Best Shooting Ranges in California: Top Indoor and Outdoor Facilities

California offers world-class shooting facilities for every type of shooter. From state-of-the-art indoor ranges to sprawling outdoor complexes, here's our guide to the best ranges in California.

Top Indoor Ranges

PWG Range - Poway (San Diego County)

The largest indoor shooting range in San Diego County with 42 lanes. Third-largest public indoor range in America. Accommodates up to three shooters per lane with distances for all skill levels.

Reed's Indoor Range - San Jose

Operating since 1987, this Bay Area institution features 20 individual 25-yard lanes. Perfect for handgun and shotgun shooters with professional instruction available.

LAX Firing Range - Inglewood

32 lanes near LAX airport serving the Los Angeles area. Full-service range with rentals, training, and convenient access.

Top Outdoor Ranges

Pala Shooting Range - San Diego County

The only range in Southern California with distances up to 887 yards. Perfect for long-range precision rifle enthusiasts.

Route 66 Shooting Sports Park - San Bernardino

The largest shooting sports complex in the Southwest. Features rifle ranges up to 1000 yards, multiple pistol bays, and shotgun courses. A true destination facility.

Oak Tree Gun Club - Santa Clarita

Olympic training facility with sporting clays, trap, skeet, and rifle ranges. Set in the scenic mountains north of Los Angeles.

Best for Beginners

Look for ranges offering:

• Introductory classes or orientation
• Patient range safety officers
• Firearm rentals to try before buying
• One-on-one instruction

Range Etiquette Tips

• Always keep firearms pointed downrange
• Obey all range officer commands immediately
• Know and follow the four rules of firearm safety
• Clean up your lane and dispose of brass properly
• Be courteous to other shooters

Find a Range Near You

Browse our complete directory of California shooting ranges to find facilities in your area. Looking in a specific city? Check out ranges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, or Sacramento.