According to Bill Haynes, manager of the Fiocchi complex, nearly everyone can enjoy one of the many special promotions taking place throughout the month.

“Anyone aged 6 to 17 or 65 years and older can shoot for free all month long at the rifle and pistol ranges,” Haynes said. “We do ask that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult, but the kids can shoot for free.”

Anyone who purchased a new rifle or pistol in the last 60 days can show a receipt at the desk and have a free day of shooting to get familiar with their new firearm, too.

“Show us your hunting or fishing license if you’ve renewed since July 1, and we’ll give you a free day on the rifle or pistol range as well,” Haynes said.

With dove season right around the corner, shotgun enthusiasts may want to take advantage of the special deal being offered for trap and skeet shooting at both the Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex and Grandview Prairie Shooting Range — all rounds of trap and skeet at both ranges are only $2 during the entire month of August.

“We’d honestly give those rounds for free, but we need to be able to pay for the cost of the targets,” Haynes said. “If you’ve ever bought clays at the store to shoot in the backyard, you know that $2 still isn’t enough to cover the cost. I’d challenge anyone going dove hunting to come visit and spend a few bucks on a round of skeet before they hit the field this year.”

A few special events are happening at both ranges as well to celebrate the contributions of shooting sports to conservation and encourage new participants.

The Fiocchi complex will host a ladies weekend Aug. 16-17, where women can shoot at any station, including the shotgun ranges, absolutely free.

“We plan to have some instructors on the range as well to help people learn to shoot,” Haynes said. “They’ll also be available for our Family Week Aug. 6-10.”

Family Week at Mayflower means everyone shoots free on the rifle and pistol ranges, and staff will even be serving up free hot dogs, chips and drinks beginning at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9-10.