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Guns for SHTF

Guns for SHTF

There are a lot of articles regarding the 10 must have Guns for SHTF. People that push ownership of many different guns are, in my opinion, not realistic. For one, unless you like collecting firearms, thinking you need a plethora of guns to handle normal life or SHTF situations is expensive and overkill. Second, in a SHTF situation, if you need to move / bug-out you need to carry light and enough supplies and weapons are only a piece – what to do with the ones left behind??? Third, supplying enough ammo and spare parts for all those guns would be too expensive – costs that might be better used for life maintaining supplies such as food, medicines, shelter, etc. What is really needed are firearms that will support and protect you, your family and possessions, something I refer to as “necessary” firearms.

Firearms, in my mind, can be broken into three simple categories:

Rifles

Everything from a .22 caliber up to monster killing 50 caliber. Kill everything from vermin to… monsters. Shoot the squirrel 50 feet away for a quick meal or 500 yards for the much needed deer to feed your family. You can choose everything from a single shot (traditional perfection), a lever action (good gun with good second shot follow-up), bolt action (slower second shot follow-up but many say most accurate) or semiauto (fast second shot follow-up without moving the rifle off shoulder – AR platforms, AK platforms as well as traditional hunting platforms). My favorite here is the semiauto gun.

Shotguns

The “everything” in one gun. Kill birds on the wing, hunt big game and stop intruders in their tracks. If you need a long range arm – shotguns are not them. Single shot shotguns are inexpensive but it’s 1 shot then reload. Pump shotguns are easier to maintain than semiautomatics and like semiauto’s will carry multiple rounds (typically 5 shells).

Pistols

The “personal” arm. Carried at your side. Used to rid your house of vermin, quick protection from a bear or draw down on a bad guy. A big consideration is whether you want a semi-auto (more work to maintain) or a revolver – less trouble to keep clean and operational (double action is better). If the pistol is your protection arm, go with the semi, the follow-up shots are fast and loading a second magazine is quick. Personally, I lean toward the revolver.

Now, Pick a Bullet:,

Each person needs to choose a firearm based on their specific needs, their abilities, available funds, job, etc. A big part of that is bullet. I would not suggest a .44 mag for my 5’5” daughter – a .380ACP would be better. What I believe, after determining gun type (pistol, rifle, shotgun), to be important is to choose a “common caliber” gun you can easily handle. What do I mean? In SHTF situations people with exotic caliber firearms, such as a .454 Casull pistol, may be able to kill zombies but may not have enough ammo to protect themselves over the long term. Run out of ammo such as a .454 and only a few other people may have extra. Run out of common caliber ammo and there will be several thousand other people who could have spare. Additionally, building a stock pile is easier and cheaper if you stay with common calibers. Just what are common calibers?

According to the NRA – the most common pistol calibers are:

1 – .22 Long Rifle – all around caliber for pistol & rifle – Really for small game. You may just piss off an intruder
2 – .38 Special/.357 Magnum – there are a few rifles that chamber this round
3 – 9 mm Parabellum – there are rifles that chamber this round
4 – .44 Special/.44 Magnum – Bear killers – there are rifles that also chamber this round
5 – .45 ACP – stop the Moros in their tracks (figure that one out) – there are rifles that also chamber this round

The most common centerfire rifle calibers are:

1 – .223 Remington/5.56mm NATO – AR round – light for deer but will do the job if accurate
2 – .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO – great all around hunting round. Several rifles will take both sizes
3 – .30-‘06 Springfield – fantastic all around hunting round. Anything on the continent can be taken.
4 – .30-30 Winchester – 10’s of thousands of rifles out there. Almost all are lever action.
5 – .270 Winchester
6 – .243 Winchester
7 – .300 Winchester Magnum
8 – 7mm Remington Magnum
9 – 7.62×39 – AK round – can be used on medium sized game.
10 – .300 Winchester Short Magnum
11 – .22-250 Remington – I own one. Light weight bullet but long range if you can handle it.

Shotguns are easy, stay with 12 or 20 gauge – enough said.

