INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to enhance their shooting skills this summer at various public shooting ranges located throughout the state. These ranges, situated within many Fish & Wildlife areas, lakes, and forests, offer a safe and controlled environment for individuals and families to sharpen their archery, trap, skeet, pistol, or rifle abilities.
The DNR highlights these ranges as ideal locations for both experienced shooters and newcomers eager to learn more about shooting sports.
To use the ranges, individuals must be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult. Operating hours and pricing may vary by location, and this information can be found on the DNR Shooting Range webpage.
Basic range rules for all Division of Fish & Wildlife-operated ranges
This is not an exhaustive list of rules; please read and follow all rules posted at the range you visit.
- Eye and ear protection are required on all firearm ranges.
- All range users and visitors must wear a shirt and shoes (closed-toed shoes and a full T-shirt are suggested).
- Shoot only at paper targets placed on the provided target holders; clay targets are allowed on the shotgun range.
- Automatic fire and rapid fire (more than one shot per second) are prohibited.
- .50 caliber BMG or any firearm capable of delivering more than 9,000 ft/lbf (foot pounds of force) is prohibited.
- Holstered firearms are not allowed anywhere on the shooting range, except by on-duty uniformed law enforcement officers.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking are only permitted in the designated parking area.
- Range users must be at least eighteen years old or accompanied by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Regular range hours may be adjusted due to severe weather conditions.
Click here to learn about each range.
The Indiana Shooting Range Grant Program provides funding assistance for the development of public rifle, handgun, shotgun, and archery facilities. Learn more about the grants.
