Summit County
Public Shooting Range

Location

Summer Event Dates Announced!

This summer will bring a variety of classes, clinics, and events to the range. Here is what is happening this summer (save the date!). If a class is underlined, you can click that link to see more information and register if applicable.:

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting:
(ILT): 6/22 and 8/17/19
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting:
7/13 and a youth-oriented class 7/27/19.
NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting:
6/1/2019 and 9/7/2019
Women on Target Clinic: 6/8/2019
Rimfire Challenge Competition: 8/24/19

Range Improvements Coming This Summer

The SRA Board has been hard at work planning improvements to the range. This is made possible by your generous donations and grants to the SRA..

Some range operations will be impacted by the improvements. Here is what is planned right now:

A roof will be installed over the pistol range pending grant approval by Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The pistol range will be closed for about two weeks in July or August. Pistol shooters can use the rifle range during this closure.
Also in July/August, permanent target stands will be installed at 50 yards on the pistol range and at 100 yards on the rifle range. This will cause a 1-day closure for each range.
Throughout the summer, improvements will be occurring in and around the storage buildings. This will not have a serious impact on range operations, but heavy equipment will be in use. Please use caution during this time.

As dates become more defined, updates will be posted here and on the Range Calendar. Thank you for your patience during these improvements.

The Summit County Shooting Range is located between Dillon and Keystone, Colorado. The street address is:

639 County Rd. 66
Dillon, CO 80435

Please click here for maps, complete directions, and parking information.

Hours

The hours for the range are

April-October: 7:00 AM till 8:00 PM
November-March: 7:00 AM till 5:00 PM

Please see the "Range News" box to the right for potential range closures before you go. You can also sign up for email notifications so you will receive an email notice of when the range will be closed.

The RSO Calendar not only shows when a volunteer NRA-certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) will be on duty, but also shows you when the range will be closed and when SRA Board meetings are scheduled.

Cost

There is no fee to use the range. It is provided as a community service by Summit County. Volunteer NRA-certified Range Safety Officers may be assisting with safe range operations at certain times. Check out the RSO Calendar to see their schedule.

You can help keep this range free to use by helping out with a small donation either here or in the donation receptacles at either end of the range.

Alternatively, you can use the button below to make a contribution using your credit card or PayPal funds right now.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

The Summit Range Association is a Colorado Non-Profit Entity and is also a 501(c)(3) organization. This means your contribution may be tax deductible!

Facilities / Target Stands

Visit the Range Overview Page for a complete overview of the range's facilities. Here is a quick summary:

There are three separate ranges at this facility: 1) 50 Yard Pistol/Rimfire Range, 2) 100 Yard Centerfire Rifle Range, and 3) a Trap Range. Targets bases and stands with backers are provided on the 50 and 100 Yard ranges. Please see the Targets Page for complete information on selecting and mounting targets at this range as well as information on how to operate the throwers.

The trap range is equipped with four Lincoln Trap Model SC-90e throwers. These throwers can launch singles or doubles and are quite powerful... especially with the red springs. If you prefer a slower clay launch, you may consider bringing your own thrower or using a thrower with a blue spring.

If an yellow-vested Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on duty, the range has a limited supply of loaner spotting scopes, shooting bags, and staple guns you can borrow. Please see the RSO calendar to see if an RSO will be on duty during your visit.

Rental firearms and ammunition are not available at the range. However, if there is an RSO on duty, there are usually clay targets available in exchange for a donation to use on the trap range.

Range Layout

The Summit County Shooting Range is divided into four separate areas as shown here.

Aerial View of Summit County Shooting Range

The area in red is for law enforcement use only and is not available for public use.

The green area is designated for handguns (and rimfire rifles). The maximum range is about 48 yards.

The blue area is the only range that supports center-fire rifles. This includes .223 and 5.56mm rifles. The maximum range is about 100 yards. 50 caliber and larger centerfire rifles are not allowed.

Finally, the yellow area is set aside for shotgun use. Only shotguns (and shotshell pistols) are allowed on the shotgun range. Pistol or rifle shooting on the shotgun range is not permitted. Slug shooting is also not allowed on the shotgun range.

Facility Rules and Regulations

As described on the Targets Page, you may only mount and shoot at paper, cardboard, and commercial reusable stationary targets. Range rules have the force of law and are punishable by fines and/or expulsion from the range. The Summit County Sheriff's Office is patrolling the range frequently. In addition, NRA-certified Range Safety Officers may be on duty.

Please see the Rules and Regulations page prior to visiting the range. You can also download and print the Range Brochure (pdf) which also provides the rules and regulations in a compact, 2-page form you can throw in your shooting bag.

Facility Operations and Maintenance

The Summit County Shooting Range is managed, maintained, and equipped by the Summit Range Association - a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The range relies on donations, volunteers, and people like you to help keep the range operating.

The appearance of this range reflects on the firearms owners of Summit County. Please tidy up your shooting position and pull your targets from the backers when you are done.

The rifle range provides both covered
and open shooting positions.

Try and leave the range
a little nicer than when you arrived.

You are required to clean up your spent shell casings. If you do not keep your brass, please put your spent brass in the five gallon buckets provided. Aluminum and steel casings can simply go into the trash barrels.

Please Note: Brass that is deposited in the range-supplied Brass Buckets is considered a donation to the Summit Range Association. Please do not remove brass from these buckets. You are free to keep your own brass, but please do not take donated brass from the buckets.

The range is periodically closed for cleanup and maintenance. Sign up for email notifications so you can avoid arriving at a closed range...or so you can be notified of volunteer opportunities to help keep this range looking great!

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About This Page

This web page is produced by the Summit Range Association which helps operate and maintain the range. This range is on land owned by Summit County and is a public facility.

Summit County Public Shooting Range