Want to try shooting in Pune but don’t own a rifle or pistol?
You don’t need to.
Several sports-shooting academies and ranges across the city offer beginner sessions and structured courses where you can learn the basics and practise under supervision.
From Aundh and Khadki to Sadashiv Peth and Manjari, here are some places where you can give shooting a shot literally.
1. Gun For Glory Shooting Academy — Aundh
Their current “Get Set Shoot” experience is specifically designed for beginners, college students and recreational participants.
The current listing shows a 30-minute experience from ₹750, age 12+, with equipment and coaching included
Best for: First-time experience / students
Approx. current price: ₹750
Area: Aundh
Why include: You don’t need to already be a competitive shooter.
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2. Ronak Pandit Shooting Centre — Mahalunge and Hadapsar.
This is another strong option. Their introductory course specifically says they teach beginners the basics of Olympic pistol shooting with hands-on sessions, using equipment at the academy.
Their Pune locations include Mahalunge and Hadapsar.
Best for: Beginners who want to actually learn the sport
Equipment: Provided at the academy
Areas: Mahalunge / Hadapsar
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3.Perfect Aim Shooting Club — Khadki
This one is particularly useful for a “just want to try shooting”. Its current listing describes the experience as suitable for people who want to practice pistol and rifle shooting without competition pressure, with tickets currently listed from ₹300 and entry from age 10.
Best for: Recreational + beginner shooting
Approx. current price: ₹300 onwards
Area: Khadki
Bonus: Parking and washrooms available.
4. Sportsage Shooting Academy — Kharadi/Wagholi side
This is another interesting one for students.
The facility is at Pune–Nagar Road near Mahalakshmi Lawns and has coaching under Ketan Zanwar.
Recent reviews specifically mention people walking in to enquire and subsequently taking up shooting training, with equipment available at the facility.
Best for: Beginners and families
Area: Kharadi/Wagholi
Why include: More approachable than a purely competition-focused academy.
5. Gurukul – The Shooting School, S.P. College
This is a good central Pune option. Recent Pune community discussions specifically mention Gurukul’s 10-day Basic Shooting Course, and describe the beginner equipment as air guns.
Best for: Students + beginners
Area: S.P. College, Sadashiv Peth
Format: Beginner course
Important: Call first to confirm current batch dates and fees.
6. MES Shooting Range — Sadashiv Peth
This one is particularly interesting for your article because it has a proper beginner pathway. The range offers a 10-day Safety Basic Course, after which participants can continue into the sport.
Best for: Someone who wants to learn rather than just shoot once
Area: Sadashiv Peth
Format: Basic course
Equipment: Sports/air rifle setup
