The Gatling gun is one of the best-known early rapid-fire spring loaded, and hand cranked weapons. It saw occasional use by the Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s. It was later used in numerous military conflicts, including the Boshin War, the Anglo-Zulu War, and the assault on San Juan Hill during the Spanish American War.

The Gatling gun’s operation centered on a cyclic multi-barrel design which facilitated cooling and synchronized the firing-reloading sequence. Each barrel fired a single shot when it reached a certain point in the cycle, after which it ejected the spent cartridge, loaded a new round, and, in the process, allowed the barrel to cool. This configuration allowed higher rates of fire to be achieved without the barrels overheating.

The Gatling Gun can be shot by one person or split between a group.

• Manufacturer: Colt
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt
• Operation: Crank Handle
• Capacity: 20 Round Magazine
• Weight: 170 lbs
• Barrel Length: 18.25′′
• Rate of fire: 1,200 RPM

• Assistance from a Range Safety Officer
• Eye Protection, Ear Protection, and Targets.

If you are unable to complete your safety waiver ahead of time, please come in 15 minutes before your reservation to fill out our waiver in person.

Any child under 18 must be accompanied by a parents or guardian the entire time they are on the range, and will be allowed to shoot on the range on a case by case basis. This will be decided by our range team based on factors such as experience, size, and control of the firearm. Our minimum age is about 10-12 years old.

Online reservations can only be made 48 hours or more in advance for this experience. For those looking to secure their spot within a shorter timeframe, we gladly accommodate walk-in customers or reservations made over the phone. Our goal is to provide flexibility and convenience to all our customers, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our range experiences hassle-free.