Gun Ranges in Alaska

Alaska provides unmatched wilderness shooting experiences with vast open spaces and abundant wildlife. We have 20 verified shooting ranges and gun facilities across the state.

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Frontier lifestyle with subsistence hunting culture

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Constitutional carry with minimal restrictions

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Wilderness ranges with mountain and tundra shooting

All Verified Gun Ranges in Alaska

Gun Ranges in Alaska

20 ranges found
Cities:
Anchor Point
Anchorage
Chugiak
Craig
Fairbanks
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ADF&G Indoor Shooting Range (Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range)

Fairbanks, AK

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is owned and operated by the ADF&G. The Alaska Interior Marksmanship Committee (AIM-COMM) was formed to organize user groups and support the range's mission, operating from the range through a partnership with ADF&G. The range offers a variety of services and programs for the community.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Pistol Range: Indoor
Rifle Range: Indoor
Ten, 50-foot shooting lanes Lanes
12-2PM,4-7PM
Hourly: $14

AIM-COMM

Fairbanks, AK

AIM-COMM, in partnership with the Fairbanks Fish & Game Indoor Shooting Range, provides firearms training and operates an indoor shooting range. It was formed to organize user groups to support the range and its mission. The range, owned by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Paul and Dody Maki have been notable volunteers, contributing over 20 years to the organization and its activities, including leading pistol leagues and matches.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Pistol Range: Indoor
Rifle Range: Indoor
Ten Lanes
Call for hours
Hourly: $14

Alaska Firearms Adventures LLC

Ketchikan, AK

Alaska Firearms Adventures offers a unique shooting range experience in Alaska, featuring a variety of themed packages including archery, hatchet & knife throwing, and firearms experiences with themes like Gunslinger, Zombie Response Team, and Navy Seal. The range is designed to provide an adventurous experience using both modern and vintage firearms, as well as traditional Alaska indigenous peoples' implements. The establishment also includes cultural experiences with visits to Potlatch Park to explore Totem Poles, Alaska Native Art, and museums showcasing antique cars and firearms.

Gun Rentals
Training Courses
Family Friendly
Shotgun Friendly

Alaska Force On Force, LLC

Anchorage, AK

Alaska Force On Force and Anchorage Krav Maga offer advanced firearms and self-defense training aimed at empowering individuals with the skills and confidence needed for safe gun handling and tactical proficiency. They provide a range of classes for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced handlers, including specialized courses for encountering mass shooters, concealed carry, and women's classes. Their training philosophy emphasizes safety, responsibility, and the development of critical thinking and technical expertise.

Gun Rentals
Training Courses
Family Friendly
Rifle Range: Outdoor

Alaska Tactical & Security

Anchorage, AK

Alaska Tactical is Anchorage's oldest firearms training academy, offering a range of gun safety courses and tactical training. As a family-run business, they cater to the public, military, law enforcement, and security professionals, aiming to provide quality firearms education for all Americans. Their courses range from beginner to advanced levels, including ladies-only options and concealed carry permit classes.

Training Courses

Alaska Tactical Private Training Facility

Sutton-Alpine, AK

Alaska Tactical is Anchorage's oldest firearms training academy, offering a range of gun safety courses and tactical training for the public, military, law enforcement, and security professionals. Founded as a family-run business, it aims to provide quality firearms education to ensure individuals can handle weapons confidently and safely.

Training Courses
Shotgun Friendly

Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park

Chugiak, AK

Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park (BRSP) offers extensive facilities for new and experienced shooters, including eight rifle and pistol ranges with over 100 covered firing points and 12 shotgun ranges. It emphasizes confidence, education, community, and competition, providing programs, classes, and space for skill improvement. BRSP hosts leagues and classes for all levels, promoting a family-friendly atmosphere and competitive spirit among members.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
Pistol Range: Outdoor
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Hank Harmon Rifle Range

Juneau, AK

The Hank Harmon Public Range, owned by CBJ Parks & Recreation and managed by the Hank Harmon Public Range Board (HHPRB), is a public shooting range set to undergo repairs and upgrades from April 28 through mid-July 2025. Upgrades include replacing a wooden wall with a dirt berm, resurfacing ranges, installing new shooting benches, improving ADA access, repairing the building, expanding parking, paving the lot, and installing new signage.

Walk-ins Welcome

Juneau Gun Club

Juneau, AK

The Juneau Gun Club (JGC) is an Alaskan Non-Profit Corporation focused on providing recreational shooting opportunities to the Juneau community. Managed by a volunteer board of directors and supported by an active membership of over 200 shooters, JGC emphasizes family participation, firearms safety, hunter education, and competitive shooting. The club features four voice-activated trap houses and a newly-remodeled clubhouse, and it sponsors ATA and PITA competitions as well as a winter trap league.

