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Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, Louisiana Shooting Ranges: 4 Within a 35-Mile Drive
Ranges a short drive from Alexandria, none over 35 miles: 1 indoor range, 1 archery range, 1 LDWF public range and 1 rifle and pistol range.
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Getting to Alexandria
Quick picks around Alexandria
On the map, Southern Shooters Guns & Gear sits nearest Alexandria, 2 miles away.
Public line
Indoor range
Outdoor line
For bowhunters
Of the parishes within reach, Rapides Parish has the most listings (3). Inside 35 miles, LDWF operates Woodworth Shooting Range. A membership is needed at 1; 2 more do not say. Woodworth Shooting Range leads on distance with 100 yards. Rings around Alexandria: 3 near, 0 middle, 1 at the edge.
Alexandria mileage table, nearest first
An unstated access rule means phone first.
| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Southern Shooters Guns & Gear indoor range | 2 | Alexandria | rifle, handgun, rimfire, archery | Access not stated |
| Cenla Bowbenders archery range | 6 | Pineville | archery, 3-D archery | Members only |
| Woodworth Shooting Range LDWF range | 10 | Woodworth | 100 yd rifle, 30 yd pistol, 50 yd archery, 5-stand | Public, WMA permit |
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office Rifle Range outdoor range | 34 | Jena | rifle | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 4, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Alexandria and its nearest LDWF range
Woodworth Shooting Range belongs to the set of 6 ranges on LDWF’s list. When it is open: Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Cost: Free with WMA access permit, except the 5-stand: $5.00 + convenience fee per 25 targets (card only), or bring your own clays at no cost. Posted LDWF rules cover eye and ear protection, the marked line and cleaning up.
From the LDWF shooting ranges page, checked Nov 3, 2026.
Coming soon around Alexandria
Sorted by date from 5 posted dates.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: Sullivan Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph Riverfront Center | $9.00 | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Feb 13-14, 2027 Host: Sullivan Gun Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph RiverFront Center | Show page | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Apr 10-11, 2027 Host: Sullivan Gun Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph RiverFront Center | Show page | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Aug 14-15, 2027 Host: Sullivan Gun Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph RiverFront Center | Show page | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 27-28, 2027 Host: Sullivan Gun Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph RiverFront Center | Show page | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 |
Ammunition stops near Alexandria
Four chain stores ranked by miles; Academy Sports + Outdoors Alexandria leads at about 2 miles.
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Alexandria | 3205 South MacArthur Drive | 2 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Lafayette | 3001 Louisiana Avenue | 78 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Lafayette | 4232 Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 82 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | West Monroe | 111 Constitution Drive | 86 | page |
| Retailer | Sections | LA towns |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 3 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 18 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from the academy.com Louisiana store locator and store pages; Bass Pro Shops rows from the stores.basspro.com Louisiana pages. Retrieved November 4, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
35-mile lists close to Alexandria
- Woodworthlist: 3 ranges
- Balllist: 4 ranges
- Pollocklist: 5 ranges
- Forest Hilllist: 3 ranges
Alexandria shooters: questions answered
Where do Alexandria shotgunners practise before dove season?
Before the September dove opener, try Woodworth Shooting Range.
Where do Alexandria archers practise downhill shots?
Alexandria archers have Southern Shooters Guns & Gear, Cenla Bowbenders and Woodworth Shooting Range within 35 miles.
Where near Alexandria can a rifle be checked at distance?
Woodworth Shooting Range posts 100 yards, the most nearby.
Which shows, shoots or classes are scheduled near Alexandria?
The 30-mile calendar shows 5 dated shoots.
Which Deer Area and firearm segment cover the Alexandria area?
Gun deer in Area 2 starts Oct 31, 2026, and Rapides Parish falls in Deer Area 2, Deer Area 1, Deer Area 6 and Deer Area 3. Because roads and rivers form the lines, use the LDWF’s map.
What heads the Alexandria range list?
Southern Shooters Guns & Gear leads the mileage table at 2 miles.
Counting every type, how many ranges fall inside the Alexandria circle?
4 rows, closest first.
Where is the state-run range nearest Alexandria?
Woodworth Shooting Range in Rapides Parish, 10 miles from Alexandria.
Where do Alexandria shooters practise when a storm rolls in?
When thunderstorms hit, Alexandria shooters can go indoors at Southern Shooters Guns & Gear.
Rapides Parish hunting guide for Alexandria shooters
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