What it is
Scottsdale Gun Club bills itself as Arizona's largest firearm retailer and range, and it's set up to take walk-in groups with zero shooting experience — no membership needed, open to the public every day. The rental case covers everything from a standard 9mm handgun up to rifles and the shop's well-known Machine Gun Adventure package, where you can rent and fire fully automatic weapons (Uzis, AR-platform guns, and similar) under a range safety officer's supervision. There's also a "Date Night" package and group event rentals built specifically for private parties, so a bachelor crew can book a block of lanes instead of competing for space on the public floor.
Every shooter runs through a safety briefing and waiver first (you can fill out the waiver online before you arrive to save time), then it's rental firearm, eye and ear protection, targets, and range time. Staff stay on the line the whole session, which matters for a group where half the guys have never held a gun.
Why it works for the group
This is the activity that gives a bachelor party an adrenaline block without needing a full day or a desert drive. It's loud, competitive, and a little dangerous-feeling in a controlled way — exactly the kind of thing that turns into inside jokes and phone videos for the rest of the trip. The Machine Gun Adventure upsell is the obvious splurge moment: firing full-auto is a genuine novelty most of the group has never done, and it's the kind of one-line story that gets retold at the wedding.
It's also flexible on time and budget — you can keep it to a tight hour with standard handgun rentals, or turn it into the afternoon centerpiece with the machine gun package and a private lane booking. Either way it slots in cleanly between a golf morning and a steakhouse dinner.
Planning tips
When to book: Reserve your lane time and group package a couple of weeks out, especially for weekend afternoons or if you want the Machine Gun Adventure — that package books up faster than standard rentals. Fill out the online safety waiver ahead of time for everyone in the group so you're not doing paperwork on-site.
What to budget: Standard rental packages (firearm, ammo, targets, safety gear) run roughly $50-80 per person (2026) for a basic session; the Machine Gun Adventure and multi-gun packages push toward $100-150 per person once you add rounds and rarer rentals. Group/event rental rates can bring the per-person cost down for larger crews.
Time to set aside: Plan for 60-90 minutes on the range itself, plus 15-20 minutes for check-in, waivers, and the safety briefing. It's an easy mid-afternoon slot — not a full-day commitment.
Good to know
- Where: North Scottsdale; a short rideshare or drive from Old Town.
- Duration: 60-90 minutes typical session.
- Price: ~$50-150 per person depending on package (2026).
- Group size: Works for groups of 4-12+ with advance booking; larger groups should call ahead for lane availability.
- Restrictions: 21+ for handgun/machine gun rentals per range policy; all shooters complete a safety waiver and briefing; closed-toe shoes required.
- Booking: Direct through scottsdalegunclub.com — book range time or the Machine Gun Adventure/event rental packages online or by phone.
