Ranges

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation opened a new shooting range at Copan Wildlife Management Area, 13 miles north of Bartlesville. The facility features 50-yard pistol and 100-yard rifle ranges, archery facilities, and ADA access. Funding came from the Wildlife Restoration Program, National Rifle Association's Public Range Fund, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a decision notice to remove and rebuild the firing line shelter at Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range. The project received 17 public comments in support during the comment period. FWP also approved an updated lease agreement with the Club to improve communication and management efficiency.

NSSF awarded Mission94 Firearms Education Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin its Five-Star rating for range excellence. The facility, which opened in October 2024, features state-of-the-art training bays, comprehensive education programs including NSSF First Shots courses, and partnerships with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.

GRITR Range invites DFW gun owners to join their Texas License to Carry (LTC) class. The class is held at their North Richland Hills location. Led by a Texas DPS Certified Instructor, this in-person course is the perfect opportunity for anyone ready to earn their LTC qualification.

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks proposes to utilize Pittman Robertson funds to remove and rebuild the firing line shelter at the Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range. FWP is also proposing an updated lease agreement with Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Club (Club).

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation announces the reopening of the renovated shooting range at Optima Wildlife Management Area, east of Guymon in Oklahoma’s Panhandle.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says its Hammond Cove public shooting range in Hartland and the West Mountain Wildlife Management Area public shooting range in Ferdinand will close December 14.

Beginning in Dec., the Farragut Shooting Range Center will adopt updated days and hours of operation. The adjustments reflect recent patterns in public use and are intended to help Idaho Fish and Game make the best use of staff and financial resources required to operate the facility.

GRITR Range, an advanced gun range and training facility located in DFW, Texas, invites you to its Shoot House. Designed for CQC simulations, the GRITR Shoot House offers a safe and controlled setting for law-abiding citizens to sharpen their defensive skills.

Target shooting at Nebraska’s Wagon Train Wildlife Management Area is prohibited effective immediately to help ensure the safety of the public. The decision was made after continued unsafe shooting practices at the WMA, which is adjacent to Wagon Train State Recreation Area about 25 miles south of Lincoln. 

Range USA announces its widespread success during its first 13 years of operation. Serving over 10 million customers in over 13 states, Range USA is the nation's largest indoor shooting range operator and firearms retailer.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife invites veterans to visit and shoot for free at one of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Saturday, Nov. 15. The shooting range permit requirement is waived for veterans on all Division of Wildlife Class A, B, and C shooting ranges for that day. 

Looking to build your firearms knowledge in a safe and supportive environment? GRITR Range, located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, is offering a variety of pistol and rifle classes this November.

The Lexington WMA Shooting Range (Oklahoma) is temporarily closed for construction beginning Oct. 23 and extending into the spring of 2026. Improvements aim to enhance safety and expand users' overall experience of the range.

GRITR Range, an advanced DFW shooting range and training facility, invites gun owners to join their upcoming Texas License to Carry (LTC) class scheduled for Saturday, August 30 (8 AM - 4 PM) at their North Richland Hills location.

Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game and the Lemhi County Gun Range will host a shotgun skills clinic in Salmon on Sunday, August 24 from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife invites the public to enjoy Free Range Day at public shooting ranges on Saturday, Aug. 16. Free Range Day is held in coordination with the National Shooting Sports Foundation and will feature special events at two of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is inviting all recreational shooters to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in August. There are nine other shooting facilities located throughout the state, owned by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

Head to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex and its Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center Shotgun Range this August to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month. The AGFC has a host of special deals to make it easier than ever to enjoy recreational shooting and knock the rust off before hunting season begins in September.

GRITR Range in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, adds the brand-new SIG Sauer P365-LUXE to its rental gun fleet. The SIG Sauer P365 LUXE is a micro-compact pistol chambered in .380 ACP and optimized for concealed carry.