Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range

What Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range does

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range is a privately-held, full-service firearms retailer founded in 1953 and headquartered at 75 Bradrock Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois. The company operates a single integrated site combining an indoor shooting range, retail gun store, training classrooms, on-site gunsmith department, and ancillary services under one roof, making it one of the oldest continuously operating firearms retailers in the Chicagoland area. It serves a diversified base of Illinois consumers including first-time gun buyers, concealed carry permit seekers, firearms enthusiasts, and structured-training students, with a stated service area spanning Illinois and the broader Midwest.

The core infrastructure comprises 18 lanes split across a 75-foot pistol range and a 75-foot rifle range (9 lanes each), each controlled by a touchscreen interface allowing shooters to adjust target distance, lighting, and view targets via live video feed, with Range Safety Officers reachable via help button. The retail store carries pistols, rifles, shotguns, magazines, ammunition, holsters, safes (Rhino Safes), and accessories, supplemented by nearly 100 rental firearms drawn from Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, CZ, FN, HK, Ruger, Walther, and others. Training is delivered by 20+ USCCA-certified instructors across concealed carry (Illinois 16/8/3-hour), pistol (Basic 1 & 2, Holster Skills 1–3, One-Handed Shooting), rifle (AR-15 Levels 1 & 2), shotgun, and ancillary offerings such as CPR/AED certification, trauma care basics, and ASP/SABRE pepper spray seminars. Private instruction is offered without requiring an FOID card.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: usage-based range lane rentals (hourly/half-hourly), one-time firearm sales with FFL dealer transfers ($95 + $10 background check), professional services including training classes ($30–$250) and gunsmith repairs, $20 per-rental firearm rentals, accessories and ammunition sales, FOID/CCL application assistance ($25/$50), and a seasonal Summer Range Pass subscription ($99 unlimited shooting July–September). Go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer retail with appointment-based firearm sales, event-driven Manufacturer Days (Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Glock, Sig Sauer, FN), and digital channels including a bilingual (English/Spanish) website, blog, email newsletter, and active presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The company holds the NSSF 5-Star Range certification, carries 6,000+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars, and is actively engaged in Illinois regulatory advocacy through its FFL-IL membership and PICA AWB litigation.

Name

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range

Legal name

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range

Website

https://maxonshooters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range, founded in 1953 in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a full-service firearms retailer combining an 18-lane indoor shooting range, gun store, training facility, and gunsmith services. It serves Illinois consumers including first-time buyers, concealed carry permit seekers, and firearms enthusiasts with USCCA-certified instructors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Retail & Indoor Shooting Range

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reloading & Gunsmithing Supplies Retail (CRAMAKAF), 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

• Firearms retail
• Indoor shooting range
• Firearms training
• Concealed carry classes
• FFL transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shooting Range Fees: Hourly or half-hourly lane rentals for shooting range use. Ammunition sold separately with pricing per caliber.
2. Firearm Sales: Sale of pistols, rifles, shotguns with in-store inventory and special orders. Includes FFL dealer transfer services for online/out-of-state purchases.
3. Training Classes: Concealed carry classes (16hr, 8hr, 3hr renewal), pistol classes (Basic 1 & 2, Holster Skills 1-3), rifle classes (AR-15 Level 1 & 2), shotgun classes, CPR/AED certification, trauma care seminars. Private instruction also available.
4. Gun Rental: Rental of nearly 100 different firearm models for use on the range at $20 per rental.
5. Accessories & Ammunition: Sale of magazines, gun cases, holsters, cleaning supplies, gun safes (Rhino Safes), ammunition in various calibers.
6. Gunsmith Services: On-site gunsmith department providing repairs, warranty service, and maintenance.
7. FOID/CCL Application Assistance: Kiosk-based assistance for Illinois Firearm Owner's ID and Concealed Carry License applications. $25 for FOID, $50 for CCL assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range is a full-service firearms retail and training facility in Des Plaines, Illinois, operating since 1953. The business combines an indoor shooting range (pistol and rifle ranges, 9 lanes each at 75 ft), a gun store (pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, accessories), firearms training classes, gun rentals of nearly 100 models, gunsmith services, FFL dealer transfers, and Illinois FOID/CCL application assistance.

