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Gadsden Area Rifle Benches, Trap Fields and Archery Parks
14 ranges lie within 35 miles of Gadsden: 8 rifle and pistol ranges, 2 indoor ranges, 2 clay target ranges, 1 public range and 1 archery range.
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Getting to Gadsden
Each kind of range closest to Gadsden
Etowah Public Shooting Range is the closest of all, about 7 miles from central Gadsden.
State-run range
Out of the heat
Gun club
Shotgun sports
Pine Ridge Sporting Clays
Archery park
By county, Marshall comes first with 3, followed by 6 more. For a bench with no range fee, Etowah Public Shooting Range is in reach. For bow practice, Lincoln Community Archery Park is 26 miles off. Access: 4 members-only, 8 unstated. Sand Mountain Shooters Club has the longest gun line in the circle, 100 yards. 2 quick trips, 2 middle drives and 10 longer runs from Gadsden.
Gadsden: how far each range is
Pins open a range page or the club website.
| Facility | Mi | Place | What it offers | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah Public Shooting Range ADCNR shooting range | 7 | Gadsden | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader | Public, license needed |
| Sand Mountain Shooters Club gun club | 10 | Carlisle | shotgun/rifle/handgun | Members only |
Alabama Firearms Academy AFA – Boaz indoor range | 16 | Boaz | – | Access not stated |
| Pine Ridge Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 18 | Ashville | sporting clays/shotgun | Access not stated |
BJ's Gun Shop and Indoor Pistol Range indoor range | 23 | Centre | handgun/smallbore rimfire | Access not stated |
| Lincoln Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 26 | Lincoln | target archery/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Shooter's Paradise outdoor range | 27 | Guntersville | shotgun/muzzleloader/rifle/handgun/steel | Members only |
| Yellow Creek Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 28 | Guntersville | trap/sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun | Access not stated |
Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Anniston Marksmanship Center outdoor range | 29 | Anniston | air gun | Access not stated |
| Mossbranch 22lr Shooters gun club | 30 | Oxford | – | Members only |
| Shooters Alley outdoor range | 30 | Oxford | – | Access not stated |
| Big Spring Gun Range outdoor range | 33 | Blountsville | – | Access not stated |
| CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park outdoor range | 33 | Talladega | archery/muzzleloader/handgun/rifle/shotgun/trap/sporting clays/5-stand/smallbore rimfire/3D archery/action pistol/3-gun/benchrest/highpower | Access not stated |
| Heritage Gun Club gun club | 34 | Margaret | shotgun/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/cowboy action/action pistol | Members only |
Range listings checked November 1, 2026; ADCNR points from the GPS on each ADCNR page; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
ADCNR range for Gadsden shooters
The state range closest to Gadsden is Etowah Public Shooting Range (Etowah County). Check before going: This range is currently undergoing a major renovation, which will include new ranges, a classroom and staff. There is no range fee, but ADCNR requires a license for adult shooters.
From the ADCNR range page, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Gadsden: the next shoot dates
5 posted dates remain after the November 1, 2026 check.
| Date, event, host | Kind | Where | Fee | Link | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 Host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) | CMP match | Anniston: Civilian Marksmanship Program | Sign up | thecmp.org Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Dec 12-13, 2026 Host: A.G. Gun Shows | Gun show | Gadsden: The Venue at Coosa Landing | $10.00 | Calendar | gunshowtrader.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2027 Host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) | CMP match | Anniston: Shelby Co. Shooting Sports Association | Register | thecmp.org Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 Host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) | CMP match | Anniston: Shelby Co. Shooting Sports Association | Sign up | thecmp.org Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 Host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) | CMP match | Anniston: Shelby Co. Shooting Sports Association | Register | thecmp.org Nov 1, 2026 |
Big-box gun counters for Gadsden
In Gadsden, Academy Sports + Outdoors is nearest at 1 mile; the rest of the list sits below.
| Store | City | Address | Miles | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Gadsden | 601 George Wallace Dr | 1 | store page |
| Dunham's Sports | Albertville | 5940 US Hwy 431 Suite 100 | 20 | store page |
| Dunham's Sports | Fort Payne | 101 Cracker Barrel Row Suite B | 36 | store page |
| Dunham's Sports | Scottsboro | 23041 John T Reid Pkway | 44 | store page |
| Store | Links | Stores in AL |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Firearms Ammunition Accessories | 4 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Firearms Ammunition Accessories | 18 stores |
| Dunham's Sports | Firearms not stated | 6 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com store pages; Bass Pro Shops rows from stores.basspro.com; Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com. Retrieved November 1, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Range lists for towns near Gadsden
- Ashville16 on its list
- Jacksonville14 on its list
- Weaver14 on its list
- Centre4 on its list
Gadsden shooters ask
Are there air-conditioned lanes near Gadsden?
Alabama Firearms Academy AFA – Boaz and BJ's Gun Shop and Indoor Pistol Range have indoor lanes in reach.
Where is the public shooting range closest to Gadsden?
Etowah Public Shooting Range in Etowah County, 7 miles from Gadsden.
Is there somewhere near Gadsden to tune a bow before October?
Bow lanes nearest Gadsden: Lincoln Community Archery Park and CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.
Where can Gadsden dove hunters warm up on clays?
Start with Pine Ridge Sporting Clays and Yellow Creek Sporting Clays, the nearest shotgun listings.
Are ADCNR classes or gun shows planned near Gadsden?
Yes, 5 dated shoots near enough for a day trip.
What is the most yardage within 35 miles of Gadsden?
Sand Mountain Shooters Club with 100 yards on its listing.
From downtown Gadsden, which firing line is quickest to get to?
Etowah Public Shooting Range, about 7 miles by straight line.
Once the rifle is zeroed, which zone calendar applies to Gadsden?
Gun deer season in Etowah County (Zone C and Zone A) starts Nov 21, 2026; bowhunters have been out since Oct 15, 2026. Hunters close to a zone boundary should read the ADCNR zone map.
How long is the Gadsden distance table?
14 rows, sorted nearest first.
Etowah County seasons and land near Gadsden
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