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Canton, Ohio Shooting Ranges: 50 Within a 35-Mile Drive
A 35-mile radius around Canton takes in 20 rifle and pistol ranges, 16 clay target grounds, 7 indoor ranges, 5 archery ranges and 2 ODNR public ranges.
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Getting to Canton
Five kinds of range near Canton
Miles here are straight lines from the Canton Census point; river bridges and interstate exits add road distance.
Public choice
Under a roof
Club range
Clays ground
Target lanes
12 sit in Stark County, more than any other county in range. The ODNR list has 2 ranges in this circle, starting with Wingfoot Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Berlin Lake Wildlife Area Shooting Range. Plan to join at 19 of them and to phone 29 more first. The deepest line near Canton is 250 yards at KC's Rifle Pistol Club. By distance band, 8 lie within 10 miles of Canton, 15 between 10 and 20, and 27 out toward 35.
Canton: every range on one map, with miles
Where the entry column says access is not stated, call before leaving Canton.
| Range or club | Mi | Location | Set up for | Who may shoot | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Outdoor Sports indoor range | 3 | Canton | shotgun, handgun, rimfire, archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mapleton Gun Club (Louisville) trap and skeet club | 4 | Louisville | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Great American Shooting Sports indoor range | 6 | North Canton | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| American Sportsman Club gun club | 6 | East Canton | rifle, handgun, archery, trap | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Sportsman's Shooting Center trap and skeet club | 8 | Louisville | trap, skeet, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mapleton Gun Club (Waynesburg) trap and skeet club | 8 | Waynesburg | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club gun club | 9 | Canton | rifle, handgun, rimfire, muzzleloader | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| North Industry Sportsmen's Club gun club | 9 | Navarre | rifle, handgun, sporting clays, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mud Run Sportsmans Club trap and skeet club | 11 | Waynesburg | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | shootata.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Alliance Rifle Club gun club | 12 | Malvern | rifle, handgun, rimfire, high power | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Midwest Gun Club indoor range | 12 | Canal Fulton | handgun, rimfire, action pistol | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Brewster Gun Club trap and skeet club | 12 | Massillon | shotgun, trap | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
North Lawrence Fish & Game Club gun club | 14 | North Lawrence | trap, sporting clays, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA (Akron) indoor range | 15 | Akron | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Wingfoot Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 15 | Mogadore | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Portage Lakes State Park Archery Range archery range | 15 | Akron | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Minerva Sportsman Club trap and skeet club | 15 | Minerva | trap, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Burtzland Outfitters outdoor range | 16 | Alliance | rifle, handgun, rimfire, muzzleloader | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
T County Tactical and Security, LLC indoor range | 16 | Strasburg | shotgun, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| KC's Rifle Pistol Club gun club | 16 | North Lawrence | shotgun, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Wingfoot Bowhunters Club archery range | 17 | Akron | archery, 3D archery | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Knox Township Sportsmans Club trap and skeet club | 18 | Alliance | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | shootata.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Zeppelin Rifle Club gun club | 18 | Akron | rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Berlin Lake Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 20 | North Benton | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| The University of Akron indoor range | 20 | Akron | rifle, handgun, rimfire, air gun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Upland Valley Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 20 | Carrollton | sporting clays, 5-stand, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| The Marksman indoor range | 21 | Norton | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
3 Gun Nation – Dynamic Shooting Sports gun club | 21 | Deerfield | handgun, action pistol, steel, rifle | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Performance Shooting Sports gun club | 21 | Deerfield | – | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Portage Summit Field and Stream Club gun club | 21 | Deerfield | trap, sporting clays, shotgun, rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Silver Creek Metro Park Archery Range archery range | 21 | Doylestown | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Two Tall Oaks Training Academy outdoor range | 22 | Mechanicstown | trap, shotgun, rifle, handgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Chippewa Rifle Club gun club | 22 | Easton | rifle, muzzleloader, benchrest | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Buckeye Outdoors Youth Education & Shooting Center trap and skeet club | 23 | Copley | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Edinburg Sportsmens Assn trap and skeet club | 24 | Edinburg | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | shootata.