Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports

Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports operates a full-facility complex on 140 acres near Columbia, Missouri. What started as a community staple over 30 years ago is now owned by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, focused on expanding youth opportunities while maintaining the facility's reputation for serious competition.

The complex offers nine distinct shooting disciplines:

• •Sporting Clays: Two courses with 40+ stations total. The "No Whining" and "Whining" courses give you your pick—shoot over water, under towers, from various decks, in woods or meadows
• •Skeet: Six regulation fields throwing American, International, and Modern skeet. All lighted for night shooting
• •Trap: American Trap, Doubles Trap, and Modified International Trap. Night lighting available
• •5-Stand: Two courses with changing targets. Mini-clays presents five stations over a small lake with 8-10 traps for a 25-bird course
• •Tower Classic: 90-foot custom tower with 21 throwers at various heights. Designed to challenge experienced shooters
• •Olympic Bunker Trap: Five stations with 15 fixed trap machines throwing targets at wider angles (up to 45 degrees) at 80-100 mph. Targets can be thrown 0-3 meters high. You get a second shot if you miss
• •Pheasant Chucker: 25-target challenge shot solo or as a two-person team. One oscillating thrower and a custom 360-degree thrower that mimics erratic pheasant flight
• •Pistol/Rifle Range: 100-yard range open during business hours. 200 and 300-yard benches available by appointment. Requires a Range Officer when shooters are present ($5 daily fee)

Membership discounts apply to ammunition and traps. You don't need membership to use most ranges (pistol/rifle range is members-only), but discounts make it worth the $50/year.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am – 7:30pm Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Phone: (573) 387-4747 Address: 1420 County Road 276, Columbia, MO 65202

The facility accommodates corporate retreats and group events. There's a large clubhouse that works with your caterer, plus camping with water/electric hookups for 8 RV units.

In 2023, owners Ralph and Mary Ann Gates donated the facility to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. Prairie Grove now hosts the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)—recognized as the largest American Skeet tournament in the world and the largest action shooting event in the world, drawing over 3,000 junior competitors to nationals.

"Very friendly folks, made me feel right at home. Really enjoyed the tour from the owner. I will definitely go back. Thanks to all the staff for an enjoyable day of shooting and fellowship time!" — Brian Johnson

"Very kind and helpful staff. If you have questions, just ask—they're always ready to help. This facility is fantastic, offering a fun, memorable experience every time! Ideal for both beginners and pros." — Dustin Fashing

"Very friendly folks who make you feel at home. Enjoyed the owner's tour. A well-organized place for 4-H and archery events, with friendly staff, tasty affordable snacks, and great facilities. Will return!" — Jennifer Majewski

Prairie Grove provides instruction in any of their shooting sports. Check the calendar for scheduled classes and tournaments throughout the year, including regional high school competitions, corporate shoots, and skill-building courses.