gun range

noun

plural gun ranges
: a place where firearm shooting is practiced
… took him to the gun range on weekends to shoot a .22-caliber rifle.—Mary Ann Thomas
compare firing range

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The district claimed the firing line at the gun range faces toward the school and that, while there are berms to stop bullets, the owner of the gun range said someone could theoretically fire over the berms. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 In a letter to parents the same day, Jennings said the stray bullets were found at the south end of the campus, which is in line with the gun range. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Bill Godfrey was in the middle of explaining the layout of the Crowfoot gun range when shots rang out. — Noah Daly august 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026 John was clearly gay and went to go get the guns, and falls in love with all the guys in the gun range. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gun range

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gun range was in 1904

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