The National Rifle Association of America will host its 2026 Range Development & Operations Conference on September 24-25 in Fairfax, Virginia. The conference educates range owners and operators on business planning, EPA lead standards, construction, sound abatement, insurance, ventilation, and funding. Registration is $525 with space limited to 70 attendees.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites recreational shooters to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in August, created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to promote firearms safety and participation. The Ben Avery Shooting Facility and nine other state-owned ranges offer opportunities for both experienced and new shooters to enjoy this safe pastime.
Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources is offering free and discounted shooting at Lee Kay Public Shooting Range and Cache Valley Public Shooting Range on select Saturdays in August to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month. Lee Kay Manager Blanche Smith and Cache Valley Manager Steven Bassett encourage visitors of all skill levels to visit these ranges for safe shooting opportunities.
GRITR Range, a Dallas-Fort Worth indoor shooting range, is launching new training programs in August including a Ladies-Only Texas License to Carry class, Pistol Red Dot sessions, and an Intro to Competitive Shooting course alongside established beginner programs.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering special promotions throughout August at its Dr. James E Moore Jr. Shooting Range in Mayflower and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center Shotgun Range in Columbus, including free shooting for youth and seniors, discounted trap and skeet rounds, and special events like ladies' weekend and family week.
The Glendive Rifle Range will close from July 29 at 8 p.m. through July 31 at 5 p.m. for cultural and heritage surveys. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting the survey work to evaluate adding long-distance shooting options at the range.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission invites private, club-style, and for-profit rifle shooting ranges to participate in hunter sight-in days this fall. Participating ranges will be listed on OutdoorNebraska.gov with details on times, fees, and restrictions. Contact Kyle Gaston at 402-471-6134 for more information.
Range USA President Tom Willingham discusses the brand's origin story and mission of safe, responsible gun ownership in a new interview. The nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, with 50 locations and 300 certified instructors, emphasizes its customer-first approach and commitment to firearm safety education.
The Wildcat Hills Shooting Complex will close July 18 for the Scotts Bluff County Fair Shooting Sports Competition. The facility at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering resumes regular operations July 19, open Thursday through Sunday until mid-November.
GRITR Range, a premier indoor shooting range in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, launches a new Intro to Competitive Shooting class for beginners. The course covers competitive disciplines, match registration, equipment requirements, safety rules, and includes live-fire training. GRITR Range regularly hosts IDPA and Hit Factor matches.
Michigan's DNR operates 15 shooting ranges across the state offering safe environments for firearm, bow, handgun, and clay target shooting. The ranges feature trained staff, modern amenities, and low-cost alternatives to private facilities. Contact Gary Jones, DNR shooting sports manager, for more information.
GRITR Range, a Dallas-Fort Worth indoor shooting range, expanded its rental fleet with handguns and long guns from brands including Archon, Canik, CZ, Glock, Sig Sauer, Springfield, and Walther, offering enthusiasts and professionals high-quality on-range testing options.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is constructing a new public shooting range on Roscommon State Forest lands in St. Helen, funded by Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration grants. The Ogemaw Hills Sportsmen Association will lease and operate the staffed facility, with completion expected in fall 2026.
Range USA, the nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, is hosting special Lady Sure Shots women-only shooting club sessions on May 9 at all locations. Exclusive merchandise will be available, with $5 from each hat sold donated to Project ChildSafe, and new members can join for $5 their first month.
GRITR Range, a premier indoor shooting range in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, is offering pistol and rifle safety and proficiency classes throughout May, including basic handgun safety, marksmanship training, and a new red dot skills course, plus Texas License to Carry concealed carry courses on May 2 and 31.
Range USA has expanded to 300 certified instructors across its 50 locations in 2025. The company is hiring and training additional instructors to meet growing demand for firearm education, offering expanded class availability and private lessons tailored to students' skill levels.
The Montana Shooting Sports Task Force, established by House Bill 899 sponsored by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe, is seeking public input on developing future shooting sports facilities statewide. Coordinated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the task force will evaluate existing facilities and provide recommendations by October 2026. Montanans can share feedback via an online survey.
The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, in partnership with Southwick Associates, released comprehensive research on shooting range development. The study reveals target shooting generates $144.2 billion in economic output and $8.4 billion in state and local tax revenue, while identifying safety as both the primary benefit and concern for public support.
GRITR Range in North Richland Hills, Texas will host a Pistol Red Dot Skills class on April 22 for intermediate shooters. The course covers red dot sight techniques, target focus, recoil tracking, and practical applications for defensive and competitive shooting.
Montana's State Shooting Facilities and Improvements Development and Oversight Task Force will meet April 10 via Zoom. The task force will hear from Colorado Parks & Wildlife and South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks on shooting facility development, with recommendations due June 30, 2027.