Ranges

The Montana Land Board approved Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' proposal to acquire an 86-acre easement from the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation for developing the Logan Public Shooting Range south of Logan. The project, funded by a Pittman-Robertson grant and state general license dollars, will provide safe recreational shooting facilities including rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges in the Gallatin Valley.

Montana's State Shooting Facilities and Improvements Development and Oversight Task Force will meet October 19 in Helena and via Zoom to discuss potential bills and finalize recommendations for shooting facility improvements across the state.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments, including a proposal to expand the Glasgow Shooting Range through a lease agreement with the City of Glasgow to improve rifle and archery ranges for recreational shooting. Comments are due by October 23.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has reopened newly renovated shooting ranges at Lexington and Canton Wildlife Management Areas. Both facilities feature pistol, rifle, trap, and archery ranges with covered benches and ADA access. This represents the latest completion in ODWC's ongoing campaign since 2015 to enhance public shooting opportunities across Oklahoma.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a public meeting on October 7 in Glasgow to discuss acquiring and developing a public shooting range. The 66-acre property would improve rifle and archery facilities with enhanced safety and public access for recreational shooting.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes expanding public recreational shooting opportunities at Glasgow Shooting Range through a lease agreement with the City of Glasgow. The project includes improvements to existing rifle and archery ranges and long-term facility management. Public comments are accepted through October 23, 2026.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is offering free shooting at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range in Salt Lake City and the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range in Logan on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 26, for those with valid hunting, fishing, or combination licenses. DWR Director Riley Peck emphasized hunters and anglers' crucial role in wildlife conservation funding.

Range USA, the nation's premier indoor gun range and firearm retailer, celebrated the grand opening of its 51st location in Monroeville, Pa. on August 28-30, 2026, featuring special promotions, giveaways from USCCA and Q, LLC, and a 12,000-square-foot facility with 14 shooting lanes and certified firearms instruction.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a State Parks and Recreation Board meeting on September 22 in Helena to consider the Logan Public Shooting Range Easement Acquisition. The board will vote on acquiring an 86-acre easement from the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation for a formalized public shooting range near Logan. Public comment is accepted through September 14.

The National Rifle Association of America will host its 2026 Range Development & Operations Conference on September 24-25 in Fairfax, Virginia. The conference educates range owners and operators on business planning, EPA lead standards, construction, sound abatement, insurance, ventilation, and funding. Registration is $525 with space limited to 70 attendees.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites recreational shooters to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in August, created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to promote firearms safety and participation. The Ben Avery Shooting Facility and nine other state-owned ranges offer opportunities for both experienced and new shooters to enjoy this safe pastime.

Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources is offering free and discounted shooting at Lee Kay Public Shooting Range and Cache Valley Public Shooting Range on select Saturdays in August to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month. Lee Kay Manager Blanche Smith and Cache Valley Manager Steven Bassett encourage visitors of all skill levels to visit these ranges for safe shooting opportunities.

GRITR Range, a Dallas-Fort Worth indoor shooting range, is launching new training programs in August including a Ladies-Only Texas License to Carry class, Pistol Red Dot sessions, and an Intro to Competitive Shooting course alongside established beginner programs.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering special promotions throughout August at its Dr. James E Moore Jr. Shooting Range in Mayflower and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center Shotgun Range in Columbus, including free shooting for youth and seniors, discounted trap and skeet rounds, and special events like ladies' weekend and family week.

The Glendive Rifle Range will close from July 29 at 8 p.m. through July 31 at 5 p.m. for cultural and heritage surveys. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting the survey work to evaluate adding long-distance shooting options at the range.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission invites private, club-style, and for-profit rifle shooting ranges to participate in hunter sight-in days this fall. Participating ranges will be listed on OutdoorNebraska.gov with details on times, fees, and restrictions. Contact Kyle Gaston at 402-471-6134 for more information.

Range USA President Tom Willingham discusses the brand's origin story and mission of safe, responsible gun ownership in a new interview. The nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, with 50 locations and 300 certified instructors, emphasizes its customer-first approach and commitment to firearm safety education.

The Wildcat Hills Shooting Complex will close July 18 for the Scotts Bluff County Fair Shooting Sports Competition. The facility at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering resumes regular operations July 19, open Thursday through Sunday until mid-November.

GRITR Range, a premier indoor shooting range in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, launches a new Intro to Competitive Shooting class for beginners. The course covers competitive disciplines, match registration, equipment requirements, safety rules, and includes live-fire training. GRITR Range regularly hosts IDPA and Hit Factor matches.

Michigan's DNR operates 15 shooting ranges across the state offering safe environments for firearm, bow, handgun, and clay target shooting. The ranges feature trained staff, modern amenities, and low-cost alternatives to private facilities. Contact Gary Jones, DNR shooting sports manager, for more information.