Scottsdale Gun Club

What Scottsdale Gun Club does

Scottsdale Gun Club (legal name SGC-USA, DBA) is a privately held, single-location firearms retailer and indoor shooting range operator founded in 2004 in North Scottsdale, Arizona (14860 N Northsight Blvd). The company runs a 32-lane indoor range featuring climate control, sound-dampening technology, advanced air filtration, and 360-degree rotating targets at adjustable distances, paired with what it describes as the largest firearm selection in Arizona spanning handguns, rifles, shotguns, Class III/NFA items, used firearms, receivers, ammunition, optics, and accessories. Services include firearm rentals (handguns/rifles at $15/hour, machine guns starting at $99), tiered memberships (Standard, Family, Red White and Blue for military/law enforcement, Titanium), structured training curricula (Youth, Ladies of Liberty, Defensive Handgun, CCW, dynamic rifle, tiered Handgun Ignite through Prove), private instruction, gunsmithing, dealer transfers, and ancillary services such as Digital Fingerprints, Home Assessment, Event Rentals, and a Kids Summer Camp. Experience offerings include Cosmic Shooting, Machine Gun Adventures, Date Night, and a Virtual Range.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a high-traffic physical retail and range with a full e-commerce storefront and a standalone Virtual Warehouse (virtual.sgcusa.com). Revenue mechanics are diversified across nine streams: hardware sales (largest category), range time/lane rentals, monthly membership subscriptions, paid training, usage-based rentals, professional gunsmithing, per-transaction dealer transfer fees, event rentals, and gift cards. Members receive waived range fees, priority lane access, and 10% class discounts, creating a recurring-revenue layer on top of transactional retail.

The customer base is segmented horizontally: general consumers and hobbyist shooters (primary), families with children (primary), women shooters, military/law enforcement, and competitive/advanced shooters. No membership is required to visit, lowering funnel friction. The company has been recognized as Best of Arizona Indoor Shooting Range for five consecutive years (2016-2020). Ownership, revenue, financials, and corporate structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Scottsdale Gun Club

Legal name

SGC-USA

Website

https://scottsdalegunclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scottsdale Gun Club is a privately held, single-location indoor shooting range and firearms retailer in Scottsdale, Arizona, operating 32 lanes, a full gun store, training classes, rentals, gunsmithing, and tiered membership programs for consumers, families, women shooters, and military/law enforcement customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Retail and Shooting Range Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG), Hunting, Shooting Sports & Archery Retail (CRAMABAK)

Keywords

• Indoor shooting range
• Firearms retail
• Firearms training classes
• Gunsmithing services
• Firearm rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Firearms and Product Sales: Retail sales of firearms including handguns, rifles, shotguns, Class III/NFA items, used firearms, receivers, ammunition (handgun, rifle, shotgun, rimfire), optics and sights, firearm accessories, shooting accessories, everyday carry items, soft goods, parts, and home/gift items including gun safes.
2. Range Time and Lane Rentals: Revenue from range use fees. Members receive priority lane use and no range fees with their membership. Non-members pay for range time.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Multiple membership tiers including Standard, Family packages, Red White and Blue (military/law enforcement discounts), and Titanium Membership. Members receive perks like priority lanes, waived range fees, discounts, and access to special events.
4. Training and Classes: Revenue from firearms training classes for all skill levels including Youth Intro to Firearms, Ladies of Liberty, Defensive Handgun for Ladies, Handgun Ignite through Prove tiers, CCW certification, and dynamic rifle courses. Members receive 10% discount on classes.
5. Firearm Rentals: Rental program including handguns, rifles, and machine guns. Allows customers to try before they buy.
6. Gunsmithing Services: Professional gunsmithing services for firearm maintenance, repairs, and customization.
7. Dealer Transfers: FFL dealer transfer services for customers purchasing firearms from other dealers.
8. Event Rentals: Private event rentals for groups, corporate events, and special occasions.
9. Gift Cards: SGC Gift Cards available for purchase as gift items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scottsdale Gun Club operates a 32-lane indoor shooting range and a full-service gun store in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company retails firearms, ammunition, optics, and shooting accessories, and offers range time, firearm rentals, professional training classes, gunsmithing services, and tiered membership programs.

Product overview

Scottsdale Gun Club is a firearms retailer and shooting range destination offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes an extensive firearms selection (handguns, rifles, shotguns, Class III/NFA items, used firearms, receivers), ammunition in all major calibers, and optics/sights. The business also provides a full range of firearm accessories, shooting accessories, every day carry gear, soft goods, parts, and home/gift items. Services include a 32-lane indoor shooting range, firearm rentals (including machine guns), comprehensive training classes and private instruction, gunsmithing, dealer transfers, membership programs, and specialty experiences like Cosmic Shooting and Date Night packages. The company operates an e-commerce platform with online shopping capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firearms

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 consecutive years (2016-2020) voted Best of Arizona Indoor Shooting Range
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cabela's: National hunting, fishing, and firearms retailer (now part of Bass Pro). Competes with the firearms and accessories portion of Scottsdale Gun Club's assortment at much larger scale.
• Ben Avery Shooting Facility: One of the largest public shooting facilities in the US, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Competitor for range access and training in the same regional market, though publicly operated with a much larger, outdoor footprint.
• Gander Outdoors: Outdoor sporting goods retailer carrying firearms, ammunition, hunting, and shooting accessories. Comparable consumer base and broad product assortment, though without the depth of range/training services.
• Bass Pro Shops: National outdoor retailer with firearms, ammunition, and accessories, plus on-site shooting ranges in many locations. Competes for the same firearms retail customer, though as part of a much larger outdoor recreation platform.
• Shoot Point Blank: Multi-state indoor shooting range and firearms retailer chain. Comparable range-retail-training one-stop-shop model, though with broader geographic diversification than Scottsdale Gun Club's single location.
• Scheels: Sporting goods mega-store chain that combines firearms and shooting accessories with on-site shooting simulators or ranges in selected locations. Competes for the recreation-focused firearms shopper.

Direct peers

• Top Gun Shooting Sports: Arizona-based indoor shooting range and gun store offering firearms retail, range time, training, and rentals. Comparable operating model, geography, and customer base to Scottsdale Gun Club.

Others

• National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF): Industry trade association for the firearms and shooting sports industry. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem entity influencing regulation, retail standards, and supplier relationships for any firearms retailer/range operator.

Emerging players

• AZ Firearms Training Academy: Arizona-focused firearms training and certification provider (CCW, defensive courses). Direct overlap with Scottsdale Gun Club's training and certification revenue stream in the same regional market.
• RifleGear: Retailer of firearms, accessories, and training services with a strong online and California-anchored presence. Comparable firearms-retail-plus-training profile, though operating in a different regional market with stricter state regulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ScottsdaleGun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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