Apalachicola Public Shooting Range

For a free outdoor range it’s decent. It’s probably about 1−2miles off of the main roads. I’ve taken a car on multiple occasions but would not recommend if there had been any rain recently.
The range works I recommend that you bring water as there is no water source. There are two restroom stalls there, septic and generally not clean but it provides more privacy than the neighboring woods. The range has two main sections a short range and a longer range. The long range couldn’t be more than 200m and the short range long for any close pistol work (believe it starts at about 20−25ft or so)
All in all its a good range, very important to police your own and remain mindful of other shooters and their potential lack of experience. Bring tape/​stapler as well as your own targets.

It really doesn’t get any better than this — for a free course, at least.
The Apalachicola Shooting Range is out in the bush a bit, but it’s worth the drive given the lack of affordable alternatives in the area — that is, unless you want to pay a premium for an indoor shooting range or take the time and money to join a private gun club with its own range. There are some great options in the Panhandle for that, but they are expensive for the casual shooter.
This is an unsupervised range, but like anywhere you shoot, you need to bring eye protection, ear protection (for everyone in your group, as soon as you step out of the car, if others are there, it is LOUD), ammo (duh), targets, something to attach your targets to the board, and your gun (s), in its case, not stuffed down your pants.
There are two sides to the range — pistol on the left and rifle on the right. Pretty sure there is no rapid fire at any time. The shooting area is covered, and you can sit down. There are also both men’s and women’s outhouse-​style restrooms, so al;l the comforts of home.
As long as you understand the basic safety rules of firearms you will be fine. During my most recent weekend visit, it was quite crowded and everyone worked together to make sure the range went «cold» occasionally so that we could all go down and check our targets out attach new ones.
It’s really one of the best ranges I’ve been to around here. I really hate shooting at an indoor range where the rangemaster is watching over you like a hawk — I grew up in the country where there were very few rules when shooting, outside of basic common-​sense safety rules that apply universally.
It can be a bit tricky to get to the range. Highly recommend you visit the range website or follow the directions posted by the other reviewer. It’s worth the journey if you want an affordable shooting experience near Tallahassee.

The only outdoor free public shooting range in Tallahassee (that I know). Don’t be scared to be with nature. This range is a few miles inside of the forest and pretty remote. I’ve always seen friendly people, but why not bring a friend and make sure that your phones are fully charged before heading out — then pray that you have service.
Range has select days for rifles, handguns, and competition shooting. Also be aware of the pre hunting season when ranges get more active. The only down side (which is also what I love about the place) is the open location. The roads are suspect-​able to Tallahassee’s random rainstorms which is followed by nasty bugs. In addition there isn’t a fully manned service station so make sure to grab snacks, earplugs, and ammunition before heading over.
I’ve had enough camping trips where I’ve learned to hold my bladder so I’ll continue to avoid the bathrooms. (If you’ve gone to camp … it’s like camp).
Lastly Google gives crappy directions
1. Head SOUTH on Lake Bradford Rd (It turns into Springhill Rd) and then to County Rd 2203 (After you cross over Capital CircleSW) for about 6.5 miles
*(There will be a very small gas station on your LEFT — this is your LAST stop for drinks, snacks, earplugs, etc before you get to the range) ~~ about ²⁄₃ miles from range
2. Make a RIGHT at Tom Roberts Rd (you should see a burgundy sign that says National Forrest Shooting Range)
3. Make RIGHT at JB Clark Rd … from there just follow signs to the range … it will be a unpaved path