If you shoot more than once a month, you're probably overpaying for lane time. At Guns 2 Ammo a lane is $20 an hour for non-members, and memberships start at $29.99 a month with unlimited lane time. Here's the math, so you can see whether a membership makes sense for you.
The break-even point: two hours a month
A Defender membership is $29.99 a month. Two hours of lane time a month costs $40 without one. So if you shoot twice a month or more, the membership pays for itself, before counting any of the other perks.
| How often you shoot (1 hour each) | Pay per visit | Defender | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Once a month | $20 | $29.99 | – |
| Twice a month | $40 | $29.99 | $10 |
| Once a week | about $87 | $29.99 | about $57 |
| Twice a week | about $173 | $29.99 | about $143 |
Monthly figures based on 4.33 weeks per month. Pay yearly and Defender is $329.99, or about $27.50 a month.
Couples and families save more
Lane fees add up fast when two or four people shoot. Plans that cover more people bring the cost per person down:
- Patriot, for two: $39.99 a month, or $20 per person. If you both shoot one hour a month, you'd pay $40 per visit; everything after that is free.
- Guardian, for four: $69.99 a month, or $17.50 per person. One hour each, once a month, is already $80 at walk-in rates.
Each person gets their own member profile, waiver and check-in history.
The perks that add up
- Guest passes. Defender and Patriot include 1 guest pass every billing cycle; Guardian includes 2. Extra guests shooting with a member are $15.
- $25 FFL transfers instead of $40. Buy one gun online a year and that's $15 back.
- 10% off training, from Basic Handgun to Arizona CCW.
- 10% off Guns 2 Ammo gear.
- Online lane reservations and a member card for fast check-in.
- No initiation fee.
Visiting for the winter?
Snowbirds and long-stay visitors don't need a 12-month plan. Short Timer covers 3 months ($39.99 a month or $119.89 paid in full), and Snowbird covers 6 months ($39.99 a month or $220 paid in full). Both include 2 guest passes every billing cycle.
When a membership isn't worth it
If you shoot a few times a year, paying per visit is cheaper. Memberships also come with a commitment: monthly Defender, Patriot and Guardian plans run 12 months (that's the trade-off for no initiation fee). If you're not sure how often you'll come, track your visits for a month or two first.
Bottom line
Shoot twice a month or more, or shoot with a partner or family, and a membership is the cheaper way to practice, plus you get guest passes and discounts on classes and transfers. And the more you practice, the better you shoot.
Compare plans
- Defender · $29.99/mo or $329.99/yr
1 member, 1 guest pass every billing cycle. - Patriot · $39.99/mo or $449.99/yr
2 members, 1 guest pass every billing cycle. - Guardian · $69.99/mo or $699.99/yr
4 members, 2 guest passes every billing cycle.
Questions? Call us at (602) 715-2677 or stop by 6030 E Main St, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ 85205. Open Mon–Thu 10–6, Fri–Sat 10–7, Sun 12–6.
Prices as of November 2026 and subject to change. See the memberships page for current plans and terms.