An official army family and MWR Site

Recreational Shooting Range

Due to the Visitors Center being closed weekends, please ensure that all weapon registrations are completed during VC operating hours Monday-Friday.

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Fort Johnson is nestled in the heart of sportsmen's paradise! The Family and MWR Recreational Shooting Range provides opportunities to help hone your skills. The range accommodates many shooting styles and skill levels. Our range currently features:

  • Skeet/Trap range
  • Pistol range
  • Rifle range
  • Archery
  • 3D archery range
  • Paintball
  • Air soft
Price List

 

Type: Price:
Range Fee (All Ranges) $10 per day
Pistol shooting $10 per day
Rifle Shooting 

$10 per day

Skeet/Trap  $10 for 25 clays
Shotgun/Rifle Rental $5
Archery $10 per day
Bow and 5 Arrows $5.00 per day
20 Targets for 3D Archery    $10 

Paintball Rental Fee

Includes: Mask, Gun, Air, and Field Use

$30

Air Soft Gun

Includes: 1,000BBs, mask, and field fees

$20

Air Refill (air only) $1 per fill

500 Paint-balls

$20

 

 

Ongoing Specials
  • Spouse's Day - Military Spouses shoot for 50% off the third Sunday of every month.
Organizational Days, Unit Functions & Special Events

Celebrate your next function with us. The Recreational Shooting Range can be open Monday through Friday by Reservation.

  • 2 hours - $225 - Minimum of 15 paying patrons at $15 per person.
  • 3.5 hours - $375- Minimum of 25 paying patrons at $15 per person.
Paintball Tournament Registration Form
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How to register your weapon at Fort Johnson

All weapons on Fort Johnson must be registered with the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES). You can download the Weapon Registration Form here and take to the Fort Johnson Visitor Center to process:

Supporting Regulations
  • Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives - AR 190-11 
  • Military Police Weapons Registration - FP 190-13

How to transport firearms in Fort Johnson?

Hunters and marksmen not assigned to Fort Johnson are welcome to use the Wildlife Management area and Recreational Shooting Range if they follow a few basic guidelines. These rules are designed to make access to available leisure activities more convenient, while assuring the safety of the post population and its visitors. 

In accordance with JRTC and Fort Johnson Regulation 190-3

Chapter 6 Transporting Firearms 6-1

Transport Of Firearms

Persons subject to this regulation will only transport privately owned firearms onto and within the Installation for authorized uses in accordance with Chapters 2 and 5. Privately owned firearms will be transported in vehicles only while traveling in a direct route to and from hunting areas, dog training areas, target ranges or other authorized activity locations. No stops are authorized. a. The carrying of a loaded firearm in a vehicle is prohibited. b. Privately owned firearms carried in a vehicle will be secured in the trunk. For vehicles without a trunk, firearms will be encased in a container. At no time will firearms be transported in the glove compartment, under the driver’s seat or in a console between the driver’s and passenger’s seat. Firearms will be transported in such a manner that they will not be readily available to the driver or passengers. Commercially available trigger locks and other security devices are strongly recommended to deter and prevent loss and theft. c. Personnel who remove privately owned firearms from the Installation will comply with applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to ownership, possession and registration. d. The carrying of a concealed weapon on the Installation is prohibited regardless of whether a state or county permit has been obtained. For the purpose of this regulation, a concealed weapon is any instrument used or designed for the purpose of inflicting grievous bodily harm that is carried on the person in such a way as to be hidden from ordinary view. Folded knives with blades shorter than 3 inches are excluded from this definition. e. Privately owned firearms or other weapons will not be carried into public buildings, except as authorized in Chapter 5 and will not be carried into buildings or open areas where alcoholic beverages are served. f. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons vested with police powers when in the actual discharge of official duties. g. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons vested with police powers that are not actually discharging their official duties provided that such persons are full-time active officers and have on their person valid identification as law enforcement officers.

 

Hunting on Fort Johnson

Hunting & Fishing is not managed by Army MWR programs. For your convenience, we have placed a link here that takes you to the Fort Johnson Wildlife Management Area Public Information Site, please follow this link:

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