Kanawha State Forest Shooting Range

The range now has certified instructors onsite during all hours of operation. Each one I have interacted with were highly professional and offered to let visitors use their own equipment such as binoculars & gun vise to sight in rifles with. They also ensure everyone is following safe practices including no one going downrange until all shooters have put their weapons down. This was strictly enforced and I applaud them for it. The range itself is nice enough with different firing lanes for pistol & rifles to use. Theirs markings to show distance up to just over 100yds and the firing benches are setup for both left or right handed shooters.

A fantastic, free public resource right near Charleston! The covered shooting stalls make it comfortable to shoot in different weather conditions, and I’ve found the space to be clean and well-maintained. Most of the other shooters I've met here are respectful, practice good safety etiquette, and communicate well when going cold/hot. It's a wonderful spot to sight in a scope or practice your aim. Just remember to bring your own paper targets and always pack out your trash to keep it nice for everyone else!

The tiny road leading into the range and the big American trucks do not mix very well. Could be made more safe and enjoyable with some spacing and barriers to prevent ejecting shells flying toward the adjacent pewpew-enjoyers. Been at this range twice and both of these times, most people have been safe, respectful and communicative. Unfortunately a group of 5 or 6 showed up and had no regard for safe practices. Over and over did they point loaded pewpews in the wrong directions and let children handle loaded weapons despite being unable to safely do so. On a positive note; I've been told some sort of ranger or other armed overseer has been present recently and causing bad actors to turn around and go back to their trap house.

Nice range, road is def narrow getting to it

For the first time in years, the range was clean, and not crowded. The only other folks there were experienced and disciplined shooters who observed safe range procedures. I might start coming back more often.

I think it’s one of the most beautiful forest in the United States and it’s very peaceful to just walk in there for hours so joyful

I’ve only been there one time i had a good time Just wander if they have a shooting team

Wonderful time in the rain. The road is dicey when it rains. Go by 4X4 for safety.

Excellent shooting range provided by the taxpayers

Road going in is paved but only 1 lane wide. You have to find spots to pass oncoming vehicles. Use at your own risk. Most people who were there have never had any range discipline so be cautious when going down range while the range is “cold”. There were a group that showed up near the end who were trying to buy some “9’s” from other shooters and also handling firearms while people were down range. Stay alert, stay alive.