San Leandro Rifle & Pistol Range — Local services in San Leandro

Local and not hard to get to, its a 5 minute drive from the 880 nestled at the west end of Davis St and if youre looking to get a few hours in after work, take a date, and/or just want to let off a few rounds its an ideal spot.Ill admit, there's some things that that inhibit me from giving it a 5 star but let me start out with the positive. They offer a indoor area, its well ventilated, well lit, and targets are a attached to motor operated draw string for easy adjustment of feet/yardage without interruption. The outside range however and understandably has 20 minute interruptions with a 10-15 minute (check, change, or remove target) period. The outside range offers up to 100 yard target practice with bench like seating. They also offer carpeted rest blocks for easy resting of your firearm (cleaning and target practice). The staff is friendly, always smiling, mainly older gents, and never had an issue but I cant see how you can have an issue if youre not familiar with firearm and/or range safety. Make no mistake, they will call you out, they got a PA system so everyone will hear it, and make it known if youre being unsafe in anyway. Most are knowledgeable in whatever your questions may be although most will leave you be if you know what youre doing.

Id like to add theres a nice little picnic area as well as a smoking area just a few feet from the firing line. Kind of a bonus if youre a smoker (i quit a few back) and I always bring a snack so its a plus for me in that regards.

They also have clean restrooms in case you need to take a break.

Now for the negative...First and foremost, you have to realize its location and location is the positive and negative in both situations, its a double edged sword.Its wedged right between the water treatment plant and the Davis street dumps so if youre sensitive to smell you'll notice it even before you pull into the parkinglot. Theres a minor pest problem (nats, flys, etc...) and Im not gonna lie, its awful on a hot day, mix that with the smell of low tide from the bay and its almost unbearable, almost...

And lastly, my last gripe about the place is on the long range side (all the way over to the right) they only have (1) 50 yard target that pops down and if youre lucky enough to snag that seat your golden.

I recommend it to folks who live in the eastbay especially after chabots unfortunate announcement of their closure.

I want to clear the prices up and no I dont work and/or own the place. Its a 15 dollar flat fee with membership card with is free and all you have to do is take a firearm safety test which is also free and give you the basics on how they and most ranges operate. I read through the comments and most are incorrect not to mention you can tell a little butthurt about paying the 25 dollar no-membership fee so just do yourself a favor and get the membership if you plan on visiting more than once, you'll save money just on your second visit.

Needless to say, I wrote a lot here but its a honest review. I scrolled through most the reviews and its either bad or good but Ill be the first to tell you Im quite thankful these guise (and girls) are still open to the public as most ranges are closed and/or closing due to environment issues with lead and what not. Just be humble we still have a place to go thats no more than 20 minutes in every direction to the locals here in the eastbay and again, thank you for providing a place we can all enjoy.

On a side note, Drakes brewery is located 5 minutes away, get place to grab a decent beer and a bite to eat after a good target...

TLDR: Indoor and Outdoor ranges, indoor range is open longer. They don't rent any firearms, they do sell basics like ear and eye protection, targets, and ammunition. $25 for a day pass to use the indoor or outdoor range.

Service: 5/5 *Professional, courteous, helpful Quality of Range: 5/5 *Well lit, well ventilated, maintained Value: 5/5 *For $25 you have all day range access, indoor or outdoor, and yes you can leave and come back as long as you keep your receipt. It is good for the day.

If you have been to a range, you are probably familiar with the paperwork, pricing, and over all how things work.

The San Leandro Rifle & Pistol Range (They/Them) has two ranges. They have an indoor range, and an outdoor range. I have only used the indoor range, but did look around the outdoor range, and asked questions. I have been there 4 times in the last month and a half, once just to check it out, and 3 times for practicing.

