I need to teach a co-worker to shoot. She is an Illinois resident, and non-shooter. However, ex -boyfriend (as in psycho) issues have made her consider the immediate purchase of a firearm. I have set her up for an FOID card (Firearms Owner ID Card, for you Non-Illinois residents), and while she is waiting, I was going to teach her to shoot.
She lives off of 94 near the Indiana Border. Ranges in IL won't allow her to shoot without the FOID, hence, looking for an Indiana range to try out.
I am looking for a range near to the IL border and near 94 so it is not a long trip--I'd rather spend the time teaching her to shoot, not driving to the range. I would also like a range that has at least a .22 and a couple of small revolvers for rental. I have multiple guns I will bring so she can try them out, but I don't have any .22 pistols (as a starter) or small .38 or .357 revolvers (which is the likely purchase she will make). I lean more towards the auto side myself, and the only .357 I have is a Smith 28 (not the smallest gun in that caliber).
Any pointers or directions would be helpful.
Also (for the Hell of it), do any of the ranges within a comfortable drive rent Full Auto's? I wouldn't mind wasting a little money on some full auto fun myself while I am there.
Thanks,
AFARR