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Lakes Area Shooting Sports

The Premier Brainerd Lakes Area Range For
Rifle, Pistol, Trap & Skeet

Lakes Area Shooting Sports offers year-round access to quality facilities in the Brainerd Lakes Area. From recreational shooting to league events, we’re a member-based nonprofit that supports safe, responsible firearms use for all experience levels.

600+

Family Memberships Were Purchased In 2025

1954

The Year Our Non-Profit Organization Was Founded

112

Acres Of Land Along County Road 77 In Nisswa

About Lakes Area Shooting Sports

Lakes Area Shooting Sports, formerly known as the Lakeshore Conservation Club, has been a part of the Brainerd Lakes community since the early 1950s. As a nonprofit organization, we’re dedicated to promoting the safe, knowledgeable, and responsible use of firearms and natural resources.

Our member-supported facility offers rifle and pistol ranges, along with trap, skeet, and 5-stand — all maintained for year-round use by shooters of all experience levels. From recreational shooting and league nights to educational clinics and family-friendly events, we provide opportunities for everyone to get involved.

We’re also proud to support the next generation of shooters by partnering with the Brainerd, Pillager, and Central Lakes College trap teams. These partnerships allow youth athletes to train and compete in a safe, structured environment — continuing our mission of education, safety, and community involvement.

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Facilities & Access

Shotgun Sports (Fall Hours):

We offer shotgun sports including Singles Trap, Doubles Trap, Handicapped Trap, Skeet, and 5-Stand. These fields are open to members and to the public during posted range hours. Shells for purchase, hearing protection, pouches, and eye protection are available.

Trap & 5-Stand:
Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM – 4PM

Skeet:
Sundays: 11 AM – 4 PM

Monthly Trap Shoots Are Scheduled — Join our email list for updates

Rifle & Handgun Ranges (Members Only):

Open Year-Round: 9 AM – Sunset (except during skeet hours)

Lakes Area Shooting Sports provides covered 25, 50, and 100-yard Rifle Target Ranges, and a separate covered 25-yard range for Handguns.

Our Facilities Are Wheelchair Accessible

Hot Spots

Stay in the loop with everything happening at Lakes Area Shooting Sports. From range updates and event results to member news and safety tips, this is your go-to spot for the latest information.

Check back often for:

Event announcements and league recaps
Range improvements and seasonal updates

Youth team highlights and fundraising news
Tips for new shooters and member spotlights

52 Gun Calendar Raffle for 2026

admin June 7, 2025

We are happy to announce that this summer we will be offering for the very first time our very own 52 Gun Calendar Raffle for 2026! The 2026 Gun Calendars…

Whether you're a long-time member or just getting started, the Hot Spots page keeps you connected to everything happening at the club.

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Support Lakes Area Shooting Sports

Help Us Grow — Donate Today

Lakes Area Shooting Sports is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your generous donation supports our mission of promoting safe, responsible shooting sports in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Every contribution helps:

Fund range improvements
Support our youth trap teams
Expand educational and safety programs

Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

If you’d like your donation to support a specific program, please include a note with your payment or email us at contact@lakesareashootingsports.com.

Donation Methods

Donate By Check

Please make checks payable to:
Lakes Area Shooting Sports
P.O. Box 151
Nisswa, MN 56468

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HOLD HARMLESS Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk Agreement

Dated: November 2013

This Hold Harmless, Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk Agreement is entered into the above date by and between Lakeshore Conservation Club, dba Lakes Area Shooting Sports, a Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation, hereinafter “club” and ____________________ hereinafter “promisor.”

Promisor for himself/herself and his/her guests desire to use the premises of club in Cass County, Minnesota, and shall hold harmless, indemnify and release club from all claims arising from and relating to promisor’s use of club’s premises.

Promisor’s use of club’s premises are strictly at promisor’s own risk and club shall all have no liability to promisor or promisor guests for any action or non-action of club except clearly intentional acts of club itself.

Promisor shall indemnify and hold harmless and indemnify club from all claims, actions, demands and judgments, including all costs and attorney’s fees incurred in defending against the same related to promisor or promisor’s guests use of club’s premises in Cass County, Minnesota.

Promisor agrees to use due and reasonable care in the use of club’s premises and promisor shall be responsible for assuring that promisor’s guest do the same.

This agreement shall encompass all of promisor’s and promisor’s guest activities upon club’s premises.

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I acknowledge and accept the Hold Harmless Indemnity and Assumption of Risk Agreement.