Where to Shoot - Drop-In Ranges for the Lower Mainland
If you have your PAL and want to shoot in the Lower Mainland, there are plenty of options. If you don't have your PAL yet and want to try shooting for the first time, there's a clear option for that too. This is a working list of every drop-in shooting range in the Lower Mainland: addresses, pricing, what you need to bring, and which one fits which use case.
Where can I shoot near Vancouver?
The Lower Mainland has six main drop-in shooting venues, each with a different specialty. Indoor handgun and rifle, outdoor rifle, trap and skeet, and dedicated event nights for handgun and .22LR. The Range Langley is the largest and the most accessible for first-time shooters because it has rental firearms and professional staff who supervise. The Vancouver Gun Club is the main shotgun venue. The rest are specialized.
A valid PAL is required at every range to use your own firearm. If you're using rental firearms at The Range Langley under their staff supervision, you do not need a PAL. Some ranges require additional safety briefings or proof of ATT for restricted firearms.
What if I don't have a PAL yet?
Start at The Range Langley. They rent firearms to the general public and their staff supervise you through the experience. You do not need your own equipment, prior experience, or a licence to try shooting there. When you're ready to take the next step and get licensed, our CFSC and CRFSC combined course is the path.
Do I need an ATT to bring restricted firearms to the range?
Yes. Any restricted firearm (handguns and most semi-automatic rifles) requires an active Authorization to Transport from the Canadian Firearms Program. To qualify for an ATT, the CFP requires you to be a member of an approved shooting club. The Silvercore Club is RCMP-approved for ATT issuance and renewal and has been since 2007. Membership is $59 per year and the ATT process is included.
If your range visits are with non-restricted firearms only (rifles and shotguns for hunting), you do not need an ATT.
The Range Langley
Location: 9938 201 St #2, Langley, BC V1M 3E9 Phone: (604) 833-4867 Website: therangelangley.com
Canada's largest indoor shooting range. Rental firearms available for the general public, including handguns, shotguns, rifles, and .50 BMG sniper rifles. Also stocks ammunition, targets, earplugs, and hats for purchase on-site.
First-hour admission: $35 adult, $30 senior/youth/LE/military (reserve 24 hours ahead for $5 off either rate), $15 for police in uniform or on duty. Second-hour admission: $15.
Silvercore tip - bigger is better: This is Canada's largest range and our top pick for a private indoor range. It is also the best starting point if you have never fired a firearm and want to find out what it's like, because their staff will assist and supervise you through the rental experience. No PAL or prior experience required to use rentals under their supervision. This is a personal favourite range for Silvercore due to its cleanliness, cutting-edge facilities, and professionalism of their staff. We know our students and members will always receive top level treatment when visiting The Range Langley.
DVC Ventures / Vancouver Gun Range
Location: 1655 Broadway St #201, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M7 Phone: (604) 941-6933 Website:vancouvergunrange.ca
Indoor range with rental firearms including handguns, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles. Also stocks ammunition and targets on-site.
Drop-in hours: permitted within certain hours, check the website before going. Daily admission: $30 general public, $20 law enforcement and military. Age: must be 19 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Valid government-issued ID required.
Silvercore tip - the winter months: Fully heated during the winter months.
Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club
Location: 1284 184 St, Surrey, BC V3S 9R9 Phone: (604) 535-8366 Website: sfgc.ca
Drop-in access is limited to specific event nights: Wednesday Handgun Night and Tuesday .22LR Rifle Night.
Wednesday Handgun Night admission: $5 club members, $10 non-members. Tuesday .22LR Rifle Night admission:$5 junior club members, $10 adult club members, $15 non-members.
Silvercore tip - plan ahead: The range is quaint and secluded. Call ahead before you head down.
The Vancouver Gun Club
Location: 7340 Sidaway Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 1B8 Phone: (604) 278-0832 Website: vancouvergunclub.ca
Trap and skeet club in operation since 1924. Venues include trap, skeet, international trap (Bunker), 5-stand, and sporting clays.
Day pass: $20 non-members. Additional fees apply depending on the venue, check the website for details.
Silvercore tip - sporting clays for beginners and the experienced: The Vancouver Gun Club is a great range with a full line of shotgun sporting events. Common stop for hunters tuning up before bird season. The Vancouver Gun Club is a physical range and is separate from the Silvercore Club, which is a national and international shooting club for liability coverage, ATT eligibility, and member benefits.
Port Coquitlam & District Hunting & Fishing Club (PCDHFC)
Location: 5000 Harper Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3H1 Phone: (604) 942-9772 Website: pcdhfc.com
Outdoor 200-metre rifle range for handgun, rifle, and shotgun shooters. Target stands provided. Also features 3D target archery, black powder shooting events, IPSC, PPC, smallbore events, and trap and skeet.
Drop-in access: permitted on certain days and hours. Admission fees depend on the event. Check the website for details.
Silvercore tip - when to arrive: Arguably BC's club with the largest membership, so arrive early before it gets busy.
Thompson Mountain Sportsman Association
Location: 21791 Ladner Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1 Phone: (604) 826-6515 Website: tmsa.net
Day card rates: $35 per person, $5 for children 16 and under, $25 for law enforcement and serving military (valid ID required).
PAL or POL, registration for restricted and prohibited firearms, and valid ID must be presented for liability purposes.
Silvercore tip - getting there: Pass through the Golden Eagle Golf Course and up a short but steep hill. The range may close when the weather gets cold and the roads get icy.
Fees and hours listed above are subject to change. Always check the range's website directly for current information before you go.
For a complete national directory of ranges, gun clubs, retailers, and more across Canada, visit directory.firearmscanada.com.
Shooting often? You're probably leaving coverage on the table.
Most range members carry whatever liability insurance their home range provides while they're on the premises and nothing when they're off it. The Silvercore Club includes $5 million in third-party liability coverage through Lloyd's of London for hunting and shooting-related activities across North America. That coverage follows you, not the range.
If you also hunt in the Fraser Valley Special Licence Hunting Area (Management Units 2-4 and 2-8), you are legally required to carry at least $1 million in third-party hunting liability insurance. The Silvercore Club exceeds the FVSLHA requirement.
Membership is $59 per year and includes:
- RCMP-approved ATT eligibility for restricted firearms
- $5 million in third-party liability coverage through Lloyd's of London, valid across North America
- Standing discounts on Tangent Theta (10 percent), SAI Optics (15 percent), Tenebraex (20 percent), Stoeger Canada, Marathon Watch, Grayl, and other partner brands
- The Outpost, the member-only Silvercore podcast
- Access to live Q&A events with industry guests
For most active shooters in the Lower Mainland, the partner discounts cover the membership in a single optics or accessory purchase. The insurance is the part that matters when something goes wrong.
Continue on the Silvercore Path
Don't have your PAL yet? See the CFSC and CRFSC combined course.
Heading out hunting this fall? Our BC LEH 2026 guide covers the application deadline, FWID setup, and what you need once you're drawn.
Already a Silvercore Club member? Log in to pull your insurance letter for your range visits.
