SCDNR James O. Thomason Firing Range - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Chris Williams

Nice range , but the con was that my group was shadowed by some guy almost the entire time we were there. I think this was because of how we looked and I don’t mean clothing. The strange officer was who was in his uniform and badge was very visible and helpful. But this guy never identified as a range officer or law enforcement. But him standing behind us constantly with his hand on his weapon was unacceptable to the point where i stopped shooting so that I could sit down and watch him because i didn’t know him nor trust him. My entire group are college educated Man and leaders in the community but to be treated like this at a public range is unacceptable!!!!!!

mike minnix

The range can accompany a good number of guests. Professional staff and clean facility.

Mike Wilzbacher

I was there on a busy Saturday and asked for help to zero a red dot optic on my new PCC. Brian was extremely helpful walking me through the process and even letting me continue to use the range's spotting scope for the duration of my time.

Matthew M. (EvasiveVlogger)

My favorite range, outside plenty of lanes and the range master is the nicest most helpful person!, there's also a archery course, portapotty is also on the property, and lastly a really great clay pidgin range, also the office has plenty of things you can barrow "when giving your driver license to them" for everything you forgot at home lol.
Please try it and you'll see why it's better then those indoor ranges you have to pay for.

JD West

This is an excellent range. I the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The premises are kept very clean.

The following is a few things new people should be aware of (if this is your first time).

* There is an archery range, shotgun section, pistol range, 100 meter and 50 meter rifle range.

* This is a bring your own gear range so you need you bring ammo, targets and ear protection.

* This place does offer target stands and some small pistol targets and a few rifle stands for sighting in scopes.

* This is a public range so there is no fee

* In order to place targets you need to have a seize fire so be courteous to the fellow people on your line don't.

* The rifle ranges aren't set up for standing they are designed mostly for sighting in scopes.

* The rules are clearly posted at the entrance read them. Even if you've been herea dozen times read them again. Be respectful to the range and your fellow shooters.

Dia LeMeur

This was our first time here and my first time shooting. Place was clean and staff was very helpfully and knowledgeable. Will go again

Dan A

Great range, best of all was the on-site ranger. I had a problem getting a pistol sight adjusted due to lack of knowledge and tools. He had it dead on in about 1 minute and taught me how for future adjustments.

There are quite a few target stands onsite, mostly at the pistol range. Pretty basic stands but they work. The 100yrd range has cables at the 100yrd mark to hang targets. I suggest building your own target stand if you plan to visit frequently(they have target height and material requirements on their website).

Jeremy Hendren

Great place for target shooting. Several options for distance with both pistol and rifle ranges, as well as a skeet shooting area. They do have nice throwers available for clays, but you do have to bring your own targets and stands. A little bit out of the way, but understandably so. We are definitely coming back.