Where to practice sports shooting in Portugal?

Updated in September 2025
With its unique landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Portugal offers a unique stage for enthusiasts of sport shooting.

From rural landscapes and urban settings to historical scenarios, the country offers countless locations specially equipped for the safe practice of sport shooting. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know to practice this sport in Portugal — from the licenses required, rules not to forget, and several suggestions of shooting clubs from north to south of the country.

Practicing Sport Shooting in Portugal: Where Should I Go?

Fortunately, in Portugal it is possible to find several sport shooting clubs spread across all regions. These clubs are perfect for working on your shooting technique (whether amateur or professional) or simply for dedicating some time to your favorite hobby.

So, get to know some of the civilian shooting ranges where, in Portugal, you can give wings to your passion.

Sport Shooting Clubs in Northern Portugal

In the north of Portugal, we find several sport shooting clubs ready to welcome enthusiasts of this practice.

📍Viana do Castelo
The Carreira de Tiro de Viana do Castelo, managed by the Sociedade de Tiro de Viana do Castelo, is a space with two shooting ranges (air gun and archery).
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📍 Braga
In the district of Braga, there are several options:
The Campo de Tiro de Braga has five fields designed for the practice of various disciplines. Their layout follows the north-northeast solar orientation, as required.
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The Clube de Tiro Bracara Augusta is a private non-profit association whose mission is to promote the teaching, development, and practice of various sports disciplines.
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📍 Barcelos
In Barcelos, one of the places where you can practice is the Clube de Tiro de Fervença, whose shooting ranges have a black earth floor with vegetation cover and are set in a space of about 300×110 meters.
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📍 Famalicão
In Famalicão, we highlight the Carreira de Tiro de Esmeriz, a municipal infrastructure managed by the local Hunting and Fishing Association. With about 2,000 m², a social headquarters and support bar, it offers excellent conditions for the practice of sport shooting and regularly hosts regional competitions and championships such as Olympic Trap stages.
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📍 Guimarães
In Guimarães, the Clube Industrial de Pevidém manages one of the most complete sport shooting infrastructures in the region, with five shooting ranges (Olympic Trap, Universal Trap/Trap 5, Double Trap, Helice/Fan 32, and Compak Sporting). Recognized for the quality of its facilities and its sports dynamic, the club is a reference in sport shooting in Portugal.
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📍 Porto
In Póvoa de Varzim, the Clube de Tiro de S. Pedro de Rates is one of the main options in the Porto district. The space offers conditions for hunting weapons, rifle, and archery shooting, hosting shooters of different levels in a safe and organized environment.
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In Vila Nova de Gaia, the Clube de Tiro de Gaia stands out, known for organizing regular training and competitions that attract shooters from across the region. The club offers suitable conditions for various shooting disciplines, promoting not only competition but also learning and responsible practice.
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📍 Paredes
Finally, in Paredes, you will find the Campo de Tiro de Recarei, one of the most renowned spaces for sport shooting in Portugal. With large, high-quality facilities, it frequently hosts national and international competitions, bringing together athletes from various disciplines.
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Sport Shooting Clubs in Central Portugal

In Central Portugal, there is also a wide variety of shooting clubs and ranges.

📍 Lisbon
Starting in the capital, we find the largest and oldest shooting club in the country, the Sociedade de Tiro nº2 (ST2) de Lisboa. With over 130 years of history, ST2 has trained countless excellent shooters, including several Olympic representatives. Located in the heart of Lisbon, the club offers complete conditions for the safe and professional practice of various shooting disciplines, and also hosts competitions and events that promote the sport nationally and internationally.
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📍 Jamor
The Carreira de Tiro do Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor (CDNJ), located in Cruz Quebrada, is one of the most prestigious sport shooting infrastructures in the country. Integrated into the Jamor sports complex, it offers excellent conditions for training and competitions, regularly hosting national and international events. Due to its location and technical characteristics, it plays a central role in the development and promotion of sport shooting in Portugal.
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📍 Sintra
The Clube Desportivo de Tiro Cacém-Sintra, located in Rio de Mouro, is a reference in the Lisbon region. With facilities prepared for different disciplines, it regularly organizes training sessions, courses, and competitions, bringing together experienced and beginner shooters in a safe and community environment.
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📍 Loures
The Campo de Tiro de Loures is a venue dedicated to sport shooting, offering appropriate conditions for training and competitions. Located in the Lisbon region, it regularly hosts events and training activities, becoming a meeting point for practitioners and enthusiasts.
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📍 Setúbal
The Clube de Tiro Desportivo da Moita is one of the main facilities on the south bank dedicated to sport shooting. With facilities prepared for different disciplines, the club promotes training, courses, and competitions, welcoming shooters of various levels and contributing to the growth of the sport in the region.
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📍 Corroios
The JSR Academia Nacional de Tiro, located in the former SPEL facilities in Corroios, has modern infrastructures suitable for sport shooting. The venue hosts training sessions, courses, and competitions, establishing itself as a center of excellence for practitioners and professionals.
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To find the shooting club or association closest to your region, access the complete list of federated clubs on the FPT website.

