Universal Jewelry Pawn & Gun Range

Universal Jewelry Pawn & Gun Range has been operating in Brandon, Florida since 1987 as a family-owned business. Beyond traditional pawn services, they've built a serious firearms operation that includes an indoor shooting range, gun sales and rentals, ammunition inventory, and structured firearm safety training.

This isn't just a gun counter attached to a pawn shop. They buy and sell firearms, ammunition, jewelry, musical instruments, electronics, and general items of value. They also exchange items and claim to beat competitors' prices on precious metals—gold, silver, and diamonds.

The indoor range features: - 6 lanes at 15 yards - Air-conditioned facility - Proper negative ventilation - State-of-the-art systems - Gun rental available - Eye and ear protection included

• •Range fees: $9.95/person/hour (includes targets, eyes, and ears with ammo purchase). Bring your own ammunition for $13.95/person/hour.

Their flagship offering is the Florida concealed carry class at $59 per person: - 1-hour online video (watch anytime, pause as needed) - Hands-on live fire component scheduled after video completion - All firearms, ammunition, targets, and protective equipment provided - NRA-certified instructors - No additional charges beyond the class fee

"Brindamos todo lo que necesita para completar la clase de fuego real, solo traiga su identificación" — They handle everything; you just bring ID.

Beginners Guide to Firearms Course ($129 single/$199 couple)

This is separate from the concealed carry permit class. It's designed for people who want to understand fundamental firearm safety before or after getting their permit. The course covers: - How semiautomatic pistols function - How revolvers function - Proper safety checks - Loading and unloading procedures - Identifying and correcting malfunctions - Two-handed grip fundamentals - Proper shooting stance - Sight alignment and sight picture - Shooting with both eyes open - Trigger control and finger placement - Breathing for accuracy - Recoil management - Ammunition selection - Range etiquette - Firearm maintenance and cleaning - Safe storage at home and in vehicles

Group sessions run Saturdays at 9:30 AM, one hour duration. Ammunition costs extra.

Private Range Training ($179 single/$249 couple)

One-on-one instruction with NRA-certified instructors for: - Customized instruction based on your experience level and goals - Proper stance, sight alignment, and grip - Expert corrections as you shoot - Firearm safety fundamentals - Real-world range preparation

Bring valid ID, wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves (tie back long hair). Ammunition is your responsibility.

Their instructors emphasize that memorizing safety rules isn't enough—you need to demonstrate them subconsciously. The eight core skills they focus on are:

1. Operating a pistol and revolver 2. Identifying and correcting firearm malfunctions 3. Proper two-handed grip 4. Correct shooting stance 5. Shooting with both eyes open 6. Cleaning and maintaining your firearm 7. Understanding range etiquette 8. Safe storage (home and vehicle)

990 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

• •Phone: (813) 654-9109
• •Email: [email protected]

Website and courses available in Spanish and English, making instruction accessible to the broader South Florida community.