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Upper Arlington Shooting Range Guide: Every Range Inside 35 Miles
A 35-mile radius around Upper Arlington takes in 11 rifle and pistol ranges, 7 archery ranges, 4 indoor ranges, 3 clay target grounds and 3 ODNR public ranges.
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Getting to Upper Arlington
Five kinds of range near Upper Arlington
Miles here are straight lines from the Upper Arlington Census point; river bridges and interstate exits add road distance.
Public choice
Under a roof
Club range
Clays ground
Mill Creek Hunting Preserve
Target lanes
9 sit in Franklin County, more than any other county in range. The ODNR list has 3 ranges in this circle, starting with Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range. Plan to join at 9 of them and to phone 16 more first. The deepest line near Upper Arlington is 100 yards at Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range. By distance band, 2 lie within 10 miles of Upper Arlington, 13 between 10 and 20, and 13 out toward 35.
Upper Arlington: every range on one map, with miles
Where the entry column says access is not stated, call before leaving Upper Arlington.
| Range or club | Mi | Location | Set up for | Who may shoot | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.E.P.D. Firearms and Range outdoor range | 3 | Columbus | handgun, rifle | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Port Clinton-Camp Perr-Ohio R & P Assn. gun club | 6 | Columbus | muzzleloader, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Attaboyz Archery archery range | 10 | Plain City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA Lewis Center indoor range | 11 | Lewis Center | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Velocity Archery Range indoor range | 12 | Columbus | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center indoor range | 13 | Obetz | handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Scioto Grove Park Archery Range archery range | 13 | Grove City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Onyx Gun Club gun club | 15 | Groveport | handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Rausch Family Sports outdoor range | 15 | Reynoldsburg | rifle, handgun, shotgun, archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| AimHi Family Firearms Center indoor range | 16 | New Albany | shotgun, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mill Creek Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 16 | Marysville | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Apache Bowhunters archery range | 16 | Lockbourne | archery | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Public Archery Range Alum Creek State Park archery range | 17 | Delaware | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Black Wing Shooting Center outdoor range | 19 | Delaware | handgun, rifle, shotgun, trap | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Madison County Fish & Game trap and skeet club | 19 | London | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Bill Moose Muzzle Loading Club gun club | 23 | Darbyville | muzzleloader | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Airport Gun Club trap and skeet club | 25 | Carroll | trap, 5-stand, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Lancaster Pistol & Rifle Club & Jr Div gun club | 26 | Baltimore | handgun, rifle, rimfire, steel | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| The Cardinal Center outdoor range | 27 | Granville | handgun, shotgun, trap | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 27 | Mount Sterling | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 28 | Ashley | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Twins Archery archery range | 28 | North Lewisburg | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Irongate Shooting Club gun club | 29 | Johnstown | trap, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 30 | Hebron | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Buckeye Lake State Park Archery Range archery range | 30 | Walnut Township | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Pickaway County Sportsmen gun club | 30 | Circleville | sporting clays, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County 4H Shooting Sports gun club | 31 | Urbana | rifle, rimfire, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Broken Arrow Archery Proshop & Club archery range | 35 | Newark | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Upper Arlington: public range without dues
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range sits on Deer Creek Wildlife Area in Fayette County, one of 40 entries on ODNR’s range list. On the list it is class A, C, D. Days and hours: The pistol, rifle, and shotgun ranges are open March 1- Dec. 31, Wed.- Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shooters 18 and over carry a shooting range permit ($24.00 a year or $5.00 a day); younger shooters come with a permitted adult.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Match calendar near Upper Arlington
Dates in order, from 6 posted dates on file.
| When, shoot, club | Type | Venue | Entry | Go | Listed at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Source page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Columbus: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | $10.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Class or clinic | New Albany: AimHi Family Firearms Center | Reserve | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Source page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Source page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| May 28-30, 2027 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | Marengo: Cardinal Center | Source page | shootata.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Chain retailers closest to Upper Arlington
Quickest restock: Cabela's Columbus, close to 10 miles.
| Retailer | Town | Where | Mi | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabela's | Columbus | 1650 Gemini Pl | 10 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Heath | 571 Hebron Road | 34 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Marion | 1296 Mt. Vernon Ave #28 | 38 | listing |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Springfield | 1690 N Bechtle Ave | 41 | listing |
| Chain | Go to | OH locations |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Store list | 27 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 5 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 3 stores |
| Cabela's | Firearms Ammo Range gear | 3 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com/stores; Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com/storelocator/ohio and its store pages; Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s rows from the /us/oh/ pages in the stores.basspro.com and stores.cabelas.com sitemaps. Retrieved November 6, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Upper Arlington: neighbouring town lists
- Hilliardtable of 31
- Columbustable of 28
- Dublintable of 30
- Grove Citytable of 26
Upper Arlington shooters: questions answered
Does the Upper Arlington list include an indoor range?
Inside the Upper Arlington circle, roofed lanes belong to Range USA Lewis Center, Velocity Archery Range and Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center.
Which Upper Arlington listings have a trap house or clays course?
Rausch Family Sports, AimHi Family Firearms Center and Mill Creek Hunting Preserve, in order of distance from Upper Arlington.
Where can Upper Arlington archers shoot practice arrows?
Closest bow lanes to Upper Arlington: Attaboyz Archery, Velocity Archery Range and Scioto Grove Park Archery Range.
Which range near Upper Arlington lists the longest distance?
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range posts 100 yards, the most nearby.
What does the shoot calendar show around Upper Arlington?
Within a 30-mile drive of Upper Arlington: 8 dated shoots, in the table by date.
When is the next firearm deer season for Upper Arlington hunters?
Coming up across Ohio: youth deer gun, November 21 to November 22, 2026. Deer limit for Franklin County: 4 (four-deer). The Franklin County guide has every 2026-27 season row.
Which range tops the Upper Arlington mileage list?
L.E.P.D. Firearms and Range at 3 miles.
Counting every discipline, how many ranges serve Upper Arlington?
28 ranges between 3 miles and the 35-mile line.
Can someone from Upper Arlington shoot at a public range without club dues?
Yes: Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 27 miles off, costs the shooting range permit for adults ($5.00 a day) instead of dues.
Franklin County guides that go with Upper Arlington
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