Lakes Area Shooting Sports

Lakes Area Shooting Sports has served the Brainerd Lakes Area since the early 1950s as a nonprofit member-supported facility. Originally known as the Lakeshore Conservation Club, they've evolved into a multi-discipline range that handles rifle, pistol, trap, skeet, and 5-stand shooting—all maintained for year-round use.

Memberships are straightforward: family memberships run $70 for 2025-2026, with lifetime options available at $1,000. With over 600 family memberships purchased in 2025, the club clearly resonates with the local shooting community.

• •Rifle & Handgun Ranges open year-round from 9 AM to sunset (members only):
• •Covered 25, 50, and 100-yard rifle target ranges
• •Separate covered 25-yard handgun range
• •Wheelchair accessible facilities

• •Shotgun Sports (seasonal, weather dependent):
• •Singles Trap, Doubles Trap, Handicapped Trap
• •Skeet and 5-Stand
• •Shells, hearing protection, eye protection, and pouches available for purchase
• •Open to members and the public during posted hours
• •Monthly trap shoots scheduled (check email list for dates)

The club partners with Brainerd, Pillager, and Central Lakes College trap teams, giving young shooters a safe, structured training and competition environment.

Beyond recreational shooting and league nights, Lakes Area Shooting Sports runs educational clinics and family events. This commitment to the next generation sets them apart as more than just a place to shoot—it's a community hub for safe firearms education.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the club accepts donations to fund range improvements, support youth programs, and expand educational initiatives. All donations are tax-deductible.