About Firing Line
Firing Line operates at 3409 Mayhew Lake Road NE in Sauk Rapids as a combined indoor shooting range, firearms retail shop, and training academy serving Central Minnesota. The facility centers on a 25-yard indoor range that accepts pistols, rifles, and shotguns, and it runs a full-service gun store that carries firearms, Liberty safes, accessories, and custom-made holsters shaped to individual handguns. Visitors can also browse an online store that, according to the business, ships with no added transfer or shipping fees.
The company serves a broad spectrum of visitors, from complete beginners who have never handled a firearm to experienced owners seeking advanced instruction or league competition. Its training calendar includes Minnesota Permit to Carry courses, Pistol 101: Basic Handgun, and more specialized offerings such as Progressive Leagues and USPSA, alongside general range training. Instructors identified by customers include David, Jon Armstrong, Jim, and Jolene. The staff consistently receives credit for blending deep technical knowledge with a patient, safety-first approach that puts nervous newcomers at ease and helps experienced shooters tighten their patterns through small corrections.
Customers repeatedly mention the facility’s cleanliness, solid ventilation, and smooth target systems. Several note that the range feels smaller and less crowded than larger alternatives, creating a manageable environment for learning without the pressure of packed lanes. The retail side draws praise for competitive pricing and the custom holster service, which accommodates handguns brought in by customers. Firing Line is also a Liberty Safe dealer and a Glock Blue Label dealer.
The atmosphere is deliberately welcoming and informal. Reviews describe staff who crack jokes, answer questions thoroughly, and stay late to finish classes. One instructor taught a Permit to Carry class on his birthday rather than cancel, and the ownership team is repeatedly described as prioritizing safety across the range and classroom. The operating schedule is Tuesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the business is closed Mondays. A minority of visitors note that the location is somewhat out of the way for them, which can limit repeat visits.
Overall, Firing Line positions itself as a teaching-oriented facility where the retail, range, and classroom functions support one another for shooters across the skill spectrum. It emphasizes knowledgeable guidance, safety discipline, and a well-maintained environment over high-volume throughput, with an explicit mission to deliver high-quality customer service and firearm training.