Western Wyoming Riflemans Association
The Western Wyoming Rifleman's Association (WWRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting marksmanship, firearms safety, and recreational shooting sports in the Star Valley region of Wyoming. Operating the Coal Canyon Shooting Sports Facility, WWRA offers a comprehensive shooting venue wi...
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The Western Wyoming Rifleman's Association (WWRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting marksmanship, firearms safety, and recreational shooting sports in the Star Valley region of Wyoming. Operating the Coal Canyon Shooting Sports Facility, WWRA offers a comprehensive shooting venue with diverse range capabilities for rifle, pistol, and shotgun sports.
Located 25 miles south of Afton on 140 acres of leased Lincoln County land, the Coal Canyon facility includes:
- •300+ yard rifle range with covered firing line shelter, 8 shooting benches, and windbreak walls
- •Two 40-yard pistol bays for handgun training and practice
- •50-yard IPSC/IDPA bay for competitive pistol sports
- •50-yard .22 Long Rifle bay with firing line shelter for precision rimfire shooting
- •Law enforcement training bay available by arrangement
- •Trap and skeet range with trap house (singles, doubles, wobbles); skeet high and low houses
Most facilities are available to properly trained and qualified club members 7 days per week. The range also opens to the general public on days when certified Range Safety Officers are present; a nominal daily use fee applies for non-members. Public entities including Boy Scouts, law enforcement, and U.S. Military can arrange facility use at no charge. The range closes to all vehicular traffic (including snowmobiles) from December 1 to May 1.
WWRA is committed to promoting good sportsmanship, wise wildlife resource management, and youth involvement in shooting sports. The association conducts training classes, NRA-sanctioned competitions, and provides educational resources on marksmanship and firearms safety.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only for 7-day facility access; public drop-in use on specific days with certified Range Safety Officers present
- •Non-member drop-in visitors subject to nominal daily use fee
- •Proper firearms training and qualification required
- •Range closed to vehicular traffic December 1 to May 1
- •Eye and ear protection required at all times
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