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Van Buren County, Tennessee
Dead Zero Shooting Park
You will find Dead Zero Shooting Park in Spencer, Van Buren County, listed as an outdoor range. It is set up for pistol, rifle, long range rifle, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, plus skeet. Open to the public.
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Dead Zero Shooting Park: hours, fees and directions
Dunlap is the nearest larger town, about 13 miles away. The Van Buren County list has only this range. Targets reach out to 1000 yards. The listing mentions steel targets. Montlake Sportsmens Club is the next nearest range, roughly 23 miles off. The next listed match here is Dead Zero October Multi-Gun Match, Oct 18, 2026.
| Address | 1195 TN-111, Spencer, TN 38585 |
| Phone | (423) 800-7758 |
| Hours | Sun-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat 8 am-6 pm |
| Fees or permit | Pay-per-use guest pricing (amounts on Guest Pricing page); memberships available |
| Access | Open to the public |
| Shooting | Pistol, rifle, long range rifle, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, plus skeet |
| Longest distance | 1000 yards |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor |
| Features | Steel targets |
| Notes | 1,000-yard rifle range, pistol/carbine bays, sporting clays, 5-stand, skeet/trap. Open to the public; memberships optional. Coordinates from gunranges.org listing. |
From the range listing, checked Oct 9, 2026. Call before you go; hours change for matches and holidays.
Competitions at Dead Zero Shooting Park
1 upcoming date listed, checked October 2026.
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry fee | Sign up | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Dead Zero October Multi-Gun Match | 3-gun | Dead Zero Shooting Park 3-Gun | Dead Zero Shooting Park, 1195 TN-111 Scenic, Spencer, Van Buren County | $30 cash | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 |
Dead Zero Shooting Park: the closest other ranges
Montlake Sportsmens Club is the nearest at about 23 miles; the list runs to 36 miles.
| Range | Distance | Type | Where | Shooting | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montlake Sportsmens Club | 23 mi | Gun club | Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton County | Members only | |
| Prentice Cooper WMA Shooting Range | 25 mi | TWRA public range | Chattanooga, Marion County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
| The Ridge Shooting | 27 mi | Outdoor range | Dayton, Rhea County | pistol, rifle, plus shotgun | Call ahead about access |
| Shooter's Supply Indoor Range | 32 mi | Indoor range | Hixson, Hamilton County | pistol | Open to the public |
| Carter Shooting Supply | 35 mi | Indoor range | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | pistol and rifle | Open to the public |
| Prentice Cooper WMA Archery Range | 36 mi | Archery range | Chattanooga, Marion County | archery | Open to the public |
Nearby public hunting ground
Planning a hunt after a range day? Public tracts closest to this range: Fall Creek Falls State Park (10 mi), Fall Creek Falls State Natural Area (11 mi) and Bledsoe State Forest (17 mi).
What to bring for Dead Zero Shooting Park
Four items cover most range visits: muffs, glasses, targets and a carry bag.
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Electronic ear protection
Hearing protection that switches off at the shot and lets ordinary voices through between strings.
Shooting glasses
Safety glasses rated for impact keep brass and fragments out of your eyes.
Paper and steel targets
Many ranges sell targets but cost less bought ahead. Check what the range allows; some ban steel.
Range bag
Pistol cases, ammo and ear and eye protection travel together in one carry bag.
Ammunition for Dead Zero Shooting Park: retailers
Retailers with an ammunition department. Ammo ships to your door in Tennessee, often with an adult signature.
| Retailer | Shop by department | Tennessee stores |
|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Chattanooga and Murfreesboro |
| Palmetto State Armory | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
| Bass Pro Shops | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Bristol, Chattanooga, Kodak, Memphis and Nashville |
| Cabela's | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
| Brownells | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
| MidwayUSA | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
| Guns.com | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
| OpticsPlanet | Shop ammo · Shop gear | Online only in Tennessee |
Department links checked on each retailer site. Retailer links are plain links.
Before you visit Dead Zero Shooting Park: questions
What days is Dead Zero Shooting Park open?
Sun-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat 8 am-6 pm, per the range listing.
Do I pay to shoot at Dead Zero Shooting Park?
Fees as posted: Pay-per-use guest pricing (amounts on Guest Pricing page); memberships available.
What can I practice at Dead Zero Shooting Park?
You can shoot pistol, rifle, long range rifle, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, plus skeet.
How far can I shoot at Dead Zero Shooting Park?
The longest listed distance is 1000 yards.
Where is Dead Zero Shooting Park located?
1195 TN-111, Spencer, TN 38585.
Is there another range near Dead Zero Shooting Park?
Montlake Sportsmens Club is about 23 miles away.
What does the range require me to bring?
Hearing and eye protection, plus ammo within the range rules. Guns stay cased and unloaded off the line.
Is Dead Zero Shooting Park open to the public?
It is open to public shooters, per the range listing.