Black Wing Shooting Center

What Black Wing Shooting Center does

Black Wing Shooting Center is a family-owned, full-service shooting facility founded in 2002 and headquartered at 3722 Marysville Road, Delaware, Ohio. The company operates a 14-lane climate-controlled indoor pistol and rifle range, an outdoor shotgun sports complex with trap, skeet, sporting clays (20-station course), and covered 5-stand fields, plus a 7-lane Interactive Range & Lounge for private events. Underlying technical components include automated clay target machines enabling solo shooters to navigate courses independently, an in-house SilencerShop kiosk for electronic ATF form submission, fingerprint capture, and tax stamp processing, and a live online inventory system synchronized every minute with in-store stock.

The business operates a diversified revenue model spanning recurring memberships (Lead Slinger indoor at $39/month, Clay Crusher outdoor at $20/month, Top Gun combination at $53/month, plus Corporate and Platinum Life tiers), per-visit range fees ($25), usage-based rentals (firearms, machine guns, golf carts), a 2,000+ firearm retail store with accessories, ammunition, suppressors, safes, and apparel, instructor-led training courses ($75–$165), FFL transfer services ($75–$200 per item), consignment (20–30% take rate), gunsmithing including Cerakoting, event hosting, youth camps, storage rentals, and lifetime warranty programs. GTM is direct-to-consumer through the facility, website, e-commerce store, email/SMS, social media, a branded podcast, and community-anchored event marketing.

Black Wing serves recreational shooters, concealed carry permit holders, competitive clay target shooters, firearms purchasers, families and youth, corporate groups, law enforcement and military (discounted rate $22.50/visit), and high school clay target teams. It holds the NSSF 5-Star Range Rating, hosts the annual Ohio Clay Target League State Tournament, and maintains strategic partnerships with SilencerShop, MidwayUSA Foundation, OCTL, SCTP, ATA, A Girl & A Gun, and Armed Women of America. The company is privately held with no external funding, an estimated 11–50 employees, and recently completed a full facility renovation in 2024.

Name

Black Wing Shooting Center

Legal name

Black Wing Shooting Center

Website

https://blackwingsc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Wing Shooting Center is a family-owned, full-service Ohio shooting facility founded in 2002 offering indoor/outdoor ranges, a 2,000+ firearm retail store, training academy, gunsmithing, and event hosting for recreational shooters, families, and competitive clay target sports participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shooting Range and Firearms Retail Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG), Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Shooting range facilities
• Firearms retail sales
• Firearms training courses
• Clay target shooting
• Gunsmithing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delaware

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Shooting Range Memberships: Annual and monthly memberships (Lead Slinger, Clay Crusher, Top Gun) providing free or discounted range time, lane access, and guest privileges. Family memberships include spouse and children under 21 at no additional cost.
2. Firearms Retail Sales: Sale of new and used firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) with over 2,000 guns in stock. Revenue from accessories, ammunition, suppressors, safes, and apparel.
3. Firearms Transfers: Transfer services for firearms purchased online or from other FFLs. Fees include $75 per firearm transfer, $200 for NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and machine guns.
4. Firearms Training Courses: Revenue from instructor-led training courses including CCW certification ($165), introductory courses ($75-$90), defensive pistol series, shotgun sports, and specialty defensive training. Private instruction billed at $90/hour.
5. Range Day Fees: Day pass fees for non-members to access indoor pistol/rifle ranges ($25 per visit), outdoor shotgun sports, and rental firearms. Machine gun rentals available.
6. Event Hosting: Private event bookings including corporate outings, birthday parties, bachelor parties. Range Suite venue rental and event catering services.
7. Consignment Services: Consignment fees of 20%-30% for selling firearms on behalf of customers. Includes online auction listing services.
8. Lifetime Warranty Services: Warranty coverage on new and used firearms sales, supporting customer retention and confidence in purchases.
9. Youth Programs: Summer youth camps at $425 per child (or $399 with multi-child discount), youth rifle workshops, and clay target league participation supporting youth shooting sports development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Black Wing Shooting Center is a family-owned, full-service shooting facility that operates indoor pistol and rifle ranges, outdoor shotgun sports (trap, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand), and a retail gun store stocking over 2,000 firearms. It offers a comprehensive training academy covering handgun, rifle, shotgun, and defensive courses, plus gunsmithing, NFA/suppressor sales, firearm transfers, memberships, leagues, youth programs, and event hosting.

