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All shooting ranges will be closed on July 4, 2026

In recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, all shooting ranges will be closed on July 4, 2026. This closure will allow our range personnel the opportunity to celebrate this historic occasion and spend quality time with their families. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration.

Shooting Ranges

SCDNR General Range Rules

Basic Firearm Safety

SCDNR Basic Handgun Familiarization Class
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SCDNR owns and/or manages eight outdoor public shooting ranges that offer varying opportunities in archery, rifle, pistol, shotgun and sporting clays. Of these ranges, five are supervised and maintain shooting range staff during open shooting hours.

For questions or concerns, please email shootingranges@dnr.sc.gov.

Hours and Information

Typical Hours Tuesday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM. Ranges are closed on state holidays, events and during scheduled hunts. Check the Office and Property Closures page or contact the range for details.

Ranges

State Shooting Complex

Richland County

Belfast Archery Range

Laurens County

Belfast Shooting Range

Laurens County

James O. Thomason Firing Range

Spartanburg County

Palachucola Range

Hampton County

Pickens County Range

Pickens County

Twin Ponds Rifle Range

Charleston County

Wateree Range

Richland County

Additional Resources from our Conservation Partners

Don’t find a public range near you, check out our conservation partners SC Forest Commission and US Forest Service for additional public ranges in South Carolina.

Check out additional shooting sports programs and opportunities from National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation.