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FAQs

A handy hub of all commonly asked questions. If you don’t see your question answered here, feel free to call us at the range and we can help you out.
DO I NEED A MEMBERSHIP TO USE THE RANGE?
Nope! You don’t need a membership to use the range, shop, or train — but members get exclusive perks and discounts. Enjoy free lane rentals, early online booking, and more. If you’re a frequent visitor, ask our staff about becoming a member to maximize your experience.

We welcome all rifle calibers up to .308Win/30-06 Springfield, and all pistol calibers. Shotguns are allowed with slugs only, outside of the shotgun class where we will cover patterning. No green tip, tracer rounds, armor piercing, or incendiary ammunition. Brass-cased ammo ONLY — steel and aluminum cases are not permitted.

When in doubt, please ask a Range Safety Officer or CRF Staff Member.

You do not need your own firearm to enjoy the range. We offer a variety of handguns, rifles, shot guns, suppressors, and machine guns for rent, along with ear and eye protection. Must be 21+ to rent handguns or machine guns, and 18+ to rent rifles or shotguns.

Memberships may be purchased online here , or in person at Capitol Range with any of our staff members.

If you have any questions about the membership options or need assistance please contact the membership director at [email protected] or call 919.412.4279

The standard age to participate in the range at Capitol Range is 10 years old. However, parental discretion can be discussed.

Your child must be able to stand & see over the bench rest, including holding the firearms without assistance. Proper firearm etiquette is required of them and is the parents’ responsibility.

Shooters under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian on the lane at all times. We reserve the right to deny anyone due to safety concerns.

Range Rules
  • Only controlled fire is allowed.
  • Automatic fire is only allowed only with the approval of management.
  • No FRT, or FRT like triggers or binary triggers allowed without the approval of management
  • Physical Government Issued valid ID required to enter range, *18 years old and older.
  • Standard age minimum for entrance to the range is 10 years old (with parent or guardian). Shooters under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian of at least 21 years of age.
  • Always follow the Four Firearms Safety Rules.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including appropriate eye and hearing protection, must be always worn on the range.
  • No food, drink, gum, or smoking is allowed on the range.
  • Only two people are allowed per shooting lane at a time.
  • Firearms must remain unloaded until the shooter is on the firing line and instructed to load by qualified range personnel.
  • Follow all commands from CRF range personnel. The Range Safety Officer (RSO) on duty has final approval of firearms or ammunition allowed on the range.
  • Keep all firearms cased (or holstered if allowed) until on the firing line.
  • Place all firearms on the shooting point bench with muzzles downrange and actions open until ready for use.
  • Do not handle firearms behind the firing line for any reason.
  • If you drop something in front of the firing line, ask range personnel for assistance in retrieving it.
  • Fire only at your designated target. No cross-lane shooting is allowed.
  • No unaimed fire or hip shooting is allowed. Do not allow your firearm to dangle or turn with a gun in your hand.
  • Only shooters who have been validated by CRF via appropriate procedures may draw from an outside-the-waist holster. No exceptions.
  • In the event a “CEASE FIRE!” is called, immediately safely bench your firearm with the muzzle pointed downrange, then follow all commands from range personnel.
  • Do not leave firearms unattended on the range.
    If you experience a problem or malfunction with your firearm, safely place it on the bench with the muzzle downrange and notify range personnel.
  • Once finished shooting, safely unload all firearms, then bring your firearms case up to the shooting point to stow your firearm(s).
  • Place all trash in the containers provided.
  • CLOTHING- Tank tops, low-cut V-necks, shirts with spaghetti straps, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, western boots (not covered by clothing) or any other clothing that allows ejected brass cases to be trapped to the body are prohibited.
Ammunition
  1. All pistol calibers and up to 5.56 is allowed on all lanes, and up to .308 Winchester ammo is allowed on Red Bay.
  2. Brass cased ammo only
  3. No steel core, green tip, armor-piercing, tracer, or incendiary rounds are allowed.
  4. No shotgun birdshot or buckshot is allowed (Slugs only).
  5. Steel, Bi-metal jacketed and steel core ammo are NOT allowed.
  6. CRF Range Rentals require ammo purchased from CRF at the time of rental