March 13, 2019
NSSF Awards Five-Star Rating to Washington State’s The Range
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded its highest Five-Star rating for range excellence to The Range[1] LLC of Yakima, Washington.
The heart of The Range is its 15-lane interior featuring action-target technology for optimum client entertainment, a factor that’s highlighted in the facility’s busy calendar of events, including ladies night, date night and youth shoots, as well as manufacturers’ new-product demos held throughout the year. A full-service retail store and a robust rental gun inventory encourages clients to take advantage of The Range’s unique try-before-you-buy program, which allows patrons to try any firearm they like, and if they buy that model within five days, all rental fees are deducted from the cost of the gun. A full-time in-house gunsmith department offers repairs, custom work, accurizing and firearm Cerakoting, and is a much-sought resource for The Range’s regular clientele.
The shooting range and retail store are enhanced by a number of amenities. At the top of the list is a three-lane private VIP shooting suite and a full-service conference room, which make The Range a natural pick for private parties and corporate events. Members also have access to a dedicated gun-cleaning room and lockers.
An enormous roster of training programs is another top draw. A staff of certified instructors oversees private instruction and group classes that run the gamut from Basic Handgun Level 1 and Competition Pistol Level 1 to concealed carry classes at two levels and state rifle certification that meets the criteria for semi-automatic rifle purchases in the state after its