Sport Shooting Clubs in Southern Portugal

📍 Silves
The Complexo de Tiro O Pinhal, in Pêra (Silves), is a national reference focusing on disciplines such as Olympic Trap, Universal Trap, Compak Sporting, Hunting Course, Skeet, and Helice Shooting. In addition to national and international competitions, it also offers a complete training and social environment for practitioners.
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📍 Tavira
The Sociedade de Tiro de Tavira is a venue dedicated to sport shooting in the eastern Algarve. With facilities prepared for different disciplines, it promotes training sessions and competitions, gathering practitioners in a safe and friendly environment.
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To find the shooting club or association closest to your region, you can access the complete list of federated clubs on the FPT website.

Sport Shooting Clubs in the Azores and Madeira

Sport shooting can also be practiced on the islands.

📍 Madeira
The Club Sports Madeira, located in Funchal, is one of the oldest in the region and a reference venue for sport shooting on the island. With tradition and dynamism, it promotes training sessions and competitions, bringing together practitioners in a safe and community environment.
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📍 Azores

The Clube Desportivo de Tiro de São Miguel, located in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel Island (Azores), is one of the main venues dedicated to sport shooting in the region. Focused on training, competitions, and events, it promotes the sport in a safe and friendly environment.
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However, to find the shooting club or association closest to your region, you can access the complete list of federated clubs on the Federação Portuguesa de Tiro (FPT) website, the highest authority managing the sport in our country.

Sport Shooting Licenses

Now that you know the main places to practice sport shooting in Portugal, it is time to understand the legislation governing this magnificent sport.

What is the Minimum Age to Practice Sport Shooting?

To start practicing Federated Sport Shooting, you must be at least 10 years old. You must pass the Federative License Access Test (TAC) organized by the FPT, and if you are a minor you may only practice with air guns that are free to purchase.

At the age of 14, you can practice with conditionally acquired air guns as well as firearms, provided you pass the access exam for this type of license (A/D) organized by the FPT.

For minors, authorization from the legal guardian is required.

What Do You Need to Start Practicing Sport Shooting?

To start practicing federated sport shooting, you must follow these steps:

• Join a Shooting Club affiliated with the FPT;
• Pass the Federative License access exam — organized by the FPT; 
• Be registered with the FPT and hold the respective license.

The license is valid for one calendar year and can be renewed/maintained as long as there is no violation of the rules established in the Federative License Regulations.

If you wish to practice with weapons that are not free to purchase, you must obtain the Sport Shooting Gun License issued by the Direção Nacional da Polícia de Segurança Pública (DNPSP). Its issuance depends on obtaining the Federative License.

What is the Federative Sport Shooting License?

The federative sport shooting license is issued by the FPT and allows the practice of precision sport shooting. It is valid for one calendar year, and its maintenance and renewal require compliance with the rules established in the Federative License Regulations.

This license can be granted at the following levels:

• TAC: allows exclusively the practice of sport shooting with free-acquisition air guns in the disciplines of P10, P10 5 shots, C10, CCArt, Running Target, Field Target, and BenchRest 25. 
• Type A: allows the use of revolvers, pistols, or air rifles, both free and conditional acquisition, up to 5.5 mm caliber, and revolvers, pistols, or rifles up to .22 caliber, provided that the ammunition is rimfire.
• Type B: allows the practice of precision shooting disciplines referred to in TAC and Type A and those using rifles of caliber between 6 mm and 8 mm and pistols and revolvers of calibers .32 S&W Long Wadcutter or .38 Special Wadcutter with total length not less than 220 mm. 
• Type C: allows the practice of precision shooting disciplines referred to in previous types and also precision shooting with pistols or revolvers up to 11.4 mm or .45 caliber.
• Type D: allows recreational sport shooting with revolvers, pistols, or air rifles, both free and conditional acquisition, up to 5.5 mm caliber, as well as revolvers, pistols, or rifles up to .22 caliber (rimfire ammunition) and smoothbore shotguns up to 12 mm caliber.

If you would like to read a dedicated article and learn more information about sport shooting licenses in Portugal and other countries, we have prepared this article for you. 

Sport Shooting with Air Guns

Now that you are familiar with the legislation and the locations of shooting clubs or associations in Portugal, it is time to choose the best models to start practicing.

Visit the Mundilar online store and choose the weapons and accessories best suited to you and your ambitions in sport shooting.