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Prentice Cooper WMA Firing Range — Chattanooga, TN

An outdoor state-managed public firing range located within the Prentice Cooper State Forest, offering rifle, handgun, and archery lanes. It is operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).

Location and contact

Pricing

  • Tier 1 Firing Range Permit: $5.50 / daily
  • Annual Tier 1 Firing Range Permit: $25.50 / annual

Know before you go

  • Shooters aged 16 and older must possess a Tier 1 Firing Range Permit or a valid Tennessee Hunting/Fishing license.
  • Permits are not sold on-site; they must be purchased at a TWRA license agent or through Go Outdoors Tennessee.
  • Only rifles and handguns are allowed; shotguns are strictly prohibited.
  • Users must remove all trash, targets, and spent brass before leaving.