PISTOL RANGE
Below is an overview of this ranges features, specific rules and range specific events! Be sure to check the RANGE STATUS and RANGE CALENDAR before visiting range or attending an event.RANGE STATUS and RANGE CALENDAR before visiting range or attending an event.
SEE Range Features
The pistol range is situated along the range access road, beyond the rifle range and its eastward turn. It currently features ten (10) individual pistol bays, ranging in length from 25 to 100 yards. These bays are positioned northward, alongside the east edge of the road, and face eastward. Sequentially, the bays are numbered from south to north, 1 through 10. Each bay is enclosed on three sides by earthen berms approximately sixteen (16) feet high.
Enclosed shooting shacks are situated at bays 3, 4, 5, and 10. The shacks at bays 4 and 10 accommodate five shooting positions each, while the shack at bay 5 has four shooting positions. Each shooting position features a closable port. Moreover, the shacks at bays 4, 5, and 10 are equipped with wood-burning stoves for warmth during colder seasons. Bays 4, 5, and 10 are equipped with power sources, and bays 4 and 5 also have outdoor shooting lights.
Target stands are not provided at the pistol range; members are required to bring their own. Additionally, pallets are prohibited at both the Pistol and Tactical ranges.
Enclosed shooting shacks are situated at bays 3, 4, 5, and 10. The shacks at bays 4 and 10 accommodate five shooting positions each, while the shack at bay 5 has four shooting positions. Each shooting position features a closable port. Moreover, the shacks at bays 4, 5, and 10 are equipped with wood-burning stoves for warmth during colder seasons. Bays 4, 5, and 10 are equipped with power sources, and bays 4 and 5 also have outdoor shooting lights.
Target stands are not provided at the pistol range; members are required to bring their own. Additionally, pallets are prohibited at both the Pistol and Tactical ranges.
pISTOL rANGE sPECIFIC rULES:
- The use of pallets for target stands at the pistol range, either from the rifle range or those brought from outside the club, is not authorized. (Vehicles are driven into the bays for set up, and pallets leave nails on the ground as they are shot.)
- Any caliber rifle/pistol or archery arrow or crossbow bolt can be used at this range.
- Tannerite, Pallets or Glass targets are not allowed.
rANGE sPECIFIC eVENTS:
NOTICE ABOUT PRACTISCORE
SGC Pistol Range Committee Notice to All Steel Challenge & USPSA Shooters:
Snowshoe Gun Club migrated to the use of Practiscore for all USPSA, Steel Challenge and Multi Gun Events. This allows better planning for the club and yourself plus it is free and easy to use once you are set up.
You can also follow other clubs in the state to see when their matches are. It's easy to use. Create a free login account. On the header click on Clubs, Search for Snowshoe Gun Club and click follow. Click on Matches in the header, type in SGC and matches will show up and you can register as they become available.
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You can also follow other clubs in the state to see when their matches are. It's easy to use. Create a free login account. On the header click on Clubs, Search for Snowshoe Gun Club and click follow. Click on Matches in the header, type in SGC and matches will show up and you can register as they become available.
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