San Luis Obispo Shooting Range Reopens Under New Management

The state-owned public facility had been closed for over a year due to contract violations by the previous operator.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The San Luis Obispo Shooting Range, located off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, has reopened under new management after being closed for more than a year. The previous operator, the San Luis Obispo Sportsman's Association, lost its lease with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on December 31, 2024 due to violations of its state contract, including failing to charge the agreed rate and provide disability access.

Why it matters

The reopening of this popular shooting range is significant for local gun enthusiasts and sportsmen who have been without access to the facility for over a year. The new operator, SLOFAST, will be implementing changes to the range's policies and amenities.

The details

The new operator, SLOFAST, will not allow memberships at the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range. Amenities at the reopened facility include a long range, a trap and skeet range, an action pistol range, and an archery range.

  • The San Luis Obispo Shooting Range reopened on Friday, March 2, 2026.
  • The previous operator, the San Luis Obispo Sportsman's Association, lost its lease with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on December 31, 2024.

The players

SLOFAST

The new operator of the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range.

San Luis Obispo Sportsman's Association

The previous operator of the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range, which lost its lease due to contract violations.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

The state agency that oversees the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range and terminated the lease with the previous operator.

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The takeaway

The reopening of the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range under new management provides local gun enthusiasts and sportsmen with access to a popular facility that had been closed for over a year due to issues with the previous operator. The new operator, SLOFAST, is implementing changes to the range's policies and amenities.