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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ORIGINAL PREMIER SOCIAL SHOOTING CLUB
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, our wonderful instructors will provide a safety brief, guidance and support so you may experience the joy of shooting sports.
As a first time shooter, attending a Bullets & Bagels shooting event allows one to enjoy a "taste" or "sample trial" of a shooting experience.
A "Shooting Event" is by no means the same experience -- in terms of training -- as compared to a full basic or beginner class.
Attending a "Shooting Event" is no substitute for attending a formal training class.
A formal training class is 5+ hours of strict training, no breakfast, no guest speaker and minimal casual socializing, in contrast to an "Event".
In general, we recommend taking a Basic Class before attending your first event, if you have never shot before.
Indoor range events include a continental breakfast — with an assortment of bagels of course — social/networking time, guest speaker/presentations covering interesting topics, generally but not exclusively related to shooting sports followed by supervised range time.
All events include “on demand” shooting assistance with our team of volunteer firearm instructors, introduction to collectible firearms along with plenty of experienced attendees and staff willing to assist with mechanical or technical issues.
We want the Bullets & Bagels experience to be one with the least intimidation and most assistance as possible for all attendees. Events should be as safe as can be, yet instructional and fun too.
FT3 Tactical Range, Stanton is our “home base.” We also host events at LAX Firing Range, Inglewood; The Range LA, Westwood; Oak Tree Gun Club, Santa Clarita; West End Gun Club, Fontana; North County Shooting Center, San Marcos
In addition to FT3 Tactical and LAX for events, we use Prado Family Shooting Range, Corona, Burro Canyon Shooting Park, San Bernardino and Evan's Gun World, Orange for various classes.
No. We are “apolitical" and ask our members to refrain from political discussion during events. We believe in political inclusivity, not exclusivity. Members represent the gamut of political affiliations from Progressive Left to Conservative Right. We respect all perspectives, but we understandably expect all our members to be 2nd Amendment supporters, believe in American exceptionalism and Pro-Israel.
Nor is Bullets & Bagels a religion-based organization. Although we have a "Jew-ish sensibility", we proud to have members of many faiths including Jewish, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Christian and Muslim.
No. Rental firearms are free and available to Bullets & Bagels event attendees at most ranges. However you are required to purchase ammunition at the range for use in their rental firearms.
If a range does not offer "Free Rental" firearms, for example at our outdoor range events, we can provide a "loaner" firearm at no charge. We just need a request submitted to us in advance.
Yes & No.
Non-members may attend our "Intro to Shooting Basic Class".
Intermediate and advanced training classes require club membership.
Event attendance as a "Shooter", requires club membership.
We require all "shooting" attendees of events to be a member of the club, even children -- ages 13 and older -- who accompany their parents.
We do allow "non-members" to attend events as "non-shooters" for a reduced fee.
At times we have friends, spouses or temporarily disabled / injured shooters who attend to hear a speaker, get some tasty breakfast and enjoy the social atmosphere, this allows them the option to join us at an event.
We do not offer family memberships, only individual memberships are available.
Membership is only $10.00/month -- with automatic renewal -- and may be canceled after one month.
Members may self-cancel or email the B&B Staff for assistance.
You may self-cancel your membership ANYTIME.
How? Log into your online account, located on the upper right corner of the homepage. Once logged on, Click "My Subscriptions" tab and select: "Cancel Subscription" tab to cancel yourself, or alternatively, simply email the club to request cancellation of membership.
Yes, the food is usually Kosher.
Occasionally the food provided at the Orange County events is "Kosher Style", not Kosher. B&B will advertise if an event is "Kosher Style", otherwise you can assume the food will be Kosher.
However, if an event in Orange County is advertised as"Kosher Style", we will be happy to make a Kosher accommodation, if we receive a request for strictly kosher items.
If in doubt, please contact us before an event.
We host monthly club "shooting events", exclusively on Sundays in Orange County.
Every other month, we host more than one indoor shooting event. One in Orange County and one in LA County on Sundays too. ( i.e. two events bimonthly)
2026 has 18 indoor events scheduled, and 2-4 outdoor events based on interest.
Indoor Shooting events start early, at approximately 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. depending on venue, and ends at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Shooting events start at approximately 9:00 a.m., and ends at approximately 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
Why so early? Because we reserve the range for our exclusive use, hence no mingling with "non-club member" shooters, i.e. the random public
Additional social and Zoom events are scheduled on an ad hoc basis, including special guest speakers, presentations and evening get-togethers.
We host sporadic training classes -- basic, beginner and intermediate/advanced shooter -- throughout the year. All events and classes are published on the club website.
Yes you may. But please confirm with the range in advance, if you plan to bring a large bore rifle. Ranges have their own rules pertaining to the firearms and ammo they allow. Large bore rifles - i.e. greater than 556 -- and the use of shot gun shells with pellets -- are never allowed.
You may also bring your own ammo for use in your personal firearm as long as the ammo meets range staff approval.
At Bullets & Bagels, we warmly welcome newcomers who have never shot a gun before. Our club offers comprehensive safety and training classes designed specifically for beginners. However one may try a "Taste of Shooting" experience at our frequent social shooting events. When you arrive, you will be guided by our experienced instructors through a detailed safety brief, firearm handling basics, and proper shooting techniques. The instructors will then allow you to shoot on the range under their direct supervision. Again, this is different from a dedicated basic/beginner class, and obviously not nearly as comprehensive due to time constraints.
We pride ourselves on creating a secure, supportive, and educational environment to ensure you feel confident and comfortable. Whether you are here to try something new or pursue a growing interest, Bullets & Bagels is dedicated to helping you every step of the way.
No. Even though all the ranges have a membership option -- one range in particular is a 100% membership only, private range -- one does not have to be a member of the ranges we frequent to attend a Bullets & Bagels event there.
The Bullets & Bagels event fee covers the cost of range access for our attendees.
To reiterate, the Bullets & Bagels event fee includes the range access charge, guest speaker presentation, eyes & ears protection, paper targets, "on-demand" assistance by volunteer, certified firearms instructors, and continental breakfast with bagels -- of course!
Or simply sign up to our email list for club updates.
NOTE: Events are "Club Members Only"
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