Islip Rifle & Pistol Range

Range Facilities:

• Outdoor shooting range
• Maximum shooting distance of 50 yards

Fees:

• Daily Admission:
  • Resident: $12
  • Senior Resident: $6
  • Non-resident: $30
  • Senior Non-resident: $15
• Annual Admission:
  • Resident: $100
  • Senior Resident: $50
  • Non-resident: $250
  • Senior Non-resident: $125

Strengths:

• Many reviewers have praised the professional, friendly, and helpful staff.
• It’s a well-maintained and clean space, with some mentioning great ventilation.
• The range officers are known for ensuring a safe shooting environment.
• Firearms such as rifles, pistols, and shotguns can be used, although it’s bench shooting for shotguns with slugs only.
• Affordable range fees for Islip residents.
• Open to the public on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.
• Active law enforcement officers and veterans are treated well.

Areas for Improvement:

• The range does not offer gun rentals; you have to bring your own firearm.
• There were issues in the past with phone lines, but this has since been resolved.
• Limited operating days and hours, with some users wishing for extended availability, especially for residents.
• Shotgun users are restricted to slugs and bench shooting, no buckshot or standing shooting.
• Some reviewers have mentioned that the facility could use modern updates and improvements.