Robert A. Pinn Shooting Range

The Robert A. Pinn Shooting Range is a premier collegiate shooting facility located at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Named after Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Robert A. Pinn, this state-of-the-art range serves as the home facility for the University of Akron NCAA rifle team, ROTC component, rifle classes, and local law enforcement agencies.

Established in 1968, the Robert A. Pinn Shooting Range has evolved into one of Ohio's finest shooting facilities. The range is housed in Shrank Hall South on the University of Akron campus and features modern, computerized electronic shooting systems.

• •Smallbore Rifle Range: A ten-point, 50-foot computerized electronic facility that was the first of its type in Ohio when it opened. The facility has undergone extensive renovations including replacement of electronic target carriers, shooting stalls, ventilation systems, target lighting, and bullet backstop.
• •Air Rifle Range: An 8-point, 10-meter air rifle facility that allows up to 18 athletes to train and compete simultaneously.
• •Electronic Scoring Systems: State-of-the-art Sius electronic scoring systems installed in 2013, providing spectator-friendly matches and live internet streaming capabilities.

The range is located at 222 Carroll Street, Akron, OH 44304 with entrance off the Lot 37 parking deck, lower level. For directions and inquiries, contact the range at 330-972-5552.

Since 1919, the University of Akron has maintained a shooting facility in partnership with the United States Army for ROTC training. The range was officially named the Robert A. Pinn Shooting Range in 1998 to honor this Ohio native and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.