The Tactical Advantage Sportsman's Complex (TASC) is located at Range 14 on Fort Gordon, Georgia, in the Augusta area, and is home to the Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation program. It is operated by Army MWR and is described as a gathering spot for sportsmen. The complex offers a long-distance shooting range, skeet, trap, a known-distance archery range and a 3-D archery course.
Firearms are available for checkout for use at the range, and a pro-shop sells firearms, accessories and archery gear. Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation is also the installation's Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL). The range is open to shooters Thursday through Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm; the office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and the range is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Training is built around NRA courses taught by NRA Certified Instructors at TASC: NRA Basic Pistol Shooting ($150 per person, with materials, range fees, ammunition and firearm use included), the NRA Basic Conceal Carry Weapon (CCW) course ($150 per person) and the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer course, which is classroom-only and limited to adults 21 and older. Course dates are posted on the Fort Gordon MWR calendar, and registration is available online or by phone.
TASC offers membership to active and retired military and their families, DoW civilians, contractors with Fort Gordon contracts exceeding 90 consecutive days, and residents of the CSRA community not affiliated with Fort Gordon. Individual ($80), Family ($125) and Patron ($400, individual only) tiers provide reduced or free range fees, members-only activities and sales. Outdoor Recreation also lends event equipment such as bounce houses, tables, chairs, canoes, kayaks and bicycles, and its program covers archery, fishing and hunting.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Long Range / Precision, Training / Classes
Distances: Long-distance shooting range (specific distances and lane counts not published); known-distance archery range; 3-D archery course; skeet and trap fields.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly
Services, training & programs
Long-distance shooting range
Skeet range
Trap range
Known-distance archery range
3-D archery course
Firearm checkout for use at the range
Pro-shop selling firearms, accessories and archery gear
Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) services through Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation
Archery, fishing and hunting programs through Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation
Range Safety Officer volunteering opportunities on the range
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Pro Shop
Retail / Gun Store
Online Booking
Pricing at Tactical Advantage Sportsman's Complex (TASC)
Range fees & day rates
Range fees: Contact for pricing — Per-visit range fees are not published. Individual and Family members pay reduced range fees; Patron Pass members shoot with free range fees. Call (706) 791-5078.
NRA RSO registration fee (paid to NRA): $175 — Paid directly to the NRA after successfully completing the Range Safety Officer course; due 10 days before the class date. Call TASC to make payment.
Memberships
Individual: $80 — Open to active and retired Armed Forces members and families, DoW civilians, contractors on Fort Gordon contracts over 90 consecutive days, and CSRA residents not affiliated with Fort Gordon. Can be revoked without refund for failure to follow TASC rules and regulations.
Reduced range fees
Access to members-only activities and sales
Free renewal if the member volunteers at least 4 special events a year, or 2 special events with Range Duty
Family: $125 — Same eligibility as Individual membership. Can be revoked without refund for failure to follow TASC rules and regulations.
Reduced range fees
Access to members-only activities and sales
Patron Pass (Individual Only): $400 — Individual coverage only. Same eligibility as other tiers. Can be revoked without refund for failure to follow TASC rules and regulations.
Free range fees
Access to members-only activities and sales
Training & classes
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course: $150 — Per person. Covers gun safety, revolver and semi-auto operation, ammunition, pistol selection and storage, fundamentals, maintenance, marksmanship and range safety, with live fire and an NRA qualification. Includes materials, range fees, ammunition and firearm use, plus the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, exam and completion certificate. Registration deadline is 1 week before the class.
NRA Basic Conceal Carry Weapon (CCW) Course: $150 — One-day, 10-hour class for Georgia and South Carolina residents, with a half-day of classroom and a half-day on the range including the Concealed Carry Proficiency course of fire. Requires NRA Basic Pistol certification and your own pistol, holster, three magazines and 150 rounds (ammo is also sold on site). Lunch not provided. Price includes materials; registration deadline is 10 days before the class. Does not count toward the South Carolina carry permit course and is not required for a Georgia license.
