WELCOME!
Foothills Public Shooting Complex of Cleveland County is one of the largest public outdoor shooting complexes in the Southeastern United States!
Here’s an overview of our 185-acre campus:
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All ranges are open during regular hours unless otherwise noted.
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Weather Notice: We do not close for rain. When we’re open, there is always a place to shoot—rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery.
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Range 1 – 250-Yard Precision Rifle (10 lanes)
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Targets at 100–250 yards.
Opens Tue–Fri at 12 PM, Sat 9:30 AM, Sun 1:30 PM.
Qualify at the 50-yard range first, requires a 16″ rifle barrel.
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Range 2 – 20-Yard Handgun (12 lanes)
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Open weekends. Handguns move to Range 3 Tue–Fri.
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Range 3 – 50-Yard Rifle & Handgun (18 lanes)
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Moveable targets to 50 yards. Rifle-only on weekends.
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Range 4 – Steel Target Range
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Pistol-caliber only (no magnums). Shotgun function checks allowed.
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Additional Ranges & Fields
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Multiple 25×50 and 25×25 multi-purpose ranges
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Skeet, trap, and 5-stand clay fields
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Archery Practice Area and 3D Archery Range
Restrictions including but not limited to: No .50 BMG, .338 Lapua, binary triggers, bump stocks, or larger calibers.
- Range Facilities:
- Range Office – Check in here first for orientation and visit our gift shop!
- Outdoor pavilions with picnic tables and grills
- Concession Area (accommodates catering services)
- Public restrooms with handicapped access
- Services:
- Trained Range Safety Officers on every active range to ensure the safe handling of firearms and assistance as needed. Never shoot on an unattended range!
- Regular competitions
- Fundamental, intermediate, and special interest training classes
- Corporate team-building events
- Parking:
- Parking is conveniently located at each range with handicapped access to all facilities.
Check out our new range vehicles, generously supported by a grant thanks to the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission! Learn more about them in our press release.