Product overview

Black Wing Shooting Center is a family-owned, full-service shooting facility offering a comprehensive range of products and services organized as a multi-module platform. The core offerings include indoor pistol and rifle ranges (14 lanes), outdoor shotgun sports (Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand), a full-service gun store with over 2,000 firearms, and extensive firearms training courses spanning handgun, rifle, shotgun, and specialty defensive disciplines. Supporting services include gunsmithing, NFA/suppressor sales with in-house SilencerShop kiosk, firearm transfers, buy/sell/trade programs, membership tiers (Lead Slinger, Clay Crusher, Top Gun), competitive shooting leagues, youth/family programs, archery range, and an online store. The facility operates as a unified shooting destination combining retail, ranges, training, and gunsmithing under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Pistol & Rifle Range 14-lane climate-controlled indoor shooting range with 50-foot pistol lanes and 75-foot rifle lanes. Offers no hourly time limit for shooters and provides range access for both members and walk-in visitors.
• Outdoor Shotgun Sports Automated outdoor shotgun ranges offering Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Covered 5-Stand shooting disciplines. Includes a 20-station Sporting Clays course, 4 automated skeet fields, and multiple trap fields designed for solo shooters navigating courses independently.
• Interactive Range & Lounge Private event venue featuring 7 lanes with an attached private lounge equipped with a kitchenette. Available for parties, corporate events, bachelor parties, and team building activities.
• Gun Store / Retail Full-service retail gun store stocking over 2,000 new and used firearms including handguns, rifles, and shotguns, plus accessories, ammunition, suppressors, safes, and apparel. Offered with lifetime warranty on all new and most used firearms.
• Firearms Training Courses Instructor-led training programs covering CCW certification, introductory handgun/shotgun courses, Vital Pistol Skills Levels 1-5, Defensive Rifle Levels 1-2, defensive shotgun, close quarters pistol, and specialty courses. Private instruction available at $90/hour.
• Membership Programs Three-tier subscription membership program: Lead Slinger Indoor ($39/month or $390/year) for indoor pistol/rifle range access, Clay Crusher Outdoor ($20/month or $200/year) for outdoor shotgun sports, and Top Gun Combination ($53/month or $530/year) for both. Family memberships include spouse and children under 21 at no extra cost.
• Gunsmithing Services On-site gunsmithing services including repairs, insurance appraisals, storage, fire restoration, and Cerakoting firearm finishing service.
• Suppressor Sales & NFA Processing NFA suppressor sales with in-house SilencerShop kiosk for ATF form submission, fingerprinting, photos, and tax stamp processing. Provides one of the largest in-stock suppressor selections in the country.
• Firearm Transfer Services Federal Firearms License transfer services for firearms purchased online or from other dealers. Fees include $75 per firearm transfer and $200 for NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and machine guns.
• Shooting Leagues & Fun Shoots Competitive shooting leagues including Pistol League, Trap League, Skeet League, Sporting Clays League, and 2-Gun matches. Fun shoots include Big Bang Machine Gun Shoot, Freedom Fire, Neon Gallery, Halloween Spooky Shoot, and Blacklight Blitz.
• Youth Shooting Sports Camp 4-day summer camp for ages 10-16 covering archery, .22 rifle, pistol, and shotgun instruction. Priced at $425 per child ($399/child with multi-child discount). Includes pizza party and lunch on scheduled days.
• Online Store 24/7 online shopping platform at store.blackwingsc.com showing live in-store inventory updated every minute plus orderable items from distribution partners. Includes firearms, ammunition, accessories, suppressors, and gift cards with no shipping or transfer fees for local customers.
• Archery Range Outdoor archery range with targets at 20, 25, and 30 yard distances. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Field points only (no broadheads).
• Firearm Consignment Services Firearm consignment service with 20%-30% consignment fees depending on firearm value and number of guns. Includes online auction listing services. Payout processed after sale.
• Corporate Event Hosting Corporate event hosting program for team building, client entertainment, and group outings. Includes Range Suite venue rental, event catering, and diverse activity options for varying skill levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime Warranty coverage eliminates customer concerns about firearm defects and malfunctions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SilencerShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilencerShop partnership provides Black Wing with a dedicated storefront for suppressor sales, in-house kiosk for ATF form submission, and access to SilencerShop's compliance experts for processing tax stamp applications. Black Wing offers one of the largest in-stock suppressor selections in the country with this partnership.
• MidwayUSA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support youth shooting sports through the Black Wing 'Grow the Sport' Donor Advised Fund. The fund is specifically limited to supporting non-profit youth shooting teams in Delaware County and surrounding areas, with only interest earned from the fund used for sustainable long-term support.
• Ohio Clay Target League (OCTL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Wing serves as home practice range for multiple high school teams and hosts the annual OCTL State Tournament in June. Supports youth competitive shooting pathway.
• Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware County Shooting Sports Club is a registered SCTP club team supported by Black Wing, providing youth shooters a pathway to collegiate and Olympic-level competition.
• Amateur Trap Association (ATA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATA sanctioned youth shoots hosted at Black Wing twice per year. Membership required for competition eligibility.
• A Girl & A Gun (AG&AG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Wing hosts the Delaware Chapter of A Girl & A Gun women's shooting league, supporting women shooters from beginner to advanced skill levels through monthly meetings, education, and range practice.
• Armed Women of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Wing hosts the Delaware Chapter of Armed Women of America with monthly meetings for women shooters. Range fees discounted to $15/meeting for AWA members, free for Black Wing members.
• GearFireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing partner through the online store for firearm purchases over $500, enabling customers to spread payments for qualified buyers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SilencerShop: National NFA-focused retailer and kiosk operator that runs Black Wing's in-house suppressor processing. Functions as a technology/compliance partner rather than competitor; relevant for benchmarking NFA processing infrastructure.
• MidwayUSA: Major online retailer of firearms, ammunition, and shooting sports accessories and partner of Black Wing's youth 'Grow the Sport' fund. Not a direct competitor but is a partner and a benchmark for online firearms retail scale.
• National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF): Trade association for the firearms and shooting sports industry that administers Black Wing's 5-Star Range Rating. Not a competitor; included as the industry-body reference for range certification and benchmarks.

