All about Sanford-Springvale Fish & Game Protective Association

Facilities and Ranges:

The Association offers multiple outdoor shooting ranges to accommodate various firearm types and distances. Key ranges include:

• 25 Yard Range: This range is primarily designated for handguns and rimfire rifles, featuring an enclosed, twelve-position building that can be heated with a woodstove.
• 100 Yard Ranges: There are two separate 100-yard ranges.
  • Range #1 has a twelve-position enclosed building with backstops/berms at 25, 50, and 100 yards. It is also equipped with a woodstove for heating.
  • Range #2 features a four-position overhead roof and has backstops at 50 and 100 yards.
• Action Bays: The club also has dedicated action bays, which are used for dynamic shooting competitions.
• Clubhouse: The club maintains a clubhouse that serves as the main facility for meetings and social activities.

Services and Disciplines:

SSFGPA hosts a variety of shooting events and educational programs:

• Shooting Competitions: The club regularly hosts sanctioned competitions in various dynamic shooting disciplines, which include:
  • Steel Challenge: A speed shooting discipline using steel targets.
  • USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association): A competitive sport involving pistols, rifles, and shotguns, emphasizing speed and accuracy.
  • Cowboy Action Shooting (SASS): A themed competition where participants shoot targets using firearms from the Old West period.
  • Wild Bunch.
• Marksmanship Programs: The club is involved with organizations like the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), promoting excellence in marksmanship, safety, and youth programs.
• Education and Training: The SSFGPA offers various firearm safety and proficiency courses, such as the NRA Basic Pistol Course, for members and the public.
• Conservation and Outdoors: In line with its "Fish & Game" designation, the association is also involved in conservation efforts and activities related to fishing and hunting.

The range facilities are generally open year-round for members, with occasional closures for maintenance or major events.