LIST OF SHOOTING RANGES IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN
By Grant Spolander
Cape Town is famous for its spectacular mountains and beautiful beaches, but if you’re looking for a unique experience in the city, consider visiting one of its shooting ranges.
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to Cape Town’s diverse range of shooting facilities and gun clubs, many of which are located in stunning settings.
Whether you’re on holiday in the city or a local seeking weekend fun, here’s a list of the most popular shooting ranges in Cape Town and what they have to offer.
FALSE BAY SPORT SHOOTING CLUB
Located along the route to Simon’s Town Harbour, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and several renowned beaches, including Boulder’s Beach, the False Bay Sport Shooting Club (FBSSC) is one of South Africa’s most popular shooting ranges.
The club offers outstanding facilities, including 18 shooting bays, breath taking mountain and sea views, a well-stocked gun shop, training areas, and a scenic overlook. It is also one of the few indoor/outdoor shooting ranges in Cape Town where non-gun owners can rent various firearms, including handguns, shotguns, rifles, and the highly sought-after .50 calibre rifle.
For those interested in fun shoots, firearm rentals come with a qualified instructor who provides basic shooting training. This instruction covers essential principles such as grip, trigger control, and firearm safety.
Moreover, the club features an on-site firearm dealership and training academy that provides a range of courses and qualifications. These include entry-level shooting classes, proficiency training for private firearm ownership, and certification programs for professionals in the security industry. Advanced tactical firearm training is also available.






Call the False Bay Firearm Training Academy on (021) 782 0107 / (021) 300 1179 for gun hire, firearm training, shooting range prices and packages, or click here to view their shooting range prices.
Finally, the club offers professional clay-shooting facilities, training, and equipment hire for corporate team building, social shooting, and bachelor / bachelorette parties.
Call the Club Secretary on 063 393 7767 for more details.
Address: Tercentenary Way, Glencairn, Cape Town
GUN FUN (City Guns)
Thanks to its central location, Gun Fun is ideally situated for tourists visiting Cape Town’s city centre or the V&A Waterfront. The facility offers a variety of rental options and training facilities; however, since these facilities are underground, long-distance shooting is not possible.
While Gun Fun may not provide long-distance options, it more than compensates for this with its prime location and the ability to shoot regardless of the weather conditions.
Call (021) 423 0465 for more info.
Address: 57 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre.




SUBURBAN GUNS
One of South Africa’s oldest and most established firearm retail stores, Suburban Guns features a relatively new indoor shooting range and training facilities.
Their newly built indoor range has several shooting bays, four 12-meter bays and four 8-meters bays, making it ideal for everyday pistol training. The target system is fully electronic, meaning you’re able to set the distance without having to leave the shooting bay and wait for the shooter next to you to finish.
Call (021) 797 8787 for more info.
Address: 119 Main Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town



CLAY PIGEON ADVENTURES
Renowned for its world-class clay target shooting and facilities, Clay Pigeon Adventures is located on a popular wine estate in the Helderberg Valley. It caters to both novice and experienced shooters alike.
However, aside from shooting fun, visitors can also participate in various activities, including mountain biking, fly fishing, and archery. Whether you’re honing your marksmanship skills, exploring nature on a bike, or casting a line in tranquil surroundings, Clay Pigeon Adventures promises an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Call for more info 076 349 2866
Address: Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Rd, Somerset West


SPORT SHOOTING CLUBS & RANGES IN CAPE TOWN
The following shooting ranges are explicitly geared for gun owners and sport-shooting enthusiasts. Although these clubs are open to the public, you either need to be a gun owner to shoot there, or accompany someone who owns a firearm and license.
KRAAIFONTEIN SHOOTING CLUB
Situated in the northern suburbs, this popular sport shooting club is open Wednesdays to Saturdays and has outdoor ranges catering to visitors with firearms to come and shoot.
VALLEY GUN CLUB
Situated en-route to Paarl, Valley Gun Club specialises exclusively in clay target shooting. They’re open on Tuesdays to Saturdays, and clay target shooting tuition is available.
SOMERSET WEST PISTOL CLUB
Set in the Helderberg region, this outdoor club is open to visitors on Saturdays, where shooters can bring their own handguns, shotguns, and limited-use rifles.
DURBANVILLE RIFLE CLUB
Outdoor rifle club in the Northern Suburbs, allows visitors with their own firearms, and is open on Saturdays.