Direct peers

• Range USA: Multi-state chain of full-service shooting ranges offering indoor lanes, retail, training, and memberships. Operates a similar multi-revenue-stream model to Black Wing but at greater geographic scale, making it the closest direct comparable for a multi-format range and gun store.
• Shoot Straight: Regional chain combining indoor shooting ranges, gun retail, and training across multiple Florida locations. Mirrors Black Wing's combination of range access, firearms sales, and structured training courses under one roof.
• Turner's Outdoorsman: Multi-location California-based gun store chain with strong firearms retail, training, and accessory assortment. Comparable as a firearms-retail-forward operator with structured training programs rather than primarily range-driven.
• GAT Guns (Galaxy Armory Tactical): Large Midwest gun store and indoor range in Illinois with extensive firearm inventory, training, and range operations. Comparable as a single-location, high-volume range-and-retail hybrid in a neighboring Midwest market.
• Sig Sauer Experience: Manufacturer-affiliated shooting range, retail, and training complex offering premium indoor ranges and curated training programs. Comparable as a destination shooting facility combining retail, range, and tiered training experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Sportsman's Warehouse: Multi-state outdoor and sporting goods retailer with deep firearms and ammunition assortment plus shooting accessories. Overlaps with Black Wing on retail rather than range services, serving as a competitive benchmark for firearms retail scale.
• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's: National outdoor retail giant offering firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories alongside broader hunting, fishing, and outdoor categories. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but represents the upper bound on firearms retail scale and could draw customers away.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BlackWingShootingCnt/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackWingShootingCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackwingsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-wing-shooting-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Black Wing Shooting Center