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Grove City, OH Ranges for Rifles, Shotguns and Bows
26 ranges lie within 35 miles of Grove City: 9 rifle and pistol ranges, 7 archery ranges, 4 indoor ranges, 4 clay target grounds and 2 ODNR public ranges.
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (CC BY 2.0)
Getting to Grove City
Grove City: nearest pick in each category
Scioto Grove Park Archery Range wins on distance, about 5 miles from central Grove City.
State range
Out of the rain
Velocity Archery Range
Gun club
Shotgun sports
3D trail
Franklin County provides 9 of the 26, and 10 other counties add the rest. For a public line close by, look at Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range. On access: 9 members only, 15 unstated. Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range tops the yardage column at 100. 12 lie within 20 miles, and the final 14 stretch to the 35-mile line.
Grove City: the full 35-mile table
Tap a pin around Grove City for the range page or website.
| Facility | Mi | Place | Offers | Admission | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scioto Grove Park Archery Range archery range | 5 | Grove City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Apache Bowhunters archery range | 8 | Lockbourne | archery | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Velocity Archery Range indoor range | 9 | Columbus | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center indoor range | 9 | Obetz | handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Onyx Gun Club gun club | 11 | Groveport | handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Port Clinton-Camp Perr-Ohio R & P Assn. gun club | 12 | Columbus | muzzleloader, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| L.E.P.D. Firearms and Range outdoor range | 13 | Columbus | handgun, rifle | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Bill Moose Muzzle Loading Club gun club | 13 | Darbyville | muzzleloader | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Madison County Fish & Game trap and skeet club | 15 | London | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Rausch Family Sports outdoor range | 16 | Reynoldsburg | rifle, handgun, shotgun, archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 18 | Mount Sterling | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Attaboyz Archery archery range | 18 | Plain City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA Lewis Center indoor range | 21 | Lewis Center | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Airport Gun Club trap and skeet club | 22 | Carroll | trap, 5-stand, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Pickaway County Sportsmen gun club | 22 | Circleville | sporting clays, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| AimHi Family Firearms Center indoor range | 22 | New Albany | shotgun, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mill Creek Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 24 | Marysville | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Lancaster Pistol & Rifle Club & Jr Div gun club | 25 | Baltimore | handgun, rifle, rimfire, steel | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Public Archery Range Alum Creek State Park archery range | 27 | Delaware | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Black Wing Shooting Center outdoor range | 28 | Delaware | handgun, rifle, shotgun, trap | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Buckeye Lake State Park Archery Range archery range | 30 | Walnut Township | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mid-State Gun Club trap and skeet club | 30 | Clarksburg | trap, skeet, 5-stand, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 31 | Hebron | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Twins Archery archery range | 33 | North Lewisburg | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County 4H Shooting Sports gun club | 33 | Urbana | rifle, rimfire, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Buck Creek Archery Range archery range | 34 | Springfield | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
ODNR range nearest Grove City
The ODNR range nearest Grove City is on Deer Creek Wildlife Area in Fayette County. It carries ODNR class A, C, D. Hours on the ODNR page: The pistol, rifle, and shotgun ranges are open March 1- Dec. 31, Wed.- Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry for adults is the shooting range permit; under-18s shoot free alongside a permit holder.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Grove City: shows and matches
Showing 5 out of 5 posted dates.
| Date, event, host | Kind | Where | Fee | Link | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Calendar | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Columbus: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | $10.00 | Calendar | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Class or clinic | New Albany: AimHi Family Firearms Center | Class page | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Calendar | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Calendar | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 |
Where Grove City shooters pick up shells
Out of 38 Ohio chain stores checked, the Cabela's in Columbus is closest, about 19 miles off.
| Store | City | Address | Miles | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabela's | Columbus | 1650 Gemini Pl | 19 | store page |
| Dunham's Sports | Heath | 571 Hebron Road | 37 | store page |
| Dunham's Sports | Chillicothe | 1075 N Bridge Street | 37 | store page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Springfield | 1690 N Bechtle Ave | 39 | store page |
| Store | Links | Stores in OH |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Store page | 27 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns Ammo Gear | 5 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Ammo Gear | 3 stores |
| Cabela's | Guns Ammo 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.
Range tables for towns near Grove City
- Columbus9 mi, 28 ranges
- Upper Arlington10 mi, 28 ranges
- Hilliard11 mi, 31 ranges
- Gahanna16 mi, 29 ranges
Grove City range FAQ
Leaving Grove City with a slug gun, where is the first range?
Scioto Grove Park Archery Range, 5 miles as the crow flies.
After the range, which deer rules apply near Grove City?
Zero before the youth deer gun season opens; it runs November 21 to November 22, 2026. Franklin County sits in the four-deer group: 4 deer. Dates and limits come from the 2026-27 ODNR season list.
Is there a no-membership range for Grove City shooters?
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, about 18 miles out; entry is the shooting range permit for adults ($5.00 a day).
How many ranges can Grove City residents reach within 35 miles?
26, all kinds together.
Where can a Grove City dove or duck hunter break clays before the season?
For clay birds near Grove City, start with Madison County Fish & Game, Rausch Family Sports and Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range.
Which indoor bays are within reach of Grove City?
Velocity Archery Range, Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center and Range USA Lewis Center have indoor lanes within reach.
Where can a Grove City shooter practise past 100 yards?
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range posts the deepest lane in the circle, 100 yards.
Is there a place near Grove City to tune a bow or crossbow?
Grove City bowhunters can tune up at Scioto Grove Park Archery Range, Apache Bowhunters and Velocity Archery Range.
Which shows, matches or classes are booked near Grove City?
Counting 30 miles out, the calendar lists 5 dated shoots.
Hunting pages to pair with the Grove City ranges
Other photos on this page: (stephan) (CC BY-SA 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (CC BY 2.0); NJ Tech Teacher (CC BY 2.0); Steve Snodgrass (CC BY 2.0).