Wilshire Gun becomes first range in state to sell alcohol

A large crowd gathered at the Wilshire Gun grand opening Friday to watch Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin drive a tank over an old car.Video: Gov. Fallin rides in tank at openingThe stunt kicked off the three-day opening celebration, as Wilshire Gun becomes the first shooting range in the state to sell alcohol.“Well it was interesting being able to ride in this tank and crush a car, and what an exciting way to open up the Wilshire Gun range today,” Fallin said. “It’s a great new edition to Oklahoma City and it’s creating jobs.”Located at 615 W. Wilshire Blvd., the owners said safety is the most important aspect of the business. Staff at the front door scan ID’s to make sure customers aren’t drinking and shooting.Fallin said having a place that teaches gun safety is an important addition to the community.“Having the ability to have meeting spaces where people can learn about gun safety and the appropriate handling of firearms, which is also a very important part of gun ownership,” Fallin said.Wilshire Gun employees said there are similar ranges in Texas, Georgia and California.

A large crowd gathered at the Wilshire Gun grand opening Friday to watch Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin drive a tank over an old car.

Video: Gov. Fallin rides in tank at opening


The stunt kicked off the three-day opening celebration, as Wilshire Gun becomes the first shooting range in the state to sell alcohol.

“Well it was interesting being able to ride in this tank and crush a car, and what an exciting way to open up the Wilshire Gun range today,” Fallin said. “It’s a great new edition to Oklahoma City and it’s creating jobs.”

Located at 615 W. Wilshire Blvd., the owners said safety is the most important aspect of the business. Staff at the front door scan ID’s to make sure customers aren’t drinking and shooting.

Fallin said having a place that teaches gun safety is an important addition to the community.

“Having the ability to have meeting spaces where people can learn about gun safety and the appropriate handling of firearms, which is also a very important part of gun ownership,” Fallin said.

Wilshire Gun employees said there are similar ranges in Texas, Georgia and California.