All about Livermore Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club

🎯 Ranges and Facilities

The club offers a variety of ranges to accommodate different shooting disciplines:

• Rifle/Pistol Range: This range has 29 lanes with covered shooting positions and target stands at 25, 50, and 100 yards.

  • Permitted Firearms: Allows pistols and rifles up to .50 caliber (excluding .50 BMG). Shotguns are permitted with slugs only.

  • Position: Rifle shooting is restricted to a seated position at the bench.

• Pistol Range: This range is for handgun shooting only, with targets set up at distances like 7, 10, 17, 25, and 50 yards. Shooters use a standing position here.

• Trap Ranges: Dedicated facilities for clay target shooting, including a Trap Range and an Olympic Bunker. They also host disciplines like Five-Stand.

• Archery Range: A dedicated range for archery is available, generally for club members only.

• Amenities: The club grounds include a clubhouse, an outdoor BBQ area, and general recreation areas.

🛡️ Services and Rules

The club is open to the public and places a strong emphasis on safety, with trained Range Safety Officers (RSOs) always on duty.

• Training & Education: LPRGC offers various firearms safety and training courses, including those certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA), covering rifle, pistol, and shotgun. They also offer State-certified Hunter Education classes.

• Fees & Time Limits: Non-members pay a range fee for access. Shooting is typically done in time-limited relays (around 20 minutes) with an overall time limit (e.g., 2-2.5 hours) when there is a waiting list.

• Ammunition Restrictions: Generally, paper bullseye targets are required. Ammunition like .50 BMG, armor-piercing, incendiary, tracer, buckshot, or birdshot is prohibited on the rifle/pistol ranges.

• Events: The club hosts fun events like "Merchandise Shoots" (including "meat shoots" for prizes like meat products) and various leagues and competitions, such as the Trap League and the Fall .22 Rifle League.