Franklin County Gun Ranges

Franklin County, located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, offers a scenic landscape and outdoor recreational opportunities—but when it comes to publicly accessible shooting ranges, the availability is limited. Below is the current verified status of gun ranges in Franklin County.

List of Gun Ranges in Franklin County

Currently no verified public ranges found in Franklin County as of November 2, 2025.

Please note: The range at the Cross City Correctional Institution in Franklin County is a firearms facility, but it is not open for general recreational shooting. Public shooters will need to travel to ranges in nearby counties.

Nearby Outdoor Ranges

Apalachicola Shooting Range

Location: Apalachicola National Forest (Liberty County)
Distance from Franklin County: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Type: Outdoor Range
Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset; closed Monday and Friday mornings for maintenance and during monthly hunter-safety classes.
Details: Unsupervised rifle and handgun lanes, free public access.

Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range

Location: Osceola National Forest, Columbia County
Distance from Franklin County: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Type: Outdoor Range
Details: Public, FWC-managed range featuring rifle, handgun, and shotgun options.

Ocala Shooting Range

Location: Ocala National Forest, Marion County
Distance from Franklin County: Approximately 2 hours
Type: Outdoor Range
Details: Unsupervised public range with rifle/handgun lanes and a shotgun pad. FWC

Plan Your Next Range Visit

If you’re based in Franklin County and looking to shoot, you’ll need to travel to one of the nearby counties listed above for public-access ranges. Each of these ranges offers safe, established shooting environments, but be sure to call ahead and confirm hours, access rules, and any restrictions before visiting.

Last verified: November 2, 2025

Note: Hours and policies may change without notice — please call ahead before visiting.

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