The Gun:

Should you buy multiple guns? The answer could be maybe or not necessary. What do you need a weapon for? Guns for SHTF should be chosen well. A homeowner in a rural area will have much different needs than an urban dweller. First, if lucky, suburban & rural people may be able to stay put. Their stockpile of whatever is safer. Additionally, the suburban/rural person has the ability to hunt for food as well as protect themselves from intruders. If an urban dweller is in a real SHTF scenario, bugout may be the only hope, while an urban dweller’s food hunting may be squirrels, pigeons and rats (the 2 legged kind here are the most dangerous).

Urban Dweller:

I hate to say this but in an urban area you probably need firepower and a close quarter arm more for protection than anything else. Semiauto pistols or (grab them while you can) an AR / AK rifle with a short barrel and multiple magazines probably are the best choice.

Do you need both a pistol and a rifle, probably not? Guns for SHTF are specific. I would opt for one light weight small arm and stock parts that are prone to ware out or possibly brake – based on the gun you buy, your gunsmith can instruct you on what parts if any should be stocked. If it is decided two guns are needed (desired), seriously think about staying with one caliber. Look into a 9 mm semiauto pistol and a semiauto rifle chambered in same. This way you only need to focus on one type of bullet. The 9 mm is extremely common, not overly heavy and you could actually use the rifle for medium sized game.

Suburban & Rural

This is where I truly believe a few guns could be appropriate (fun) especially if you will not “bug-out” – but please keep the “collection” limited, remember for Guns for SHTF you will need to learn how to maintain each as well as stock extra parts and ammo. Pick a workable pistol from the list of common calibers above. For a rifle, a small caliber .22 will be a workhorse gun for small game and vermin (Seriously consider a Ruger 10-22, they are fast, accurate and there are thousands out there. They also come in a breakdown model!!). 1 or 2 larger caliber guns (a shotgun would be one of those) for food and heavy protection. The shotgun is able to handle birdshot, buckshot and slugs (I would choose a 12 gauge pump – Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500. There are thousands out there for cannibalizing parts if necessary). Get both a rifle barrel as well as a smooth barrel for the shotgun. The 2nd long gun should be for distance protection and large game hunting. To me the ultimate here is the .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO. If you are a good marksman, you could get away with the .223 Remington/5.56mm NATO. I would choose an AR platform for either caliber.

If you decide that you want to own a gun or multiple guns for SHTF you should learn about them, learn how to handle them and learn how to maintain them. In that light join a gun club and visit local gun shows.

Florida Gun Clubs & Shooting Ranges

 

Information on shooting clubs and rifle ranges in the state of Florida along with the types of shooting that is possible – rifle, skeet, pistol. Where possible, web sites, maps and email addresses of the shooting ranges have been included

