Triple N Ranch Shooting Range grand opening set for Saturday
Free opportunities to enjoy supervised target shooting are available to the public during the Triple N Ranch Shooting Range's grand openingSaturday, Nov. 18. The new range, located south of Kissimmee/St. Cloud in Osceola County, features a 19-station sporting clays course and multiple-position rifle and handgun ranges.
"The Triple N Ranch Shooting Range was developed to accommodate the growing demand for facilities where people can safely enjoy target shooting," said Fred Hawkins, Jr., vice chairman of the Osceola County Commission. "Located next to Forever Florida, this public shooting range adds another exciting recreational opportunity in our county. The grand opening celebration is the perfect chance for residents to familiarize themselves with this awesome facility and experience the fun of target shooting firsthand."
Special grand opening opportunities for the public include free access to the rifle and handgun ranges and up to 50 rounds of sporting clays. The gates open Saturday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. and the grand opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m., immediately followed by a trick shooting exhibition by the Gould Brothers. Those planning to enjoy target shooting must provide their own firearms and ammunition and complete a shooting range safety orientation.
The Triple N Ranch Shooting Range is located at 595 Donovan Crews Road in St. Cloud. The range was established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in partnership with Osceola County using Wildlife Restoration Program funds. Additional support and funding was provided by Osceola County, the National Rifle Association, and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. "Thanks to the forward-thinking of the Osceola County Commission, the area has a wonderful new facility that will safely support the needs of recreational target shooters, hunters and hunter safety students," said Nick Wiley, executive director of the FWC.
Fact sheet about the Triple N Ranch Shooting Range
About this range:
This public shooting facility, located on the Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area, features supervised rifle and handgun ranges as well as a 19-station sporting clays course. It was established by the FWC, in partnership with Osceola County, with Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) funds. Additional support and funding are provided by Osceola County, the National Rifle Association and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. The facility accommodates hunter safety students and the public, providing a place to gain skills and knowledge for safe, responsible firearms handling and target shooting.
Rifle/handgun range is $12 plus tax per day. Youth 15 and under are free when accompanied by a fee-paying adult (21 and up).
Note: Shooters may use any combination of rifle/handgun ranges during their daily visit.
Sporting clays are $38 per 100 targets, and additional targets are 38 cents each.
Youth discount for sporting clays and 5-stand: 15 percent discount for youth (15 and under) and up to three adults per group on all clays thrown. One adult per pair/group must be 21 or older.
Cart rentals-
$20 per electric cart (seats four)
$5 per push cart
Forms of Payment:
Cash and all major credit cards
Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Monday, Thursday and Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday
Closures:
Easter Sunday
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
Supervision:
The rifle and handgun ranges are supervised by range safety officers and volunteers.
Amenities:
Target frames on the rifle and handgun ranges are provided. Shooters must bring targets to attach to the center of the frames, or they can purchase targets in the concession store.
Concession store has restrooms and drinking water, eye and ear protection, ammunition and other convenience items for sale. Rental shotguns and clay carts are available for the sporting clays course.
