NEW! The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge

The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of handgun competition using commonly owned pistols. The event promotes firearm safety, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly competition without requiring specialized equipment.

Alabama Public Shooting Ranges

Alabama has 12 public shooting ranges across the state operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Whether you’re an experienced target shooter, a hunter or a person just becoming interested in acquiring a first firearm and learning how to shoot, shooting ranges are a great place to practice your skills.

To use a public shooting range as an Alabama resident, you will need any of the following: a valid hunting, heritage, fishing, or WMA license is required for all range users between the ages of 16-64. For non-residents, a valid WMA license or non-resident hunting license is required for all range users age 16 or older.

Firearms 101

Target shooting is a fun, safe pastime enjoyed by more than 19 million Americans.  Would you like to learn how to shoot?  The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources now offers an introduction to handguns class that focuses on firearm safety and marksmanship in a low-stress, family friendly environment. 

The Introduction to Handguns class is perfect for those who want to learn more about handguns, target shooting and firearm safety in a controlled environment. The class is taught by firearms instructors from the Law Enforcement Section of ADCNR's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. Learn more and register here. 

License Requirements

• For Alabama residents, a valid hunting, heritage, fishing, or WMA license is required for all range users between the ages of 16-64.
• For nonresidents, a valid WMA license or non-resident hunting license is required for all range users age 16 or older.

Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette

Shooting is a safe and fun activity, but it takes everyone’s attention and cooperation.  We want everyone to enjoy the shooting range.  Range etiquette is important.  Watch this video to learn more about the do's and don't of safety and etiquette while using the range.

Directory of Alabama Public Shooting Ranges 

Legend                           

• A - Archery
• IA - Indoor Archery
• M - Muzzleloading
• P - Pistol
• R - Rifle
• S - Shotgun
• Sk - Skeet
• SC - Sporting Clays
• T - Trap
• * - Fee or membership required
• # - State hunting license, Heritage license or WMA license required
• ^ - No fee required

This directory was made possible largely because of hunters. The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries operates on revenues derived through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as Federal taxes and duties which sportsmen pay on hunting, fishing, and boating equipment. Federal funds are provided to the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries through the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Act. This program was enacted in 1937 by Congress at the request of the nation’s hunters. The revenue is used to operate shooting ranges, wildlife management areas, , hunter education, species restoration, and many other activities of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. The symbol shown above left is displayed at all projects which receive Wildlife Restoration funds.