About Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range
Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range stands as Idaho’s premier public shooting facility, serving approximately 14,000 hunters and sport shooters annually. Located southeast of Boise at 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road in Kuna, the range represents a significant resource for the regional shooting community and beyond. Managed under the EE-DA-HOW Long Rifle & Pistol Club, the facility combines professional infrastructure with a genuine commitment to shooter safety and education.
The range’s physical layout accommodates diverse shooting disciplines through specialized facilities. Thirty-six shooting benches support distances from just 5 yards up to 200 yards, while a dedicated 500-meter range serves long-distance precision shooters. This comprehensive distance spectrum ensures accessibility for beginners learning fundamental skills alongside experienced marksmen pursuing advanced training. The infrastructure spans both pistol and rifle shooting, with accessible facilities designed for shooters with physical limitations.
What truly distinguishes Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range is its operational excellence. The facility maintains strict safety protocols with dedicated range officers visibly present throughout operations. The staff demonstrates exceptional training and friendliness, consistently receiving praise for their knowledge of firearm safety, their willingness to assist newcomers, and their ability to maintain control without intimidation. First-time shooters particularly appreciate the range’s welcoming atmosphere and the provided supplies including shooting rests and target holders that enhance the shooting experience.
The range offers approval for a broad spectrum of legal firearms: air rifles, centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, black powder rifles, and pistols. However, the facility maintains clear restrictions on dangerous ammunition types, prohibiting armor-piercing, incendiary, tracer, and steel-core rounds. Exploding targets are not permitted. These policies reflect a balance between accessibility and responsible range management that prioritizes both shooter and facility safety.
The SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) course represents a unique feature within the range, operated by the Oregon Trail Rough Riders with twelve stages featuring dedicated western-style facade buildings. This specialty attraction adds recreational variety to the traditional target shooting experience, appealing to enthusiasts interested in competitive sport shooting disciplines.
Operationally, the range follows seasonal hours adjusted for Idaho’s climate. From November through May, operations run Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while June through October extends hours to Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission closes one hour before the scheduled closing time. Visitors should note that the range operates no gun rental services on-site, so shooters must bring their own firearms. The facility may close temporarily due to weather conditions or special events.
Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range delivers a professional shooting experience grounded in safety, accessibility, and community service. The combination of varied range capabilities, professional staff, and well-organized operations has established the facility as Idaho’s most visited shooting range and a destination worth recommending to shooters at any experience level.