  • Alachua – Turkey Run Gun Club Inc., 13013 N.W. Us Hwy. 441, Alachua, FL 32615.
    Phone: 386-462-5303
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: Wed.to Sun.
    Range Access: Public
    Email: turkeyrungc@alltel.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Apopka – Shoot Straight, 1349 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703.
    Phone: 407-889-0842
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (25 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Bartow – Saddle Creek Park Shooting Range, P.O. Box 9005 Drawer CS07, Bartow, FL 33831.
    Phone: 914-499-2613
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 meters), Outdoor Rifle (50 meters), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access:
  • Bronson – Levy County Sheriff’s Department, P.O. Drawer 1719, Bronson, FL 32621.
    Phone: 352-486-5111
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Brooksville – Hernando Sportsman’s Club, U.S. Highway 19, , Brooksville, FL 34613.
    Phone: 352-597-9931
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (10 Yds. – 200 Meters), Outdoor Rifle (25 – 219yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.hernandosportsmansclub.com
    Email: hsci@gate.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Brooksville – Phoenix Gun Club, Inc., 23451 Mondon Hill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34601.
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
    Email: mwohc@iwon.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Bunnell – Flagler Skeet & Trap Club, P.O. Box 875, Bunnell, FL 32110.
    Phone: 904-437-3361
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Private
  • Cape Coral – Citadel International, 918 SE 14th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990.
    Phone: 941-458-2035
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50′), Pistol Silhouette, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: ssgsam@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Cape Coral – Southwest Florida Sportsman’s Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 100691, Cape Coral, FL 33910.
    Phone: 239-693-2180
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25m, 50m, 100m), Outdoor Rifle (25m, 50m, 100m), Muzzleloading
    Hours of Operation: 9a – sunset
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.swfsa.tripod.com
    Email: allanwhitman@hotmail.com
  • Casselberry – Shoot Straight II, 4700 S US Hwy 17-92, Casselberry, FL 32707.
    Phone: 407-834-2242
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds), Indoor Rifle (15 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Chipley – H S H Wildlife, 1794 Milton Lane, Chipley, FL 32428.
    Phone: 850-638-1858
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 ft), Outdoor Rifle (60 to 100 yds), Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Chuluota – Chuluota Sportsmen’s Club, 1101 Willingham Road, Chuluota, FL 32762.
    Phone: 407-359-8059
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50, 75 and 100 m), Outdoor Rifle (50, 75 & 100 m), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Crestview – Shoal River Sporting Clays, Inc., 3985 Hwy. 90 East, Crestview, FL 32579.
    Phone: 850-682-6708
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: shoot@shoalriver.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Dade City – Dade City Rod & Gun Club, Inc., 35445 U.S.R. 52th, Dade City, FL 33526.
    Phone: 352-521-3165
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (33 ft, 50 ft, 25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:  
  • Dania Beach – Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2989 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL 33312.
    Phone: 954-983-9595
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Airgun
    Hours of Operation: 9:00 – 7:00 EST
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Dania Beach – The Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2989 Stirling Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33312.
    Phone: 954-983-9595
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: lindyd@is-netcom.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Daytona Beach – Strickland Shooting Range, 1670 Strickland Range Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32720.
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (7, 15, 25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:  
  • Delray Beach – Delray Shooting Center, 1505 Poinsettia Dr. #H-6, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
    Phone: 561-265-0700
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (0-75 ft), Indoor Rifle (0 – 100 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: M36995@AOL.COM
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Edgewater – Cow Creek Hunt Club & Range, Dead end of Cow Creek Road, Edgewater, FL 32141.
    Phone: 904-423-1728
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 ft to 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 yds to 200 yds), Trap
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Eustis – Eustis Gun Club, P.O.Box 1284, Eustis, FL 32727.
    Phone: 352-343-5977
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 10 0 yds.), Outdoor Rifle (100 & 200 yds.), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Private
