State
Rochester, Illinois
Hours
- Monday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
- Thursday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
- Friday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Description
All about Boondocks Gun Club
Facilities and Ranges:
- Rochester, IL: This location is an indoor shooting range featuring six lanes with a maximum distance of 75 feet. The lanes have electric target operators. It also has a dedicated bow range with the same 75-foot distance, which can also be used for air rifles.
- Raymond, MS (Boondocks FTA): This is a world-class facility with multiple outdoor ranges, including:
- A 100-yard Rifle/Pistol range with a remote-controlled turning target system and automated steel plates.
- An outdoor Member Range with steel targets and distances up to 75 yards for rifles.
- Specialized training ranges, one of which is covered, lighted, and available for use.
- A Force on Force training site simulating home defense and other scenarios.
- A Pro Shop selling firearms, ammunition, and gear.
- Modern classrooms and a pavilion for large events.
Services:
Both locations offer a variety of services, with the Mississippi location (FTA) being more comprehensive in its training focus:
- Training and Classes: Both offer Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) classes (or Enhanced Carry classes) and beginner firearms safety courses. The FTA offers a wider range of instruction, including defensive handgun, shotgun, and carbine rifle classes, as well as specialized courses like Church Security and Active Shooter response.
- Retail and Rentals: Both feature a Pro Shop or retail service, often acting as a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer for firearm transfers. They also offer firearm rentals for range use.
- Range Access: The Illinois club offers range fees for public walk-in use and various annual memberships with benefits like unlimited shooting. The FTA also offers membership tiers for daily access to open ranges.
- Competitions: Both facilities host organized shooting events and leagues, with the FTA specifically mentioning matches like IDPA, USPAS, and Steel Challenge.
- Simulators: The Illinois facility offers range simulators for accuracy and timing practice.
