Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park (listed by the FWC as the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex) is a public outdoor shooting facility at 11730 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in West Palm Beach. It was built by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in partnership with Palm Beach County, with funding from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program, Palm Beach County, the National Rifle Association, and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. The site is adjacent to J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area.
Rifle and handgun ranges are supervised by range safety officers and volunteers. The rifle side has a 6-position 300-yard range and a 20-position 200-yard range, both with electronically scored Kongsberg Target Systems (targets can be set at 100 or 200 yards on the 200-yard range), plus a 20-position 100-yard range with targets at 50 or 100 yards. The electronic-target ranges accept centerfire rifles up to and including .338 Lapua Magnum; the 100-yard range also allows muzzleloading and rimfire rifles. Handgun shooters have a 42-position 25/50-meter range and a 30-position 10-meter/50-foot range, both designed for ISSF and USA Shooting disciplines. All handgun calibers are allowed, and handguns shooting rifle calibers are restricted to positions 41 and 42 on the 25/50-meter range.
The shotgun side has 6 automated American trap fields, 9 automated skeet fields, 5 automated International (Bunker) trap fields, an automated 15-station sporting clays course, and an automated 5-stand sporting clays field. Four of the skeet fields can also be used for American trap and five for International trap. Trapper services are available by reservation at $20 an hour, and a one-hour Learn to Shoot Trap or Learn to Shoot Skeet session with all equipment is $25 by reservation. Rental shotguns and clay carts are available.
The Clay Target Center concession store sells eye and ear protection, a limited supply of common-caliber rifle and handgun ammunition, shotgun ammunition, targets, rifle rests, spotting scopes and convenience items. Restrooms and drinking water are listed at the concession store, and wheelchair accessibility and accommodations are provided. The park is open Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and several holidays.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Long Range / Precision, Training / Classes
6-position 300-yard rifle range with electronic Kongsberg targets ($24.95/hour)
20-position 200-yard rifle range with electronic Kongsberg targets, targets at 100 or 200 yards ($24.95/hour)
20-position 100-yard rifle range, targets at 50 or 100 yards ($15 daily fee)
42-position 25/50-meter handgun range
30-position 10-meter/50-foot handgun range
6 automated American trap fields
9 automated skeet fields
5 automated International (Bunker) trap fields
Automated 15-station sporting clays course
Automated 5-stand sporting clays field
Rental shotguns ($20/day)
Clay cart rental for sporting clays
Trapper services ($20/hour, reservation required)
Learn to Shoot Trap ($25, reservation required)
Learn to Shoot Skeet ($25, reservation required)
Clays Card prepaid shotgun range card
Clay Target Center concession store: targets, eye and ear protection, ammunition, rifle rests, spotting scopes
Range safety officer supervision on rifle and handgun ranges
Wheelchair accessibility and accommodations
Basic rifle rests provided; target frames provided on rifle and handgun ranges
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Targets
Restrooms
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Wheelchair Accessible
Pricing at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park
Range fees & day rates
Rifle range hourly fee (300- or 200-yard): $24.95 — Hourly fee restricted to either the 300- or 200-yard range; one-hour rotations required when customers are waiting. Shooters must qualify first.
Daily fee: 100-yard rifle range and all handgun ranges: $15 — Includes the 100-yard rifle range, 25/50-meter handgun range and 10-meter handgun range; one-hour rotations when others are waiting.
American trap round (25 targets): $10 — Self-guided fields; no reservation required.
American skeet round (25 targets): $10 — Self-guided fields; no reservation required.
Trapper services: $20/hour — A trapper throws targets and scores rounds for trap or skeet shooters; reservation required.
Rental shotgun: $20/day — Available for trap and skeet.
Clays Card: $5 — One-time fee for a pre-paid card for the shotgun ranges; any amount can be loaded. Load $50 for a 5% bonus or $100 for a 10% bonus.
Training & classes
Learn to Shoot Trap: $25 — One hour of basic instruction plus rental of shotgun, targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection for an abbreviated round of trap. Reservation required: 561-822-6823.
Learn to Shoot Skeet: $25 — One hour of basic instruction plus rental of all equipment for an abbreviated round of skeet. Reservation required: 561-822-6823.
