Santa Rosa Shooting Center

Nestled on a property once operated by the State of Florida FWC as a Rifle/Pistol range, the Santa Rosa Shooting Center has evolved over the past two decades into an expansive and all-inclusive shooting sports complex. Thanks to the vision of Dick Miller and Bill Thompson, who purchased the original site and an additional 125+ acres in 2012, the center now offers Sporting Clays, Skeet, Trap, Wobble Trap, 5-Stand, and a vastly enhanced Rifle and Pistol range.

Facility Highlights:

Walk-able design to ensure ease of access.
Abundant shaded areas for comfort.
Pavilion and pro shop for relaxation post-shooting.
Continental Pheasant Hunts now available.

Membership & Pricing:

Annual memberships from Jan 1st to Dec 31st are available in Individual ($150), Family ($250), and Corporate ($500) categories.
Members enjoy discounts on all shooting disciplines.
Shooting prices vary by discipline with member and non-member rates.

The revamped Santa Rosa Shooting Center boasts 22 Pistol and 15 Rifle shooting positions, all sheltered under two pavilions, ensuring protection against weather. These pavilions are equipped with handicapped shooting positions and cooling fans. The Rifle Range offers target positions at 25, 50, and 100 yards, while the Pistol Range provides targets at 7, 15, and 25 yards.

Santa Rosa Shooting Center also takes pride in offering instruction for various demographics, including women and youth. Concealed weapon permit and hunting safety classes are available, overseen by Certified Range Safety Officers. For those keen on honing their skills, there are instructors for all shooting disciplines, from beginners to master level shooters.

Instructor Highlights:

Sporting Clay Instructors: Bill Thompson, Perry Johnson, Rob Womack, and Charles Wade.
Skeet Instructors: Gregory Duda, Brad West, and Jeff Brown.

Strengths (based on reviews):

Safe and friendly environment, with stern yet approachable Range Officers.
Welcoming to both new and experienced shooters.
Provides a communal vibe, with many patrons bringing their families.
State-of-the-art facilities, well-maintained grounds, and a variety of shooting bays.
The center does not charge by the hour, giving patrons ample time to enjoy their sessions.
Staff and members exude friendliness and helpfulness.

Areas for Improvement (based on reviews):

Some concerns were raised about the facility’s policy requiring cased guns to be left outside during payment.
There were instances when the range was reportedly closed despite being within the stated operational hours.
Restrictions on “rapid fire” shooting might be stringent for some patrons.