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Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range

Knight Trail

Updates:

Note:

  • All firearms entering the range must be in cases.
  • All firearms out of the case on the firing bench will require empty chamber flags/indicators.

See other updates below regarding forms of payment and costs for adults and 25 visit passes.

About this range:

This public shooting facility offers supervised rifle and handgun ranges. It is owned and operated by Sarasota County with oversight provided by the FWC. The range was created to offer target shooting enthusiasts a place to gain skills and knowledge for safe, responsible firearms handling and target shooting.

Associates:

  • Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays (941-488-3223) is in Knight Trail Park adjacent to the rifle handgun ranges.
  • Lekatchka Archery Club (941-488-3223) is in Knight Trail Park adjacent to Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays.

Both of these clubs are separate and operated apart from the rifle and handgun ranges by nonprofit organizations in conjunction with Sarasota Parks and Recreation.

Phone:

941-486-2351 or 941-861-5000

County:

Sarasota

Location:

7750 Target Trail Nokomis, FL 34275

GPS Coordinates:

27°09’42.34”N

82°24’46.62”W

Menu:

  • 15-position 100-yard rifle range
  • 9-position 50-yard rifle/handgun range
  • 24-position 25-yard handgun range
  • 16-position 12-yard handgun range

 

Cost:

Adult: $13.11 (Tax included)

Youth:  $9 

25 Visit Pass: $217.75 (Tax included)

Forms of Payment:

No cash accepted. Credit or debit card only.

Hours:

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Closures:

Closed on all holidays recognized by Sarasota County

Supervision:

The rifle and handgun ranges are supervised by range safety officers and volunteers. 

Amenities:

  • Target frames on the rifle and handgun ranges are provided. Shooters must provide approved targets. 
  • Concession store has targets, restrooms and drinking water, along with other convenience items for sale.

 

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