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Independence Shooting Ranges: Sportsman Clubs, Clay Fields and Bow Lanes Close By
Shooters based in Independence have 14 ranges within 35 miles: 5 clay target ranges, 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 3 indoor ranges, 1 archery range and 1 public range.
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Getting to Independence
Independence: one range per type
Nearest of all to Independence: Queen City Shooters, close to 1 mile by straight line.
Agency ground
Climate-proof pick
Rifle bench
Trap or clays
Across 7 counties, the Independence list leans on Boone County (4). For a range with no club dues, Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range is within reach. Joining a club is the only way in at 2 of these; at 5 others, ask before loading the truck. A short hop from Independence (ten miles or less) reaches 5; 6 more need up to twenty, and 3 sit farther.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Independence
Independence rows with a map
Pull the map back to see every pin in the Independence circle.
| Range | Mi | Town | Shoots | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen City Shooters indoor range | 1 | Independence | handgun, rifle, rimfire, silhouette | Open to the public |
M&M Archery Range and Pro Shop archery range | 4 | Independence | archery, 3D archery | Open to the public |
Kenton Game & Fish Association sportsman club | 6 | Ryland Heights | rifle, handgun, trap, shotgun | Open to the public |
| Range USA Florence indoor range | 7 | Florence | rifle, handgun | Open to the public |
| Center Shot Archery archery range | 7 | Covington | archery, 3D archery | Open to the public |
Moonlite Hunting and Fishing Club trap and skeet club | 12 | Burlington | trap, shotgun | Members only |
Northern KY Straight Shooters Association sportsman club | 13 | Crittenden | trap, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only |
Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range KDFWR range | 13 | Crittenden | archery, rifle, handgun, trap | Public (KDFWR) |
| Lloyd Area Skeet Club trap and skeet club | 13 | Crittenden | trap, skeet, shotgun | Open to the public |
Dutchman's Rod & Gun Club sportsman club | 14 | Burlington | – | Access not stated |
| Pendleton County Sportsman Club trap and skeet club | 16 | Butler | trap, shotgun | Access not stated |
| Randy's Range outdoor range | 24 | Sparta | – | Access not stated |
| Target Ridge trap and skeet club | about 32 (town pin) | Augusta | trap, shotgun | Access not stated |
| Elk Creek Hunt Club sporting clays | 34 | Owenton | sporting clays, shotgun, 5-stand | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 10, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Independence without club dues
Grant County holds the public range nearest Independence. KDFWR runs this range on Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA; the range permit applies here.
From the range source page and the KDFWR range page, checked Nov 9, 2026.
Independence: dated shoots
Soonest dates first, out of 6 posted dates in the Kentucky calendar.
| Dates, name, organizer | Discipline | Place | Cost | Page | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 Host: Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association | 5-stand | Crittenden: | $5 for members/$7 for non-members per 25 round match | Enter | 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 | Entry page | 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 | Register | 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 | Enter | KDFWR calendar Nov 9, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Crittenden: Crittenden AAA Gun Club trap range | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Crittenden: Crittenden AAA Gun Club trap range | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 |
Independence: where to restock
Shortest restock run: Sportsman's Warehouse in Crescent Springs, roughly 7 miles from here.
| Chain | City | Location | Miles | Gun counter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Crescent Springs | 520 Clock Tower Way | 7 | Not stated | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Alexandria | 6905 Alexandria Pike | 8 | Not stated | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Maysville | 425 Market Square Drive | 47 | Not stated | details |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Lexington | 2200 War Admiral Way | 64 | Not stated | details |
| Cabela's | Lexington | 1510 Conservation Way | 65 | Not stated | details |
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.
Ranges near Independence: what rides along
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Independence: four more town lists
- Covington6 mi over
- Florence6 mi over
- Alexandria9 mi over
- Newport9 mi over
Independence: other range hubs
Independence: ranges, answered
Which zone and gun dates fit Independence?
Deer seasons for Kenton County follow Deer Zone 1: modern firearms November 14 to November 29, 2026, then late muzzleloader December 12 to December 20, 2026. The county guide has the remaining dates and public land.
Are any matches on the calendar within 30 miles of Independence?
Yes, 10 dated shoots inside 30 miles of Independence.
How many listed ranges can Independence shooters reach within 35 miles?
14, every one with a map pin.
Where is the first range out of Independence?
Queen City Shooters tops the Independence table at about 1 mile.
Any climate-controlled shooting near Independence?
For indoor work, the Independence list points to Queen City Shooters, Range USA Florence and Center Shot Archery.
Which public bench serves Independence?
Around 13 miles to Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range, the closest public range.
Which ranges near Independence take bows?
The bow rows for Independence: M&M Archery Range and Pro Shop, Center Shot Archery and Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range.
Which shotgun ranges are in reach of Independence?
For a round of clays, Independence shooters head to Kenton Game & Fish Association, Moonlite Hunting and Fishing Club and Northern KY Straight Shooters Association.
Which tube range is closest to Independence?
The nearest is Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA Range, 13 miles off.
Independence to Kenton County: zones and land
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