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Wilson, North Carolina
Gun Ranges Closest to Wilson, North Carolina
The 9 ranges closest to Wilson break down as 6 rifle and pistol ranges, 2 clay target grounds and 1 indoor range.
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Getting to Wilson
Wilson ranges by discipline
From central Wilson, Rose Hill Sporting Clays is the first range, 19 miles out.
They spread over 6 counties, 2 of them in Nash County. No NCWRC range is inside 35 miles; the closest, Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center, is 52 miles away. By access, 3 members-only clubs and 0 public ranges. Lessons at 2 and junior shooting at 2. Counted by ring, 0 fall inside 10 miles, 1 inside 20 and 8 inside 35.
Wilson ranges mapped and tabled
Pins open the range page or the club website.
| Facility | Mi | Town | Lines | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Sporting Clays [outdoor range] | 19 | Nashville | Access not stated | |
| Eastern North Carolina Indoor Shooting Range [indoor range] | 21 | Rocky Mount | archery/3D archery | Access not stated |
| Victory Ranch [outdoor range] | 21 | Goldsboro | Access not stated | |
| Pitt County Wildlife Club [gun club] | 25 | Greenville | trap/sporting clays/shotgun/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/archery/3D archery/muzzleloader/air gun/action pistol/3-gun/benchrest/highpower | Members only |
| Freedom Gun Club [gun club] | 27 | Louisburg | Access not stated | |
| Eastern N.C. Firing Range & Shooters Club [gun club] | 29 | Dudley | skeet/shotgun/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/archery/3D archery/muzzleloader/air gun/action pistol/3-gun/benchrest/highpower/silhouette | Members only |
| Contentnea Creek Shooting Preserve [sporting clays ground] | 31 | Hookerton | sporting clays/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Pecan Grove Sporting Clays [sporting clays ground] | 34 | Ayden | sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Frontline Defense Firearms Training Center [outdoor range] | 34 | Warrenton | sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/archery/3-gun/highpower | Members only |
Range listings checked October 25, 2026; town center from the Census Gazetteer.
Where Wilson hunters buy supplies
Stock and hours change store to store, so call before driving over.
| Store | Location | Miles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Wilson: 2800 Raleigh Rd Unit A-2 | 1 | store info |
| Dunham's Sports | Rocky Mount: 1100 N Wesleyan Ste 9104 | 18 | store info |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Selma: 501 Saint Mark Avenue | 25 | store info |
| Dunham's Sports | Goldsboro: 301 N Berkeley Blvd | 25 | store info |
North Carolina store rows from the Academy Sports + Outdoors store locator, the Dunham’s Sports store list and the Bass Pro Shops store pages, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Shows and matches ahead for Wilson
The next of 4 dated shoots.
| When, shoot, organizer | Kind | Where | Entry fee | Enter | Via, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 — PITT COUNTY WILDLIFE CLUB 2026 GSMM MATCHES (host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)) | High power | Pitt County Wildlife Club; Greenville (Pitt County) | Enter | thecmp.org · 2026-10-25 | |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 — Wilson Gun & Knife Show (host: S&D Gun Shows Inc) | Gun show | Wilson County Amer Legion Fair (Wilson County) | $7.00 | Details | gunshowtrader.com · 2026-10-25 |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 — Smithfield Moose Lodge Gun & Knife Show (host: 6 Shooters Gun Shows) | Gun show | Smithfield Moose Lodge; Selma (Johnston County) | $7.00 | Details | gunshowtrader.com · 2026-10-25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 — Triangle Classic (host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)) | CMP pistol | Smithfield-Selma High School NJROTC; Clayton (Johnston County) | Enter | thecmp.org · 2026-10-25 |
Other towns near Wilson with range lists
- Near Nashville7 ranges · 16 mi
- Near Rocky Mount5 ranges · 18 mi
- Near Snow Hill10 ranges · 24 mi
- Near Tarboro8 ranges · 24 mi
Shooting around Wilson: questions
Within 35 miles of Wilson, how many ranges are listed?
9, every one pinned on the map.
Which Wildlife Resources Commission range is nearest Wilson?
Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center (52 miles); access: free NCWRC range.
Which indoor ranges are nearest Wilson?
Indoor ranges nearest Wilson: Eastern North Carolina Indoor Shooting Range.
Which shotgun ranges are nearest Wilson?
Closest clay ranges: Contentnea Creek Shooting Preserve and Pecan Grove Sporting Clays.
Is there a 3D course close to Wilson?
Archery lanes sit beyond 35 miles from Wilson.
Can I confirm a 200-yard zero near Wilson?
Yardage is missing from these listings.
Any shooting events within 30 miles of Wilson?
Yes: 4 dated shoots within 30 miles.
Where are the Wilson County season dates?
Wilson hunters fall in the Northeastern zone, with a gun opener of Oct 17, 2026; Wilson County’s page lists every season.
What is the closest listed range to Wilson?
Rose Hill Sporting Clays at about 19 miles.
Next steps from Wilson
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