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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Places to Shoot near Tuscaloosa: Clubs, WMA Ranges and Bow Lanes
Inside 35 miles of Tuscaloosa this guide finds 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 1 clay target range, 1 archery range and 1 public range.
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Getting to Tuscaloosa
Public, indoor, rifle, clays and bow picks for Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports wins on distance, 5 miles from Tuscaloosa.
Public line
Outdoor line
Trap and skeet
Tusaloosa Skeet Club
For bowhunters
Of the counties in reach, Tuscaloosa County has the most listings (4). Within 35 miles, ADCNR operates South Sandy Shooting Range. Archers can use Tuscaloosa Community Archery Park, about 7 miles from town. Membership is required at 1; another 4 say nothing about access. Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports leads on distance with 300 yards. Count by ring: 3 (0-10 mi), 2 (10-20 mi), 2 (20-35 mi).
Tuscaloosa: how far each range is
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| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports outdoor range | 5 | Tuscaloosa | rifle/handgun | Access not stated |
| Tusaloosa Skeet Club trap and skeet club | 7 | Northport | skeet/shotgun | Members only |
| Tuscaloosa Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 7 | Northport | target archery/elevated stand/3D course/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| South Sandy Shooting Range ADCNR shooting range | 16 | Moundville | shotgun/rifle/handgun/100 yd line | Public, license needed |
| C & W Shooting outdoor range | 19 | Ralph | shotgun/rifle/handgun/trap/skeet/sporting clays | Access not stated |
| Vick Shooting Range outdoor range | 28 | Brent | shotgun/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/muzzleloader | Access not stated |
Alabama County Line Bb and air rifle outdoor range | 29 | McCalla | archery/3D archery/air gun | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 1, 2026; ADCNR points from the GPS on each ADCNR page; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Public shooting near Tuscaloosa: South Sandy Shooting Range
South Sandy Shooting Range belongs to the ADCNR network of 12 public ranges. Expect up to 100 yards of range. ADCNR notes: Range is closed Tuesdays for maintenance. License in hand, the bench costs nothing.
From the ADCNR range page, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Calendar dates for Tuscaloosa
2 dates from 2 posted dates on file.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Rimfire Challenge | Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Rimfire Challenge | Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 1, 2026 |
Shells and targets near Tuscaloosa
Four chain stores by straight-line distance, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Tuscaloosa (5 miles).
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Tuscaloosa | 710 Skyland Boulevard | 5 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Hoover | 2810 John Hawkins Parkway | 42 | page |
| Dunham's Sports | Jasper | 300 Highway 78e | 45 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Birmingham | 4610 US Highway 280 | 49 | page |
| Retailer | Sections | AL towns |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Ammo Gear | 4 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns Ammo Gear | 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.
Nearby range lists from Tuscaloosa
- Coker6 ranges; 9 mi off
- Moundville6 ranges; 17 mi off
- Gordo6 ranges; 23 mi off
- West Blocton17 ranges; 25 mi off
Shooting near Tuscaloosa, answered
Is sporting clays an option near Tuscaloosa?
Yes, at Tusaloosa Skeet Club.
Which archery lanes does the Tuscaloosa list include?
The archery side of the list starts with Tuscaloosa Community Archery Park and Alabama County Line Bb and air rifle.
Is there a long line for a magnum near Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports posts 300 yards, the most nearby.
Is anything on the calendar around Tuscaloosa?
2 dated shoots, listed in the table above.
Which ADCNR deer zone takes in Tuscaloosa?
For Tuscaloosa hunters, Zone A sets the calendar: bows from Oct 15, 2026, rifles from Nov 21, 2026, last day Feb 10, 2027. The A and B line runs along highways and rivers; confirm it on the ADCNR map.
What range does a Tuscaloosa shooter reach first?
Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports, 5 miles as the crow flies.
What does the 35-mile count come to for Tuscaloosa?
It comes to 7, every type included.
Is there a state range a Tuscaloosa shooter can use without joining a club?
Yes: South Sandy Shooting Range, 16 miles off, run by ADCNR.
Where do Tuscaloosa shooters practise during a summer thunderstorm?
Every listing around Tuscaloosa is outdoors.
From the Tuscaloosa range to Tuscaloosa County hunting
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