Cody Shooting Complex

The Cody Shooting Complex is located at 30245 220th Avenue in Long Grove, IA, just west of McCausland, Iowa, off County Road F33 (300th St.). It is on 16.8 acres of primarily agricultural land with a small pond and wooded area on the property's eastern side. The Cody Shooting Complex, formerly known as DLS Gun Club, and associated property was donated to the Iowa DNR in 2016.

Renovations have taken place over the last two years, with Phase I of the construction now complete. The fully staffed facility will open to the public for recreational shooting opportunities starting Wednesday, December 11. Phase II of construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025, which will include the addition of an archery range, as well as a classroom and registration building. We expect that the final phase of construction will be completed by December 2026. Scott County Conservation will operate and maintain the facility in partnership with the Iowa DNR.

Roger Kean, Director of Scott County Conservation, explains, "The Scott County Conservation Board is extremely excited to partner with the Iowa DNR to open a much-needed and long-anticipated shooting range in our county. This is just one more example of our two agencies working together to offer this new amenity for the public to enjoy."

Please note that the existing Princeton Shooting Range, located in the Princeton Wildlife Management Area, permanently closed on December 2, 2024. Recreational shooting is no longer permitted in that area, as it will undergo a reclamation effort and will be restored for public access and hunting.

Rates and Fees

• $14 per hour (individual)
• $20 per hour (family/couple)
• $320 family annual membership
• $280 single annual membership

Hours:

*Last check-in will be ½ hour before close

Holiday Range Closures

January 1st (New Year's Day), Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th (Independence Day), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th (Christmas Eve), December 25th (Christmas Day), and December 31 (New Year's Eve).

Weather Related Closures

Cody Shooting Complex will be closed if any of the following weather related conditions, advisories, and warnings are forecasted or are in effect.

• Temperature forecasted at the NWS Quad Cities, IA/IL Office is less than 20° F.
• Severe storm warnings
• Travel Advisories 

Amenities and Ranges

• Range Check-In Building
• Restrooms and Hand-Washing Station
• 30-Yard Handgun Range with 20 Bays
• 100-Yard Rifle/Shotgun Range with 12 Bays
• Targets Available for Purchase

Along with providing a place for shooters of all skill levels to practice with their firearms, the range will be host to numerous special events and educational classes throughout the year.

Safety and Rules

Pay attention to the posted firearm shooting safety rules throughout the property while visiting Cody Shooting Complex. Please remember:

• All shooters must register at the office prior to shooting.
• All firearms should remain cased until on a firing range.
• Case and un-case firearms at the front bench only.
• Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
• Always keep muzzles pointed in a safe direction.
• Keep fingers off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
• Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times.
• Shooters must follow CEASEFIRES and Hot/Cold cycles at their range.
• Shooters are responsible for knowing what targets they are allowed to utilize with their intended firearms.
• No alcoholic beverages allowed in the range complex.
• Children are welcome with close adult supervision.

All rules are subject to the discretion of the on duty Range Safety Officer. Violation of range rules will result in prompt expulsion.

Safety is the top priority at Cody, and we need your help to keep everyone safe.