THE RIDGECREST GUN RANGE
ASSOCIATION

 

 

 

 

RANGE CLOSURE FOR BULLDOZER WORK.

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Sorry for the short notice.

We are having a difficult time scheduling around the inclement weather

and the other bulldozer user.

 

Partial range closure again this Tuesday, Feb 9th
 

ONLY the 600 yard rifle range on the Ridgecrest Gun Range needs to be closed for 3 days for the morning until NOON each day.

Again, this only affects the 600 yard rifle range.

The PISTOL RANGE & the 300 YARD RIFLE RANGE REMAIN OPEN DURING THIS WORK.

Thanks for your understanding as we continue to get the 600 yard target system

ready for competition.
 

 

 

We've had a few members ask what this work is all for . . .
We have received this year's NRA range grant in the amount of $32,000.
This amount added to what we already have allows us to proceed with the MAIN project.

We are going to install multiple pull down NRA target systems at
the 600 yard line. This is a $60,000 range improvement that will allow
us to hold NRA sanctioned 600 yard long range rifle matches. It is the
building of a below ground concrete structure that holds the target
systems where the score keepers sit below ground level while shooters compete.
The NRA has strong interest in this improvement.

 

While there are other ranges around, none are built to NRA specifications, like the Ridgecrest Gun Range. The range designers have attended NRA range development
classes at their own expense to have the knowledge to build a range to NRA specs.
After it is done, you'll hear about NRA matches in the near future.

When this target work starts, the RIFLE range will be closed for about 2 weeks.

This is a BIG job.
However, the 100 yard PISTOL range will be open most of the time during this construction.

So, please be patient over the next few weeks. This is a major improvement.

We'll get it done as quickly as possible, and limit range closures as much as we can.
Thanks for your understanding. And be excited. This is great!

The RGRA Board

 

 

~~~ALERT~~~

We have been having a few problems lately.

1. We have been experiencing some vandalism recently.

Someone has been shooting range informational signs on the pistol range.

THESE RANGE SIGNS ARE NOT TARGETS.

 

Many of these signs are there in accordance with the range county permit. If you shoot them, we have to BUY new ones and replace them. The cost takes away from money we need to keep the range going.

Range POLICY: If you get caught intentionally destroying the range in any way, or shooting your guns in a manner that your bullets ricochet off the floor of the range, you will get rejected from the range.

2. Cross range shooting: This is when a shooter may start shooting say the 300 yard targets, and then decides to shoot the 100 yard targets, from the same 300 yard position on the firing line. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NOT ALLOWED. The range side berms are only about 10' high, while the down range berms are 20' high. So, when you shoot cross range towards side berms, the rounds easily go over the berm and off the range. This can get us shut down. This needs to stop NOW!

3. Shooters setting up their own targets, without making sure the bullets will impact a down range berm, before hitting the floor of the range, or even going over the top of the berm. Position your targets so bullets impact a BERM. Range POLICY: If you get caught intentionally destroying the range in any way, or shooting your guns in a manner that your bullets ricochet off the floor of the range, you will get permanently rejected from the range.

Everyone needs to know that if you are caught violating the range rules, your membership will be immediately revoked with no refund. The above violations are DANGEROUS. STOP NOW! If you see someone doing these violations, get their license number, and description if you can, and call it in to GUNS4US at 760-375-1004. We'll then try and contact them to fix the problem.

As always, think before you shoot in a way that is dangerous.

RGRA Board

 

 

 

 

An invitation from our newest member club.

 

R.G.R.A. Members

 

     On Saturday Feb 13th starting at 10:00 am The Coso Archery Club will be having a 3D animal shoot. There will be 14 3DS placed around our walk around range. The distances will range between 8 yards to 50 yards.

 

The cost will be $5.00 to shoot. We have some recurve bows and arrows to loan if you need to borrow one. This shoot is to celebrate Our One Year Anniversary on the Ridgecrest Gun Range. We invite all to come out and shoot  or to check out the Archery Range.  

 

 Thanks

 

 Coso Archery Club Board

 

 

For photographs and more information see the web-page at

http://www1.iwvisp.com/archeryclub/

 

 

  

Click here to see the schedules for RGRA member clubs.

 

 

Directions to the Range

The range is located at the corner of Brown and Wiknich Roads,
southwest of Ridgecrest and south of Inyokern, CA.

 

Impressive from the Sky

Thanks to Hugh Helmick

More Impressive from the Firing Line

The Public Range consists of 3 separate ranges:

 

100 yard range.
600 yard rifle/shotgun range.
300 yard rifle range.
Targets are now installed at the 400 and 500 yard ranges.
Steel targets are in place at 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400,
500, and 600 yards.
The Firing Lines are concrete slabs, with concrete benches
or holes to set up shooting benches.
The Range is available for individual shooting
or to rent for club or community shooting competitions.
Our Firing lines are covered for shade.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE

 

The RGRA Board has reviewed the gate policy and has established the following guidelines to be observed when anyone is inside the range shooting:

The gate should be closed while people are using the facility, unless a down range club has the gate open for a match.

The chain should be wrapped around gates with locked hooked in the chains to keep gates from swinging open in windy conditions, but the lock should be left in unlocked with the gate combo set back to all zeros, or some number other than the real combo.

The gate should NOT be locked securely while people are inside.

OUR REASONING for leaving gate unlocked - If someone inside was injured or ill, and called for help on a cell phone, and the gate was locked emergency personnel would not be able to get into the range to help them.

If you happen to be there and discover someone already on the range did not secure the gate and lock appropriately, please - with respect and courtesy - inform them about this new policy.
 

Become a member and shoot at the range
from dawn to dusk.

 

Click here for information on memberships.

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We are constantly upgrading
and improving the range facility.

 

Click here to view the latest.

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The History of the RGRA

 

Click here to read the RGRA History.

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The Robbers Roost Vigilantes

The SASS sanctioned cowboy action shooting club,
Robbers Roost Vigilantes,
shoots the third Saturday of each month at the range.
More information may be found at the Club's Page

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The Sierra Desert Gun Club

 

The oldest shooting club in the area has a rich
and interesting history, and a dedicated membership
who are building their own range within the RGRA area.
Click here to view the SDGC page

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Other Shooting Links

Other sites you may find of interest.
The National Rifle Association
The California Rifle & Pistol Association
Realguns Forums - A Community for Shooters

The RGRA thanks Newsguy.com for their generous
assistance with this web site.