NRA Basic Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course: Contact for pricing — One-day, 9-hour hands-on classroom course (non-shooting) for adults 21 and older covering organizing and supervising shooting activities and range operations. Course fee not published; a separate $175 NRA registration fee is due 10 days before class. Non-DoW ID cardholders should notify TASC two weeks before class.
Holiday hours: November 11, 2026, office 9am-5pm (range 9:30am-4:30pm); November 26, 2026, closed; November 27, 2026, office 9am-5pm (range 9:30am-4:30pm). Course dates are on the Fort Gordon MWR calendar; register online or call (706) 791-5078.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: For the CCW course: your own pistol, holster, three magazines and 150 rounds of ammo; lunch is not provided. Non-DoW ID cardholders should tell TASC two weeks ahead for the RSO course.
Ammo policy: Ammunition is included in the NRA Basic Pistol course. CCW course students must bring 150 rounds (ammo is also available to purchase at TASC). No other ammunition restrictions are published.
Age policy: No general range age policy is published. The NRA Range Safety Officer course requires attendees to be 21 or older.
Rental requirements: Firearm checkout for use at the range is offered; terms and fees are not published. Call (706) 791-5078.
First-timer tips: New shooters can start with the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course, which includes firearm, ammunition, range fees and materials. Call (706) 791-5078 with questions or to register.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm (office hours; range closed)
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm (office hours; range closed)
Thursday: Range 9:30am - 4:30pm (office 9am - 5pm)
Friday: Range 9:30am - 4:30pm (office 9am - 5pm)
Saturday: Range 9:30am - 4:30pm (office 9am - 5pm)
Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tactical Advantage Sportsman's Complex located?
TASC is at Range 14 on Fort Gordon, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd., Augusta, GA 30905.
What are the hours?
The range is open Thursday through Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and the range is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. TASC is closed Monday and Sunday.
What are the holiday hours?
November 11, 2026: office 9am-5pm, range 9:30am-4:30pm. November 26, 2026: closed. November 27, 2026: office 9am-5pm, range 9:30am-4:30pm.
What can I shoot at TASC?
TASC has a long-distance shooting range, skeet, trap, a known-distance archery range and a 3-D archery course.
Can I rent or check out a firearm?
Yes. Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation offers firearm checkout for use at the range. Call (706) 791-5078 for terms and fees.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Per-visit range fees are not published; call (706) 791-5078. Individual ($80) and Family ($125) members pay reduced range fees, and Patron Pass ($400, individual only) members have free range fees.
Who can become a member?
Active and retired Armed Forces members and their families, DoW civilians, contractors with Fort Gordon contracts exceeding 90 consecutive days, and CSRA residents not affiliated with Fort Gordon (general public). Membership is not denied based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnic group, handicap or age.
Can I get a free membership renewal?
Individual members who volunteer at least 4 special events a year, or 2 special events with Range Duty, receive a free renewal.
What classes does TASC offer?
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting ($150), NRA Basic Conceal Carry Weapon ($150) and the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer course. All are taught by NRA Certified Instructors.
What is included in the NRA Basic Pistol course?
The $150 fee includes all materials, range fees, ammunition and firearm use, plus the student handbook, exam and completion certificate. Registration closes 1 week before the class.
What do I need for the Concealed Carry course?
You must hold NRA Basic Pistol certification and bring your own pistol, holster, three magazines and 150 rounds. Lunch is not provided, and ammo is available to purchase at TASC.
Is there an age limit for classes?
The NRA Range Safety Officer course is adults only, 21 and older. Other age policies are not published.
Does TASC handle FFL transfers or sell firearms?
Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation is the installation's Federal Firearm Licensee, and its pro-shop features firearms, accessories and archery gear.
How do I register for a class?
Register online through the NRA Instruction Courses page or call TASC at (706) 791-5078. Class dates are on the Fort Gordon MWR calendar.