Venues have been developed in large part due to the generous grants provided by the Friends of NRA

Sierra Valley

Youth Programs

The Youth Shooting program is designed to introduce interested youth ages 8-18 to the sport of trap shooting. NRA certified coaches teach participants proper gun handling, safety, and the fundamentals of the sport of trap shooting. The program operates every Thursday at 5 P.M. starting in March through June.

For shooters that are interested in competitive trap shooting, the youth program also participates in the California Youth Shooting Sports Association (CYSSA) program. Shooters from all over California and Northern Nevada travel to various gun clubs to compete in their age appropriate divisions.

For more information about the youth shooting program contact

Tim Lysen
775-750-6567
timbocam@yahoo.com

 

Pistol

Currently our pistol shooting is a "fun shoot" on the second Saturday of the month, beginning at 9:00 AM. Any caliber is allowed. We have several varieties of reactive steel targets. We also have target holders, but the paper targets must be provided by the shooter.

Ear and eye protection are required, and there are experienced shooters on hand if you need assistance. Members shoot free and non-members are $5.00 for the day.

Also available at our pistol range is a concealed carry class and a licensed FFL.

 

For more information on pistol range, contact

Ralph Howell
530-832-4648

For more information on CCW Classes, contact

Travis Schivone
530-616-0338

 

.22 Caliber Bench Rest

The .22 Caliber Bench Rest program is held on the third Saturday of each month. The club is affiliated with The American Rimfire Association and shooting results can be submitted to their data base.

For more information about bench rest contact

Quentin Youngblood
530-206-6984
qlyoungblood@yahoo.com

 

.22 Caliber Silhouette

The .22 Caliber Center Fire Varmint Silhouette Shoot is held at 9:00 am on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting.

It is a 40 round match. 20 rounds standing and 20 rounds sitting or kneeling. There are 5 different targets; squirrels, crows, woodchucks, rabbits, and coyotes. The targets are approximately life-size heavy steel and are set at ranges from 60 to about 250 yards. Rifles allowed are, .22 center fire (e.g., 223, 22-250, .22 Hornet) or smaller center fire (e.g. .204 Ruger, .17 Rem). Targets will be scored with a visible hit, they do not need to be knocked down.

The cost is $5 for the match. Money awards (depending on number of shooters) will go to the high standing, high sitting and high overall score. In case of ties, there will be shoot offs.

For more information about center fire silhouette contact

Ralph Howell
530-832-4648

 

.22 Small Bore Silhouette

Metallic silhouette shooting is a target shooting discipline that involves shooting at metal cutouts representing game animals at varying distances. The chickens are placed at 40 meters, pigs at 50 meters, turkeys at 77 meters, and rams at 100 meters.

The rifles are split into categories by weight, so that the heavier target rifles with bull barrels are not competing against lighter hunting rifles. The two classes for this venue of shooting are small bore rifle light (sport rifles) and small bore rifle heavy. Any sight is allowed on the rifles. Any .22 long rifle ammo can be used, but No hyper velocity loads are allowed, such as stingers.

The course of fire is 60 shots offhand, 15 at each bank of animals. Youth are encouraged to shoot off the bench the first few times. The cost of a match is $5.00, but new shooters shoot free the first time. Shoots are held the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Range opens at 9:00 a.m. for practice.

For more information about .22 small bore silhouette contact

Daryl Folchi
530-832-5266
defolchi@psln.com

 

Trap

Trapshooting is a popular venue at the club. During the spring and summer months, the shoots are held on Sundays at 1 p.m. During the winter, they are held at 1 p.m. as well, but weather permitting. We have four trap fields equipped with automatic Pat-Trap machines and Canterbury Voice release system. Cost is $5.00 per round for members and $7.00 per round for non-members. The first round for newcomers is always free.

We offer personal, one on one instruction for first time shooters as well as the use of club shotguns, if prior arrangements are made. Our club hosts several sanctioned trap shoots a year in conjunction with the Pacific International Trap Association (PITA) and they are attended by shooters form all over Northern California and Northern Nevada. We have lots of room for camping and RVs are welcome! However, there are no hookups at this time. We have a very active youth trap shooting program and our kids compete state wide. Fun Shoots and corporate outings are popular as well. We throw 200,000 targets a year. Come check us out, we would love to see you!

For more information about trap contact

Ron McGarr
530-258-1608
thwestron@yahoo.com