Rifle & Pistol Range (Range 15)

Located on East Gate Road at Building 0015 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Range 15 offers a straightforward place to practice marksmanship. No frills, no corporate BS—just berms, targets, and the ability to send rounds downrange.

Pistol Shooters: - 10-yard berms - 20-yard berms

Rifle Shooters: - Targets extending to 300 yards - Action targets available upon request (starting at 100 yards)

Operating Hours: - Daily: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone: 253-967-9803

Small shop on the range sells: - Ammunition - Cleaning supplies and solvents - Refreshments (sodas and snacks)

Don't expect a massive inventory—this is convenience shopping for what you forgot or ran out of.

Magnum rifle calibers are no longer authorized on Range 15. This restriction tightened at some point—verify what's allowed before loading up.

All privately owned weapons must be registered with DES (Directorate of Engineering and Housing Services) before bringing them onto the installation. This isn't optional. Complete registration online through the weapons registration page before your visit—don't show up without it done.

Range 15 is on Fort Lewis/Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington (98433). Base access requirements apply—bring your military ID or check current visitor procedures if you don't have one.

Range 15 isn't flashy. It exists to let military personnel and eligible civilians practice with rifles and pistols in a controlled environment. If you're stationed nearby or have base access, it's a reliable option for working on fundamentals or teaching someone proper shooting technique.