Shooting ranges

Search for a range

In Minnesota, many shooting ranges operated by local conservation clubs are open to the public.

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Four ways to get a list of shooting ranges:

  • Select a county from the drop down list, and then click "go."
  • Use the map to pick a county. [Zoom in for more detail and to see county names. To select a county, click on the identify button () and then click in the county of interest.]
  • Do a keyword search of shooting range names:
  • Generate a list of ALL shooting ranges.
  • Generate a list of shooting ranges that provide special offers to recent Firearms Safety graduates.

Note: Every shooting range has different rules concerning safety and shooting. Violation of range rules generally carries penalties such as suspension or banishment. Please contact each shooting range before you go for the details.

Contact

Is your shooting range's information out-of-date? Don't see your shooting range on the list? Please contact the DNR for corrections or additions:

Chuck Niska, Shooting Range Coordinator
Minnesota DNR
Division of Enforcement
500 Lafayette Rd., Box 47
St. Paul, Mn. 55155-4047
Phone: (651) 259-5050
Fax: (651) 297-3727
E-mail: chuck.niska@dnr.state.mn.us

Grants

Through a competitive grant, the DNR provides matching funds for improvements to safety and accessibility, or rifle, handgun, shotgun, or archery opportunities. Eligible development facilities include, but are not limited to, backstops, berms, target holders, gun racks, signs, field courses, benches, trap and skeet houses, platforms, sanitary facilities, classrooms, protective fencing, storage areas, shelters, parking, accessible pathways and support facilities. Money is available for development costs only. No land acquisition is eligible for reimbursement, nor is the money applicable as the local match.

Get information about the shooting range grant program.