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Range Access by Reservation

No Walk Ins

Autumn Access Dates TBA

Grit City Archery is an instruction focused range with limited lane space. While we do not offer walk-in shooting, we invite you to join experience our facility with a lane reservation. Lane reservations will be available in the fall on specific date and times, TBA. 

Public lane rentals are offered only during select times outside of classes/events and is intended for archers who can practice safely and independently. If you've been away from archery and would like to refresh your skills to get back into shooting safely on your own, check out our class offerings here.

Upcoming Public Hours:  

TBA, Range access not currently open to the pubic during the summer
 

No rental gear available. 
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Public Lane Rental is Intended For Archers Who Are: 

  • Able to practice independently in a shared range environment

  • Shooting with their own safe equipment

  • Keeping arrows on target at 20 yards

  • Following standard range safety commands

  • Able to shoot safely without coaching, reminders, or instruction

  • 10+ years old, guardian required on site

Public Lane Rental is NOT Meant for: 

  • First-time or inexperienced archers

  • Children under 10 years old

  • Archers who need coaching or supervision

  • Groups/individuals looking for an instructional experience

  • Archers who do not know how operate their gear (especially new compound bows or release aids)

Equipment Rules

  • No crossbows, No broadheads.

  • Do not sky draw or dry fire any bow.

  • Maximum draw weight: 70#

  • All equipment must be in safe working condition.

  • Staff reserve the right to inspect equipment for safety. 

Lane Use

  • Participants must be able to safely shoot at 20 yards

  • Each reservation is for ONE archer. Additional archers must reserve their own lane, no lane sharing. 

  • If you would like to shoot at a closer distance (under 20 yards), two lanes must be reserved to move the bale. 

  • Lane use is for personal practice only. Coaching or instruction is not permitted.

Age Requirement

  • Ages 10 and up only. Children under 10 are not permitted on the shooting line, even with a guardian present.

  • (We recommend GHSC if you are looking to shoot with your archer under 10 years old.)

  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. 

Skill Requirement

  • All participants must demonstrate safe shooting behavior.

  • Archers must know how to safely operate their equipment without supervision. 

  • Archers should be able to keep arrows on target at 20 yards. 

  • Staff reserve the right to end a session immediately if an archer cannot safely shoot at 20 yards or disrupts the range environment. No refunds will be issued in these cases.

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Basic Safety

  • Follow standard range safety commands. "Range hot" when shooting is allowed, and "range clear" or "range cold" to retrieve arrows. 

  • When whistles are in use, 2 = straddle the shooting line, 1= you may shoot, 3 = clear to retrieve arrows. 

  • Cross lane shooting is not permitted. 

  • Shooting is only allowed from the shooting line. 

  • ​All archers must straddle the shooting line when shooting. 

  • All loaded bows are pointed only downrange, or at the ground. 

  • Do not cross in front of the shooting line while others are shooting. 

  • Do not nock an arrow while others are down range. 

  • Do not dry fire any bow. 

  • No running or horseplay on range. 

  • Shoes are required. 

Range Conduct 

  • No pets on range. 

  • Spectators must remain behind the bow racks. 

  • Do not touch another archer's gear unless invited. 

  • Lane rentals are for personal practice only. Coaching or instruction is not allowed. 

  • Your body and gear should stay within your lane. 

  • Use common courtesy: please mind your language and clean up after yourself. 

  • Providing unsolicited opinions for other archers is discouraged. 

  • Archers must not be under the influence of drugs/alcohol. 

  • Staff reserves the right to remove anyone from the range for any reason. Safety is the top priority. 

What to Expect on Your First Visit
Reserve your lane time prior to arriving. 

  1. Check in and sign a waiver. 

  2. Assemble your gear and show it to the range officer. They'll do a brief gear check. 

  3. Participate in the safety briefing. 

  4. Enjoy shooting! Last end is called 5 minutes before the end of the session. 

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Upcoming Public Sessions: Reserve your lane time prior to arriving. 
                
                      Public Lane Reservation dates TBA
                      Range not currently open for public access - class access only 

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