Who Can Shoot?
Who can shoot on our range is determined by Illinois state law, and Maxon store policies.
Illinois has particular laws with respect to possession of firearms & ammo. FOID stands for Firearm Owner's ID and can be applied for on the ISPFSB website, or you can use our in-store kiosk and apply for your FOID card right here in the store.
Who Can Shoot?
Who can shoot on our range is determined by Illinois state law, and Maxon store policies.
Illinois has particular laws with respect to possession of firearms & ammo. FOID stands for Firearm Owner's ID and can be applied for on the ISPFSB website, or you can use our in-store kiosk and apply for your FOID card right here in the store.
In Order to Provide a Safe and Legally Compliant Shooting Range We Have the Following Guidelines
- You must have a valid ID with you when coming to shoot on the range.
- If you want to bring a guest with you as a FOID card holder you must be over 21, and your guest must be over 18 and a US citizen.
- If you are bringing your own firearm you are expected to be familiar with its safe operation.
- You must be able to demonstrate you understand how to safely operate any rental gun you want to shoot if you are not with a Maxon instructor.
- There is a limit of 3 shooters per lane.
RANGE USE REQUIREMENTS
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If you would like to rent guns but do not meet these requirements you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor.
- Range:- You may use the range with your FOID or CCL.
- Rent Guns:- You may use our rental guns but you must have a buddy with you or bring in your own firearm.
- Buy Guns:- You may buy guns subject to a 72hr wait, and background check approval.
- Buy Ammo:- You may purchase ammo.
If you would like to rent guns but do not meet these requirements you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor.
You may use rental guns if the FOID Card holder you are with has rented one, or you are w/ an instructor.
- Range:- You may use the range with a valid driver's license or state ID if you are with a FOID Card holder over the age of 21, and shoot in the same lane.
- Rent Guns:-
You may use rental guns if the FOID Card holder you are with has rented one, or you are w/ an instructor.
- Buy Guns:- You may not buy guns as an Illinois resident without a FOID Card.
- Buy Ammo:- You may not buy ammo as an Illinois resident without a FOID Card.
Parents and legal guardians must be FOID Card holders or be accompanied by someone who has a valid FOID and is over the age of 21. If you would like to use the range, or rent guns, but do not meet these requirements you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor. As long as your parent or legal guardian is on premises.
For Children: there is no exact age requirement. Kids just need to be at least 50" tall, strong enough to be safe with a firearm, and have the attention span & emotional maturity to follow safety rules.
If you are the legal guardian of anyone under 18 you must show proof of this with the appropriate court issued document.
- Range:- You may use the range if you are with your parent or legal guardian.
- Rent Guns:- You may use the range if you are with your parent or legal guardian.
- Buy Guns:- You may not buy guns.
- Buy Ammo:- You may not buy ammo.
*Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, or Indiana
If you would like to rent guns but do not meet these requirements you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor.
You may use our rental guns only with an instructor.
- Range:- You may use the range with a valid driver's license or state ID.
- Rent Guns:-
You may use our rental guns only with an instructor.
- Buy Guns:- You may buy rifles & shotguns subject to a 72hr wait, and background check approval. Handguns must be FFL transferred to your home state.
- Buy Ammo:- You may buy rifle & shotgun ammo with a valid driver's license or state ID.
If you would like to rent guns but do not meet these requirements you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor.
- Range:- You may use the range with a valid driver's license or state ID.
- Rent Guns:- You may use our rental guns only with an instructor.
- Buy Guns:- You may buy guns but they must be FFL transferred to your home state.
- Buy Ammo:- You may buy ammo only for use with an instructor.
Foreign nationals may only use the range if they are with an instructor. If you would like to shoot you may sign up for a private instruction appointment and shoot with a Maxon instructor. You must be able to understand instruction and safety rules in English as we may not always have a Spanish speaking instructor available.
You may use our rental guns only with an instructor.
- Range:- You may use the range only with an instructor, and a valid passport.
- Rent Guns:-
You may use our rental guns only with an instructor.
- Buy Guns:- You may not buy guns
- Buy Ammo:- You may buy ammo only for use with an instructor.