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Columbia range roundup
Ranges, Clays and Archery around Columbia, MO
Columbia shooters have 16 ranges inside 35 miles to choose from: 6 rifle and pistol ranges, 5 clay target ranges, 4 public ranges and 1 archery range.
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Getting to Columbia
Columbia: map and table, nearest first
Zoom out to see the whole 35 mile spread.
| Range | Mi | Town | Lines | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Sport Shooting Association gun club | 5 | Columbia | Members only | |
Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area Shooting Range MDC range, open as posted | 9 | Hallsville | rifle/pistol/shotgun patterning | Public, as posted |
| Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports gun club | 10 | Columbia | trap/skeet/sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun/handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
| Mid-Mo Rimfire sporting clays course | 14 | Rocheport | trap/sporting clays/5-stand/smallbore rimfire/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Midway Farms sporting clays course | 19 | Fayette | sporting clays/muzzleloader/shotgun | Access not stated |
| River Hills Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 19 | Boonville | trap/skeet/sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Twin Lakes Sporting Club sporting clays course | 20 | Mexico | sporting clays/shotgun | Members only |
| Fulton Archery Range archery range | 21 | Fulton | archery/3D archery | Access not stated |
| Ammo Alley outdoor range | 22 | Hartsburg | handgun/rifle/smallbore rimfire | Members only |
Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area Shooting Range MDC unstaffed range | 23 | Higbee | rifle/pistol | Public, free |
| United Sportsmens Club gun club | 24 | Jefferson City | trap/skeet/sporting clays/rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/archery/3D archery/muzzleloader/action pistol/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Moskeet sporting clays course | 24 | Jefferson City | sporting clays/shotgun | Members only |
| California Shooters Club gun club | 26 | California | trap/skeet/rifle/archery/muzzleloader/3D archery/shotgun | Members only |
| Bucksnort Shooting Club gun club | 27 | Jefferson City | Members only | |
Scrivner Road Conservation Area Shooting Range MDC unstaffed range | 32 | Russellville | rifle/pistol/shotgun patterning | Public, free |
Whetstone Creek Conservation Area Shooting Range MDC unstaffed range | 34 | Danville | rifle/pistol/shotgun patterning | Public, free |
Range listings checked October 29, 2026; MDC points from the MDC Shooting Ranges layer; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
One pick per range type for Columbia
From the middle of Columbia, the drive to Missouri Sport Shooting Association is the shortest at 5 miles.
Public option
Outdoor range
Trap or clays
Mid-Mo Rimfire
Archery
Fulton Archery Range
8 counties feed this list, Callaway County the most with 4. Conservation area ranges in the 35 mile ring: Rocky Fork Lakes CA range, Rudolf Bennitt CA range, Scrivner Road CA range and Whetstone Creek CA range. 6 want a membership card, and 6 leave access unstated. Lessons show up at 6 ranges, youth programs at 3. Fulton Archery Range reaches 50 yards, more than any other listing nearby. Close in for Columbia: 2 within 10 miles; then 4 out to 20 and 10 out to 35.
Columbia: big box stores nearby
For shells, the short drive is Academy Sports + Outdoors Columbia, about 2 miles away.
| Chain | City | Location | Miles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Columbia | 2651 Trimble Road | 2 | details |
| Bass Pro Shops | Columbia | 3101 Bass Pro Dr | 2 | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Jefferson City | 3600 Country Club Drive | 25 | details |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Jefferson City | 739 Stoneridge Parkway | 26 | details |
| Retailer | Departments | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Rounds Extras | 7 stores |
| Cabela's | Guns Rounds Extras | 1 store |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns Rounds Extras | 12 stores |
| Dunham's Sports | Firearms not stated | 4 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s rows from the stores.basspro.com and stores.cabelas.com store pages; Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com store pages; Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com. Retrieved October 29, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Columbia: dates ahead
Date order, from 5 posted dates.
| Dates, name, organizer | Discipline | Place | Cost | Page | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2026 Host: Missouri Department of Conservation | MDC class | Jefferson City: Runge Conservation Nature Center | Register | mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com · checked Oct 29, 2026 | |
| Mar 12-14, 2027 Host: BK Promotions | Gun show | Hallsville: Hallsville Fairgrounds | $12.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com · checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Apr 9-11, 2027 Host: BK Promotions | Gun show | Jefferson City: Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds | $12.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com · checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Oct 1-3, 2027 Host: BK Promotions | Gun show | Jefferson City: Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds | $12.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com · checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Oct 29-31, 2027 Host: BK Promotions | Gun show | Hallsville: Hallsville Fairgrounds | $12.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com · checked Oct 29, 2026 |
Range lists for the towns around Columbia
- Ashland10 mi from here
- Hallsville13 mi from here
- Jamestown15 mi from here
- Prairie Home17 mi from here
Questions from Columbia shooters
Can I find an archery lane near Columbia?
Fulton Archery Range lead the archery side of the Columbia list.
Where can Columbia shotgunners break targets?
Mid-Mo Rimfire, Midway Farms and River Hills Sporting Clays are the nearest clay target listings.
What is on the calendar within 30 miles of Columbia?
Within 30 miles of Columbia the calendar holds 5 dated shoots.
Is there room for a 200-yard check near Columbia?
The longest posted line is 50 yards (Fulton Archery Range).
Where is the handiest range for Columbia?
Missouri Sport Shooting Association, 5 miles off.
What does MDC allow for deer near Columbia?
MDC sets Boone County at 4 antlerless deer on firearms permits, with antlerless portions open; the statewide November portion opens Nov 14, 2026.
Which public range is nearest Columbia?
Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area Shooting Range in Boone County, 9 miles from Columbia.
Within 35 miles, how many ranges can Columbia shooters reach?
16 ranges, from 5 miles out to the 35 mile edge.
Which indoor lanes can Columbia shooters reach?
No indoor bay made the Columbia list.
Hunting pages for Columbia
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