  • Fort Lauderdale – AA Lock & Gun, 407 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
    Phone: 954-764-4395
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 Feet), Indoor Rifle (50 Feet), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: M-F 10-7 pm Sat11-5p
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.aalockandgun.com
    Email: aagun@aalockandgun.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort Myers – Fowler Firearms & Gun Range L.L.C., 3685 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
    Phone: 239-275-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds)
    Hours of Operation: 7 day’s 10am – 5pm
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.fowlerfirearms.com
    Email: info@fowlerfirearms.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort Myers – Justin’s Rod and Gun Club, 13990 Rod and Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33913.
    Phone: 239-368-5200
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (400 yds)
    Hours of Operation: 9a-5p W,Th,Fri,S,Su
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort White – Bradford Sportsmen’s Farm, 2938 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL 32038.
    Phone: 352-485-2302
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yards), Outdoor Rifle (50 yards), Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: Bradfordsportsfarm@yahoo.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort White – Ft. White Gun Club, PO Box 435, Fort White, FL 32038.
    Phone: 904-497-9403
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (35 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Email: cchidlow@ad.com
  • Gainesville – Gainesville Target Range, 1610 NW 65 Place, Gainesville, FL 32609.
    Phone: 352-376-8806
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25yd), Outdoor Rifle (100yd)
    Hours of Operation: 9am to dusk
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.gainesvilletargetrange.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Gainesville – Gator Skeet and Trap Club, 5202 Ne 46Th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.
    Phone: 352-372-1044
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Geneva – Seminole County Gun & Archery Assn, 1402 Osceola Rd, Geneva, FL 32732.
    Phone: 407-365-4648
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (300 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Sporting Clays, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
    Email: scgaa@aisinet.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hialeah – Florida Gun Center, 1770 W. 38 Place, Hialeah, FL 33012.
    Phone: 305-825-3655
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yds.), Indoor Rifle (25 Yds.), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hialeah – Hialeah Range & Gun Shop, Inc., 1040 E. 49th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013.
    Phone: 305- 688-8679
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Holly Hill – C.D. Firearm Training, , Holly Hill, FL 32117.
    Phone: 407-474-0401
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public/Private
  • Holly Hill – Hot Shot Shooting Range, 1873 North Nova Rd. #6, Holly Hill, FL 32117.
    Phone: 386-677-1195
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (23 yds.), Indoor Rifle (23 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hollywood – 911 Store, 2231 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020.
    Phone: 954-922-9258
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: 9 am-7 pm Mon-Sat
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: WWW.ips911store.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Indiantown – J&R Outfitters, 7600 SW Fox Brown Rd., Indiantown, FL 34956.
    Phone: 772-597-4757
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (300 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.jroutfitters.com
    Email: hunting@jroutfitters.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Inglis – Robinson Ranch Trap & Skeet, 19730 SE 127th Terrace, Inglis, FL 34449.
    Phone: 352-489-7988
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: 9AM To 3PM T,W,T,S,S
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.members.cox.net/buckfife
    Email: etb62@worldnet.att.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – BULLSEYE INDOOR GUN RANGE, INC., 6041 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211.
    Phone: 904-725-9582
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yards), Indoor Rifle (25 Yards), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: M-F 12-9pm, S-S 11-7
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: Bullseyegun.com
    Email: Bullseyerange@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club, 9301 Zambito Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210.
    Phone: 904-389-2782
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7.5), Outdoor Rifle (7.5), Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: dennis@glasscock.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Gun Gallery, Inc., 10268 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246.
    Phone: 904-641-1619
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Jacksonville Gun Club, 12125 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226.
