West Virginia? That’s right. A highly anticipated climate-controlled indoor shooting range and training facility more aptly described as a country club for firearms enthusiasts is opening soon, with the 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Highlands in West Virginia.
Guntry is being touted as “A unique and exciting new business, only the second of its kind in the nation,” according to WRTF.com. The facility, a $14 million investment in Ohio County, will be open to the public but will offer several different membership packages yet to be announced.
Amenities are said to include a firearm pro shop, 18 25-yard and four 100-yard ranges with a million-dollar ventilation system, a 48-seat full-service restaurant, tactical simulators, golf simulators, an archery course with 3-D moving targets and an on-staff armorer offering firearms upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
Jason Rine, the General Manager of Guntry, West Virginia, says the facility will offer something for every level of shooter, from beginners to those more advanced, with a full staff of experienced trainers and range safety officers on hand to focus on education and responsible gun handling.
“The idea of this location is to promote gun safety, responsible gun ownership and firearms training for ages 10 through 90. Whether you have never fired a gun before or whether it’s something you have done all your life,” says Rine.
Additionally, Guntry will be offering concealed and carry courses and self-defense training, including a cutting-edge training facility to assist with law enforcement training.
“They can practice serving a warrant on a vehicle, doing a drug search with a dog on a car, and traffic stops. They can do that at 70 degrees, seven days a week in here,” according to Rine.
At this time, opening day is scheduled for February 20.
“We are doing everything we possibly can in order to make that happen,” said Rine, who says there is still some work to be finished before opening.
Guntry will not only be a great place to enjoy a fun day at the range for locals and visitors, but it will also bring additional jobs to the area. The company recently hosted a job fair in anticipation of its grand opening.
It’s nice to be able to report good news to the community, although I will admit a bit of envy for the climate control as I was just out in the South Dakota winter reviewing BCM rifles in -7 degree temperatures the other day. Spoiler alert: the guns faired much better than I did.