Basic marksmanship training class: Contact for pricing — Required before returning to the rifle and handgun ranges after twice hitting a target frame or overhead baffling in one day on the 100-yard rifle or handgun ranges.
Forms of payment: cash and all major credit cards. Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Sporting clays pricing was not provided.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Ammunition, targets (self-adhesive, or tape for non-adhesive; no staples or thumb tacks), eye and ear protection (also sold on site), spotting scope for the 100-yard range, and your own shotgun or rent one. Targets with human features, including zombie targets, are not permitted; training silhouettes are allowed on handgun ranges, and targets are subject to range master approval.
Ammo policy: Shooters should bring ammunition; a limited supply of common-caliber rifle (.223, .308, 30-06) and handgun ammunition and an assortment of shotgun ammunition is sold in the Clay Target Center. Electronic-target rifle ranges: centerfire only, up to and including .338 Lapua Magnum. 100-yard range: muzzleloading, rimfire and centerfire up to .338 Lapua Magnum. Handguns shooting rifle calibers restricted to positions 41 and 42 on the 25/50-meter range. Trap: 12- or 20-gauge, one 25-shell box per round, preferred #7 1/2 or #8. Skeet: any gauge holding two shells, #9 preferred, nothing larger than 7 1/2.
Rental requirements: Rental shotguns are $20 a day for trap and skeet; Learn to Shoot sessions include shotgun, targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection.
First-timer tips: The 300- and 200-yard rifle ranges are for experienced shooters. To shoot them, present an NRA rifle classification card (Marksman through High Master) or fire five shots at 100 yards on the 100-yard range keeping all five inside the scoring rings on a standard NRA target; qualified shooters generally need not requalify each visit. Hitting a target frame or baffle earns a warning; a second hit disqualifies you for the day and requires requalification next visit (on the 100-yard and handgun ranges, a basic marksmanship training class is required before returning to the rifle and handgun ranges). One-hour rotations apply when others are waiting. New shotgunners can book Learn to Shoot Trap or Skeet at 561-822-6823.
Hours
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Where is the range located?
11730 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412, adjacent to J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Phone: (561) 512-0285.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The 100-yard rifle range and all handgun ranges are a $15 daily fee. The 300- and 200-yard rifle ranges are $24.95 per hour. A round of 25 targets of American trap or skeet is $10.
Do I need a membership?
No membership is mentioned; the range is open to the public on a pay-per-use basis. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted.
Do I need to qualify to use the long rifle ranges?
Yes. For the 300- and 200-yard ranges, show an NRA rifle classification card (Marksman through High Master) or fire five shots at 100 yards keeping all inside the scoring rings on a standard NRA target. After qualifying you generally don't need to requalify each visit.
Is eye and ear protection required?
Yes, on all ranges. Bring your own or buy it in the Clay Target Center.
Can I buy ammunition and targets on site?
Yes. The Clay Target Center sells a limited supply of common-caliber rifle (.223, .308, 30-06) and handgun ammunition, shotgun ammunition, and a wide assortment of targets.
Are there any target restrictions?
Targets must be self-adhesive or attached with tape; staples and thumb tacks are not allowed. Targets with human features, including zombie targets, are not permitted. Training silhouettes are allowed on handgun ranges. Range master approval is required.
Can I rent a shotgun?
Yes, rental shotguns are $20 a day for trap and skeet, and rental shotguns and clay carts are available for sporting clays.
I'm new to shotgun sports. Is there instruction?
Learn to Shoot Trap and Learn to Shoot Skeet are $25 each and include one hour of basic instruction plus all rented equipment (shotgun, targets, ammunition, eye and ear protection). Reservations are required; call 561-822-6823.
What shotgun events are available?
6 American trap fields, 9 skeet fields, 5 International (Bunker) trap fields, a 15-station sporting clays course and a 5-stand field, all automated. Trap and skeet fields are self-guided with no reservation, and a trapper is available for $20 an hour by reservation.
Is the range wheelchair accessible?
Yes, wheelchair accessibility and accommodations are provided.
What firearms are allowed on the handgun ranges?
All handgun calibers are allowed. Handguns shooting rifle calibers are restricted to positions 41 and 42 on the 25/50-meter range.
Are there restrooms and water?
Yes, the concession store has restrooms and drinking water.