Best Gun Ranges in Missoula, MT
Best Gun Ranges in Missoula, MT
Missoula is nestled in a valley where five valleys meet, surrounded by national forest and public land. It's a city of outdoor enthusiasts, and that extends to the shooting sports community — you'll find excellent clubs, informal BLM areas, and a tight-knit community of precision rifle and handgun shooters.
Top Gun Ranges in Missoula, MT
| Range | Type | Distance | Best For | Membership | Walk-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula Rifle Club | Outdoor | 200 yds | Highpower rifle, benchrest, club events | Yes | Yes (match days) |
| Five Valleys Shooting Range | Outdoor | 100 yds | Pistol and rifle, general public | No | Yes |
| Montana Arms Indoor Range | Indoor | 25 yds | Year-round pistol practice, CCW | Yes | Yes |
| Lolo National Forest Shooting Areas | Outdoor | 100+ yds | Free rifle practice, optics zeroing | No | Yes |
| Clark Fork Shooting Sports | Indoor | 25 yds | New shooters, pistol fundamentals | No | Yes |
| Blackfoot River BLM Shooting | Outdoor | 200+ yds | Rifle, scenic outdoor shooting | No | Yes |
Missoula Rifle Club — Outdoor, South Hills
Location: South Hills Dr, Missoula, MT 59801
The Missoula Rifle Club is the oldest shooting organization in western Montana. Their outdoor range features 100- and 200-yard rifle bays with covered shooting benches and a dedicated pistol bay. Members run regular highpower and benchrest matches that attract competitors from across the region.
Five Valleys Shooting Range — Outdoor, North Missoula
Location: Rattlesnake Recreation Area, Missoula, MT 59802
A county-maintained outdoor facility with pistol and rifle lanes up to 100 yards. The range is well-organized, has proper target frames, and is one of the few public outdoor ranges close to downtown Missoula. Weekend hours can get busy.
Montana Arms Indoor Range — Indoor, Brooks Street Corridor
Location: 2901 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801
Montana Arms is Missoula's go-to indoor shooting facility attached to a full-service gun store. Eight ventilated lanes, a solid rental selection, and instructors available for introductory lessons. Perfect for year-round practice when the mountains are buried in snow.
Lolo National Forest Shooting Areas — Outdoor, West/South of Missoula
Location: Lolo National Forest, MT 59847
Miles of Lolo National Forest surround Missoula, with several designated dispersed shooting areas where rifle and pistol practice is permitted. These free areas are beloved by Missoula residents for zeroing scopes and high-volume shooting. Check current forest orders before heading out.
Clark Fork Shooting Sports — Indoor, West Missoula
Location: 1600 N Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
A newer indoor facility with modern ventilation and 10 lanes covering both pistol and short-range rifle. Staff here focuses heavily on new shooter education and safety, making it a comfortable first stop for those just getting into the sport.
Blackfoot River BLM Shooting — Outdoor, 30 miles east
Location: Blackfoot River Corridor, MT 59825
BLM land along the Blackfoot River corridor (made famous by A River Runs Through It) offers informal rifle shooting areas with dramatic river valley scenery. Distances up to 200+ yards possible with natural terrain backstops.
What to Look for in a Missoula Gun Range
- Missoula is surrounded by national forest — free shooting land is abundant, but always check current forest orders and fire restrictions.
- The Missoula Rifle Club punches above its weight for competitive shooting; their highpower matches are a great step up from casual range days.
- Indoor ranges in Missoula are smaller than big-city facilities — weekday visits mean shorter waits and more attentive staff.
- Winter shooting means indoor options; Montana Arms keeps shooters dialed in through the coldest months.
- Bring your own targets and stands for forest shooting areas — facilities are minimal but the experience is unbeatable.
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