NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Lake Erie Arms (LEA) its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest rating in NSSF’s star-rating system, which evaluates shooting facilities based on appearance, management, shooting sports development and amenities.

Lake Erie Arms is located in Milan, Ohio, about an hour’s drive from the population centers to the east of greater Cleveland and Akron. Customers who make the journey to full-service, amenity-laden LEA will experience the best of what a shooting range can offer. Patrons can experience LEA’s state-of-the-art facilities from their own home through this virtual tour.

“NSSF welcomes Lake Erie Arms to the exclusive family of ranges that have received the Five-Star rating designation,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Member Development. “Lake Erie Arms checks all the boxes and then some, with its comprehensive services, surprising amenities and, perhaps most important, its welcoming attitude to customers.”

At 94,000 square feet, LEA packs a lot of ways to enjoy target shooting and training into its facility. There are several ranges under the spacious roof, including a 16-station range where shooters can customize their interactive training session by using Action Target's multi-scenario target retrievers. For the shotgun shooter, the TopShot ClayHouse boasts eight shooting suites with “game modes” for trap, skeet, sporting clays and 5-stand, accommodating up to four shooters per suite. The four 100-yard indoor rifle lanes are each equipped with an integrated target camera providing a real-time view of your shot.

Instruction and safety education are priorities at LEA and the company’s Training Academy schedules classes to meet the needs of shooters at all skill levels. Classes are taught by staff certified by the NRA, USCCA and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. These instructors bring decades of experience in military and law enforcement to their students.

Personal protection classes are popular— including concealed carry, situational awareness and unarmed self-defense—as are private and advanced classes. For first-time shooters and those looking for a refresher experience, LEA partners with NSSF to provide the First Shots introduction-to-shooting class.

LEA offers customers a well-stocked pro shop with firearms, ammunition, clothing and accessories for sale. Custom services such as laser engraving, cerakoting and gunsmithing are also offered.

An annual membership at one of LEA’s tiered levels is the way customers get the most enjoyment for their money. Nearly all membership levels provide discounts on range time and training classes.

Amenities abound at LEA, including the impressive Caliber Club restaurant that provides fine dining and refreshments, VIP lounges, sauna and steam rooms, a public café, a vault room, shooting leagues and more. LEA has a full calendar of events, including poker night, live music and the popular clay target shooting 101 for adults.

“We are thrilled to receive NSSF’s five-star range rating,” said Jim West, COO and Co-Founder. “As anyone who visits Lake Erie Arms can see, providing great customer service and a top-tier place to enjoy the shooting sports are our priorities. We wear this five-star recognition proudly.”

For more information, visit nssf.org.