NRA is the gold standard for indoor range lighting. I was very surprised that Elite didn't meet the same standard, and it is the one component where they come up short by comparison. But it is a significant one.
My biggest complaint about the old SEG was the poor lighting.
"When the phone rang, Parker was in the garage, killing a man."
Elite is the gold standard for being fifteen minutes from my house
#RESIST
I've been going to SEG for a decade. It's also where I take private lesson students. Both old and new locations. Outstanding HVAC system, mediocre lighting (no better or worse than most ranges), good target system, friendly staff and effective General Manager, permissive environment for holster work and other "advanced" skills, and common-sense COVID safety practices (no masking requirements on the ranges, etc.) Yeah, newbie renters are a drag but members-only days help a lot. Welcome to reach out to me directly with questions if you want.
Negative. As long as you're not blatantly failing to maintain control you can shoot as many 2 second Bill drills you want. Other range rules and standard; no steel core ammo, don't be a dick, etc.
The only time in the last few years I was "corrected" by an RSO was when I used a fairly typical, photorealistic training target. The problem was a brand new RSO who didn't understand their own policy (no photos of your favorite senator, ex-wife, etc.). Misunderstanding corrected quickly.
Vadim
That's funny.
The lighting at the NRA range is one of the reasons I make the effort to drive past it and shoot at Elite. I don't like feeling as if I'm on a surgical table when I'm just trying to shoot a gun and have some fun. It's overly harsh and uncomfortable, not to mention generally being a cramped layout.
"Are you ready? Okay. Let's roll."- Last words of Todd Beamer
Update for future archive searches:
Went to check out SEG on Wednesday. Decided to sign up for membership.
Went shooting this morning. Facility is nice, staff is professional and courteous. I’m not sure how things will change after COVID but for now the appointment system has plenty of morning slots.
The lighting absolutely sucks, but that’s every indoor range I’ve experienced.
All in all it meets my practice needs perfectly and I can recommend.
Thanks to all who commented