Wooster Mountain

Wooster Mountain Shooting Range operates as a multi-use outdoor facility run by the Danbury Shooting Sports Association (D.S.S.A.). Located on Sugar Hollow Rd (Route 7) in Danbury, it's designed to provide affordable, safe shooting access for the public—whether you're shooting your first rounds or you've been doing this for decades.

The range accommodates rifles, pistols, and shotguns with no caliber restrictions. Suppressors are legal on the range. You cannot shoot automatic/select-fire firearms, bump-fire stocks, tracer rounds, or exploding targets.

Shotguns are allowed on rifle/pistol days, but you'll need to use the backstop or bring your own target frame—the facility's target frames are rifle/pistol specific.

• •Payment: Cash only. No exceptions.

• •Summer Schedule (Mid-April through late November):
• •Tuesday: Trap & 5 Stand, 10 AM to sunset (year-round)
• •Wednesday: Rifle/Pistol, 1 PM to 5 PM
• •Saturday: Rifle/Pistol, Noon to 4 PM
• •Sunday: Rifle/Pistol, Noon to 4 PM

• •Winter Schedule (December through January):
• •Tuesday: Trap & 5 Stand, 10 AM to sunset
• •Saturday & Sunday: Rifle/Pistol, Noon to 4 PM (select dates)
• •Wednesdays: Closed until mid-April

• •February & March: Rifle/pistol closed (trap continues year-round).

Call 203-794-9821 for weather updates or same-day changes.

Certified, volunteer range officers staff the range during all public hours. They're there to help—whether you need guidance setting up or have questions about safe handling. The facility has maintained a strong safety record and enforces strict rules:

• •All shooters must sign in and receive an assigned position
• •Eye and ear protection required on the firing line
• •Firearms loaded only at the line after a "commence fire" command
• •Maximum 10 rounds in 10 seconds (controlled rapid fire)
• •Cease-fire procedures strictly enforced
• •Minors must be supervised by parent or legal guardian at all times

"At Wooster Mountain, our goal has always been to provide a safe and affordable outdoor shooting experience for the public. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned shooter, we welcome you."

Two free paper targets provided at sign-in. You may also bring: - Your own paper targets - Spinners or reusable metal targets - Your own target frame (must be ~6 feet tall) - Shoot-N-See high-visibility targets (available for purchase on-site)

On the backstop you can shoot clay pigeons, bowling pins, and reusable metal spinners (available for purchase). Bottles, trash, and explosive devices are prohibited.

Every Tuesday year-round, 10 AM to sunset. For full details on the competitive trap program, visit www.pahquioque.com.

• •Clean, well-maintained bathrooms
• •Ample free parking
• •Handicap-accessible rifle/pistol and trap stations
• •No food service, but you're welcome to bring lunch and a cooler
• •Alcohol strictly prohibited

Yes to: Out-of-state shooters, children (with parent/guardian), instructors bringing students, outside visitors, photographers (of your group only).

No to: Automatic weapons, bump stocks, individual police officers using for personal practice, alcohol, drugs, horseplay.

• •ID Required: Valid government-issued photo ID at sign-in.

Membership runs January 1 to December 31. Unlike other clubs, members pay no additional range fees on public days—only for special programs. No hourly or daily charges. Applications submitted in person only; renewals accepted by mail (P.O. Box 7145, Wilton, CT 06897-7145).

D.S.S.A. actively recruits volunteers for range officer positions, maintenance work (plumbing, carpentry), and general support. Training provided at no cost; you can earn your assistant range officer certification right at the facility.

Membership records are kept private and never stored online or shared.

Wooster Mountain Shooting Range Sugar Hollow Rd (Route 7) Danbury, CT 📞 203-794-9821 GPS: 41.349906, -73.469642

First-come, first-served. No reservations needed.