    Phone: 904-757-4584
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: jaxgunclub@hotmail.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Big D Plantation, CR 131 S. of Lake City, Lake City, FL 32040.
    Phone: 386-752-0594
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: BigDplantation2001@yahoo.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range, off Forest Rd. 278 near Lake City, Lake City, FL 32055.
    Phone: 386-758-0525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (2 – 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Osceola Rifle & Pistol Range, Forest Road 278, Osceola National Forest, Lake City, FL 32055.
    Phone: 386-758-0525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (2@50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (1@200 yds)
    Hours of Operation: sunrise to sunset
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: members.atlantic.net/~scoop10
    Email: steven.robbins@fwc.state.fl.us
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake Worth – Palm Beach Shooting Center, 501 Industrial Street, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
    Phone: 561-588-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (75ft)
    Hours of Operation: 10am to 9pm
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: palmbeachshootingcenter.com
    Email: pbsc4guns@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2000 Lasso Lane, Lakeland, FL 33801.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – On Target of Lakeland, 610 N. Combee Road, Lakeland, FL 33801.
    Phone: 941- 666-2744
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (75 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – Tenoroc Shooting Range, 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33805.
    Phone: 863-666-2500
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.tenoroc.com
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  • Land O’Lakes – Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren’s Cut-Off, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639.
    Phone: 813-995-9282
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: doublebarrel@mindspring.com
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  • Leesburg – The Gun Shop Inc. & Gun Range, 1310 State Road 44, Leesburg, FL 34748.
    Phone: 352-787-4570
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds)
    Hours of Operation: M-F 10 TO 7S-10 TO 5
    Range Access: Public
    Email: thegunshop@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Loxahatchee – Palm Beach County Long Arms Shooting Range, Twenty Mile Bend Boat Ramp Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
    Phone: 561-233-0255
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (50yd, 100yd, 200yd)
    Hours of Operation: 8AM-6PM
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/fdo/Admin/Shooting_Range.htm
    Email: pbcshootingrange@co-palm-beach.fl.us
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  • Marianna – Hinson Gunshop and Range, 1551 Highway 73, Marianna, FL 32448.
    Phone: 850 482-4525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 YARDS), Outdoor Rifle (100 YARDS), Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Melbourne – Action Gun Outfitters, Inc., 2787 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32935.
    Phone: 407-242-1114
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Miami – Ace’s Indoor Shooting Range & Pro Gun Shop, Inc., 2105 NW 102 Place., Miami, FL 33172.
    Phone: 305-717-3277
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yrd), Indoor Rifle (25 yrd)
    Hours of Operation: m-f 10-10 sat-sun9-6
    Range Access: Public
    Email: aceshoot@aol.com
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  • Miami – Everglades Conserv & Sportsman Club, P.O. Box 524005, Miami, FL 33152.
    Phone: 941-695-2573
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
  • Miami – Sporting Clays International, 17601 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33194.
    Phone: 305-225-6967
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: shootsci@aol.com
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  • Miami – Trail Glades Range Inc., 17650 S.W 8th Street, Miami, FL 33165.
    Phone: 305-226-1823
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Milton – Santa Rosa Small Arms Training Center, Inc., 6424 Smith Wixon Ln., Milton, FL 32570.
    Phone: 850-675-6744
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Private
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  • Mims – Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc., Gun Club Lane (2299 Hatbill Road), Mims, FL 32754.
    Phone: (321) 268-1312
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 Yd), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 & 300 YD), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Hours of Operation: Daily
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.mywebpage.netscape.com/clownno1/homepage.htm
    Email: TRPC@bellsouth.net
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  • Molino – Pensacola Rifle and Pistol Club, 2700 Mathison Rd., Molino, FL 32533.
    Phone: 850-587-5435
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
    Range Access: Private

