Ammo Alley operates with a simple philosophy: a shooting range doesn't have to be dark or seedy. The facility near Hartsburg is bright, clean, and built specifically to welcome everyone—from curious newcomers to competitive shooters. The range operates under the "Ammo Alley" brand with a companion t...
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Ammo Alley operates with a simple philosophy: a shooting range doesn't have to be dark or seedy. The facility near Hartsburg is bright, clean, and built specifically to welcome everyone—from curious newcomers to competitive shooters. The range operates under the "Ammo Alley" brand with a companion training academy called Shooter's Alley.
The indoor range uses the Savage Snail System—an electronic-controlled target manipulation system that lets shooters set fixed distances and retrieve targets without leaving the lane. Everything runs in a climate-controlled environment, which means you can shoot comfortably year-round without weather getting in the way.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Drop-in Fee | $29 for up to 2 hours (add friend for +$15) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (or 8pm if you arrive by 5:30pm), Sat 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday |
| Memberships | Semi-Annual $199, Basic $375, Executive $475 (24/7 access) |
| Rental Firearms | Pistols $10 + ammo, Long guns $20 + ammo |
| Manufacturers | Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Glock, Sig Sauer, Kimber, Springfield Armory, Stag Arms, Tippmann Arms |
Ammo Alley runs structured training through their academy:
Beginner Programs - First Shots – Partnership with NSSF for newcomers. Covers safety, local ownership requirements, fundamentals, and hands-on instruction ($40) - Try-A-Gun Class – Four-hour seminar letting you shoot multiple calibers and action types (rimfire to centerfire) before buying your first gun. You experience recoil dynamics, compare pistol vs. revolver, and ask instructors on the range. All equipment and ammo supplied ($80, max 20 students) - Women's Handgun Safety – Missouri Department of Conservation workshop covering parts, operation, ammunition, safety, and shooting fundamentals with one-on-one instruction ($15 range fee) - Beginner Handgun ("First Shots") – Covers handgun parts, operation, ammunition, safety, and shooting fundamentals ($40, includes everything)
Concealed Carry & Defense - Missouri Concealed Carry (CCW) – 8-hour course covering basic safety, firearms knowledge, marksmanship, Missouri's concealed carry laws, justified use of force, and defensive scenarios - USCCA Academy Qualifications – Level One ($65, 50 rounds), Level Two ($75, 100 rounds), and Level Three live fire certifications - Concealed Carry Weapons 2 – Post-permit training focusing on defensive drills outside traditional marksmanship. Uses holster work and cutting-edge defensive techniques - Close Quarter Defense Tactics I – Aggressive, street-proven techniques including malfunction clearance, ammunition management, cardinal safety rules, and shooting from multiple positions (highly physical) - Advanced Close Quarter Defense Tactics II – For experienced shooters. Covers real-world defensive scenarios, use of cover/concealment, and pistol craft with realistic mindset training
Youth & Family - Family Firearms Safety Program – Teaches children how to react if they encounter a firearm (developed with psychologists, teachers, and law enforcement) - Jr. Marksmanship Challenge – .22 rifle shooting match for ages 6-16. NSSF partnership teaching 3-position shooting, respect, responsibility, and safety - Free youth shooting – Anyone 17 and younger shoots free with a paid adult (direct supervision required)
Competition Shooting - Practical Pistol Classes – Beginning and intermediate levels. Intermediate meets quarterly as a 4-hour course - Indoor Rimfire Marksmanship Challenge – .22 LR matches (production firearms only) with fixed distances up to 75 feet and time limits
"Try it before you buy it." Comparing a significant purchase can be an invaluable tool.
Rentals let you test multiple action types and calibers before committing to ownership. Pistol rentals run $10 plus ammo; long guns $20 plus ammo. Ammunition must be purchased on-site.
"By far, the best indoor shooting range within 50 miles of Columbia. Doug is always friendly and helpful, the lanes are well maintained and clean." — Greg Grimes
"I learned so much more than I expected. Doug and Perry kept the class interesting and fun. I highly recommend anyone wanting to get their right to carry to take it at AMMO ALLEY." — Waylon Shewmaker
"They teach about gun safety in a way even I could understand. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot." — Lori Vandergrift
Ammo Alley / Shooter's Alley 11562 County Road 395 Hartsburg, MO 65039
📞 573-634-6196 📠 573-634-2085
Hours Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: Closed
Executive members get 24/7 range access (limitations may apply). Call to purchase memberships or reserve class spots.
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