Just outside of Fort Bragg in Spring Lake is one of the best kept secrets for locals and military personnel interested in shooting sports.
The Fort Bragg Clay Target Center is one of the largest and most accessible shotgun shooting facilities in the state of North Carolina.
The facility boasts 12 competition level skeet fields, and six overlaid with competition level trap fields, more than enough to whet your appetite, improve your skills or participate in or host a professional level tournament.
The Clay Target Center hosts tournaments throughout the year, from the US Juniors to local military training events and tournaments. It is a state-of-the-art facility, with a voice release system for trap shooting, skeet and 5-stand events and a lighted range. The center is open to the public (military and civilian), but you must be at least 8 years old to shoot. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.
If you are new to the shooting sports, basic shotgun instruction is available upon request However, reservations are recommended, and an instruction fee will be charged.
Reservations are also accepted for shooting events and company or unit functions. It is reportedly one of the most affordable facilities of its kind as well, with annual family memberships ranging from $60 per year for military personnel, to $90 for civilians.
Individual and group rates are also available depending on what kind of shooting you want to do, and how many rounds you want to run. Shotgun rental is available, and ammunition is also available to purchase on site.
If the shooting facilities alone are not enough to convince you to come and try it out, the center has much more to offer, including 28 partial service RV sites (30/50 amp electrical and water hook-ups, with a dump station on-site, free of charge for registered campers, with stays up to 60 days from April to September, and 90 days from October to March, $20 per night with water and electric, or $15 per night with electric only), a covered pavilion ($50 rental fee) with a PA system, and gazebos equipped with barbecue grills.
It also has a pro shop to outfit you and your group with all the gear you may need, and a snack bar to help you recharge between events. If you work up a sweat, there is also a shower house with coin operated washers and dryers, primarily used by those staying at the RV Park ($20 per night with water and electric, or $15 per night with electric only).
The Fort Bragg Clay Target Center is becoming popular with the corporate crowd as well, with many corporate and team-building events scheduled throughout the year.
MORE INFORMATION
If you are looking to do something new, different, and memorable for your company, team, or family this year, contact the Center at 910-436-9489, or visit their website at https://bragg.armymwr.com/programs/clay-target-center. Find the center on Facebook at FortBraggMWR.
The Fort Bragg Clay Target Center is located at 651 E. Manchester Road, BLDG OH-651, Spring Lake. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
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