The road to the Shooting Range is not plowed during the winter months.
The North Riverside Shooting Range has a locked gate. When booking this range, you must first come to the local Natural Resources and Renewables office at 11210 Highway 16, Riverside, NS to pick up the key.
Because a key is required, the range is only available 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The range is closed on government holidays.
This range is approved for non-restricted centerfire rifles / carbines in the caliber templates 22LR, ,22 and .308; shotgun use only for slug and sabot type ammunition; and muzzle loading black powder rifle.
Handguns are not permitted at this range.
Note: Shooting is only permitted from the operator installed shooting bench.
**** BEFORE SELECTING "CREATE BOOKING" YOU MUST READ BELOW ****
Before booking the range and visiting the range you must review the range Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Click on the link to view. Click on the link to view. https://novascotia.ca/natr/srbs/ranges/NorthRiverside_Instructions.pdf
By selecting the “Create Booking” button, you confirm that you have read and understand the Safety Rules, Operating Instructions for the North Riverside Shooting Range.