Shoshone County Public Shooting Range

4.6
Google rating (34 reviews)
1700 Government Gulch Road, Smelterville, ID 83868
Smelterville, Idaho 83868

About Shoshone County Public Shooting Range

Shoshone County Public Shooting Range is a shooting range in Smelterville, ID that is open to the public. It has a pistol range, a rifle range and an archery range, and one reviewer calls it a "Surprisingly nice range for a community range".

On the pistol range, one reviewer describes knock down steel targets that can be reset without going down range, another loves the plates, and a third shot 50 rounds of 9mm and 50 rounds of 22. One reviewer likes the covered shooting areas, and another mentions comfortable tables to shoot from, a nice canopy to cover from rain or sun, and a bathroom.

The rifle range near Smelterville, ID sits apart from the pistol range, according to one reviewer. Three reviewers praise the upkeep: one says the pistol and rifle range are well maintained, another calls it very well laid out and maintained, and a third, who says they have been going there for years, calls it a well cared for facility. Archery is on its own range, which one reviewer describes as separate from the other ranges. Two reviewers describe the people they met as observing gun safety or being safety conscious, and one reviewer says the range is very effective in helping teach youth.

One visitor calls it a beautiful setting with everything needed for a day of target practice and saw a herd of elk on the way in. Shoshone County Public Shooting Range in Smelterville, Idaho is a public shooting range with a pistol range, a rifle range and an archery range.

Quick Facts

Disciplines
Pistol, Rifle, Archery
Access
Open to the public

Hours

Monday: 8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM–7 PM
Thursday: 8 AM–7 PM
Friday: 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–7 PM
Sunday: 8 AM–7 PM

Features & Amenities

Range

Open to the public

Disciplines

Pistol
Rifle
Archery

Customer Reviews

10 reviews from Google

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David Durham
6 reviews
2 months ago

Well kept range with 200 yard rifle a nice seperat pistal range. Has good safety features and open to the public.

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Area 51
15 reviews
3 months ago

Nicest shooting range I’ve been to. Keep it clean, follow the simple rules and throw some money in the donation bin because this place is awesome. I love the covered shooting areas and the knock down steel targets at the pistol range that can be reset without going down range.

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Ezequiel Ramos
31 reviews
4 months ago

That place only gets better with time. As a veteran, I truly appreciate the effort and labor volunteers spend on keeping the place safe and clean.

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derik reed
6 reviews
7 months ago

Surprisingly nice range for a community range and no required fee. Nice folks, the locals I talked to. Safety was obviously important. Didn't get beyond the pistol range, but if the other ranges are as good, it is top notch. I may bring other guns when visiting my mom again, just to shoot here.

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Simeon Miller
11 reviews
9 months ago

Easy to get to. Pistol and rifle range are well maintained for a free range. Be respectful and come very early if you dont want to distract others shooters or be distracted.

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Nathan Reed
31 reviews
1 years ago

Very nice range

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Troy
1 reviews
1 years ago

The range itself is good, but the range safety officer or whatever his title is wasn’t very knowledgeable. I was shooting my mp5k which is a pistol, it has less than a 5 inch barrel, he was upset with me for shooting on the pistol range and told me I had to shoot my weapon on the rifle range since he was convinced it was a rifle. I didn’t say anything but yes sir because I was enjoying shooting and didn’t want to ruin it with an argument, I was already there for maybe 20 minutes and the rifle range was to long of a distance for me to continue grouping my shots so I just left.

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Vladimir Yasmenko
134 reviews
1 years ago

Good free target shooting place. Follow rules and enjoy. Nice canopy to cover from rain or sun. Comfortable tables to shoot from. Even a bathroom is available. Thank you whoever made this free and user friendly.

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Theodore Parker
8 reviews
1 years ago

Does the range "safety" dude have an ego problem? It would seem more appropriate to focus on PR and education instead of barking at people the moment he sees a minor infraction. And the AR he struts around with? That's certainly not enough- he definitely needs a revolver on each hip. The orange safety vest doesn't seem totally fair to color blind people; just my two cents. Additionally, the rule signs everywhere: it's cluttered which makes it confusing. My suggestion would be to have one large notice with basic rules spelled out in a more concise and coherent manner. Remember, no amount of rules will fix Stupid. Don't let the few rotten apples ruin a good thing for the majority.

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Mr. Les
1 reviews
1 years ago

The range would be a pleasure if the range safety officer wasn't a jerk with an over bloated sense of authority trotting around like a pompous peacock. It would be a lot more enjoyable if the range officer had a mind for education rather than authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shoshone County Public Shooting Range open to the public?

Visitors' reviews describe Shoshone County Public Shooting Range as open to the public.

Where is Shoshone County Public Shooting Range located?

Shoshone County Public Shooting Range is located at 1700 Government Gulch Road, Smelterville, ID 83868.

What are Shoshone County Public Shooting Range's hours?

The listed hours for Shoshone County Public Shooting Range are Monday 8 AM–7 PM; Tuesday 8 AM–7 PM; Wednesday 8 AM–7 PM; Thursday 8 AM–7 PM; Friday 8 AM–7 PM; Saturday 8 AM–7 PM; Sunday 8 AM–7 PM. Hours can change, so confirm with the range before you go.

How can I contact Shoshone County Public Shooting Range?

Shoshone County Public Shooting Range can be reached by phone or via their website. Contact details are listed at the top of this page.