The Indoor Range: has about 14 lanes. The indoor range has the longest operational hours. Indoor range has distances that go from 5 yards, out to 15 yards in your lane (they have markings on the ground and wall for 5, 7, 10, 13, and 15). Your lane has a carriage to hang your target from, and you can send your target out or retrieve it using a switch on the left side of your firing lane. Your range fee gains you all day access to either range (indoor or outdoor), as well as 1 standard 25-yard qualification paper target. You can bring your own paper targets, stick ons, or purchase more targets, or stick on targets from them. Only pistols are allowed on the indoor range. Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns are allowed on the outdoor range with ammo and distance restrictions. There are minimal ammunition (ammo) restrictions on the indoor range, but ask if you have questions (I think it's just no LR)

The Indoor Range: There seem to be some type of training (not sure if it is offered, or just standing for law enforcement), that happens in the indoor range, and this can directly affect how many lanes are open to the general public. I did not ask about training, so I don't know how any of that works.

Indoor Range: Yes they allow you to take photos and video, however, the person doing so must not also be firing a weapon, and must be behind the firing line (a clearly marked yellow line on the ground).

The outdoor range is open regardless of weather. You can ask them if you have any specific questions about how it is ran, or what you can or can not do/use there. They are approachable. I like that the staff are not cliquish, overbearing, or boisterous.

Basic rules are: All firearms must arrive and leave in a case (soft or hard). All weapons need to face down range when in use, or not in use (until they are cased). No rapid fire, or double taps. Rapid fire is more than 1 round in any 2 second time period. This does not apply to the people who are training (I think they are police cadets, and active law enforcement maintaining skill sets). You must stay in your lane while firing, nothing allowed past the red line (which is in front of your bench in your firing lane). No holster draws/drawing from your clothing. Weapons must be unloaded, with chamber open if left on the firing line bench for any reason (bathroom break, swapping targets, changing off who is shooting). If you have any questions the staff is willing to answer them, and will provide guidance in a firm but respectful way (lane 12 no rapid fire, lane 14 your chamber needs to be open if you step away from the...

First and last time going to this place.

TL;DR: rude, “treats you different based on skin color,” very cramped, online calendar is not accurate

Was planning on shooting somewhere indoor so I can zero in a new optic. Checked online the night before and seen that there was nothing posted about the indoor range being closed the day I was planning on going. Upon arrival before going into the cashier’s shack sign said “indoor range closed.” Ehh ok no big deal I’ll go ahead and do what I can do outside. I go i, pay for my lane, advised them that a couple of buddies are going to shoot with me when they arrive and asked if they can jump in my lane with me after they pay and they said no problem because they were busy that day. Cool no problem there. I’m setting up in my lane and the whole 20 min I’m paying attention to how the RSOs are enforcing rules and they’re constantly giving warnings over the intercom to the same lanes about shooting too fast so I have an idea of how long 2 second hold times between shots are. Within our first 2 mags (and we are holding between shots) the RSO from inside (not even in the lanes with us) screams “lane X, this is your final warning.” Ehh ok? Everyone else is getting multiple warnings about the same thing but you’re ready to kick us out? I go shoot my third mag and RSO comes out screaming at us that we’re not holding “long enough” “I’ve warned you multiple times” and “pack it up you’re done.” I politely plead my case but the RSO was not having it. I try not to resort to the whole race thing but after seeing a couple of reviews prior to writing mine I feel it’s pretty accurate. I’ve shot at many different ranges and have never been treated this way before. If I was shooting too fast at others they would politely ask me to slow it down a little bit but not get in our faces or threatening to kick us out on the first warning. Save your time and go to Richmond or Concord and enjoy your experience.

Side note, the outdoor range is very cramped, if you’re shooting with a group you’re probably going to be standing shoulder to shoulder with another group when you’re waiting for your turn, almost an unsafe amount of room to walk at a range. Parking is very limited and the spots make me feel uncomfortable even parking for how short they are. Their online calendar is obviously not accurate seeing that I specifically went to this range for indoor but says closed when...