Omaha's ranges are mostly commercial indoor ranges with rentals and classes. Lincoln adds the state-run Turpin indoor range plus outdoor and shotgun options. Here's what we confirmed on each range's own site or on Nebraska Game and Parks (NGPC) pages.
Omaha metro
| Range | Lanes | Price | Rentals | Age rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner 10 Indoor Shooting Range (Omaha) | 6 at 25 yd | $12 per 30 min (one shooter); $9.90 each for 2+ | 100+ rental guns | Not confirmed |
| 88 Tactical | 10 public 25-yd lanes, plus 10-yd and digital | $22 per hour; second person $13 | Handgun $15; rifle or shotgun $25 (non-members rent in groups of 2+) | 10+ (unless hunter safety or a youth course is done); under 18 with a parent |
| The Bullet Hole (La Vista) | Indoor | $12 per 30 min | Any rental $30 with range ammo | 18+ with ID; minors with a parent or guardian who signs the waiver |
| Athena Arms (Bellevue) | Indoor | Day pass $24; second person $16 | Rental fleet $30 with range ammo | Not confirmed |
| The Marksman Indoor Range (Waterloo) | 11 at 25 yd, up to .308/.30-06 | $12 per 30 min; $7 each extra person | Unlimited rentals $15 | Not confirmed |
| Harry A. Koch Trap and Skeet | Shotgun only (city park) | Adults $10 per round | Not confirmed | Under 16 with an adult |
Notes:
- The Bullet Hole's FAQ says staff teach first-timers. NGPC lists a different phone number for it (402-596-0367) than its own site.
- 88 Tactical has a 2-5pm weekday happy hour (50% off lane time) and a walk-in-or-reserve policy ($10 online reservation). Single non-members can't rent guns.
- The Marksman details came from an indexed copy of its site and NGPC, because its site blocked our direct check.
- The Marksman offers Handgun Fundamentals and intro pistol courses plus ladies' events.
- Harry A. Koch is open Tue-Sun (closed Mon), weather permitting.
Lincoln
| Range | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turpin Outdoor Education Center (NGPC) | Indoor, 10 lanes at 25 yd | $10 per half hour or $15 per hour; students $5 per hour | First Shots class Thursdays ($10); Try Rifle ages 8+; closed Wed |
| Inner 10 Indoor Shooting Range (Lincoln) | Indoor, 9 lanes at 25 yd | Not posted | Formerly BigShots; RSO always on duty; minors with a guardian |
| Thunder Alley Indoor Shooting Range | Indoor, 6 lanes | $11 per half hour or $15 per hour | One high-power rifle lane Wed-Fri or by arrangement; call |
| DeGuns Outdoor Gun Range | Outdoor, year-round | $34.99 all day | Must be 19+, or under 19 with an adult; Handgun 101 class |
| Lincoln Trap and Skeet Club | Shotgun, open to the public | Trap or skeet $10.42 per 25 | Winter hours from Nov. 1 |
| Pawnee SRA Shotgun Range (NGPC) | Shotgun only | No range fee; park entry permit | Sunrise to sunset |
| Killdeer WMA Sight-in Range (NGPC) | 100-yd rifle bench | Free | Daily 9am-sunset |
For first-timers and families
- In Lincoln, Turpin's First Shots class ($10; under 18 with a parent) and Try Rifle (ages 8+) are low-cost starts at a state-run range.
- In Omaha, 88 Tactical allows shooters 10 and up with a parent, and The Bullet Hole lets minors shoot with a parent or guardian.
Read our First-Time Shooter Guide and see all Nebraska ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest range in Lincoln?
Turpin is $10 per half hour ($5 an hour for students), and Killdeer WMA's rifle bench is free.
Is there an outdoor rifle range near Omaha?
Our directory doesn't have a year-round public outdoor rifle range in Omaha itself. Eastern Nebraska Gun Club (Louisville) and Weeping Water Gun Club open to the public for fall sight-in days, and DeGuns in Lincoln is open year-round.
Can I rent a gun in Omaha?
Yes. Inner 10, 88 Tactical, The Bullet Hole, Athena Arms and The Marksman all list rentals. Several require you to buy ammo at the range, and 88 Tactical doesn't rent to a single non-member shooter.
This guide is general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace formal training. Prices and hours change, so call the range before you go.