ExtremeSport shooting

Some forms of shooting can be practised on our state-of-the-art range by anyone who is keen to try a new area or is a true professional. Our indoor shooting range is located in the heart of Budapest on Nagymező Street, and is not only available for a single shooter, but can also accommodate small to large groups. We can also host team building trainings, birthday and name day events, friends or family gatherings, stag and hen parties and even wedding photography sessions.

We have a wide range of guns, so everyone can find the pistols, revolvers, submachine guns, carbines, shotguns, machine guns and sniper rifles they like to shoot. Prior to shooting, our colleagues will give you a short training session on the basics (both in person and through videos), as our first priority - as live firearms and ammunition - is the safety of our guests and colleagues.

We welcome applications from adventurous teams and individuals all year round, seven days a week. As our range is very busy, we advise everyone to book an appointment in advance, whether it's for a "regular" shooting experience or for any special requests. The quickest and easiest way to book an appointment for a shooting experience is via our website here.

For individual requests, such as company team-builders, stag and hen parties, friends or family get-togethers, please email or call us to clarify details and prepare a personalised offer! Our colleagues will contact you shortly using one of the contact details provided and will be happy to provide you with more information or a specific offer to suit your needs.

It may not be surprising that this sport has a history spanning several millennia, as humans have been using so-called cold projectile weapons—such as slingshots, bows, blowpipes, and catapults—for hunting, self-defense, and warfare since prehistoric times. With the advancement of metalworking and the invention and dissemination of gunpowder, the Middle Ages saw the emergence of hot projectile weapons, which are considered the direct predecessors of modern pistols and rifles.

The first handheld firearms, 1–2 meter-long hand cannons without sights, appeared in the 14th century. Even during peacetime, they were used for target shooting as a recreational activity. The long-standing tradition of the sport is highlighted by the founding of the first shooting club in 1363. By the 19th century, numerous national shooting associations had been established, with such an association forming in Hungary in 1871. Further underscoring the importance of sport shooting is the fact that it was one of the nine events featured in the first modern Olympic Games. Except for two occasions, it has remained part of the Olympic program ever since. In 1907, the International Shooting Union (Union Internationale de Tir, or UIT, now known as the International Shooting Sport Federation) was established. Some earlier competitions were later classified as world championships, with the 1897 Lyon event being considered the first sport shooting world championship.

In Hungary, sport shooting began to spread in the 15th century, primarily thanks to German urban settlers in northern Hungary. These settlers took up arms primarily to protect their towns. With the emergence and popularization of pistols, the sport became a favored pastime among the nobility. The greatest patron of shooting in Hungary was Count Miklós Szemere, who in 1903 built a 300-meter rifle range on his estate in Pestszentlőrinc. The grand opening of this range was attended by notable guests, including Archduke Joseph August, Princess Augusta, Count Péter Széchenyi, Count Pál Szapáry, Count Henrik Apponyi, and Count Mihály Esterházy. The Szemere shooting range, which hosted many significant domestic and international shooting events, served Budapest residents in various ways over the decades. In the 1930s, it operated as an event center; during World War II, it served as the headquarters for the women’s division of the paramilitary youth organization "Levente." After the war, it was repurposed as a beach dressing area and is now home to a café.

Since the early 1900s, representatives of our nation have achieved remarkable results in various international competitions. At the beginning of the century, at the Austrian federal competition held in Vienna, Sándor Horváth won a gold medal in the military rifle shooting event and secured third place in the pistol event.

The first Hungarian sport shooter participated in the Olympics in 1908, and four years later, in Stockholm, Sándor Prokopp won the first Olympic gold medal in the history of Hungarian sport shooting. The first national shooting competition was held in 1906, and the first official Hungarian championship took place in 1911.

In the second half of the 20th century, shooters representing our country consistently won gold and silver medals at World and European Championships. Among the outstanding Hungarian sport shooters, perhaps the most well-known name today is Diána Igaly, who won a bronze medal in Sydney in 2000 and an Olympic gold medal in Athens in 2004.

Although each discipline uses different types of firearms and accessories, it is generally true that those who wish to pursue the sport with true dedication require substantial equipment. Beyond firearms and ammunition, protective gear for hearing and eyesight is essential. In some cases, special gloves, jackets, or footwear may also be necessary. Additionally, ensuring the availability of appropriate targets or target sheets, as well as target objects, is crucial. Depending on the discipline, optical aids to assist with aiming, supports, or stands may also be required.

Fortunately, those who are not yet fully committed to the sport and have not invested in their own equipment still have the opportunity to try shooting under proper conditions with high-quality gear. The indoor shooting range at Budapest Shooting offers European-level standards in terms of technical design, firearm selection, and reliability.

Our team of highly trained professionals warmly welcomes everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals, as well as groups looking for team-building shooting experiences. In addition to firearm and range rental options, we offer training, team-building programs, birthday shooting experiences, and even bachelor and bachelorette party arrangements.

Discover our team, firearm arsenal, and program offerings, and book your session today if you want to experience shooting under professional conditions!