Olesko shooting range is one of the largest and most advanced outdoor commercial shooting ranges in the Czech Republic. It is located in the Ústí nad Labem Region, north of Prague, in an area with a shooting and military training tradition spanning more than 250 years. The Travčice forest area has been used for training since the construction of the Terezín fortress and remained in continuous use by armed forces until the late 1990s. Thanks to its location, the range is easily accessible not only from Prague (approximately 30 minutes via the D8 motorway), but also from abroad – particularly from Germany, with convenient access from the Dresden area. At the same time, it offers a fully isolated environment suitable for safe and uninterrupted training. Since 2017, the facility has been systematically developed into a modern training environment that today represents a comprehensive platform for firearms and tactical training at all levels – from basic marksmanship to advanced operational scenarios. The range consists of eleven independent shooting bays with variable distances up to 300 meters. Each bay is designed to support not only static shooting positions, but also movement-based training – including the use of a so-called dynamic firing line. This capability, which is not commonly available at standard shooting ranges, enables realistic training of dynamic situations, positional transitions, use of cover, and coordination of multiple shooters within a shared space. One of the bays includes a modular kill house constructed from wooden framing, allowing flexible configuration of corridors, rooms, and door systems. The structure is equipped with rubber 3D targets and breaching doors, making it suitable for realistic CQB and close-quarters scenario training in a controlled environment. The range is suitable for a wide spectrum of firearms – from rimfire to large-caliber systems (.22 to .50), including shotguns and, subject to legal requirements, fully automatic weapons.
The main shooting bay (A) offers a distance of 300 meters and a width of 40 meters, providing sufficient space for larger groups and complex training scenarios. This distance also allows for basic precision shooting training and sniper fundamentals. Bay B, with a length of 100 meters, is ideal for precision shooting and zeroing of long semi-automatic and hunting rifles. The remaining shooting bays cover distances from 12 to 50 meters, with typical widths ranging from 10 to 22 meters. These bays are designed for dynamic short- and mid-range shooting, including movement, positional work, use of cover, and multi-directional engagement within defined safety sectors. Each bay provides sufficient space for individual training, organized courses, competitions, and complex scenario-based exercises, including simultaneous use by multiple groups without interference. All bays are fully equipped for flexible training setups, including a sufficient number of target stands, steel target mounts, tables for gear handling, seating areas, and shooter support facilities. The range includes hundreds of movable barriers and props, such as barrels, wooden wall simulations, and other elements that allow for the creation of realistic training environments, competitions, and complex scenarios. Cones and other markers are available for defining shooting positions and firing lines. A wide variety of targets is available, including paper and cardboard targets, classic hardox steel poppers, hanging gongs of various sizes, and dynamic systems such as Texas Star. The facility also includes training vehicles, enabling scenarios involving shooting from and around vehicles. A significant portion of the range is covered by Wi-Fi, providing convenient support for instructors, organizers, and training documentation. A unique feature of the range is the ability to conduct multi-directional shooting, including sectors up to 180°, up to 250° on selected bays, and in certain configurations even full 360° engagement. This allows for realistic tactical scenarios that are not possible at conventional shooting ranges.
Oleško Shooting Range is used by a wide range of professional and civilian users. It regularly hosts training for Czech armed services, including the Police of the Czech Republic, Czech Armed Forces, Prison Service of the Czech Republic, as well as municipal police units. The facility is also utilized by leading firearms and tactical training providers from across Europe, firearms manufacturers for testing and evaluation, and organizers of large-scale shooting and tactical competitions. The range also serves as the home base of Hard Task Training, whose operational experience and training activities significantly influence the character and ongoing development of the facility. The infrastructure includes a modern facility building with a classroom for theoretical instruction, kitchen area, restrooms, and showers. Parking capacity is approximately 40 vehicles, allowing for efficient organization of larger courses and private events.
Website www.strelniceolesko.cz
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From Prague by the D8 highway in the direction of Usti nad Labem, exit 35 Km in the direction of Terezin, about 10 minutes from the highway through the villages of Doksany and Hrdly. After the bridge over the railway turn right in the direction of Olesko. When reach the Olesko village turn left after the municipal office. Total driving time according to traffic rules from Prague to our shooting range is about 30-45 minutes.
Drivers, when arriving at the course, please be extremely considerate of the residents of the village of Oleško, which you are driving through to the shooting range, and adjust your speed so that you disturb its residents as little as possible when passing through the village! Thank you