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Riverside Range Gun Club gun club | 24 | Cuyahoga Falls | handgun, to 25 yd | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Great Eastern Gun Club sporting clays course | 24 | Walnut Creek | trap, sporting clays, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Salem Hunting Club gun club | 26 | Salem | trap, rifle, handgun, archery | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Hampton Hills Metro Park – Archery Range archery range | 27 | Akron | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Blue Sky Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 27 | Dennison | sporting clays, 5-stand, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Bullseye Pheasant & Duck Hunting outdoor range | 29 | Uhrichsville | trap, handgun, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Lost Bird Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 29 | Fredericksburg | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Eastern Ohio Conservation Club trap and skeet club | 29 | Salem | trap, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Hill 'N Dale Club sporting clays course | 31 | Medina | trap, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Tinkers Creek Area Archery Range archery range | 32 | Streetsboro | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Beaver Creek Sportsman's Club gun club | 32 | Salem | rifle, rimfire, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Noble aim Shooting Sports gun club | 32 | North Jackson | rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Lone Dove Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 33 | Port Washington | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club INC & Jr Div gun club | 34 | North Jackson | rifle, handgun, high power, trap | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Sycamore Hill Rifle Club gun club | 34 | Richfield | rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Canton: public range without dues
Wingfoot Wildlife Area Shooting Range sits on Wingfoot Wildlife Area in Portage County, one of 40 entries on ODNR’s range list. On the list it is class D. There is nothing to buy before shooting here.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Canton: dates ahead
Dates in order, from 6 posted dates on file.
| When, shoot, club | Type | Venue | Entry | Go | Listed at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | CCW class | Norton: Workman Firearms | Source page | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: Ohio Shows | Gun show | Canton: Stark County Fairgrounds | $8.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 5-6, 2026 Host: Ohio Shows | Gun show | Tallmadge: Summit County Fairgrounds | $8.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | 3D archery | Akron: F/Coventry Oaks Lodge | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | CCW class | Norton: Workman Firearms | Source page | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Feb 27-28, 2027 Host: Ohio Shows | Gun show | Canton: Stark County Fairgrounds | $8.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Chain retailers closest to Canton
Quickest restock: Academy Sports + Outdoors Canton, close to 6 miles.
| Retailer | Town | Where | Mi | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Canton | 6687 Strip Avenue Northwest | 6 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Massillon | 2366 Lincoln Way East | 6 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Alliance | 2500 West State Street | 13 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | New Philadelphia | 400 Mill Ave.se Suite 513 | 23 | listing |
| Chain | Go to | OH locations |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Store list | 27 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 5 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 3 stores |
| Cabela's | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 3 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com/stores; Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com/storelocator/ohio and its store pages; Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s rows from the /us/oh/ pages in the stores.basspro.com and stores.cabelas.com sitemaps. Retrieved November 6, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Canton: neighbouring town lists
Canton range FAQ
Which range near Canton lists the longest distance?
KC's Rifle Pistol Club, with 250 yards on its listing.
What does the shoot calendar show around Canton?
Within a 30-mile drive of Canton: 9 dated shoots, in the table by date.
When is the next firearm deer season for Canton hunters?
Coming up across Ohio: youth deer gun, November 21 to November 22, 2026. Deer limit for Stark County: 3 (three-deer). The Stark County guide has every 2026-27 season row.
Which range tops the Canton mileage list?
Ohio Outdoor Sports at 3 miles.
Counting every discipline, how many ranges serve Canton?
50 ranges between 3 miles and the 35-mile line.
Can someone from Canton shoot at a public range without club dues?
Yes: Wingfoot Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 15 miles off, costs nothing; it is a free Class D range instead of dues.
Does the Canton list include an indoor range?
Inside the Canton circle, roofed lanes belong to Ohio Outdoor Sports, Great American Shooting Sports and Midwest Gun Club.
Which Canton listings have a trap house or clays course?
Ohio Outdoor Sports, Mapleton Gun Club (Louisville) and American Sportsman Club, in order of distance from Canton.
Where can Canton archers shoot practice arrows?
Closest bow lanes to Canton: Ohio Outdoor Sports, American Sportsman Club and North Lawrence Fish & Game Club.
Stark County hunting pages for Canton shooters
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