General Range Rules
The following rules apply to all ranges.
Range infractions may result in expulsion from the club.
Only members and paid guests may use the range.
- Membership card must be displayed. If you come to the range without your membership card you will be sent home.
- All shooters and spectators must wear suitable eye and ear protection.
- Juniors must be supervised by a senior member.
- No alcoholic beverages permitted on the ranges.
All Shooter’s are Range Safety Officer’s and have full control of Range in the event of a Safety Violation.
- The normal firing line has preference, but the shooters may agree to move the firing line forward.
When anyone is down range no weapons shall be handled for ANY reason. Actions shall be open and magazines removed.
- Except where noted only paper or cardboard targets may be used.
All targets have to be placed on the backers between the uprights. Any Member shooting at targets in front of 2×4’s or Railroad ties will be treated as intentionally destroying club property. Steel targets must be used in the manner they were designed for (ie: If it is a hanging plate it must be hung properly)
- No fully automatic, simulated fully automatic or hip shooting is allowed.
- Always make sure your weapon is pointed in a safe direction so any discharges will not leave club property.
- Police your brass including miss fires.
Remove all targets when you are done shooting. Do not move club Targets to other ranges.
- Targets that sit directly on the ground are prohibited on ALL Ranges
Range Specific Rules
This Guthsville Rod and Gun Club range is attended for classic bulls-eye shooting. However, it can be used for other shooting sports as long as the specific range rules are followed. The firing line of the range is covered to protect the shooter from the elements.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Pistol calibers only, no magnum loads.
- No Rifles or Shotguns
- No Midrange Targets
- Only paper or cardboard targets in the target frames.
This Guthsville Rod and Gun Club range is suitable for many types of shooting.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Any rifle or pistol caliber; shotguns using slugs No 50BMG.
- Suitable steel/novelty targets may be used. They have to be placed at the bottom of the backstop. They can only be shot using pistol calibers from the normal firing line.
- No Mid range Targets
- Rifle shooting is to be done from the normal firing line.
The 50-foot range at Guthsville Rod and Gun Club is a wide open range. In addition to shooting from the firing line, many shooters use this range to practice shooting on the move for such Sports as IDPA and USPSA. When shooting from other than the normal firing line please watch your muzzle direction, and be considerate of other shooters who may want to share this range.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Pistol calibers only, no magnum loads.
- No Rifle Caliber Weapons of any Kind/ No Shotguns
- No Mid range Targets
- Suitable steel / novelty targets may be used. They have to be placed at the bottom of the back stop.
- Range 2 Steel – No shooting closer tan indicated firing line on the ground, Pistol Caliber Only, No Magnums or Rifle Caliber Cartridges, No Shotguns.
Guthsville Rod and Gun Club 50 yard range provides a shooting range for those who want to shoot at 50 Yards. There are benches for bench rest shooting. There is room at the firing line to fire standing sitting or prone. The firing line is fully covered so you are protected from the elements.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Any rifle or pistol caliber; shotguns with slugs only. No 50BMG.
- No midrange targets.
This range is for shooting at the longest range possible at Guthsville Rod and Gun Club. There are benches for bench rest shooting. There is room at the firing line to fire standing sitting or prone. The firing line is fully covered so you are protected from the elements.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Any rifle or pistol caliber; shotguns with slugs only. No 50BMG.
- All shooting from the established firing line.
- No midrange targets.
This Guthsville Rod and Gun Club Range are for archery and Trap shooting only.
The following rules apply to the archery range:
- Bow and arrow and crossbows only.
- No Broadheads.
The following rules apply to the Trap Range:
- Make certain that the shooter is forward of anyone operating the thrower or hand throwing the birds.
- All birds have to be either hand thrown or thrown with the permanent thrower.
- Follow the instructions and rules posted for the thrower.
- Hand thrown birds are to be thrown in the same direction as the thrower.
- Shotguns only with bird/target loads only. No Slugs or Buckshot.
- Only clays to be launched from thrower.
The Guthsville Rod and Gun Club Back Powder Range are reserved for Black Powder shooting only.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- No Centerfire Rifle Ammunition.
- No Shotguns.
- Suitable Steel and Novelty Targets allowed but must be placed at base of backstop.
- No Handling of firearms for any reason while someone is down range.
- No mid range targets
- Do not shoot steel closer than indicated firing line on ground.
The Plinking Range at Guthsville Rod and Gun Club is a range for those who like to shoot at other than paper and cardboard targets. This range is a great range to start new shooters.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Rimfire Only .22/.17HMR. No Centerfire ammunition of any kind allowed.
- Only Club provided targets may be used on this range.
- No Shooting steel any closer than indicated firing line on ground.
This Guthsville Rod and Gun Club range is wide open and is suitable for a wide range of shooting.
In addition to the general range rules the following specific rules apply:
- Any rifle or pistol caliber; shotguns using slugs or shot. No 50BMG.
- Suitable steel/novelty targets may be used. They have to be placed at the firing line such that the uprights will not be damaged. They can only be shot using pistol calibers from the normal firing line.
- Rifle shooting is to be done from the normal firing line.
- No Mid range targets.
Club Membership
Interested in joining the Guthville Rod and Gun Club? We have an easy-to-follow process to get you started. Just follow our steps and submit an application to become a member.
ALL NEW MEMBERS WILL BE ON A ONE (1) YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD.