Ocala Shooting Range

Current Conditions: The range is usually closed on Wednesdays for repairs. Operational Hours: The range is operated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under a special use permit. Please consult their website for operational hours and classes offered on specific ranges. Area Amenities: Parking Fees Free Usage: Medium-Heavy Restrictions: The range is located within a wildlife management area boundary, so transporting firearms to and from the range is limited to state and county roads and prohibited on forest service roads. Closest Towns: Mill Dam and Forest Corners to the west, Astor to the east.

General Information

Area Status: Open


Providing a place for you to improve your shooting skills, the Ocala Shooting Range is open to the public when classes are not in session. It is unsupervised, so cooperation among shooters is a must! While backboards are provided, they must be maintained. Shooters should bring their own targets and tacks or staples, and those using the shotgun range should bring their own targets.