While guns aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, heading down to a shooting range and venting out some of your frustration at a paper cut-out of a silhouette can be surprisingly cathartic. So, all you stress hoarders and tension gatherers, there’s no need to start your own fight club. Instead, check out some of the best shooting ranges and academies in Delhi and learn to vent out your frustration in an equally-violent-yet-socially-acceptable form.
Thrill, Adventure & Adrenaline: 8 Shooting Ranges In Delhi That Are Worth A Shot
TopGun Shooting Academy
A personal, professional shooting training academy, TopGun’s pupils and shooters have performed well in Delhi state tournaments since the academy’s inception. They provide grooming and training if you’re looking to break into the sport. It’s good for young shooters starting to learn and adults looking to go from casual shooting to a higher level. They also have summer camps for 8 to 18 year olds looking to work at 10-metre air rifle and air pistol shooting.
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM (Closed on Wednesday)
Price: INR 1,000 (for 30 shots)
Google Ratings: 4.6/5
Champion Shooting Academy
Whether you're seeking a professional course or just trying to enjoy a casual and fun activity-led day out with friends, Champion Shooting Academy is perfect. They provide coaching under the guidance of gold medallist Zakir Khan and even offer scholarship programs for students to help them crack an opportunity in various government sectors like Indian Railways, Indian Army, ITBP, ONGC, and Indian Airforce.
Timings: 2 PM to 6:30 PM (Weekdays, closed on Friday), 10 AM to 6:30 PM (Weekends)
Price: INR 400 onwards (30 shots)
Google Ratings: 5/5
Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy
With 31 shooting lines, the Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy is equipped to handle a large number of shooters. You can go and pay as you shoot, sign up for a 10-meter training course, or join with a one-month membership fee. The academy also sells air rifles, pistols, and pellets. You can call them for a set-up service, where they will come and build a pop-up range for events in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR.
Timings: 8 AM to 10 PM
Price: INR 550 (40 shots)
Google Ratings: 4.8/5
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
The huge Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range was first built for the Asian Games. Since then, it has attracted many shooters, amateurs and professionals through its doors for a variety of shooting ranges. There are 10-metre, 25-metre, 50-metre trap and skeet ranges, with state-of-the-art facilities added during a renovation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The range is a little secluded, so we suggest you take a car for easier commute.
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Price: INR 2,000 onwards
Google Ratings: 4.6/5
Rezang La Shooting Sports Academy
Situated in Gurgaon, this not-so-old shooting academy offers training in 10m air rifles and air pistols. Named after the martyrs of the battle of Rezang La, this shooting range has been gaining a lot of popularity due to state of art facilities and infrastructure. Depending on your requirements, you could call them directly to know about their price structure and memberships.
Timings: 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM (Only on Sundays)
Price: INR 300 (30 shots)
Google Ratings: 4.6/5
Siri Fort Sports Complex
Siri Fort Sports Complex is one of the most popular shooting ranges and sports complex in Delhi. You will be trained by professionals and have access to a range that is fully equipped to meet all your needs. While you are there, try your hand at other sports that are available—swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis, squash, cricket, football, hockey, taekwondo and much more.
Timings: 6 AM to 9 PM (closed on Monday)
Price: INR 200 onwards
Google Ratings: 4.6/5
Soul Shot Firing Range
With nine branches in Delhi, NCR, Soul Shot Firing Range offers several packages, each divided into three major categories: recreational and leisure, professional training and service repair, and range building. We love that they keep conducting events revolving around fun competitions, skill enhancement focus and mental health. You can also get a membership, which costs about INR 4,000.
Timings: 8 AM to 10 PM
Price: INR 400 onwards
Google Ratings: 4.9/5
Vicky Shooting Academy
Vicky Shooting Academy has two branches located in Patel Nagar and Punjabi Bagh and is highly recommended for introducing kids to the realm of shooting. Air rifles, air pistols, and 100-meter ranges — it's a great place to have some fun with your friends and family. Plus, they also keep hosting championships that for budding archers.
Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM
Price: INR 400 onwards
Google Ratings: 4.6/5