[Bear2000]

Can anyone recommend a good place for a first-timer to learn to shoot a handgun in Mobile, AL? A good friend of mine called today to tell me she is thinking of getting a German shepherd because someone broke into her back shed the other night and her neighborhood isn't great anyway. I convinced her that there's a simpler and much less expensive solution, but she's never handled a firearm before. I'm in NC and can't help her out.

Anyway, if you know of a good place in or close to Mobile where she can try a .22 and then maybe move up to a .38 or 9mm, let me know. An understanding and patient instructor is an absolute must.

[mdug59]

I googled it and came up with Steves on old shell rd and there was one in saraland

[mdug59]

Back in the 80's I used to shoot out around the Lake

[ChileRelleno]

Gary and Scott at GunPort aka First Class Arms Training.
http://www.firstclassarmstraining.org/
Coden, AL
Excellent people, Gary is a retired vet, and Scott is a retired police officer, both are certified NRA instructors.
Both have instructed my wife, and she now can almost out shoot me :uhoh:
Cannot say enough good about'em.

Great ranges/facilities, Rules - be safe, no .50cal/tracers/AP, no anal retentive range masters, never crowded, staff is very personable and accommodating.
Shotgun, Pistol 25yrd, Rifle 0-100yrd, Rifle 100-450yrd.
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Steve's is a good indoor pistol range, been there a few times.
They had a good selection of rentals and ammo.
Haven't been since they reopened, don't know about Instruction availability.
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Also, check BullzISports in Lucedale, MS, I've heard mixed reviews, mostly good tho.
http://www.bullzisports.com/

[Bear2000]

Thanks. I will check out Steve's and First Class Arm Training.

I've also decided to buy her a ticket to NC. I'm taking her to the range myself. :)

[EddieNFL]

East of Sariland. http://www.styxrivershootingcenter.com/

North of Mobile. http://www.mpsa.us/

There used to be a range northwest (IIRC) of Prichard called Moss Hill, but I haven't been there in years.