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Shooting ranges in Montana

Compare 5 ranges across Montana, from the highest-rated facilities to the complete statewide list.

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Top picks in Montana

  1. No. 1

    Midwest Shooting Center

    Billings, MT 4.8 out of 5 (61)

    Midwest Shooting Center is a Billings-based indoor shooting facility, retail showroom, and training center offering 10 25-yard lanes, tiered memberships, and personalized coaching, widely recognized for patient staff and a welcoming environment despite reported administrative challenges in membership management.

    The hits

    • Staff consistently praised for patience, knowledge, and a welcoming approach toward beginners and nervous first-time shooters.
    • Clean, modern 10-lane indoor facility with visible safety protocols and effective ventilation.
    • Structured training progression featuring personalized coaching, skills assessments, and recognition patches.
    • Tiered memberships bundle lounge access, online lane reservations, retail discounts, and FFL transfer benefits.
    • Extensive retail and rental inventory allows visitors to test firearms before purchase.

    The misses

    • Membership administrative tasks - such as cancellations, billing modifications, and corporate communication - can be slow and difficult to resolve remotely.
    • Scheduling training classes or reaching ownership for account issues has proven unreliable for some prospective and current members.
    • The facility is closed on Mondays, limiting weekday practice options.
  2. No. 2

    Billings Rod and Gun Club

    Billings, MT 4.8 out of 5 (25)

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    The hits

    • Exceptional range cleanliness and dedicated safety protocols
    • Comprehensive multi-discipline facilities for rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun sports
    • 125+ year heritage with established competitive community and events
    • Volunteer-driven culture ensures engaged, dedicated membership
    • Extended hours and accessible membership options with guest passes

    The misses

    • Membership-based access model may limit casual drop-in shooters
    • Seasonal staffing variations during hunting season could affect consistency
  3. No. 3

    Park County Rod & Gun Club

    Livingston, MT 4.6 out of 5 (20)

    Park County Rod & Gun Club is a membership-based outdoor shooting facility in Livingston, Montana, offering pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery amenities across a family-friendly range complex open year-round from sunrise to sunset.

    The hits

    • Diverse shooting facilities with dedicated bays for pistol, .22, long-distance rifle, shotgun, and archery.
    • Shared red-light safety system for coordinated downrange movement and target retrieval.
    • Uncrowded atmosphere with approachable range officers and an active trap-and-skeet community.
    • Family-friendly environment offering recreation, education, and instruction for all experience levels.
    • Year-round member access from sunrise to sunset.

    The misses

    • Intermittent maintenance lapses, including unplowed roadways, burned-out safety lights, and unlocked gates.
    • Membership required for regular access with limited guest accommodations.
    • Occasional reports of litter and isolated unsafe behavior near the archery range.
  4. No. 4

    Highwood Creek Outfitters

    Great Falls, MT 4.2 out of 5 (100)

    Highwood Creek Outfitters is a Great Falls gun shop and indoor shooting range offering firearm sales, accessories, gunsmith services, and range access, drawing recurring praise for knowledgeable staff and a well-stocked inventory while fielding intermittent criticism over pricing policies and service consistency.

    The hits

    • Knowledgeable staff frequently praised for product expertise, patient instruction, and prompt phone support
    • In-house gunsmith capable of same-day repairs, cleaning, and rust removal services
    • Indoor shooting range with firearm rentals described as clean, functional, and well-run
    • Strong local reputation for holster inventory and plentiful handgun selection
    • Layaway program available for firearm and accessory purchases

    The misses

    • Pricing and bundling policies perceived as restrictive, including mandatory target purchases for range use and reported ammunition-purchase requirements
    • Customer service quality that varies noticeably, with some accounts citing dismissive, arrogant, or argumentative staff behavior
    • Range climate control reported as inconsistent, with at least one account of excessive heat during warm weather
  5. No. 5

    Yellowstone Rifle Club

    Billings, MT 4.1 out of 5 (13)

    Yellowstone Rifle Club is a membership-based gun club and indoor shooting range in northwest Billings, Montana, offering a 12-point, 50-foot facility within its clubhouse and a reputation for scenic, well-appointed grounds that prospective members may wait roughly a year to access.

    The hits

    • The clubhouse contains a 12-point, 50-foot/10-meter indoor shooting bay that enables year-round practice regardless of external weather conditions.
    • Recurring feedback describes the facility as beautifully situated and well appointed, contributing to a pleasant overall environment.
    • Sources note the range is effective for zeroing rifles and accommodating extended shooting sessions in a climate-controlled space.
    • The website provides digital membership application forms and a secure, password-protected member portal for announcements and club updates.

    The misses

    • Applicants report waiting roughly one year for membership approval, with no apparent fast-track option for immediate access.
    • Multiple accounts describe difficulty contacting the organization by phone or email, including unacknowledged applications and prolonged silence.
    • Feedback suggests shared spaces can become disorderly, and the member-led governance model produces inconsistent maintenance standards.

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