Product overview

Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range is a full-service firearms retail and training facility operating since 1953 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The core offering combines an indoor shooting range (featuring pistol and rifle ranges with 18 lanes total, each 75 feet in length with touchscreen-controlled target systems), a gun store with retail and online shopping capabilities, and a comprehensive training program. The company offers nearly 100 rental firearms, professional instruction, gunsmith services, FFL transfers, and FOID/CCL application assistance. Training programs span concealed carry, pistol, rifle (AR-15), shotgun, and seminars. Optional add-ons include a Summer Range Pass, lifetime warranty, and internal gunsmith warranty programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Shooting Range An indoor shooting facility with a pistol range (9 lanes) and rifle range (9 lanes), each 75 feet in length, equipped with touchscreen lane controls for target distance, lighting adjustment, and live video feed of targets. Open to the public with range waivers required.
• Gun Store A retail firearms store offering pistols, rifles, shotguns, magazines, ammunition, holsters, cleaning supplies, gun safes (Rhino Safes), and accessories. Includes appointment-based firearm purchases, special orders, and price matching within a 20-mile radius.
• Gun Rental Rental program featuring nearly 100 firearms from Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, CZ, FN, Heckler & Koch, Ruger, Walther, and others for use on the indoor range. Priced at a flat $20 per rental, allowing customers to shoot multiple firearms.
• Firearms Training Classes Comprehensive firearms education program with concealed carry classes (Illinois 16-hour, 8-hour, 3-hour renewal), pistol classes (Basic Pistol Level 1 and 2, Holster Skills Levels 1-3, One-Handed Shooting), rifle classes (AR-15 Level 1 and 2), shotgun training, CPR/AED certification, and trauma care seminars. Delivered by 20+ USCCA-certified instructors.
• Private Instruction One-on-one firearms instruction with certified instructors covering safe shooting of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns; firearm selection guidance; cleaning and maintenance; concealed carry preparation; and defensive gun considerations. No FOID card required. Priced at $50 (1 person), $60 (2 people), $70 (3 people) per hour.
• FFL Dealer Transfer FFL transfer service for customers purchasing firearms online or from out-of-state sellers. Handles the legal transfer of firearms between FFL holders. Fee is $95 per firearm plus $10 background check.
• Gunsmith Services On-site gunsmith services for firearm repair, maintenance, and warranty work covering manufacturer defects and certain repairs for firearms purchased at Maxon.
• Gun Storage Secure firearm storage service for customers needing off-site storage of firearms.
• Gun Appraisal, Trade-In, Purchase & Consignment Services for appraising, trading in, purchasing, or consigning firearms, enabling secondary-market transactions.
• FOID & CCL Application Assistance In-store kiosk-based assistance with Illinois Firearm Owner's ID (FOID) card and Concealed Carry License (CCL) applications. FOID assistance $25, CCL assistance $50 (state fees paid separately to ISP).
• Online Shop E-commerce platform at shopmaxonshooters.com for browsing in-store inventory of guns, ammunition, magazines, and accessories with a buy online/pick up in-store option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guarantee to get customers on range within 15 minutes or next visit is free (with reservation and on-time check-in)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FFL-IL (Firearms Retailers Association of Illinois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaxon Shooter's Supplies is actively involved in FFL-IL, a dealer's association fighting Illinois gun control legislation including the PICA Assault Weapons Ban. The company participates in litigation efforts, Cert petitions to SCOTUS, and fundraising for legal battles. This is a core advocacy partnership rather than commercial.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAT Guns: East Dundee, IL-based indoor range, firearms retailer, and training provider serving the same suburban Chicago trade area as Maxon — the closest geographic competitor with a comparable retail + range + training stack.
• Shoot Straight: Multi-location indoor shooting range and firearm retailer headquartered in Florida with combined retail + training + range model analogous to Maxon's, scaled across multiple stores.
• Range USA: Multi-state indoor shooting range chain combining retail, training, and gun rental under one roof — directly comparable integrated concept with broader geographic footprint than Maxon.
• The Gun Store: Las Vegas-based indoor range, gun store, and training facility combining retail, classes, rentals, and gunsmith services — a long-established single-market operator with a similar full-service model to Maxon.
• Shoot Point Blank: Indoor shooting range chain with retail and training offerings across multiple states — directly comparable in offering mix to Maxon and a credible chain-scale competitive reference.

Broad incumbents

• Bass Pro Shops: National outdoor recreation retailer carrying firearms, ammunition, and accessories alongside broader sporting goods — overlaps with Maxon's retail SKU set but is a general outdoor incumbent rather than a range-and-training specialist.
• Cabela's: National hunting and outdoor retailer (now part of Bass Pro) carrying firearms, ammo, safes, and accessories — competes with Maxon for retail purchases and safes (including the Rhino Safes line Maxon carries) without owning range facilities.

Regional players

• Top Shot Shooting Range: Regional indoor range and firearms retailer with training classes, most comparable in concept to Maxon though operating outside the Chicago market.
• Midwest Shooting Center: Midwest-anchored indoor shooting range with retail, training, and rental offerings directly comparable to Maxon's suburban Midwestern full-service proposition.

Others

• NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation): Industry trade association whose 5-Star Range program certifies Maxon — an ecosystem participant that defines the credentialing standard Maxon holds and that curates best practices for range operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maxonshooters
• YouTubefacebook.com/FThemes360
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaxonShootersSupply
• Instagraminstagram.com/maxonshooters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maxon-shooter-s-supplies-indoor-range

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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