Firearms Programs

The shooting range for the firearms program at Georgia Southern.

Welcome to The Firearms Range

The 16 lane, 25 meter indoor Firearms Range is Bulloch County’s premier shooting ground for collegiate, statewide and national events. The Firearms Range allows spectators to view the range through bullet-proof glass with immediate access to amenities at The Shooting Sports Education Center. Visit Shooting Sports for special programs and events or become a member to practice with firearms on your own time.

For programs that require registration at our front desk or over the phone during business hours, payment is required at registration. Please register at least 48 hours in advance before the start of the program unless noted otherwise.

Beginner & Intro Programs

New to firearms? Learn the basics and safely handle a firearm at the Shooting Sports Education Center.

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Firearms 101Take it slow and start with the basics of firearm safety! In Firearms 101, you’ll learn how to properly handle semi automatic pistols with a dive into the parts of a firearm, operation, grip, aim, loading and unloading and clearance checks. The course concludes with an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned on the range. Complete this course to become eligible for firearms membership at the SSEC.Mondays and Tuesday 6 p.m.Saturdays 10 a.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $25Georgia Southern Students: $15Youth: $15
Rifle 101Still new to shooting? In this Rifle 101, you’ll learn how to safely load, fire and unload a semi-automatic rifle. You’ll also become familiar with proper grip, stance, aiming trigger control and clearance checks.May 22, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.June 28, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.Aug. 16, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.Oct. 4, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.Nov. 14, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.Jan. 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.Feb. 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.March 27, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.April 11, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.May 20, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.June 27, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $30Georgia Southern Students: $20Youth: $20
First Shots: Try RifleBring your friends and family along to Try Rifle, part of our TRY-fecta series! This intro course is an easy way to learn the basics of firearm safety and how to properly utilize a rifle with proper stance, grip, aim, loading and unloading techniques. Participants who complete this First Shots program are provided an opportunity to receive a $25 coupon and survey from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.Aug. 22, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Dec. 19, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Mar. 20, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Visit us or call!
All guests: $25
First Shots: Try PistolBring your friends and family along to Try Pistol, part of our TRY-fecta series! This intro course is an easy way to learn the basics of firearm safety and how to properly utilize a pistol with proper stance, grip, aim, loading and unloading techniques. Participants who complete this First Shots program are provided an opportunity to receive a $25 coupon and survey from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.June 4, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
All guests: $25
Firearms Date NightBring a little fire to your night out at Firearms Date Night! Try out a pistol in a safe and beginner-friendly environment, and show up your partner in easy firearms activities.June 6, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.July 11, 2025 6p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $75 per couple ages 18+Students: $65 per couple ages 18+
Explore Air RifleLearn how to use a pellet air rifle in a comfortable learning environment through Explore Air Rifle! In this three-week course, you’ll learn safety practices and fundamental skills in unique air rifle games and activities.Tuesdays and ThursdaysComing soon!Visit us or call!
All guests: $100
Pistol Cleaning CourseDiscover more about your pistol and keep it clean! In the Pistol Cleaning Course, we’ll cover disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, inspection, reassembly and function checks. At the end of the course, you’ll receive your own Hoppe’s Cleaning Kit!June 11, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Sep. 4, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Nov. 12, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Jan. 14, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.March 12, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.June 10, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $50Students: $40
Rifle Cleaning CourseDiscover more about your rifle and keep it clean! In the Rifle Cleaning Course, we’ll cover disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, inspection, reassembly and function checks. At the end of the course, you’ll receive your own Hoppe’s Cleaning Kit!Oct. 15, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Feb. 3, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.April 8, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $50Students: $40

Next Steps: Advanced Programs

Ready to sharpen your aim? Join special programs for an extra challenge or to improve your competitive skills.

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Firearms 201Expand your skills with a semi automatic pistol in Firearms 201! Start with a quick review and safety briefing and learn more about advanced ready positions, types of sighted fire, clearing malfunctions and stoppages.June 19, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Sep. 12, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Oct. 23, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Jan. 30, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.March 5, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.April 23, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.June 18, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $75Students: $50
Firearms 301Take on our most advanced pistol training: Firearms 301! Build upon your proficiency to shoot more accurately, perform reloads, draw from the holster and clear stoppages, and end the course with a personalized plan to continue your growth in the sport. A practical exam must be completed at the SSEC prior to registration.Sep. 26, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Nov. 6, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.March 26, 2026 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $100Students: $75

More Programs

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Find safe and instructional programs designed for women, by women!

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Women’s Firearms 1Want to learn about firearms in a safe environment? Women’s Firearms 1 is a deep dive into owning and operating a firearm! We’ll look closely at the anatomy of different firearm systems and have an opportunity to get comfortable on the range.July 15, 2025 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Aug. 19, 2025 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Sep. 13, 2025 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Oct. 14, 2025 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Nov. 8, 2025 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Jan. 23, 2026 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Feb. 16, 2026 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.March 28, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.April 14, 2026 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.May 30, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.July 18, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $75 ages 16+Students: $50 ages 16+
Women’s Firearms 2Let’s fine tune your shooting skills in Women’s Firearms 2! Work through different techniques and drills, and learn more about concealed carry and competitions for women.April 25, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $75 ages 16+Students: $50 ages 16+
Ladies Night OutMake Ladies Night Out a fun evening on the range! Bring your own firearm or rent one from us to practice shooting with an instructor ready to help you out or just give you the support you need.Coming soon!Visit us or call!
Public: $65Students: $55
Shooting Sports Membership is required.

