7 of the coolest Shooting Ranges in the United States

We all need a little target practice from time to time. Whether you’re an experienced marksman or just learning to shoot, finding a shooting range that meets your needs and skill level is important. With so many shooting ranges across the United States, narrowing down where to go can be hard. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Here are seven of the coolest shooting ranges in the United States.

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝, 𝐕𝐚.

Due to its emphasis on law enforcement needs, including a live-fire shoot house and night/low-light training, this range gets high praise from us. Colonial Shooting Academy was named 2013 Range of the Year by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, so we’re not the only ones who believe it’s legit.

𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬

There is a lot of armory variety available at Machine Gun Vegas. It’s bigger and flashier than any shooting range on this list. Among the unique shooting games and range targets that caught our attention was the Zombie Survival Package. The MP5-suppressed guns or the sniper rifle-suppressed guns can be used to kill zombies.

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐛 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐊𝐘

The range has some history as it was once a military munitions test range. It has relatively lax rules about what you can shoot (so long as it’s not glass).

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐅𝐥

This range offers 35 pistol shooting stations, 29 rifle firing stations, and five shotgun stands (weekends only). The property also has a walk-through archery course and a fishing lake.

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐨.

A modern, clean indoor gun range serving the greater Saint Louis area, Top Gun Shooting Sports offers a wide selection of firearms and ammunition, tactical gear, shooting classes, concealed carry classes, and so much more. Top Gun welcomes anyone interested in firearms shooting, safety, and education.

𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐀

A full-service, world-class upland game hunting preserve and a sports clays facility. It occupies a multi-acre prime habitat with well-trained, experienced staff to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience.

𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱, 𝐀𝐙

There are 67 covered and specialty ranges and five field archery range. Ben Avery is the largest shooting facility in the U.S and hosts several regional and national class competitions and other major events.

These seven spots are some of our favorites—not only because they offer top-notch facilities and services but because they understand how important safety & accuracy are when it comes down to target practice.