WELCOME

A warm welcome to long-time members of the Del Norte Gun Club. People who are thinking about becoming members will find a wealth of information regarding our facilities and programs.

A new archery range is open, located between the 1000 yard range and the shotgun facility. There is a known distance practice range with excelsior target backstops at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 100 yards. A paper tune up frame is available in the 10 yard lane. In addition there is a crossbow and broadhead range with target stands at 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards for pre-hunting checkout. A 10 target walking course is open with 2D animal targets.

3D events are held every 3rd Saturaday of each month starting at 10:00. Check in starts at 9:00 and there will be 20, 3D targets. The practice range is closed, start at 10:00, during an event. All levels of shooters are welcome.

The archery range has a gate and you will need to take a short orientation to get a key and range access.

For additional information please contact:
Chester Painter, cpainter@q.com , Cell 505-490-0815
Tom Gonzales, tgfishhappy@gmail.com , 505-220-9265

The shotgun enthusiast will find a variety of shotgun activities at Del Norte Gun Club.

A 12-station Sporting Clays course equipped with the Long Range Smart Key system is available whenever DNGC is open with the exception of the period when the course has been set for scheduled registered shoots. This will usually be 5-6 days prior to the scheduled shoot.

A Skeet and Trap overlay field is also equipped with the Long Range Smart Key System and is available whenever DNGC is open. On most days the scheduled registered sporting clays shoots are held, a 5-stand course that includes 5 to 8 target machines will be operational.

The 5-stand course in the near future will be utilizing the Long Range Smart Key system and available to shoot 7 days a week.

IDPA is a shooting sport that uses practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios.

IDPA shooting events require use of practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No "competition only" equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship.

You can't beat IDPA for practice if you are a concealed carry permit holder!

Contact Jerry Weesner at 505-977-0812 or e-mail BigACP@cableone.net for more information.

The Rio Rancho Regulators, a Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) club. Activities are on the first and fourth Saturdays of each month. Setup at 10 AM and a safety meeting with shooting follows after set up. A lunch break at about the halfway mark. Long range rifle shoots are included in the fourth Saturday meet.
Contacts are:
Carl Bray, 400-2468, email sambrannan1873@yahoo.com
Gale Bray, 400-2544, email horseshoe333@yahoo.com
Lawrence Spohn, 891-2789, email lkspohn@hotmail.com

The Garand-Springfield-Vintage Military (GSM) rifle matches are events developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to introduce shooters to competitive rifle shooting. They are designed to promote target practice and competition by as many adults and youth as possible. The matches consist of a total of 55 rounds shot from 200 yards: 5 sighters and 20 shots for record fired from the prone position slow, 10 fired from prone rapid, 10 fired from sitting rapid, and 10 fired slow from standing.

In F-Class there are two shooting categories, Open and F/TR. in Open class, in addition to a scope and rest you are also allowed to shoot most any caliber you want. In open class shooting with a tripod front rest and a rear bag is allowed as well. The other category in F-class is for F/TR. F/TR rules at this years national championship, are: 308/223 only, weight limit of 18.15 lbs. (includes anything attached to the rifle), shot off a bi-pod (no rail gun or return to battery set up). Of course this is relatively new and some changes and or additions are likely when the new rules come out.

Tactical competitors can tune up by shooting F-Class, in fact law enforcement or other "designated marksman" are encouraged to participate.Benchrest wind flags are not allowed so reading mirage, hold off and other real world tactical considerations come into play. Each individual shot is scored so you cannot just machine gun off your rounds when a favorable condition presents itself. Those with physical limitations often find that shooting prone from a bi-pod or rest extends their ability to shoot and compete.

For more information contact:
Denny Welker, swiss3f@gmail.com or 505-385-6790 for more information.

Members may use the range from sunup to sundown every day of the year except for Wednesday mornings. To avoid possible accidents, member keycards are set to NOT OPEN THE GATE from dusk Tuesday through noon Wednesday.

Please take your trash when you are leaving, pick up your brass and help keep Del Norte Gun Club clean.

One of the major issues in obtaining the "special use" zoning for the new facility was safety. We showed that our new recreational shooting facility will be built to the highest standards of safety and that we will institute rules and procedures for safe use of the ranges.

Safety First - If an orange Flag is NOT being flown at the entrance gate, there will be NO LIVE FIRE anywhere on the facility.

Therefore, anyone found shooting on the property in violation of these rules will be prosecuted for trespass. If it is a current Del Norte Gun Club member, that member will be permanently expelled from the Club.

The entire property is fenced (nearly five miles of fencing). Only Del Norte Gun Club Members and those specifically authorized by the Board have a key to the gate. Any other person who wants to visit the facility will have to be accompanied by a Board member or come as the guest of a club member . Special arrangements can be made for visits.

Contact a Board member if you want to visit the facility, or call Deana at 505-550-5447