Ten shooting facilities across Ohio made this list, located in cities including Obetz, Columbus, New Albany, Delaware, Marengo, Pataskala, Grove City, Lewis Center, and Ashley. These venues range in rating from 4.1 to 4.8 stars. The selection includes a mix of training facilities, public ranges, shooting centers, and clubs that offer services from handgun classes and sporting clays to public target stands.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. Vance Outdoors
Located in Obetz, Ohio, Vance Outdoors holds a 4.6 rating based on 4,837 reviews.
2. L.E.P.D. Firearms, Range & Training Facility
This Columbus facility has a 4.7 rating from 1,083 reviews. One visitor noted that the Handgun 101 class with Vince provided a great experience for a first-time shooter to learn how to handle a handgun and use the range.
3. AimHi
AimHi in New Albany maintains a 4.8 rating with 577 reviews. Reviews highlight a family atmosphere and patient staff who help new shooters learn to use their firearms.
4. Black Wing Shooting Center
Based in Delaware, Ohio, this center has a 4.7 rating from 623 reviews.
5. The Cardinal Center
The Cardinal Center in Marengo has a 4.6 rating from 673 reviews. Feedback mentions a clean campground with family events and a catch and release pond for children.
6. The Bullet Ranch
This Pataskala venue holds a 4.7 rating from 577 reviews. A reviewer recommended the professional staff and the ability to hire platforms to shoot solo with clear instructions.
7. Range USA Grove City
Located in Grove City, this range has a 4.2 rating from 525 reviews. While one customer praised the RSO on duty, they noted issues with wait times and staffing levels.
8. Range USA Lewis Center
This Lewis Center facility has a 4.1 rating based on 463 reviews.
9. Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range
With a 4.7 rating from 177 reviews, this Ashley location is described as a clean, modern public range. It provides wooden target stands, tape rolls, and staple guns for users.
10. Cardinal Shooting Range
This Marengo facility has a 4.7 rating from 119 reviews. It offers trap and sporting clays on a large property where camping is available and golf cart-type vehicles are recommended for transport.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average rating with the volume of feedback. You can read more about our methodology here.