we shot on the range as a group.
The Marksman II staff includes NRA certified instructors and former military. They provide a casual, friendly and safe environment. I especially recommend it to anyone brand new to shooting. They’re neither rough nor intimidating and you won’t be made to feel like a newbie or outsider. They genuinely want to help you be safe and comfortable in the sport of shooting. Try out a variety of guns on their range for very reasonable fees — this is a great way to test different guns if you’re in the market for one!

Like melissa I usually like to shoot outdoors as well but sometimes you just cant. The heat or darkness sometimes get in the way. This is a great place to go shooting.
range goes to 25 yards.
maximum caliber is 357 magnum, (so yes you can bring rifles, but they must be smaller then .357 mag, I bring my .22 rifle, I can shoot for hours without breaking the bank.
Staff is polite and knowledgeable, they helped my dad fix a gun he got as a present. as well as lending me a screw driver for some loose screws.
prices are reasonable, I have a family membership so shooting is free, along with eye/​ear protection.
targets are like $ 1 each
a ton of guns to rent if you want to try something out. (you must buy/​use their ammo for rented guns though)
There are a lot of rules when shooting here but its to keep you safe.
No unsecured firearms outside the booths (they must be in a bag or holster.
loading magazines are done at home or in the booth.
no taking pictures

Cordial and efficient staff accompanied by a safe range and reasonable prices. I will go back again.

I usually shoot at outdoor ranges, but this is southern Arizona. Some days shade makes the difference between life and death! It’s not exactly A/C’d inside, but they do have enormous fans circulating air and it was comfortable. We brought our own guns but rented eye and ear protection, plus bought 3 boxes of ammo and 2 targets. It cost somewhere around $ 80. Saw someone shooting with a rifle, so maybe not just handguns? They offer classes as well.

So, I have only been to a few shooting ranges before. This place is at a decent price and sells. Ammo and has gun rentals (when using a lane). I believe its 7 dollars all day and you can trade out for whatever gun you want, just have ammo for it already or buy some there.
I have my own, so it just costs me lane rental and a target (which comes out to around 12 dollars i believe). They are more lenient than other ranges i have been to, but of course i have been to ones in San Francisco where they are super anal. —yeah i said anal stop laughing…
Low down this place also has classes available and everything is at a reasonable price here. Guns that they do sell are normal price, not too many accessories for guns but they do have some. Check it out. This is a pistol only range fyi…

I recently saw where Marksman Pistol Institute was openly opposed to AZ Legislation on Constitutional Carry (more than likely because it will take away from their training profit.)
I plan on taking several training courses on Concealed Pistol carry as well as other Pistol proficiency and safety courses.
Sadly, I will now be looking at other instructors and training facilities.
Marksman Pistol Institute, you have lost any chance at seeing my hard earned money for training or any other purchases for that matter!