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Due to inclement weather, the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed until further notice. (UPDATED 3/1/24)
The Range is open year-round to the general public on a drop-in basis only (first-come/first-served; no reservation required), except for select holidays. Please call the Parks Office (887-2262) to verify holiday availability. Updates on Range closures and schedule changes will be posted on Parks Department websites (rivercitysessions.com/range and rivercitysessions.com/parksandrec) and other social media platforms.
Long Range
- 300 yards maximum distance
- 20 covered shooting tables
- 20 positions (no cover)
- ADA accessible
Pistol Range
- 50 yards maximum distance
- 20 covered shooting positions
- ADA accessible
Shooting Bays
- 4 shooting bays
- 50 yards maximum distance
Payment by Cash or Check; payment envelopes and drop-boxes are located on-site. Please retain and clip your payment envelope (tear-off) stub or annual pass card to station. Annual Passes can be purchased in person at the Carson Aquatic Facility or Carson City MAC.
NV Resident Drop-In (Per Shooter) |
Non-NV Resident Drop-in (Per Shooter) |
NV Resident Annual Pass | Non-NV Resident Annual Pass | |
Adult (18-59) | $5 | $10 | $50 | $100 |
Youth | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 |
Senior | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 |
Disabled Veteran* | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Family** | $5 | $10 | $75 | $150 |
*Disabled Veteran with 50% or greater disability rating
**Family consists of 2 adults and up to three children.
On-Site/Operations:
- A limited number of target stands are available on-site (but no targets). May bring own, if they meet industry standards. Please be sure to bring own clips or tape to attach targets to frame.
- Range Safety Officers (RSO’s; NRA-Certified) are on-site during operating hours to provide assistance and answer questions. Additional info posted on-site, including Firing Lane Rules.
Firing Lane Safety Rules:
You must obey the Carson City Rifle & Pistol Range Safety Officers, or you are subject to eviction. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see unsafe conduct, say something!
You Must Always:
- Keep the firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction, downrange.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- Keep your firearm unloaded with the action open until on the firing line, ready to shoot.
- Keep firearms cased, holstered or unloaded with action open and pointed in a safe direction when transporting from the parking lot to the firing line.
- Use eye and ear protection when on the firing line.
- Use ONLY industry standard paper or metal targets.
- Stand behind the blue cold range line if not downrange during cease fire on the cold range.
You Must Never:
- Handle a firearm for any reason, at any time, whenever someone is downrange.
- Use or possess or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol anywhere on the premises.
- Use any targets other than industry standard targets. This means no glass, cans, appliances, fruits, vegetables or any hazardous item.
- Climb or drive on the berms or backstops.
- Use shotguns anywhere other than in the reservable shooting bays.
- Use incendiary & tracer ammunition or exploding targets.
- Shoot over the berms or backstops. This means targets should be placed in a way that bullets will impact the backstop.
Warning! It's a Crime:
- To aim a firearm (loaded or not) toward any human being.
- To discharge any firearm or weapon in a public place or any place where a person might be endangered even if no injury results.
- For any person under the age of eighteen to use this facility except under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or adult with written authorization from parent/guardian.
- To maliciously, wantonly, or negligently discharge any firearm in any place where a person might be endangered, regardless of whether injury results.
NRS 202.280; NRS 202.290; NRS 202.300
The Range is open year-round (weather-permitting) on a drop-in basis to the general public, and by reservation for pre-Approved User Groups only (commercial/businesses and non-profit organizations). Reservable facilities include Long Range-Stations 11-20 (Covered) and Stations 21-30 (Uncovered), Pistol Range 1-5 (2 positions per table), and Shooting Bays #3 and #4. Click here for reservations instructions.
Reservable Facilities: (pre-approved user groups only) |
Rental Rates |
Booking Deposit |
Other Requirements (i) |
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Up to 4-Hrs | 5-hrs | 10-hrs | Over 10-hrs | |||
Commercial (In-State) | $50 |
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Commercial (Out-of-State) | $100 | |||||
Non-Profit (In-State) | $25 | |||||
Non-Profit (Out-of-State) | $50 | |||||
Private Rental/Special Event | $250-$500 | $400 | ||||
Vendor Fee | $500-$2500 | $400 |
(i) The City may have additional Permit requirements if event is open/advertised to the general public.
- Note: The Range is available for rental TUE-SUN year-round (weather permitting), except for DEC 25th and JAN 1st.
- Note: Booking Deposits are fully-refundable unless event is canceled or unanticipated expenses arise during event.
- Please contact the Parks Office at parksinfo@rivercitysessions.com to check availability, and to discuss other requirements. Reservation requests must be received at least 14 days in advance.
- How much does it cost to use the range?
- $5 per shooter - Nevada residents
- $10 per shooter - out of state
- What are the range hours for the public?
- The range is open Tuesday through Sundays, and closed Mondays year round. From March through October, hours are 7:00am - 6:00pm. From November through February the hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
- What amenities are available at the range?
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Long Range
- 300 yards maximum distance
- 20 covered shooting tables
- 20 positions (no cover)
- ADA accessibility
Pistol Range
- 50 yards maximum distance
- 20 covered shooting positions
- ADA accessibility
Shooting Bays
- 4 Shooting Bays
- 50 yards maximum distance
Restroom Facility-ADA Accessible
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- Who currently owns and operates the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range?
- The Carson Rifle and Pistol Range is owned by Carson City and operated by its Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.
- Are there Range Safety Officers (RSO) on site?
- Yes, Carson City provides a Range Safety Officer (RSO) during public shooting hours.
Group reservations are required to provide their own RSO.
- Yes, Carson City provides a Range Safety Officer (RSO) during public shooting hours.
- How do I volunteer at the range?
- Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to participate in a variety of capacities including education, maintenance and other functions at the range. All Volunteers must sign a City waiver and RSO volunteers must provide certification documentation and complete an on-site orientation with the City’s Range Coordinator. To volunteer email ccrange@rivercitysessions.com.
- How can I make a group reservation?
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Reservation groups (clubs, commercial entities and law enforcement agencies) can make reservations at ActiveNet, once they become an approved user group (see FAQ # 8 below).
Carson Rifle and Pistol Range Fee Schedule
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- What are the requirements for group reservations?
- Organizations (clubs, non-profits etc.)
- $1 million liability insurance with Carson City as added insured
- Must follow approved range rules, including signed COVID Waiver
- Must provide a RSO and evidence of certifications
- Commercial Entities (i.e. CCW, training, gunsmiths etc.)
- $1 million liability insurance with Carson City as added insured
- Must follow approved range rules, including signed COVID Waiver
- Must provide a RSO and evidence of certifications
- Valid Carson City business license
- Law Enforcement
- Must provide a RSO or equivalent
- Must follow approved range rules
- Organizations (clubs, non-profits etc.)
- How do I make a contribution or donation to help with the improvements to the Rifle and Pistol Range?
- For donations to the improvements of the rifle and pistol range or future sponsorship opportunities please contact the Parks, Recreation and Open Space department at 775 887-2262 or email ccrange@rivercitysessions.com.