What makes a range good?

You may well ask, what makes a range good? A good range should have overlapping qualities such as impeccable safety standards, first-class instructors, space to move, regular matches, good maintenance and favourable hours. And Marksman’s Nest in Malmesbury ticks all the boxes.

High safety standards

First up, when you arrive at a range, there should be good signage about what you can and can’t do. Also, a range officer should be there to greet you and show you the lay of the land. In addition, there should be rules about the movement of firearms to and from the firing line. These rules are there to protect all shooters. ‘Safety first’ is Marksman’s Nest motto and our team of devoted range officers monitor the premises continuously to guarantee visitor safety.

Top-notch instructors

Take note that instructors should be registered as advanced and tactical firearms instructors, assessors, and/or moderators with the security sector and the South African Professional Firearms Training Council (SAPFTC). At Marksman’s Nest we comply with that and collectively our trainers have more than 200 years of military, para-military and private security operational and/or strategic experience.

Freedom to move

To develop good shooting skills, ranges that allow for space to move and shoot are tops. At Marksman’s Nest our range covers an extensive area so as to offer shooters opportunity to build skills in various disciplines that require multiple shooting positions. Also great for stretching out a rifle or breaking some clays.

Good maintenance

If a range is well-maintained, it makes all the difference to enjoy your day there.

Matches

These events promote good marksmanship and above all, camaraderie. Plus, matches are fun!

Favourable hours

We all have pretty full schedules, so it’s gratifying to find a shooting range that’s open 7 days a week. Marksman’s Nest offers just that, with business hours of Monday – Friday 08h00 – 16h00, as well as Saturday and Sunday 09h00 – 14h00. That pretty much sums up the case for what makes a range good!