Range profile
Ukumehame Firing Range
The short version
Ukumehame Firing Range is Maui's only legal public shooting facility, offering four distinct ranges and club-led firearms education on 84.1 acres along the West Maui coast.
The hits
- Maui's only legal public shooting range, providing a unique county-operated venue for recreational use and firearms proficiency.
- Four distinct ranges - pistol, rifle, clay target, and police - supporting diverse disciplines, hunters, and enforcement training.
- Active partnerships with local clubs provide firearms safety education, youth shooting programs, hunter classes, and organized clay target events.
- On-site infrastructure includes a classroom, covered shooter's patios with storage, 110-volt outlets, and ADA parking stalls at each range.
The misses
- Public access is inconsistent; visitors have reported arriving during posted hours to find the facility closed without explanation, and some describe it as rarely open to casual users.
- Amenities are minimal, with no running water, permanent restrooms, picnic areas, or marked parking - only portable toilets and an unmarked gravel lot.
- Operations depend heavily on club and law enforcement schedules, which can make it difficult for visitors to confirm availability without advance coordination.
About Ukumehame Firing Range
Ukumehame Firing Range is the only legal public shooting facility on Maui, situated on 84.1 acres along the West Maui coast near Lahaina. Operated by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, the facility provides a controlled outdoor venue for recreational target shooting, hunter preparation, and marksmanship practice. Its four distinct ranges - a pistol range, a rifle range, a clay target range, and a dedicated police range - serve a broad user base that includes recreational shooters, law enforcement, the National Guard, and hunters seeking to refine their skills before heading into the field.
The facility’s operations rely on a partnership model between the county and local shooting organizations. Valley Isle Sports Shooters, Maui Center Target Shooting Club, and the Hawaiʻi Youth Livestock Association through Maui Ammo and Guns Supply manage the non-police ranges and the classroom, organize competitive and recreational events, and deliver firearms safety education and youth shooting programs. The clay target range, reserved for shotguns, runs trap, skeet, and sporting clays events typically on weekends. A classroom building supports hunter education and gun-handling courses, while two ranges feature covered shooter’s patios with storage rooms and 110-volt electrical outlets for equipment. ADA parking stalls at each range and an ADA-accessible portable toilet address accessibility needs, though no paved paths or additional permanent structures are advertised.
Amenities remain spare and suited to the rugged coastal environment. The site offers no running water, picnic areas, or swimming access. Visitors park in a single unmarked gravel lot and use three portable toilets. The arid, wind-swept setting demands that visitors bring their own supplies, including drinking water, and prepare for minimal on-site comfort.
Feedback suggests that those who gain entry often praise the experience, describing friendly trainers and a well-structured environment that promotes responsible firearm use. Yet access remains the facility’s most visible limitation. Multiple visitors have reported arriving during posted open hours to find the range closed and lacking any explanatory signage or contact information, while others characterize the site as infrequently open to the general public. Because club activities and law enforcement training dictate much of the schedule, prospective visitors should contact the relevant organization or the county’s District Supervisor, Sean Gordon, to confirm range availability, permit requirements, and specific hours before traveling.
Recurring feedback
What visitors consistently mention
- Positive visitor experience: Reviewers who gain entry frequently describe the range as fun, special, and memorable, often citing friendly trainers and a well-organized atmosphere.
- Public access barriers: Multiple visitors report arriving during posted operating hours to find the facility closed with no explanatory signage or staff present, and some characterize the range as infrequently open to the general public.
- Restricted and multi-use character: Some visitors note the facility's restricted status and its dedicated police range, suggesting that law enforcement and organizational scheduling may limit casual public availability.