Shooting Sports Academy, Monroe

At a glance: At Shooting Sports Academy, the emphasis is on safety. And that is a subject its instructors know a lot about, as many of them come from law enforcement and military background and have decades of experience. Their goal is to share their knowledge, providing professional training for all experience levels.

The courses: Visitors can choose from a variety of available classes, including training for beginners and competitions. There are also NRA courses available for those who want to become instructors themselves.

The rentals: The facility offers many guns for rent, which can be used to practice at the range.