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Head into the Mojave on a supervised outdoor shooting range just outside Las Vegas. This half-day experience pairs hands-on fire on automatic and large-caliber rifles with hotel pickup and lunch.
Head into the Mojave on a supervised outdoor shooting range just outside Las Vegas. This half-day experience pairs hands-on fire on automatic and large-caliber rifles with hotel pickup and lunch.
The van climbs a washboard access road and the strip’s buzz drops away; wind pulls at the wide-open desert like a hand urging you forward. Ahead, a private range opens into a long barrel of sky where steel targets punctuate ochre slopes and the mountains stand silent, broader and older than any rifle’s echo.
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Operated by 2Vegas.com · Las Vegas, Nevada
The van climbs a washboard access road and the strip’s buzz drops away; wind pulls at the wide-open desert like a hand urging you forward. Ahead, a private range opens into a long barrel of sky where steel targets punctuate ochre slopes and the mountains stand silent, broader and older than any rifle’s echo.
This stretch of the Mojave sits within the Basin and Range province — a landscape shaped by uplift and faulting that left low mountain ranges and flat alluvial fans. Indigenous Southern Paiute people traversed these valleys for millennia; more recently, prospectors and highway builders put Las Vegas on the map, and the open desert east and south of the city became a practical place for live-fire training and recreational ranges.
Expect an organized, safety-first operation: a short classroom safety brief, supervised live fire at multiple stations, and a chance to try semiautomatic pistols, fully automatic platforms, and an iconic .50-caliber rifle against steel targets. The desert’s glare will test your eye; the wind will play with dust and your shot cadence.
Practical guidance: wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and high-SPF sun protection; bring earplugs even if provided; hydrate before you arrive. The activity runs about 3–4 hours, includes hotel pickup and an In-N-Out lunch, and is suitable for people with moderate fitness and no advanced technical skills. If you’re curious about shooting in wide, legal open spaces and want a controlled, instructor-led experience, this tour delivers adrenaline with pragmatic safety and desert context.
No — instructors provide safety briefings and step-by-step guidance for beginners; moderate fitness is recommended.
Typical packages include a Glock pistol, fully automatic MP5 and Uzi-style weapons, and a single round from a .50-caliber Barrett rifle, subject to availability.
The tour runs about 3–4 hours (roughly 210 minutes) and includes hotel pickup/drop-off and an In-N-Out lunch as noted in the itinerary.
Participants must meet age requirements set by the operator and should not be pregnant; people with certain medical conditions should consult the operator beforehand.
2Vegas.com operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The van climbs a washboard access road and the strip’s buzz drops away; wind pulls at the wide-open desert like a hand urging you forward. Ahead, a private range opens into a long barrel of sky where steel targets punctuate ochre slopes and the mountains stand silent, broader and older than any rifle’s echo.
The van climbs a washboard access road and the strip’s buzz drops away; wind pulls at the wide-open desert like a hand urging you forward. Ahead, a private range opens into a long barrel of sky where steel targets punctuate ochre slopes and the mountains stand silent, broader and older than any rifle’s echo.
This stretch of the Mojave sits within the Basin and Range province — a landscape shaped by uplift and faulting that left low mountain ranges and flat alluvial fans. Indigenous Southern Paiute people traversed these valleys for millennia; more recently, prospectors and highway builders put Las Vegas on the map, and the open desert east and south of the city became a practical place for live-fire training and recreational ranges.
Expect an organized, safety-first operation: a short classroom safety brief, supervised live fire at multiple stations, and a chance to try semiautomatic pistols, fully automatic platforms, and an iconic .50-caliber rifle against steel targets. The desert’s glare will test your eye; the wind will play with dust and your shot cadence.
Practical guidance: wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and high-SPF sun protection; bring earplugs even if provided; hydrate before you arrive. The activity runs about 3–4 hours, includes hotel pickup and an In-N-Out lunch, and is suitable for people with moderate fitness and no advanced technical skills. If you’re curious about shooting in wide, legal open spaces and want a controlled, instructor-led experience, this tour delivers adrenaline with pragmatic safety and desert context.