Ammunition Sales
Family Friendly
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly

Kachemak Gun Club & Range

Anchor Point, AK

Kachemak Gun Club & Range is a shooting range located in the southern Kenai Peninsula, serving various communities including Homer, Anchor Point, and Ninilchik. It offers a safe and welcoming environment for shooters of all skill levels, with facilities for skeet and trap shooting, a shotgun range, and a rifle & pistol range. The club emphasizes learning opportunities and skill advancement in the world of firearms.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Day Passes
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
Closed
Day Pass: $10

Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range

Palmer, AK

The Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range, located between Palmer and Butte Alaska, has been fully operational for over a year, receiving positive feedback for its continuous improvements. It features 18 lanes on the 100-yard range and 10-12 lanes on the 25-yard range, with expanded parking and portable lavatories. The range operates from 10:00am to 8:00pm, except on Wednesdays when it is closed. Users must comply with range rules and fees, with DNR land managers and State Troopers having citation authority. The range emphasizes cleanliness and responsibility among its users.

Pistol Range: Outdoor
Rifle Range: Outdoor
Max Distance: 100 yards
28-30 lanes (18 lanes of fire on the 100 yard range, and 10-12 lanes of fire on the 25 yard range) Lanes

Matanuska Valley Sportsmen's

Palmer, AK

The Matanuska Valley Sportsmen, Inc. is a community-committed, volunteer-run organization dedicated to firearms safety education, marksmanship training, and promoting shooting, hunting, and fishing as wholesome forms of recreation. It operates a range facility with indoor and outdoor ranges, offers various membership options, and is involved in facility improvements for safety and efficiency.

Gun Rentals
Ammunition Sales
Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Day Passes
+5 more
12-5PM
Day Pass: $10 for Members, $25 for Non-Members, $5 for Juniors (Under 18)

Prince of Wales Shooting Club

Craig, AK

The Prince of Wales Shooting Club, established in 2013 by a group of motivated volunteers, is located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, within the Tongass National Forest. It offers a fully functional pistol, rifle, and Trap range, along with a heated/lighted 20 seat classroom. The club provides a variety of events and courses for all skill levels, run by qualified Range Safety Officers (RSOs), in a beautiful setting ideal for improving hunting and self-defense skills.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
Call for hours

Rabbit Creek Shooting Park

Anchorage, AK

Rabbit Creek Shooting Park (RCSP) is a comprehensive shooting complex catering to hunters and recreational shooters of all skill levels. It offers a variety of ranges including handgun, center-fire, rim-fire, archery, and non-toxic shotgun clay target shooting. The park emphasizes safety and enjoyment for both first-time shooters and professionals. A significant aspect of RCSP is its focus on hunter education and training, facilitated through its Hunter Information and Training (HIT) Program.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Day Passes
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
+3 more

Snowshoe Gun Club

Kenai, AK

Established in 1970, SnowShoe Gun Club is the largest private shooting facility in Alaska, spanning 423 acres. It's a non-profit, Members Only club located between Kenai and Soldotna, offering a variety of ranges including Clays, Rifle, Pistol, Tactical, and Black Powder.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
Pistol Range: Outdoor
Rifle Range: Outdoor
+1 more

Snowshoe Gun Club Rifle Range

Kenai, AK

Established in 1970, SnowShoe Gun Club is the largest private shooting facility in Alaska, spanning 423 acres. It's a non-profit, Members Only club located between Kenai and Soldotna, offering a variety of ranges including Clays, Rifle, Pistol, Tactical, and Black Powder.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Membership Available
Shotgun Friendly
Pistol Range: Outdoor
Rifle Range: Outdoor
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South Cushman Shooting Range

Fairbanks, AK

The South Cushman Shooting Range, located within the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area in Fairbanks, Alaska, serves an estimated 100,000 users annually. It is particularly busy in August as hunters prepare for the season at the 300-yard rifle range. The range, managed by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, has undergone significant renovations to address safety and capacity issues, including the addition of protective berms, a new roof structure for inclement weather, ADA-compliant facilities, and refurbished shooting benches. These improvements were completed in August 2022, making the range safer and accessible for all ages and abilities.

Training Courses
Rifle Range: Outdoor
Max Distance: 300 yards

Tanana Valley Sportsmen's Association

Fairbanks, AK

Tanana Valley Sportsmen's Association (TVSA) is an Interior Alaska sportsmen's association founded in 1911, dedicated to the promotion of youth shooting activities, education of Alaska residents in safe handling of firearms, and competitive shooting activities. It also supports the Tanana Valley Sportsmen's Foundation (TVSF), formed in 2008 to aid in funding and support of TVSA and its youth shooting and educational programs.

Training Courses
Family Friendly
Walk-ins Welcome
Membership Available
Call for hours
Hourly: $5/hr for members, $10/hr for non-members

The Fox Range

Fairbanks, AK

The Fox Range, located 10 minutes north of Fox, Alaska, offers a safe, friendly, and secure environment for firearms enthusiasts of all levels. Established in 2010 as a pistol competition range for Fairbanks Alaska Shooters (FAS), it has been upgraded to include larger bays, a classroom, a pro-shop, and expanded parking areas. The range operates year-round, with snow clearance in winter months.

Upper Susitna Shooters Association

Willow, AK

Why Choose Alaska for Shooting Sports?

Alaska offers excellent shooting opportunities across the state. Whether you're looking for a gun range near me for regular practice, competitive shooting venues, or training facilities for beginners, Alaska has options for every shooter.

Popular Shooting Activities in Alaska

  • Target shooting and marksmanship training
  • Concealed carry permit courses
  • Competitive shooting sports
  • Hunter safety education
  • Tactical and defensive shooting

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