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Wilmington Area Gun, Clays and Archery Ranges
Wilmington plus 35 miles in every direction: 9 ranges, namely 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 2 indoor ranges, 2 clay target grounds and 1 NCWRC range.
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Getting to Wilmington
Where Wilmington shooters start
Rivers, sounds and back roads stretch the drive, so allow more than these miles.
NCWRC range
Holly Shelter Shooting Range · 25 mi
Indoor lanes
Range Time Guns & Outfitting · 3 mi
Rifle and pistol
Ant Hill Shooting Range · 3 mi
Clay targets
Roans Branch Hunting Preserve · 17 mi
Brunswick County leads the 4 counties in reach with 4. Within 35 miles the NCWRC list includes Holly Shelter. Members-only listings: 4. Public: 1. Instruction is on offer at 2, junior shooting at 1. Deepest line on record: Holly Shelter Shooting Range, 200 yards. Close in: 3. Middle distance: 3. Farther out: 3.
Wilmington ranges mapped and tabled
Pins open the range page or the club website.
| Name and kind | Mi | Town | Guns and bows | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ant Hill Shooting Range [outdoor range] | 3 | Wilmington | handgun/action pistol | Members only |
| Range Time Guns & Outfitting [indoor range] | 3 | Wilmington | Access not stated | |
| A Shooters Choice [indoor range] | 5 | Wilmington | handgun/smallbore rimfire/cowboy action/action pistol/silhouette | Access not stated |
| Buccaneer Gun Club [gun club] | 15 | Leland | rifle/handgun/trap/skeet/shotgun/cowboy action/action pistol | Members only |
| Roans Branch Hunting Preserve [trap and skeet club] | 17 | Bolivia | skeet/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Brunswick County 4H Shooting Sports Club [trap and skeet club] | 19 | Bolivia | shotgun | Members only |
| Brunswick County Law Enforcement Association [gun club] | 23 | Bolivia | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/archery/muzzleloader/cowboy action/action pistol/benchrest | Members only |
| Holly Shelter Shooting Range [NCWRC partner range] | 25 | Rocky Point | rifle/handgun/archery/3D archery | Public, partner fee |
| Sanctum 1791 [outdoor range] | 28 | Holly Ridge | handgun/rifle/5-stand/shotgun | Access not stated |
Range listings checked October 25, 2026; town center from the Census Gazetteer.
Chains within 25 miles of Wilmington
Rows from the Academy, Dunham’s and Bass Pro Shops store lists.
| Retailer | Address | Distance | Locator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Wilmington: 5309 Gingerwood Dr | 3 | details |
North Carolina store rows from the Academy Sports + Outdoors store locator, the Dunham’s Sports store list and the Bass Pro Shops store pages, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What is scheduled for Wilmington
In date order, from 2 dated shoots.
| Date, event, promoter | Category | Range or hall | Price | Page | Posted at, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 — 10th Anniversary IDPA Match, 2015 at Ccshootingclub | Action pistol | Ccshootingclub; Bayshore (New Hanover County) | Enter | boisegunclub.com · 2026-10-25 | |
| Dec 5-6, 2026 — Southport Gun & Knife Show at Oak Island Moose Lodge (host: S&D Gun Shows Inc) | Gun show | Oak Island Moose Lodge (Brunswick County) | $$8 | Show listing | boisegunclub.com · 2026-10-25 |
Nearby towns with their own range pages
- Near Hightsville10 ranges
- Near Navassa11 ranges
- Near Castle Hayne10 ranges
- Near Boiling Spring Lakes11 ranges
Wilmington range questions
How many ranges fall inside the Wilmington circle?
9 on our list.
How far does a Wilmington shooter drive to reach a range?
Roughly 3 miles, to Ant Hill Shooting Range.
Where can Wilmington shooters get out of the rain?
Closest indoor lanes: Range Time Guns & Outfitting and A Shooters Choice.
Is there an NCWRC public range near Wilmington?
Holly Shelter Shooting Range, 25 miles away (public, partner fee).
Where can Wilmington archers shoot?
Bowhunters can practice at Holly Shelter Shooting Range.
Which shotgun ranges are nearest Wilmington?
Closest clay ranges: Roans Branch Hunting Preserve and Brunswick County 4H Shooting Sports Club.
Any shooting events within 30 miles of Wilmington?
Yes: 2 dated shoots within 30 miles.
What is the longest line on file around Wilmington?
Holly Shelter Shooting Range posts the deepest line, 200 yards.
When does deer gun season open around Wilmington?
Deer gun season in New Hanover County (Southeastern zone) starts Oct 17, 2026. Bear unit: Coastal BMU Zone 5.
Wilmington shooters, keep going
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