Taylor County Gun Ranges

Taylor County, with its county seat in Perry, is primarily a rural area where public shooting access is managed by local clubs and associations. There are no FWC-managed public shooting ranges located directly in this county. Residents typically rely on local club facilities or travel to the nearest FWC range in neighboring counties (like Leon or Lafayette) for unsupervised public shooting.

List of Gun Ranges in Taylor County

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Perry Township Game Association (PTGA) Shooting Range

  • Address: Perry, FL (Contact association for specific range location)

  • Hours: Members: Generally 8:00 AM to dusk (check rules). Public/Guest: Limited access by membership or as a paid guest of a member.

  • Type: Outdoor Range (Membership Club, Private/Community Focus)

  • Details: The main shooting resource for the Perry area, run by the local game association. The facility features:

    • Rifle/Pistol Ranges: Covered shooting pavilion with target stands at 10, 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards.

    • Shotgun: A shotgun patterning stand.

    • The club heavily emphasizes safety and requires membership for regular access, but it is the primary spot for local marksmanship practice and club events.

  • 👉 Learn More About Perry Township Game Association

Closest Public Rifle/Pistol Option

For publicly accessible, free shooting, the closest FWC range is located one county east of Taylor.

Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range (FWC)

  • Address: Lake City, FL (Located in Columbia County)

  • Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset, except on Thursdays (closed until noon for maintenance).

  • Type: Outdoor Range (FWC-Managed, Unsupervised)

  • Details: This is a free, unsupervised public FWC range offering covered shooting positions for rifle and pistol practice at various distances, including 100-yard targets, as well as a dedicated shotgun area. It is the most reliable public, walk-in practice option.

  • 👉 Learn More About Osceola Shooting Range (Lake City)

Plan Your Next Range Visit

In Taylor County, your best local option for practice is through membership or guest access at the Perry Township Game Association Shooting Range. For convenient, free public access, you should plan to visit the FWC range in Columbia County.

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

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