Located near beautiful Raton, New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is home to the nation’s premier hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation facility. Founded in 1973, the Center offers ranges for every kind of shooting discipline, a shotgun center, a firearms museum, specialized firearms training, guided and unguided hunts, RV and tent camping, plus an adventure camp for younger shooters and wildlife adventurers.
The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and relies on the generous contributions of donors who want to preserve our heritage of freedom for the next generation of shooters and hunters.
Please call 800-494-4853 ahead of your visit for availability, especially during the summer and holidays.
The entire staff is committed to making your stay at the NRA Whittington Center a memorable one.
The Administrative Offices
The Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest
The "Bud" & Willa Eyman Research Library
The Gift Shop
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Ranges
Open everyday from official sunrise to official sunset (except for Christmas). Use your smartphone to find out official sunrise and sunset times.
The Shotgun Center
Open everyday from 8am-5pm (except for Christmas).
PO Box 700
Raton, NM 87740
Easily accessible from I-25, the Whittington Center is located 10 miles south of Raton, New Mexico on Highway 64. View the Google Map
Many of our visitors traveling from longer distances fly into the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. The drive from the airport to the NRA Whittington Center is a little over 2 hours. Those flying by private aircraft can fly into Raton Municipal Airport.
All Whittington-U courses are taught on 360 degree ranges where dynamic movement, defensive posture and the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship are emphasized.
Shooters can take part in competitive shooting, rifle and pistol silhouette, bullseye disciplines, and even black powder muzzle-loading rifles.
The NRA Whittington Center hosts hundreds of private and public events every year. Take a look at our schedule and plan your visit today.
Call 800-494-4853 or email [email protected]
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