Manatee Gun and Archery

About Manatee Gun & Archery Club | Shooting Range in Florida

Manatee Gun & Archery Club is a member-owned shooting sports club on 350 acres in Myakka City, Florida. A handful of sportsmen started it as a safe place to shoot. More than five decades later it is one of the most active ranges in the state, and it still runs the same way: members build it, volunteers run it, and everyone is welcome at the gate.

Manatee Gun and Archery Club was founded in the early 1970s by a small group of sportsmen who wanted a safe place to practice and share their passion for shooting sports. What began as a modest range in rural Manatee County steadily grew as members volunteered their time, built facilities, and welcomed new disciplines of shooting.

Over the decades, the club expanded from a handful of firing lines into a diverse facility supporting rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery, while also hosting competitive events and training opportunities. Today, MGAC stands as one of Florida's most respected shooting clubs, rooted in its tradition of volunteerism and community while continuing to grow with new programs, improved facilities, and a strong membership base that carries forward the founders' vision.

Early 1970s A small group of sportsmen open a modest range in rural Manatee County.

The volunteer years Members donate time and labor to build the firing lines, berms and pavilions still in use today.

New disciplines Rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery join the lineup, followed by competition and training programs.

Today 350 acres, 11 ranges and bays, a 1,000-yard main line, a year-round match calendar and public access four days a week.

At Manatee Gun & Archery Club, our members are the heart of everything we do. Every improvement, every event, every moment on the range is built around one goal: delivering an exceptional experience for our community of shooters, archers, and outdoor