Closed now · Open Sat 9–5 · Sun closed · Cowboy Action
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Before you
load up.

Everything you need to know before driving up. Hours, fees, directions, and the short list of what to bring. Cash only — no exceptions.

Hours

Weekends, year-round.
Saturday9:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Sunday12:00 pm – 5:00 pm*
1st Sunday / monthClosed · Cowboy Action shoot
Monday – FridayMembers only
HolidaysSee Facebook / Instagram

*Closing at 5:00 pm or 30 minutes before sunset, whichever occurs first. The range is closed on the first Sunday of each month for the Cowboy Action shoot. Always check our Facebook and Instagram for weather and updates.

Range rates

CASH ONLY
$10 first hour, $5 each after.
First hour, per person$10.00
Each hour after, per person$5.00
Children under 16, supervisedFree
First hour free
Active military, police, corrections, blue card holders · with current ID
Free
Note

Rates are per person, not per port. Cash only — no cards, no Venmo, no Apple Pay. Bring small bills.

First time at the Rock

What to bring,
what to know.

Show up with these in hand and you’re set. An RSO is on duty every public shoot — they’ll walk you through anything you’re unsure about.

Government photo ID
Required for everyone on the range. CT pistol permit or blue card required for pistol shooters.
Eyes and ears protection
Mandatory for everyone — shooters and spectators alike. We don't lend out gear.
Your own paper targets
We provide stands and staplers. Free printable targets at mytargets.com.
Cash for rates
No cards, no Venmo, no Apple Pay. Bring small bills if you can.
Your firearms, unloaded & cased
Firearms stay cased or holstered until you reach the shooting port.
Weather-appropriate gear
Outdoor range. We shoot in fall and winter too — dress for it.
Directions
High Rock Shooting Association 100 Black Forest Rd
Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
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Drive time, approximate
Waterbury15 min south on Rt 8
New Haven25 min northwest
Bridgeport30 min north
Hartford50 min southwest
Parking
On-site lot, free
Cell service
Spotty — download maps offline first
Frequently asked

Straight
answers.

For everything else, the RSO desk and our Facebook & Instagram feeds are the fastest routes to a real answer.

Do I need a pistol permit?

Yes — for pistol shooting, you'll want a Connecticut pistol permit or a blue card on you. Black-powder pistol is the one exception. Coming out as a group? A whole party can shoot pistols under one permit holder's card, as long as you're all together at the same port.

Can I rent a firearm?

Sorry, no. High Rock does not rent anything. We have no retail operations at the range. Bring whatever you'd like to shoot — along with your own ammo and paper targets.

Are metal or reactive targets allowed?

Paper only at the Rock, placed at least 25 feet down range. We pass on glass, ceramic, exploding targets, and anything with a face printed on it. Keeps the range safe and the berms healthy for everyone.

What about kids?

Kids under 16 always shoot free, supervised by an adult the whole time — bring ’em out, it's a great place to start. The RSO on duty has the final word on a young shooter's safe participation, and they're happy to help you get set up.

Can I show up alone?

Absolutely — solo visitors are very welcome. An RSO is on duty every public shoot and is genuinely happy to walk first-timers through the desk, the safety briefing, and finding a port. You won't be on your own.

What if the weather looks rough?

We close when the weather turns unsafe — better that than a wasted drive. Pop over to our Facebook and Instagram before you head out; the weekly post always has the latest call.