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  • Myakka City – Manatee Gun and Archery Sports Park, 1805 Logue Road, Myakka City, FL 34251.
    Phone: 931-322-0055
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 & 50 yrds), Outdoor Rifle (Up to 500 yds), Muzzleloading, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.manateegunclub.8m.com
    Email: rangemaster@manateegunclub.8m.com
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  • Naples – Southwest FL Shooting Center, CO. Rd 951, Naples, FL 34112.
    Phone: 941-774-3309
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Archery
    Range Access: Private
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  • Nokomis – Sarasota Gun Club, P.O.Box 802, Nokomis, FL 34274.
    Phone: 941-488-3223
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Private
  • North Fort Myers – Lee County Bowhunters, Inc., Nalle Grade Park, Nalle Grade, North Fort Myers, FL 33903.
    Phone: 941-995-6840
    Facilities include: Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: TBPITB@aol.com
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  • Ocala – Ocala Public Shooting Range, Forest Rd. 88 (north of Sate Rd. 40), Ocala, FL 34470.
    Phone: 352-625-2804
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Odessa – Silver Dollar Trap Club, 17202 Target Way, Odessa, FL 33556.
    Phone: 813-920-3231
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Okeechobee – Mike’s Okeechobee Guns, 105 SW Park St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
    Phone: 863-763-0122
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200, 300 & 600 yds), Trap
    Range Access: Public
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  • Okeechobee – Quail Creek Plantation, 12399 NE 224th St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
    Phone: 863-763-2529
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: quailcreekplantation@hotmail.com
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  • Orlando – Central Florida Rifle/Pistol Club, 14646 Wewahootee Rd., Orlando, FL 32832.
    Phone: 407-380-0547
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (30 – 300 m.), Outdoor Rifle (300 m. , 100 m.), Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: cfrpc.com
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  • Orlando – East Orange Gun Range, 7210 Gardner Street, Orlando, FL 32792.
    Phone: 407-679-1995
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: bullseye@netwide.net
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  • Orlando – Oak Ridge Gun Range, 632 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809.
    Phone: 407-857-5663
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Orlando – TM Ranch Shotgun Sports, 15520 TM Ranch Road, Orlando, FL 32832.
    Phone: 407-737-3788
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Oviedo – Oviedo High School NJROTC, 601 King St, Oviedo, FL 32765.
    Phone: 407-320-4062
    Facilities include: Archery
    Range Access: Private
    Email: ottsrotc@magicnet.net
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  • Pace – FWC Public Shooting Range, 6850 Ouintette Rd., Pace, FL 32571.
    Phone: 850-995-0084
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pace – Santa Rosa Sporting Clays & Gun Club, 6950 Quintette Road, Pace, FL 32571.
    Phone: 850-995-9377
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Hours of Operation: 9:00a-5:00p Wed-Sun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: santarosaclays@vol.com
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  • Palatka – Palatka Skeet Club, Inc., 301 Skeet Club Rd., Palatka, FL 32178.
    Phone: 386-325-5425
    Facilities include: Skeet
    Hours of Operation: W, S, S 12-5
    Range Access: Public
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  • Palatka – River City Gun Range, 706 St. John’s Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
    Phone: 386-328-9280
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (20 yds), Indoor Rifle (20 yds, smallbore only), Pistol Silhouette, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: RiverCityGuns@aol.com
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  • Palm Bay – Port Malabar Rifle & Pistol Club, PO Box 60307, Palm Bay, FL 32906.
    Phone: 407-723-3497
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
  • Palm City – Martin County Sportsmen’s Association, Inc., 8415 SW Busch St., Palm City, FL 34900.
    Phone: 772-287-9567
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 ft. to 100 yds.), Outdoor Rifle (50 ft. to 100yds.), Muzzleloading
    Hours of Operation: dawn to dusk
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.mcsa.cc
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  • Palm Coast – Flagler Gun & Archery Club, P.O. Box 351221, Palm Coast, FL 32135-1221
    Phone: (888) 823-4251
    Facilities include: Trap Fields, Skeet Fields, Sporting Clays, 200 Yard Rifle Range, Pistol Range, Silhouette Range, Archery Range, Black Powder, Action Pistol Range
    A variety of Firearms courses taught by fully certified NRA instructors
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site:  http://FlaglerGunClub.com/
    Email: Membership@FlaglerGunClub.com
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  • Palmetto – Bullseye Indoor Pistol Range, 1012 10th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221.
    Phone: 941-729-7906
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (52 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Range Access: Private
    Email: tsan5008@aol.com
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  • Panama City – Bear Creek Sporting Clays, 9216 Camp Lake Road, Panama City, FL 32466.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: mgr@bearcreek.net
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  • Panama City – Marx Armory/Gun Fun, Inc., 3219 Highway 390, Panama City, FL 32405.
    Phone: 904 769-4495
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol, Indoor Rifle, Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pembroke Park – American Range & Gun Shop, Inc., 3130 S.W. 19th Street, #453, Pembroke Park, FL 33009.
    Phone: 954-989-6968
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yd)
    Hours of Operation: M-F 11-9, S&S 9:30-6
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.americangunrange.com
    Email: gunrange@bellsouth.net
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  • Pembroke Park – Big Al’s Gun Range, 3300 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Pembroke Park, FL 33315.
    Phone: 954-927-8000
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: big-als@mindspring.com
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  • Pinellas Park – Wyoming Antelope Club, 3700 – 126th Avenue, Pinellas Park, FL 33742.
    Phone: 727-573-3006
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pompano Beach – Revere Gun Range, 601 NE 28th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33328.
    Phone: 954-942-3777
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port Richey – Firing Line, 6123 Ridge Rd., Port Richey, FL 34668.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.firinglinerange.com
