Renton Fish & Game Club

On and off custom of Renton F&G. Only here if I want to do some bench shooting to sight in my rifles. I actually did my Hunter’s Education here in 2014 which was surprisingly a pleasant experience. Kudos to our instructors for that day.
Back to topic…
I have personally never had a bad experience here. Met some friendly gun owners over the years, many of whom love talking about guns and giving tips.
I’ve seen one particular ranger master, Glen, straight up rude and condescending to many newbies at the range. Doesn’t matter what age or ethnicity, he will chew you out if he catches you doing something wrong. You will threaten to kick you out and ban you for sure if you make the same mistake twice. My cousin never went back there again after a cease fire was called but he still went to grab his water. Glen was in his race screaming his lungs out about going over the chain.
I’ve also seen favoritism among certain members getting away with certain «unsafe» practices. I recall an ICE employee/​member who was hopping out his firing line, past his bench and onto the grass, to collect his shells all while I was shooting next to him. Not to mention his full 30-​rd magazines was he unloading. I have to ask permission to even load 5 rounds, even that it would a slow day before they say yes. Glen the range master was there watching us but didn’t say a thing on the intercom to him. So yeah, I get it. If you have some sort status then you are exempt.
Overall, I do in and do my thing and get out. Nothing fancy about this range. If you want to have fun, do on private land or a public gravel pit.

Just got done sighting in a new M4. This is my 4^th time here and I’ve never felt belittled by the staff. C’mon guys, the rules are there and enforced for our safety and the surrounding neighborhood. There are people out there that would love to shut this place down; don’t give them an excuse to do so.
It’s been over a year & ½ since my last visit so I had to fill out extra paperwork and go through a series of lsafety questions, like I did the first time I came here. (Another way to ensure my safety and the safety of others.). I’ve been to a lot of ranges across the country. Like some, I’ve been muzzle– swept by others… I don’t need to get into this. but never at this range. I believe it’s because the RSO’s here are always busy making sure all safety rules are followed. It’s nice to know that and concentrate on shooting rather than worrying about some yahoo muzzle-​sweeping me or worse.
I did witness a potential safety hazard today but one of the RSO’s stopped the person and POLITELY asked them to leave and maybe come back one day once they’ve studied gun safety a little more.
Long story longer, I love shooting here. It’s not rocket science; follow the rules, ask an RSO for assistance if you have any questions about gun safety and you’ll have a great time.

Like other reviewers said, the rifle range manager is rude and don’t know how to communicate with people. I can understand that safety is their number one concern. But he could have given a little help especially to new members, without discriminate or humiliate them. Instead, he just keeps silent, sits behind and spies on you all the way until you make a single mistake, then he jumps out at you, packs your gun, kicks you out and yells at you.
Yes, that’s exactly what I have experienced and without a single bit of exaggeration.
He just behaves like a traffic cop setting up a trap and catching you when you fail. I feels he is a ticking bomb in that range that could blow any time on anyone. Stay away!!!
The skeet range was just fine to me. I was given a helpful tour and instructions by another range manager. Other shooters were very helpful as well, so I enjoyed and learned.

I’ve only shot trap here just over 5 or 6 times and I really have no complaints. The lobby area is pretty plain and simple. A few vending machines, tables, tv and a payment counter. The trap side has enough for 5 shooters at a time. The range master is pretty quick at reloading the clays and the mics work just fine. I just recently bought a shotgun and I frequent this place due to lack of knowledge and options of other outdoor trap rangers. So i’ll continue to come back for more!

This was my second outdoor range I’ve shot at; typically I shoot at Wades Eastside gun range. This was a nice departure from indoor shooting.
Like everyone else, it takes a little getting used to their unique rules, but myself and my friends got the hang pretty quickly. The ‘cold range’ was new to me, but not a big deal, actually I like that they take safety seriously, especially in a suburban neighborhood.
I was lucky they had ammo for my gun for sale, I ended up running through 3 boxes on the short range handgun range. The ammo was also about $ 5 cheaper/​box than Wades Eastside too.
A nice place to shoot.
Pro Tip: You may want to bring your own staple gun to hang your targets– many of theirs are out of staples or broken.

Yes they are «rule crazy», but I wouldn’t shoot at a range that wasn’t.

An OK range, but at least is easy to get to.
Strangely, its a cold range but no designated area deal with your CC rig? What are you supposed to do, unload down the street?
Second, no more than one round allowed in the rifle range? Seems a little excessive, especially given the IDPA stuff going on in the action bays.

I’ve been going to Renton Fish and Game for the past year plus. I’m a member, as well as Range Safety Officer. First off, if you are someone that likes to shoot with zero rules then drive yourself out in the woods. Being able to drive a short distance and shoot our firearms inside a populated area is a privilege. To keep that privilege the people who run the range need to make sure there are no accidents and everyone stays safe. Sorry, but safety trumps fun, and sometimes that upsets people.
Renton has lots to offer as a gun range. The shotgun range features 3 trap fields, 1 olympic field, and 1 skeet field. I’ve had a blast shooting clays and ran into lots of very nice people along the way. The price for a round of clays (especially member price) is one of the lowest around.
The pistol range features 10 and 50 yard targets. The rifle features 50, 100, and 200 yard targets. Members and non-​members enjoy the same range facilities and hours. The only difference is members don’t pay daily range fees.
Come on out and enjoy yourself!

this is my go to range for sighting in my rifle and to shoot trap.
I would actually like them to update there spotting scope on the rifle range. It takes so long to get it into focus.
other than that, they allow you to shoot targets out to 50, 100, and 200 yards at the rifle area.
the public shooter fee for the rifle range increased to 12 dollars from the previous of 10.
shotgun range fees are
5 bucks (25 birds) 16 yard
7.50 trap doubles (25 birds)
5.50 international (25 birds)
the rifle range does not have ammunition for sale.
the shotgun range does have ammunition for sale.
you should bring your own ammunition.
they charge a premium for shotshells
offered in 12ga and 20ga

The people who run it like to make you feel small and stupid.
We went to use the bow-​range, with our yew self-​bows and they ridiculed me. Never again!

