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Shooting Range Park

Information about Albuquerque's Shooting Range Park.

HOURS: Wednesday–Sunday, open at 9 a.m., last relay starts at 4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
ALSO CLOSED: May 3, 2024 and July 26, 2024
LOCATION: 16001 Shooting Range Access NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 MAP
CONTACT: 505-836-8785


The Shooting Range Park provides a safe convenient location for Albuquerque residents and visitors to enjoy shooting sports and learn the skills of using firearms for personal protection and hunting.

The City of Albuquerque Open Space Division provides and manages this publicly operated shooting range to promote the safe use of firearms in our community and through the state.

The Shooting Range Park provides an alternative to illegal firearm practice on our mesas, open spaces, and vacant areas.

The Shooting Range Park is a premiere shooting facility located conveniently west of Albuquerque. The Park provides a safe environment for shooters of all ages to practice and learn the skills of using a firearm.

Highly trained range staff are on-hand at all times to insure the safety of patrons.

Youth Participants

A parent or guardian must accompany youth under the age of 16.

Qualified Instructors

All Range staff are qualified National Rifle Association instructors.

Current Range Weather

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Range Calendar: CCW Instructors & Club Members

View the 2024 Calendar

The Public Range is available on a first come, first serve basis during public hours. Reservations are not allowed. For specifics and details, call the Range office at 505-836-8785.

Features: Shooting Ranges & Facilities

Shooting Range Park offers the following facilities and challenging ranges in a scenic setting:

  • Rifle, pistol and muzzleloading
  • Hanging steel at 220, 550, and 750 yards
  • 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 yard targets
  • 13 skeet ranges
  • 2 trap ranges
  • Silhouette range (competition only)
  • 2 public club houses (air conditioned)
  • Classrooms (for rent)
  • Refreshment areas

Community Organizations

The Rio Grande Renegades are a local community organization that hosts various competitions at the Shooting Range Park throughout the year.

The High Desert Sportsmen host various skeet shooting events throughout the year and support various other activities.