How to Find Outdoor Ranges

[AAC]

Hello All, 

New to TN and looking for open land to shoot handguns/rifles. I've spoken to some others who say I just need to be outside of city limits, but I am honestly not too sure what that means. Any feedback would be very much so appreciated! 

Thanks in advance!

[The mailman]

I live in Wilson county, not far out of Nashville.   From my house to there I have been a member of the Tennessee wildlife resources  agency ranges.  Strategic Edge in Chapel Hill and Middle Tennessee Sporting Assn. In Dixon Springs.  Probably depends which side of town you live on. Don’t mean to be sarcastic but you can google “gun ranges in Tennessee.”  Good luck with your search.

[AAC]

5 minutes ago, bluemailman53 said:

I live in Wilson county, not far out of Nashville.   From my house to there I have been a member of the Tennessee wildlife resources  agency ranges.  Strategic Edge in Chapel Hill and Middle Tennessee Sporting Assn. In Dixon Springs.  Probably depends which side of town you live on. Don’t mean to be sarcastic but you can google “gun ranges in Tennessee.”  Good luck with your search.

Thanks for your reply! My question was probably too vague. What I am looking for is just an open parcel of land that I can shoot on. Something where I can do more dynamic shooting (I.e. shoot on the run, transitions, etc.). I know of a few ranges nearby this area, but I do not think most, if not all, provide space for this. I will up these associations though, so thanks for that! 

[The mailman]

Are you in IDPA?

[AAC]

1 hour ago, bluemailman53 said:

Are you in IDPA?

I am not at the moment. Would you recommend joining? 

[The mailman]

I did it for a while and it was a lot of fun but I wasn’t very good at it.  I do know several people who enjoy in a lot.  You could probably observe or participate in a local match before committing to a membership.

[AAC]

2 hours ago, bluemailman53 said:

I did it for a while and it was a lot of fun but I wasn’t very good at it.  I do know several people who enjoy in a lot.  You could probably observe or participate in a local match before committing to a membership.

I have done a few matches before and the are a lot of fun. I will check them out around here. Thanks again!

[Bopper]

On 10/10/2021 at 5:16 PM, AAC said:

Hello All, 

New to TN and looking for open land to shoot handguns/rifles. I've spoken to some others who say I just need to be outside of city limits, but I am honestly not too sure what that means. Any feedback would be very much so appreciated! 

Thanks in advance!

I am looking for the same thing as you are. I live in Sparta and I am a member of Dead Zero in Spencer but would also like a place nearby to just go out by myself and plink. It seems like most people in my area shoot on their property or go to a range. I'll reply if I find anything.

[615Guns]

New to the site, I shoot often at the Stones River hunter education center range, it's been a great range with verify friendly range officers. It's nice to have an outdoor range near Nashville. 

[Prod951]

On 1/4/2023 at 6:14 PM, 615Guns said:

New to the site, I shoot often at the Stones River hunter education center range, it's been a great range with verify friendly range officers. It's nice to have an outdoor range near Nashville. 

I agree I’m one of those range officers.

[WSCJonathan]

I've been a member at Strategic Edge for 5+ years now and really like it a lot.  There is still a wait list so if you are new to the area the sooner you get on it the better.

[imjustabill1970]

If anyone is willing to make the drive to Hopkinsville, KY...they have a place called Cedar Creek Precision.  

https://cedarcreekprecision.com/

[LDatLarge]

On 10/10/2021 at 5:16 PM, AAC said:

Hello All, 

New to TN and looking for open land to shoot handguns/rifles. I've spoken to some others who say I just need to be outside of city limits, but I am honestly not too sure what that means. Any feedback would be very much so appreciated! 

Thanks in advance!

just over an hour from Nashville, up in Clarksville where I live is Montgomery County Shooting Complex, I love it there. there is also the Cheatham County WMA range in Ashland City.