Discover how to become a safer and more responsible firearm owner with USCCA courses!

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Concealed Carry & Home Defense CourseConsidering carrying a firearm for self-defense? The Concealed Carry & Home Defense Course is a 7-hour session with classroom instruction, laser-training, and live fire on the range. You’ll learn how to develop your own personal protection plan and understand conflict avoidance, situational awareness, legal use of force and more.June 21, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Register online
Public: $135Georgia Southern Students: $110
Concealed Carry Mini CourseTake the Concealed Carry Mini Course to understand how to be prepared for self-defense. This course will cover situational awareness, defensive shooting fundamentals, legal use of force and violent encounters.Register online
Public: $75Georgia Southern Students: $65
Personal and Home Defense Mini CoursePrepare for the unexpected in the Personal and Home Defense Mini Course. This course will cover personal and home protection plans, situational awareness and violent encounters.Register online
Public: $55Georgia Southern Students: $45
What is Constitutional Carry?Understand the law when you conceal carry! In our course on constitutional carry, you’ll learn the implications of being armed in public, staying safe, use of force and further training options.June 12, 2025 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.Register online
All guests: $20
Shooting Sports Membership is included
Real Estate Agent Safety CourseStay safe on the job with clients and at vacant properties! In the Real Estate Agent Safety Course, you’ll learn the risk of the job, situational awareness, mindset and defensive strategies and defensive options.Register online
All guests: $65
Contact us if you are interested in registering a group or office

Show off your shooting skills or have fun with friends and family at special firearms competitions and challenges!

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Bowling Pin ShootCompete in a fun match for all skill levels! In the Bowling Pin Shoot, aim to knock down pins before your competitors in knockout rounds.June 25, 2025 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Register online before 3 p.m. on the event day.
Public: $15Georgia Southern Students and Youth: $10
Eagle Eye ChallengeTest your skills in a timed, moving and shooting competition! In the Eagle Eye Challenge, you’ll engage targets from behind cover and from seated positions while performing magazine changes.Register online before 3 p.m. on the event day.
Public: $15
Eagle Rifle OpenEagle Rifle Open is a USA Shooting Air Rifle Ranking Match! Register online
Entry fees:Air Rifle: $75Smallbore: $40Both: $100

Junior Rifle Club at the Shooting Sports Education Center trains young athletes pursuing their passion in rifle through good sportsmanship, discipline, mental strength and integrity. Junior Rifle Club is an opportunity to enhance skills, meet new faces, and compete. Practices take place at the Shooting Sports Education Center on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. from October to July.

Eligibility & Dues

Junior Rifle Club is open to youth ages 10 to 17. Rifle experience is not required. High school rifle team members are encouraged to join to receive additional coaching! Yearly membership fees are $150 and include access to the Firearms Range during practice and for additional training time. Club dues are $40 a month, and optional equipment is available for $15 a month.

Working on your accuracy or safety? We offer private lessons at the Shooting Sports Education Center! Our certified instructors can help you with basics like left or right eye dominance, trigger squeeze, breathing control, stance, grip and more. Fill out the Private Lessons form and our staff will reach out to help you get started!

Private Lessons Policy

  • A patron is not required to be an approved user to participate in private lessons.
  • The patron may not sell, assign or transfer rights to the private lessons purchased to any third party without prior approval.
  • Private lessons must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the first scheduled lesson. To receive the quantity discount for the private lessons, the lessons must be purchased at one time.
  • Training sessions must be paid for in full prior to scheduling the first training session.
  • Private lesson refunds will not be issued for any reason, including but not limited to relocation, illness, and or unused sessions (unused sessions can be transferred between Instructors).
  • All private lessons sessions must be completed within 120 days from the date of the contract/purchase. Private lesson sessions are void after 120 days from that date have passed.
  • Private lesson sessions may only be rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • If the patron anticipates running late to a session, they should contact the instructor as soon as possible. If 15 minutes have passed and the patron has not arrived to the session, the session will be cancelled without refund.
  • If a lesson is cancelled by the instructor, the instructor will notify the patron in advance to reschedule the session.
  • Patrons must wear comfortable and appropriate attire, including but not limited to, clean t-shirts, shorts, tights, pants and closed toed shoes. Patrons must be completely ready for the private lesson at the time agreed upon. Failure to be prepared to train may result in a shortened session or possible cancellation of the session. Instructors can provide guidance on appropriate clothing and shoes prior to the session.
  • Archery equipment and Firearm equipment must be in a good working order prior to the lesson. If a patron has an equipment malfunction, staff will attempt to fix the problem immediately, but repairs cannot exceed the time limit of the lesson. Any services to equipment may be subject to an additional fee.