Rule-​crazy, just like any other range. If you complain about constantly being watched, hike out to the middle of nowhere to do your shooting. The rangemaster warned me not to do anything stupid because I had a camera slung over my shoulder. I thought that was a little dickish, but understood… just go to youtube and type in «shoots himself at range.»
The facilities are quite nice, made me wish I had a rifle. After being shown how they set up their targets, we were left alone and had a great time.

The rifle range is extremely professional and safety oriented. Their rifle range has options for 50, 100, 200 yards and they offer eye and ear protection protection. However, they do not rent guns nor sell rifle ammo so you’ll need to bring your own.

This place sucks. The people are assholes. I used to shoot trap here a few years ago and it was fine. Went here not too long ago with my dad and had the worst experience at a range in my life.
I was being watched the whole time and yelled at about making infractions of range rules prior to breaking said rules in the assumption I was about to break the rule. We left after the first target change. Not worth it. I’ll continue to go to the range in ravensdale wven though it’s so much farther.

Nothing beats shooting outside with the wind between the cheeks. After swinging some lead several times, I see that Renton F. & G. has a few good things going for it. However this place is not for everyone interested in a shooting range.
This is a great place to visit on a warm summer’s day if you are invested into firearms: you have your own firearms, your own target ammo, and your knowledge on basic firearm safety.
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Know Before You Go
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* They don’t rent any firearms.
* They don’t sell rifle or pistol ammo.
* This is a «cold range»: you can’t wear your peace-​keeper holstered, keep it bagged.
* You can’t use your holsters at all, even at the pistol range booths.
* Binoculars are extremely handy here!
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The Rifle Range
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* What I Like:
Shooting from 50 to 100 yards is a whole lotta fun. There are very few ranges that allow non-​members to shoot rifles, so Renton F. & G. fulfills a much needed service. There is a roof over booths, and each booth has a little table & stool. Bench rests & sandbags are free to use.
* What I Don’t Like:
A range rule limits 1 cartridge per magazine. Have a 30 round AR-​15 mag? You can load only one cartridge at a time. BIG BUMMER. However, I have seen people load up their 22 LR.
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The Pistol Range
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* What I Like:
Shooting outdoors with nature, instead of an indoor range «tunnel», is much more relaxing.
* What I Don’t Like:
There are no automated target holders! The target is set on a wooden post, and it stays there. So you can’t immediately see the up close results of your round, nor can you adjust the distance of the target at will: you can do those things only after a cease-​fire-​call (see below). Remember to grab those binoculars before the trip.
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The Shotgun Range
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I haven’t tried the shotgun range yet. But I’d love to get in my camo pajamas and get wild.
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The Cease-​Fire-​Call
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This is what makes this range different from the other local ranges. Since there are no automated target holders, everyone walks down range to change the targets after a cease-​fire-​call. Don’t worry, it’s safe! because everyone has to make their firearms safe, then step away before anyone could go down range. You will be called out if you walk up to your gun during target changing.
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Customer Service & Price
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Glen, at the pistol/​rifle range, is a cool & friendly guy that lays down all the rules.
If you are a fresh tush beginner, ask for a bit of help at your booth because the range attendants tend to be doing their own thing unless you ask for their attention.
* $ 10 for adults (includes both rifle & pistol range together)
* $ 5 for youths
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Competitive Shooting Games
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Two competitors facing each other off at high noon. The winners/​living get to advance for a chance to win $ 100,000!
Sounds cool, but they don’t do that.
IDPA and USPSA club matches are held. I highly recommend researching those two clubs.
If you love the BANG-​BANG, and have your own gear, I highly recommend checking out Renton Fish & Game on a nice sunny day. The club matches are more fun than strippers with pasties.
BTW: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

My posse of Dead-​Eye Doni and Lazy-​Eye Al pulled a Cheney on those clay pigeons. While shooting prominent Republican lawyers might sound more productive, trap shooting is almost certainly more fun.
The club was incredibly friendly and the more experienced shooters were very good natured with us newby city-​slickers. Safety and courtesy were strongly emphasized and you get the feeling that 20 well armed libertarians won’t stand for any monkey business. One star off because the building could use a good hosedown… inside and out, and the parking lot is a mud pit.

I shot shit!
Okay, so maybe it was only one of those clay pigeon thingys out of the maybe 25 that I tried to hit, but you can’t take that away from me! It was fast and it was bright ass orange and I shredded it using a heavy man’s shotgun! AND I had a cheering squad behind me by the time I finally nailed it, so BOOM suckas!
This place is kind of the epitome of Renton to me– depressing by its nature, intimidating with its men unafraid to harm, and yet a little balls-​out cool by being a haven for those carrying. The obvious «regulars» were a little over the top seeing as they were in head to toe camo gear because, you know, the clays might come attacking back or something and one must blend into their surroundings. But everyone there was extremely helpful as opposed to condescending to the chick (i.e. me) who obviously didn’t have a clue as to what she was doing. Another woman even came over at one point and offered to let me use her shotgun and show me the «woman’s technique» for shooting… amazingly nice. Oh yeah, and some other time one of the guys I was with and I totally plan on scoping out the handgun area that we could hear off in the trees… so James Bond-​y, SO cool.
Still an intimidating arena to be entering and I doubt that I myself will make it a regular hobby, but I hope I can return sometime soon to take out my aggressions again. You know, on one poor, poor little pigeon.