How the NSSF Star-Rating Program Works

There are four main categories in the NSSF Star Rating System for shooting ranges: Appearance, Management, Shooting Sports Development and Amenities. Each category is divided into several sections that group related scoring criteria.

Scoring is based on a 5, 3 or 0 rating. A 5 will mean your current facility meets the highest requirements for that particular item within that section. A 3 means you fall short of 5 Star standards but you do meet part of the criteria. If your business does not meet the criteria at all, give yourself a 0.

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In order to validate your scores, you must supply us with additional support information. The additional information required is listed next to the items within each section. There is also a Supporting Documentation Checklist in the back of rating form. Make sure to use this as a reference so that you supply all supporting information on the flash drive that’s provided to you within your application package.

In order to validate your scores, you must supply us with additional support information. The additional information required is listed next to the items within each section. There is also a Supporting Documentation Checklist in the back of rating form. Use this as a reference so that you supply all supporting information on the flash drive that’s provided to you with your application package. You can also compile your supporting information into a complete report (word doc, PDF or power point deck) that provides the details and email that to us via a dropbox link.

Rating Review Process

The star rating review process will be spearheaded by NSSF’s Director of Member Development, Zach Snow. Once your self-evaluation and supporting documentation are complete, please contact him at zsnow@nssf.org, telephone 203-426-1320 ext. 224, or mail your submission package to his attention at NSSF, 6 Corporate Drive Suite 650, Shelton, CT 06484.

Please give the review panel at least 30 days to evaluate your application and its supporting documentation provided.