Buffalo Range Shooting Park

Category: Shooting range

Address: 1254 N 2803rd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA

Phone: +18154332471

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: 9AM–4PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

henry willaby

Jul 11, 2022

Exciting day. Great time with my guys. Awesome staff. Range masters are super helpful and so are the staff in the store. Can't wait to get back.

xAAO_Scopezz

Jul 1, 2022

Honestly, it doesn't get any friendlier than here. Everyone is so dedicated to making you feel welcome. From the moment you drive up to check in, you're greeted with care. The range itself is super fun. There are so many great options. All around the best time you're going to have at an outdoor range. If any of the guys who helped me with some car troubles see this, shoutout to you guys as well!

eric sobolewski

Apr 11, 2022

Staff is very courteous. Range Officers are outstanding. Grounds and ranges are well kept. Heads up for first timers, you are outside, dress appropriately. If there has been some weather it can get sloggy hanging targets or putting things in the pit. Pack a cooler and several hundred rounds and have a great day at this place.

Michael Seisser

Jan 31, 2022

Best range I've found in Illinois, hands down. Well worth the 90 minute drive. Price is reasonable, range officers are pleasant and helpful, staff is down to earth. The Pit is what's up!!!

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Questions & Answers

What is the ranges thoughts on bringing my 8year and 16year old son's to the range to build on their experience and confidence with firearms.

Dave wheeler | Feb 21, 2019
Al Lutz | Feb 22, 2019

My Lodge has a range day every year, we have shooters as young as 6 WITH COMPETENT ADULT SUPERVISION. It's good to start them young, as long as you start them safely.

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Can you bring someone without a foid to shoot as a guest ?

Vicky De Leon | Feb 21, 2019
j. vernnond | Feb 22, 2019

Yeah, and you are going to have a great time. Just bring your Foid card.

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I am very interested in visiting this facility, but read a review about it being racist as well as some of the employees. Has anyone experienced this behavior?

Aisha Jones | Feb 21, 2019
Emmanuel Silva | Feb 22, 2019

I’m Hispanic and I’ve gone plenty of times with my family have never experienced anything less than great staff

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How is the plinking pit? Do people shoot your targets in the pit?

Bigtee Red4 | Feb 21, 2019
Eric Larkey | Feb 22, 2019

Yes no respect for any target

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Do you have to be a member to target shoot here?

Erin Campbell | Feb 21, 2020
RICK PISCIOTTO | Feb 22, 2020

No it a great place alittle drive from chicgo but worth it if you been in the military you get a discount also you can pre register on there web site

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Can you still fire an AR with a bump stock?

luis Sanchez | Feb 21, 2019
Mike Leckner | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

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Is there anything longer than the 100yrd range looking to go 200 or 300yrd

Bill Holicz | Feb 21, 2019
Leo Yu | Feb 22, 2019

Isra and Aurora sportsman club goes to 600, but members only

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Can an out of state resident shoot there?

Jonathon Werner | Feb 21, 2019
Matt Speerly | Feb 22, 2019

Yes with a valid ID

I seen that you can bring in your own targets to the pit. My question pertains to what time do you need to be there first thing in the morning to drop off items to shoot at?it wouldn't be small targets it would be large items that would need a truck.

Jen Taylor | Feb 21, 2019
William J. | Feb 22, 2019

If you’re bringing large targets, I would visit the range, at least once, before bringing them out. The path to the target area isn’t smooth or level. You may have a hard time, getting large or heavy items, into the target area. Every so often, they do call for a “cold line”, to let people place targets out there, but it’s usually only about 5-10 minutes. People want to shoot, not wait for targets to be set up. I agree with the other commenter, who said that you may have to set large stuff up, early in the day. Don’t bring any hazardous targets, though. No glass, car batteries, etc.

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Hey guys, I am just wondering the hours for Memorial day and also for the pit can we bring our own targets to shoot? Do people bring watermelons or 2 liters of pop etc ?

Tom Theres | Feb 21, 2019
Abhi Singh | Feb 22, 2019

No metal, hanging targets, glass, aerosols, explosive, or incendiary targets. As of right now, Memorial Day hours are regular business hours 9-5, there is a 21 gun salute scheduled but no time announced yet.

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So I'm wondering cause my sister in law wants to go shooting with me but she's 14 can she come to the range with me to go shooting?

Justin Karcz | Oct 23, 2021
Mark Delaney | Oct 24, 2021

Yes, standard Illinois laws apply. You have to be a FOID holder. She does not

What is the longest rifle range at Buffalo Park ?

Robert Suarez | Feb 20, 2021
Sam Newman | Feb 21, 2021

100 yd

Do you follow social distancing practices as recommended by the CDC, NIAID and other medical groups, i.e. require masks in your clubhouse and/or outdoors, maintain 6 feet distance outdoors, etc.?

