All about Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club

Facility & Ranges

The club operates several specialized ranges to accommodate various disciplines:

• Rifle Range: A dedicated area for long-gun shooting, equipped with a cease-fire warning beacon for safety during target resets.

• Pistol Range: Features benches and target frames for handgun practice, supporting calibers up to .44 (with specific restrictions on high-velocity or armor-piercing rounds).

• Shotgun Ranges: Includes facilities for Trap shooting (held Wednesday evenings) and a popular Sporting Clays course that often utilizes the coastal terrain.

• Action Ranges: Multiple bays used for dynamic shooting scenarios, including Cowboy Action Shooting (hosted by the Siuslaw River Rangers) and advanced defensive practice.

• Archery Range: Features a dedicated area for bowhunters and target archers; firearms are strictly prohibited in this section.

Services & Programs

• Cowboy Action Shooting: A signature program where participants use 19th-century style firearms and dress in period-accurate clothing to compete in timed stages.

• Advanced Practice: Scheduled sessions for experienced shooters to practice drawing from holsters, movement, and engaging steel targets.

• Education: The club offers safety orientations for all new members and provides resources on handgun safety and basic marksmanship.

• Community Events: Historically, the club has hosted open houses and community development events to promote responsible firearm ownership.