Gunranges

Hank Harmon Rifle Range is a public shooting facility operated by the City and Borough of Juneau's Parks and Recreation Department. Located on Montana Creek Road, it serves residents and visitors looking for organized rifle shooting opportunities in a managed outdoor environment.

The facility operates seven days a week with extended hours, making it accessible for both early morning sessions and evening shooters.

First-time range visitors should come prepared:

• •Firearms - Bring your rifle(s)
• •Ammunition - Ensure it's appropriate for your firearm
• •Eye Protection - Non-negotiable at any range
• •Ear Protection - Critical in outdoor range settings
• •Shooting Targets - Bring your own or use range-provided targets
• •Staple Gun or Tape - For securing targets to berms
• •Range Bag - For carrying your gear
• •Cleaning Kit - Post-range maintenance
• •Shooting Gloves - Optional but useful for extended sessions

Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to organized range shooting, understanding the facility's protocols matters. Key safety principles:

• •Treat every firearm as loaded
• •Keep muzzles pointed downrange at all times
• •Maintain trigger discipline until ready to fire
• •Wear eye and ear protection throughout your session
• •Follow all ceasefire commands immediately
• •Respect other shooters' space and lanes
• •Clean up your area before leaving—dispose of targets, casings, and trash

Hank Harmon Rifle Range is part of Juneau's broader recreational infrastructure, offering the community an organized space for marksmanship practice, skill development, and shooting sports. The public facility model makes rifle shooting accessible to residents and visitors without requiring membership fees typical of private ranges.

Phone: 907-780-4867 Address: 6200-5866 Montana Creek Rd, Juneau, AK 99801 Website: juneau.org/parks-recreation/hank-harmon-rifle-range

For additional resources on firearm safety, range protocols, and shooting sports education, check out organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).