Dennis Michael | Jan 21, 2022
Ray Jay | Jan 22, 2022

Shut up fed

How many guest can you bring on your Foid Card I have a 11 &15 yr old and my partner?

Zoranda Crump | Feb 20, 2021
Tom Grotto | Feb 21, 2021

"One FOID card holder can sign for two Illinois residents, as long as the residents ability to acquire a FOID has not been denied or revoked."

Do you guys have rentals?

90's Kid | Feb 20, 2021
Kevin Skomsvold | Feb 21, 2021

Yes they do. Quite a bit too!

Are ineffective face masks mandatory on site?

Nicholas Peter Urgero | Feb 20, 2021
Kevin Skomsvold | Feb 21, 2021

No. Just the effective ones.

Can u buy targets at the range

Steve Hofmeister | Feb 20, 2021
Kevin Skomsvold | Feb 21, 2021

Yes you can. They have a pretty good selection.

What do I require to shoot

Dr. life | Feb 21, 2020
Jim Wright | Feb 22, 2020

You need to be with a person with a FOID card or you need one for yourself.

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How old do you have to be to shoot at here

Dr. life | Feb 21, 2020
Harry Klein | Feb 22, 2020

Give them a call

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Does anyone in the party need to be above 18/21 and does someone need a foid card? Me and my friend would like to go shooting.

Asa Steenbergen | Feb 21, 2020
RICK PISCIOTTO | Feb 22, 2020

Someone needs foid card but I know my son was under 18 was able to shoot unless they changed the rules

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Can you bring tube t.v to shoot ?

Edward McChrystal | Feb 21, 2020
Mike Macikanycz | Feb 22, 2020

No.

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Will be shooting handguns and a 22 rifle for 10, 15 and 25 yards. Do you have to switch ranges or can you mix 22 rifles and handguns between pistol and rifle ranges?

Lg Aristo | Feb 21, 2020
Mark Socki | Feb 22, 2020

They only have One handgun range, 2 rifle ranges, 50 yrd and 100, then you can shoot anything in the plinking pit

Can you use a 22 rifle at the pistol range?

Lg Aristo | Feb 21, 2020
RICK PISCIOTTO | Feb 22, 2020

Yes and anything at the pit

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Is the Training Range open to the public, or it is it only for police and military personnel?

Sean F | Feb 21, 2020
Danny Ng | Feb 22, 2020

For public.

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Can you shoot green tip ammo here?

Josh Morrison | Feb 21, 2020
Joseph N | Feb 22, 2020

Mostly anything except 50 bmg

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Can you use steel case ammo

Emerson Trujillo | Feb 21, 2019
Shawn Goodwin | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

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Can I use steel case ammo ?

Emerson Trujillo | Feb 21, 2019
Mike Macikanycz | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

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Do we have to bring our own clay targets to shoot at in the shotgun area

deborah werchman | Feb 21, 2019
Mike Macikanycz | Feb 22, 2019

I would to save money.

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Are their steel plates to shoot

Armando Capilla Jr | Feb 21, 2019
Richard Schneider | Feb 22, 2019

Yes only in the pit area

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can you shoot birdshot?

Mike Dudas | Feb 21, 2019
Mike Leckner | Feb 22, 2019

No

Do they offer free ear protection?

daniel donkle | Feb 21, 2019
Mike Leckner | Feb 22, 2019

No

I am a florida resident working locally. What are the state or local rules. Can I shoot at this range Thanks

Robert Rose | Feb 21, 2019
Mark Socki | Feb 22, 2019

Yes, go on their website and fill out the waiver before you go, and you just need your state id

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Does anyone know if the tac-ops range is open to the public?? Or is it only for special training and private groups?

Benny Rags | Feb 21, 2019
Abhi Singh | Feb 22, 2019

It's open to the public at certain times.

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How much to rent a weapon

Joshua Rodriguez | Feb 21, 2019
noah adams | Feb 22, 2019

20 or 30 to rent a firearm

How much is an FOID card in Kendall County?

Muff Clarkson | Feb 21, 2019
Brian Briggs | Feb 22, 2019

They should be the same cost statewide, 10 bucks.

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Can anyone give general pricing to go in and shoot? Are there any memberships offered?

GEORGE | Feb 21, 2019
Steven Ford | Feb 22, 2019

$30 get you in for everything. I recommend to bring a BBQ for theor picnic areas.

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If not a member how much to shoot ?

Ben Dover | Feb 21, 2018
Marcus Holland | Feb 22, 2018

yea Leo is correct

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Do u have to be members

Megan Seebach | Feb 21, 2018
Mike Leckner | Feb 22, 2018

No you dont have to be a member

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