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  • Port St. Joe – Gulf Rifle Club, Hwy 71 North, Port St. Joe, FL 32457.
    Phone: 850-229-8421
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (0-60 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 & 300 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port St. Lucie – Anchor Gun Range & Gun Shop, 1592-k S.E. Village Green Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
    Phone: 561-398-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yd)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port St. Lucie – Self Defense Shooting Center, 1592 K. Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
    Phone: 561-337-1400
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
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  • Punta Gorda – Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range, 29200 Tucker Grade Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
    Phone: 941-575-5768
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15 to 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 to 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Punta Gorda – Cecil M. Webb Public Shooting Range, Tucker Grade Rd. on Babcock/Webb WMA, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
    Phone: 863-648-3206
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Ruskin – Gun Craft, Inc. -Gun Craft Pistol & Rifle Club-, 2403 21st Ave. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570.
    Phone: 813-645-3828
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (35 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds, by appt.), Muzzleloading, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
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  • Sebastian – Indian River County Shooting Range, Near I95 & State Rd. 512 in Vero Beach, Sebastian, FL 32958.
    Phone: 561-581-4944
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
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  • Sebring – Jim’s Pistolarrow Range, 12135 US Hwy #98, Sebring, FL 33876.
    Phone: 863-655-4505
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.jimspistolarrow.com
    Email: pistolarrow@tnni.net
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  • South West Ranches – Pop Dean’s Hunt Club, 6101 U.S. 27, South West Ranches, FL 33332.
    Phone: 954 433-7421
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (140 yds), Outdoor Rifle (140 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: sunrise to sunset
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.popdeanhuntclub.org
    Email: paperlion@dslx.net
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  • St. Petersburg – Skyway Trap & Skeet Club, 3200 74th.Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
    Phone: 813- 526-8993
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Starke – Keystone Heights Skeet Club, 1403 Ree Street, Starke, FL 32091.
    Phone: 904-964-8804
    Facilities include: Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Sunrise (Fort Lauderdale) – Markham Park Gun Range, 16001 West State Road 84, Sunrise (Fort Lauderdale), FL 33326.
    Phone: 954-389-2005
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25-50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25-100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.markhampark.com/
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  • Tallahassee – Apalachicola Shooting Range, Forest Rd. 305, SW of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL 32310.
    Phone: 850-265-3676
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Tallahassee – Tallahassee Rifle and Pistol Club, Pistol Club Road, Tallahassee, FL 32305.
    Phone: 850-893-8889
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (10-50yd), Outdoor Rifle (100,200,300yd), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: daylight to dark
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.trpc.net
    Email: springymf@aol.com
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  • Tampa – Arrowhead Archery Shop, 10818 E. Hwy 92, Tampa, FL 33610.
    Phone: 813-621-4279
    Facilities include: Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: arrowheadarchery@aol.com
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  • Titusville – American Police Hall of Fame and Museum Shooting Center, 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville, FL 32780.
    Phone: 321-264-0911
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft.)
    Hours of Operation: M-F10-9S10-7Su1-6
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.aphf.org
    Email: policeinfo@aphf.org
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  • Venice – Rugged Sportsman’s Club, Main office 450 Hauser Lane, Venice, FL 34292.
    Phone: 941-497-3119
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (125 yds), Trap, Skeet, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
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  • Vero Beach – Indian River Sportsman Indoor Target Range, 4185 N US1 , Vero Beach, FL 32967.
    Phone: 772-778-4844
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yrd), Indoor Rifle (25 yrd)
    Hours of Operation: 7 DAYS A WEEK
    Range Access: Public
    Email: IRINDOORTARGET@AOL.COM
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  • Vero Beach – Indian River Trap & Skeet Club, Inc., 5925 82nd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
    Phone: 772-569-6940
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
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  • Vero Beach – Vero Beach Police Benevolent Association, 1055 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
    Phone: 561- 978-4600
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 10, 15, 25, & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds)
    Range Access: Private/Public
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  • West Palm Beach – Palm Beach Trap & Skeet Club, 2950 Pierson Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33414.
    Phone: 561-793-8787
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Williston – Williston Shooters Club, Inc. Range, 1975 SW 8th Terrace, Williston, FL 32696.
    Phone: 352-465-1191
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Email: wnhpark@aol.com
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  • Winter Haven – Cody’s Armory, Inc., 3761 Recker Hwy., Winter Haven, FL 33880.
    Phone: 941-299-3063
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Winter Haven – Imperial Polk Gun Club Inc., 151 Race Pit Rd., Winter Haven, FL 33883.
    Phone: 863-299-4853
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Winter Haven – Polk County Skeet & Trap Club, 147 Race Pit Rd., Winter Haven, FL 33880.
    Phone: 863-299-4853
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Yulee – Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 65, Police Lodge Rd. and Logan Rd., Yulee, FL 32097.
    Phone: 904-225-9918
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.geocities.com/foplodge65
    Email: belson@net-magic.net
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