Okaloosa County Gun Ranges

Okaloosa County, encompassing the Emerald Coast, is a highly populated area with a significant military presence, resulting in several high-quality shooting facilities. The county offers state-of-the-art indoor ranges for convenient practice, a public outdoor range with standard distances, and world-class, multi-mile tactical outdoor training complexes.

List of Gun Ranges in Okaloosa County

Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting and Sport (The Shooters Range)

• Address: 685 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso, FL 32580 (Near Niceville/Destin area)

• Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sunday)

• Type: Indoor Range & Retail Store

• Details: Marketed as the most modern indoor range on the Emerald Coast. It features a total of 15 lanes, split into 10 handgun lanes (max 45 feet) and 5 rifle lanes (max 25 yards). The facility is fully air-conditioned and utilizes an advanced air filtration system. They offer full-auto firearm rentals, training classes, and have NRA-Certified Range Safety Officers on site.

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Shoal River Shooting Center

• Address: 3985 Highway 90 E, Crestview, FL 32539 (North Okaloosa County)

• Hours: Call ahead for current hours.

• Type: Outdoor Range (Public Access)

• Details: This outdoor facility caters to the Crestview area. It features a 12-position pistol range accommodating distances from 7 to 25 yards and a dedicated rifle range with six covered shooting positions at a fixed distance of 100 yards. The range is open to the public for a daily fee.

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GSS Arms FWB

• Address: Located on Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

• Hours: Call ahead for current range hours.

• Type: Indoor Range & Retail Store

• Details: A full-service gun shop and indoor shooting range located in Fort Walton Beach. The range offers convenient, air-conditioned lanes for handgun and rifle practice. They have a full-time gunsmith on staff and a large selection of tactical and outdoor gear due to being affiliated with GSS Gear next door.

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Element Training Complex

• Address: Located in Holt, FL (Just east of the main Blackwater River State Forest area)

• Hours: Day passes available. Check website for hours.

• Type: Outdoor Range (Training/Public Access)

• Details: Spanning over 205 acres, Element is a premier outdoor training complex open to the public via day pass or membership. It features expansive ranges, including a 600-yard covered range and an 1100-yard long-distance range. They also offer dynamic bays, sporting clays, and a variety of advanced training courses led by military and law enforcement instructors.

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Plan Your Next Range Visit

Okaloosa County provides numerous options. For long-distance tactical or precision shooting, Element Training Complex is the top-tier destination. For convenient indoor practice, the facilities in the Fort Walton Beach and Valparaiso area (GSS Arms or Emerald Coast Indoor) are excellent. For supervised, standard 100-yard outdoor shooting, check out Shoal River Shooting Center.

Last verified: November 2025 Note: Hours and policies may change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.

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