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Columbus Area Gun Ranges, Clay Fields and Archery
From Columbus, a 35 mile drive or less reaches 7 listed ranges: 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 2 WRD public ranges and 1 indoor range.
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Columbus: ranges in the 35 mile circle
A name links to a range page where the listing carries enough detail of its own.
| Name and type | Mi | Nearest town | Disciplines | Who may shoot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters of Columbus (Indoor range) | 2 | Columbus | handgun/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Muscogee Long Rifles (Gun club) | 9 | Cataula | rifle/handgun/smallbore/muzzleloader/shotgun | Members only |
| Wagon Wheel Sporting Club (Gun club) | 13 | Box Springs | trap/skeet/sporting clays/5-stand/steel/shotgun | Members only |
| Strongpoint Gun Range and Shooting Complex (Outdoor range) | 18 | Waverly Hall | rifle/handgun/smallbore | Access not stated |
| Chattahoochee Rifle Club (Gun club) | 19 | Cusseta | rifle | Members only |
| Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range (WRD shooting range) | 29 | Lumpkin | rifle/handgun | License or Lands Pass |
| Big Lazer Creek Shooting Range (WRD shooting range) | 32 | Talbotton | rifle | License or Lands Pass |
Range listings checked October 13, 2026; town center from the Census Gazetteer.
First stops for Columbus shooters
The first range outside town is Shooters of Columbus, roughly 2 miles away.
WMA range
Under a roof
Rifle range
The circle takes in 5 counties, and Talbot County has 3 of them. The WRD-listed ranges in reach are Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range and Big Lazer Creek Shooting Range. 3 say members only and 2 say the public may shoot. 1 list instruction or classes and 1 run youth or junior programs. For long shots, Strongpoint Gun Range and Shooting Complex runs to 400 yards. Near ring: 2. Middle ring: 3. Outer ring: 2.
Columbus area gun counters
Rows come from the Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops locators.
| Chain | Where | Mi | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Columbus: 6700 Whittlesey Blvd | 4 | hours |
Georgia store rows from the Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops store locators, retrieved October 13, 2026.
Columbus: upcoming shoots
Soonest at the top, out of 2 dated matches.
| Day, match or show · club | Discipline | Place | Fee | Link | Posted at, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 · Quantified Performance match at Alpha Group Industries | Club match | Alpha Group Industries, Cusseta (Chattahoochee County) | Details | boisegunclub.com, Oct 13 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 · Wynnbrook Fall Kickoff Classic · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Columbus (Muscogee County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 |
Packing for ranges near Columbus
Protection for ears and eyes leads the list; the other two save a wasted drive.
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More range lists around Columbus
- Ranges near Cusseta12 miles away, 6 ranges
- Ranges near Box Springs13 miles away, 7 ranges
- Ranges near Antioch16 miles away, 8 ranges
- Ranges near Hamilton18 miles away, 9 ranges
Columbus range questions
Nearest WMA or partner range to Columbus?
Yes: Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range (29 miles), where the entry rule is license or lands pass.
What indoor ranges serve Columbus?
Shooters of Columbus lead the indoor list.
Where can a Columbus dove hunter practice on clays?
No trap, skeet or sporting clays ground within 35 miles of Columbus.
Which archery ranges serve Columbus?
No archery range turned up inside 35 miles.
Is there a long-distance line near Columbus?
The deepest line: 400 yards at Strongpoint Gun Range and Shooting Complex.
Do ranges near Columbus hold matches?
Count within 30 miles: 2 dated matches.
Which deer zone covers the woods around Columbus?
Muscogee County’s page covers its deer zone, dates and WMAs.
Nearest range to the middle of Columbus?
Shooters of Columbus, at 2 miles, beats every other listing.
How big is the range list for Columbus?
7, each one pinned on the map.
Columbus: next stops
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