State
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Description
All about Del Norte Gun Club
Ranges and Disciplines:
The DNGC is known for its diverse outdoor range facilities, which accommodate various firearms and shooting distances. Key ranges include:
- Long-Range Rifle: The club is notable for maintaining a 1000-Yard Range, which requires members to complete a specific qualification class before use. This caters to precision rifle shooting.
- Pistol and Rifle Ranges: The facility hosts numerous events and regular shooting activities for both handgun and standard rifle calibers, indicating multiple bays and ranges suitable for different distances.
- Archery Range: In addition to firearms, the club supports archery, expanding its appeal to various shooting sports enthusiasts.
- Action Shooting Bays: The club hosts dynamic shooting events, such as those associated with the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), suggesting the presence of dedicated bays for scenario-based training and competitive matches.
Services and Programs:
The Del Norte Gun Club is a members-only organization with a structured entry process and multiple services:
- Membership: The club offers various memberships, including Annual Individual, Senior, and Lifetime options. New applicants for both individual and associate memberships are required to attend a mandatory New Member Orientation Class. Associate Members must reside in the same household as the primary member.
- Classes and Qualification: In addition to the required New Member Orientation, the club offers specialized classes, such as the qualification course necessary to use the 1000-yard range.
- Youth Shooting Sports: The club runs a dedicated youth program focused on safety and proficiency, utilizing nationally certified youth instructors. This program typically involves disciplines like Air Rifles/BB Guns, Archery, Handgun, Muzzleloaders, Rifle, and Shotgun, and is notably open to participants without requiring full club membership.
- General Services: Members have the benefit of bringing up to two guests to shoot with them at a time, provided they use a designated "Guest Badge." The club also manages services related to membership maintenance, such as RV spaces for event attendees and replacement IDs or key cards.
