Cody Firearms Experience, LLC
Cody Firearms Experience, LLC is a Cody, Wyoming indoor shooting range and firearms museum where visitors - especially families and Yellowstone-bound tourists - shoot historic and modern firearms under knowledgeable staff supervision, with added amenities including axe throwing, a kids' arcade, and wildlife displays.
The hits
- Extensive firearm selection spanning Old West revolvers, percussion black-powder pieces, and modern semi-automatics up to a working 1862 Gatling gun replica.
- Instructors consistently praised for patience, historical knowledge, and calming first-timers, including children and international visitors.
- Multi-attraction campus adds museum-quality wildlife displays, indoor axe throwing, and a kids' arcade area to the core shooting experience.
- Strong safety culture with staff-led briefings and one-on-one supervision throughout every session.
- Convenient Cody location near Yellowstone's East Gate, making it a practical stop for vacationing families and tourists.
The misses
- Full-auto firearms are restricted to controlled bursts; magazine dumps are prohibited, which has disappointed visitors expecting unrestricted automatic fire.
- Walk-in availability is limited; the facility recommends appointments and may be unable to accommodate unscheduled visitors when slots are full.
- The experience is tightly staff-led and rule-bound, offering limited autonomy for experienced shooters who prefer unsupervised range time.