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AIM-COMM's Public Shooting Division

AIM-COMM promotes use of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range (HEDR) in Fairbanks, Alaska. AIM-COMM administers special public shoots and events at the range throughout the year and partners with ADF&G to host an annual "Turkey Shoot" and "Spring Shoot" for the community.

Two elected representatives of public shooters at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range serve on AIM-COMM's board of directors, as chair and vice-chair of AIM-COMM's Public Shooting Division.

Chair: Curtis Stables
Vice-Chair: William "Bill" Fox
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ADF&G Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range
(click here to go to the State of Alaska website for the range)
1501 College Road (South of College Rd, just west of Danby)
Fairbanks, Alaska

Information Line: 907-452-6862 (call 24 hours)

Range Desk: 907-452-5837 (call during public shooting hours)

Walk-In Public Shooting Hours
2011–2012 Regular/Winter Season

(Saturday, September 17, 2011, through Friday, May 18, 2012)

  • Monday — Closed
  • Tuesday — Closed
  • Wednesday — 5 to 7 p.m. (league shooting is from 7–10 p.m.)
  • Thursday — 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Friday — 12 to 2 p.m. (New!) AND 5 to 7 p.m. (league shooting is from 7–10 p.m.)
  • Saturday — 1 to 9 p.m. ** (see note below!)
  • Sunday — 1 to 9 p.m.

** Walk-in Public Shooting hours on the 4th Saturday of the month are from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. since Hunter Education Class use of the live-fire range is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on those days.

Please note the range is used for hunter education shoots, school rifle team practice and matches, competitive shooting events, league shooting and firearm training and qualification outside of walk-in public shooting hours. Walk-in public shooting hours are established to the extent possible and open times are based on public survey information gathered periodically and other uses of the facility.

Closures and Schedule Changes

  • SCHEDULE CHANGE, Saturday, January 14 - open from 1 to 4 p.m. only (closed 4-9 p.m.) since the annual AIM-COMM/Range banquet and volunteer recognition event is scheduled for this day.
  • SCHEDULE CHANGE, Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Walk-in public shooting hours on this day will be from 1 to 4 and from 6 to 9 p.m. From 4 to 6 p.m., we will host the Alaska Grandma Safe Shootin' Challenge, final shoot!

Published hours do not include emergency closures and are subject to change from what is indicated. All attempts will be made to announce closures on the information line at (907) 452-6862 and on the web.

More Information About Walk-In Public Shooting Hours:
Successful completion of the Range Orientation and Safety Briefing is required in order to use the live-fire range during walk-in public shooting hours. Orientations are given anytime during walk-in public shooting hours (as long as there is at least a half-hour left before closing) and Range ID cards ($5.00 cost) are issued to individuals who complete the orientation. Eye and ear protection is required and is available for sale or rent at the counter along with targets. You may share a lane with one other person. Firearms must be unloaded and cased when entering the facility.

Fees for the ADF&G Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range

GENERAL PUBLIC

  • Lane Per Hour $12.00
  • Pre-Paid Lane – 7 Hours $72.00
  • E-Range Per Hour $12.00

YOUTH, SENIORS, MILITARY
Youth must be under 18 years of age to qualify for the reduced rate
Seniors must be 60 years of age or older to qualify for the reduced rate
Military must be active duty with valid military ID to qualify for the reduced rate

  • Lane Per Hour $10.00
  • Pre-Paid Lane – 7 Hours $60.00
  • E-Range Per Hour $12.00

Phone 452-5837 (range desk) during walk-in public shooting hours, the information line at 452-6862 anytime, or go online to www.aimcomm.org for more information.

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