Membership

 

We are not accepting new memberships at this time.

To become a member of the Montrose Rod and Gun Club, an individual must attend our monthly meeting.  The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at our indoor range at 1211 6450 Road  (next door to the City of Montrose Shops on the Hwy 50 Bypass/San Juan Ave) at 7:00 pm. Please view our application for fees.

🔴 MRGC RANGE RULES

The Four Universal Safety Rules

  1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.

  2. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy.

  3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

  4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

⚠️ General Rules

  • NO handling firearms when anyone is downrange.

  • Shooting behind the firing line = IMMEDIATE PIN DEACTIVATION.

  • Eye & ear protection required at all times.

  • NO alcohol or drugs.

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct = lockout & possible criminal charges.

👥 Membership & Guests

  • PINs & gate codes = household use only.

  • Under 18 must be with a member 21+.

  • One guest per member (member is fully responsible).

  • Guest violations = member PIN deactivation.

  • Membership renewals start Sept 1 (not prorated).

🛠 Facility & Equipment

  • Pick up all trash, brass, and targets.

  • Return target stands, benches, and chairs to storage.

  • Report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to a board member.

  • Indoor range: gate may remain open while in use but must be locked when leaving.

  • Do not remove or donate equipment without board approval.

📅 Events & Classes

  • Public/non-club events require board approval.

  • Instructors must provide certificate of insurance & Facility Use Agreement.

🔵 INDOOR RANGE

  • Approved calibers only (see posted list).

  • No Magnums, +P loads, or shotguns.

  • Fire only between 9 ft and 50 ft.

  • DO NOT shoot from behind another shooter.

  • Keep muzzles pointed downrange only.

  • Paper targets only, placed in cardboard target area.

  • Turn off lights & ventilation before leaving.

🟢 OUTDOOR RANGE

Pistol Bays 1–3: Pistols & .22 LR rifles only (Cowboy Action loads allowed).

  • 10 yds minimum shooting distance for steel targets.

  • No centerfire magnum loads on steel.

Bay 4: Paper targets only.

  • Centerfire rifles & shotguns with slugs allowed.

  • Pistol caliber carbines allowed in all bays.

Rifle Range:

  • Steel targets at marked distances (98–565 yds).

  • One blast = going downrange; two blasts = resume fire.

  • No firearms handled while anyone is downrange.

  • No shooting shotguns at target stands.

Shotgun Range:

  • Use during scheduled times only (see calendar).

  • Governed by Chief Range Officers.