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Florence, Kentucky
Where Florence Shooters Go: 13 Ranges by Distance
Every listed range no more than 35 miles from Florence, 13 listings in all: 4 clay target ranges, 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 3 indoor ranges, 1 archery range and 1 public range.
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Getting to Florence
Five picks for Florence
Range USA Florence comes first for Florence at 1 mile.
No-dues option
Indoor range
Outdoor line
Trap and skeet
For bowhunters
Count by county and Boone County comes out on top for Florence with 4. Within the circle sit Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range, on public ground. For Florence shooters, 2 listings are members only and 4 carry no access line at all. Close to home, 6; a middle drive, 4; the long end of the Florence circle, 3.
Miles from Florence to each range
Type a club, town or county in the filter to shorten the table.
| Where to shoot | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Gate rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range USA Florence indoor range | 1 | Florence | rifle, handgun | Open to the public |
M&M Archery Range and Pro Shop archery range | 3 | Independence | archery, 3D archery | Open to the public |
| Queen City Shooters indoor range | 6 | Independence | handgun, rifle, rimfire, silhouette | Open to the public |
Moonlite Hunting and Fishing Club trap and skeet club | 6 | Burlington | trap, shotgun | Members only |
Dutchman's Rod & Gun Club sportsman club | 8 | Burlington | – | Access not stated |
| Center Shot Archery archery range | 9 | Covington | archery, 3D archery | Open to the public |
Kenton Game & Fish Association sportsman club | 11 | Ryland Heights | rifle, handgun, trap, shotgun | Open to the public |
Northern KY Straight Shooters Association sportsman club | 15 | Crittenden | trap, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only |
Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range KDFWR range | 16 | Crittenden | archery, rifle, handgun, trap | Public (KDFWR) |
| Lloyd Area Skeet Club trap and skeet club | 16 | Crittenden | trap, skeet, shotgun | Open to the public |
| Pendleton County Sportsman Club trap and skeet club | 22 | Butler | trap, shotgun | Access not stated |
| Randy's Range outdoor range | 22 | Sparta | – | Access not stated |
| Elk Creek Hunt Club sporting clays | 35 | Owenton | sporting clays, shotgun, 5-stand | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 10, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range: public bench for Florence
Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range heads the public list for Florence. On Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA, this KDFWR range needs the range permit, free with an annual license.
From the range source page and the KDFWR range page, checked Nov 9, 2026.
Florence: shows and matches
6 of 6 posted dates, from club, promoter, KDFWR and CMP listings.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 Host: Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association | 5-stand | Crittenden: | $5 for members/$7 for non-members per 25 round match | Entry page | KDFWR calendar Nov 9, 2026 |
| Nov 15, 2026 Host: Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association | Precision rifle | Crittenden: | $5 for NKSSA Members/$10 for non-members | Enter | KDFWR calendar Nov 9, 2026 |
| Nov 27, 2026 Host: Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association | 3-position rifle | Crittenden: | $3 fpr NKSSA members/$5 for non-members | Match page | KDFWR calendar Nov 9, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2026 Host: Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association | Steel Challenge | Crittenden: | $4 for NKSSA members/$7 for non-members | Entry page | KDFWR calendar Nov 9, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Crittenden: Crittenden AAA Gun Club trap range | Listing | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Crittenden: Crittenden AAA Gun Club trap range | Listing | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 |
Gun counters near Florence
Nearest big-box counter: Sportsman's Warehouse, Crescent Springs, close to 6 miles off.
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Firearms dept | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Crescent Springs | 520 Clock Tower Way | 6 | Not stated | page |
| Dunham's Sports | Alexandria | 6905 Alexandria Pike | 13 | Not stated | page |
| Dunham's Sports | Maysville | 425 Market Square Drive | 53 | Not stated | page |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Lexington | 2200 War Admiral Way | 67 | Not stated | page |
| Cabela's | Lexington | 1510 Conservation Way | 68 | Not stated | page |
Store rows from shoot_stores.json: Academy Sports + Outdoors store locator, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store sitemaps, Sportsman’s Warehouse store pages and the Dunham’s Sports store list (which does not say which stores sell firearms); retrieved November 10, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Bag checklist, ranges near Florence
Ear and eye protection come first at every Kentucky tube range and club line, with paper and a steady rest close behind.
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Neighbouring towns, ranked from Florence
- Burlington12 on its list
- Independence14 on its list
- Covington13 on its list
- Newport13 on its list
Beyond Florence in the shooting section
Florence shooters ask
Where can a Florence dove hunter warm up on clays?
Moonlite Hunting and Fishing Club, Kenton Game & Fish Association and Northern KY Straight Shooters Association list a shotgun line.
Any 3D or target archery close to Florence?
M&M Archery Range and Pro Shop, Center Shot Archery and Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range list archery.
Can Florence hunters use a KDFWR tube range nearby?
Yes, Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range is 16 miles away; the range permit applies.
Is there a shoot or class near Florence this season?
Yes: 10 dated shoots, sorted by date higher up.
Which seasons should a Florence hunter zero for?
In Deer Zone 1, which takes in Boone County, modern gun season is November 14 to November 29, 2026 and the late muzzleloader season December 12 to December 20, 2026. See the Boone County hunting guide for small game and waterfowl dates.
Leaving from Florence, which range do I reach first?
Range USA Florence comes first, around 1 mile away, with winding roads adding to the drive.
Counting every kind, how many ranges are near Florence?
It comes to 13 listings of every type.
Where can someone in Florence shoot without paying club dues?
Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range, 16 miles off, on public ground.
Which ranges near Florence have indoor lanes?
The Florence table lists Range USA Florence, Queen City Shooters and Center Shot Archery as indoor.
Boone County guides for Florence
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