Questions about local ranges.

I’m completely new to shooting and have a friend who is quite skilled with firearms. He offered to take me to a range, as a family member recently purchased a 9mm for home security. He was accustomed to going to French Creek, but I have read that a lot of people don’t follow the basic rules of safety there. So here are my questions.

Can anyone recommend a good range, public or private within roughly an hour of Norristown or Reading PA?

Do I need to have my own weapon or permit for a range, or is it okay to have him teach me on his gun first?

How much do private ranges cost on average?

Thank you in advance!