About Zingers & Flingers Inc
Located just off State Highway 29 west of Wausau at 229179 Co Rd O in Marathon City, Zingers & Flingers Inc operates a 20-lane indoor shooting complex that combines firearms retail, hourly range rentals, and structured training under one roof. The facility is divided into two independent 10-lane ranges, each offering 25-yard shooting lanes rated for most rifle and pistol calibers below .50 BMG, and both sides are ADA compliant. Beyond the firing lines, the business maintains a 30-yard indoor archery range configured for spot and 3D shooting, rated for compound bows and crossbows.
The retail side emphasizes high-quality firearms, accessories, ammunition, and silencers from recognized manufacturers. Visitors can also select from a catalog of over 100 firearms and NFA items available for range rental, a setup that repeat visitors frequently use to test different models, sizes, and calibers before committing to a purchase. Civilians can rent lanes by the hour, while the facility also contracts with professional law enforcement agencies and technical colleges for departmental training sessions.
On the second floor, Zingers & Flingers runs a training program positioned as central Wisconsin’s source for firearm safety and personal defense instruction. The curriculum spans concealed-carry certification, beginner-friendly introductions to handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and specialized coursework for shooters who want structured progression beyond casual range visits. Customer-facing materials reference daily operating hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and feedback regularly describes the staff as knowledgeable, patient, and willing to walk new shooters through range protocols, rental selections, and purchase paperwork, whether the visitor is a solo hobbyist or a parent bringing a child for a first pistol outing.
The overall atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming and professional, with visitors citing clean bays, a wide selection of used and new inventory, and extras such as date-night events and seasonal promotional range cards. Repeat visitors note that the environment suits both casual recreational shooting and serious skill-building, with the rental gallery serving as a practical testing ground for different firearm sizes and calibers before committing to a retail purchase. That said, the source material does surface specific operational friction: at least one visitor reported a pricing inconsistency where two customers paid different amounts for the same 115-grain 9 mm ammunition and lane package on the same visit, and another noted that the electronic lanes occasionally experience disconnects that merit maintenance attention.
With a 4.90 rating across 583 reviews, Zingers & Flingers draws a mix of first-time shooters, hobbyists, families, and law enforcement professionals. The facility’s emphasis on hands-on education, extensive rental options, and modern amenities distinguishes it from smaller local competitors, though prospective visitors should verify current ammunition and lane-rental pricing at check-in.