How to Join Richmond Rod and Gun Club

[BryMan92]

Hi all,

I just moved to Berkeley and was wondering how to go about joining the Richmond Rifle and Gun Club? I have been going to San Leandro but I cannot use my M1 Garand or M48 there due to FMJ restrictions. Any comments would be great! Thanks

[highpower790]

You must be sponsored!Start by going to the club,make yourself known to members.Someone will sign-off on your card.With the rifles mentioned you may want to check out the 200yd line this coming 3rd Sat.We shoot a highpower match from offhand,rapid sitting,rapid prone,and slow prone.PM for more deatails if interested.

[BigPimping]

You're better off going to BLM land. Good luck in getting a table at that place without a long wait.

[BryMan92]

Originally Posted by BigPimping

You're better off going to BLM land. Good luck in getting a table at that place without a long wait.

Any places you can recommend or places for more information?

Originally Posted by highpower790

You must be sponsored!Start by going to the club,make yourself known to members.Someone will sign-off on your card.With the rifles mentioned you may want to check out the 200yd line this coming 3rd Sat.We shoot a highpower match from offhand,rapid sitting,rapid prone,and slow prone.PM for more deatails if interested.

I will gladly send you a PM!

[sargenv]

Originally Posted by BigPimping

You're better off going to BLM land. Good luck in getting a table at that place without a long wait.

Not so much anymore.. the cold weather has set in.. and as a member, the first 2 hours of the day are specifically for members..

BLM is quite a drive away.. you'll burn more gas and time rather than just joining the club.. but then.. I'm sorta biased..

[Jim925]

Anyone know how much are the membership fees? I recently moved back to East Bay and looking for place to shoot that won’t break the bank.

[PhilosoRifle]

You may want to consider Yolo Sportsman's Association near Davis, $15 day range fee for non-members. If you visit at least 5 times in a year, get the $50 annual membership, it'll pay for itself in 5 visits as members are only $5 for the day.

The 100yd range is currently undergoing safety renovations, but currently you can shoot at 7, 10, 25, and 50.

[Jim925]

Thanks for the heads up. Might have to consider that even with paying a toll fee each visit.

[brix]

Originally Posted by Jim925

Thanks for the heads up. Might have to consider that even with paying a toll fee each visit.

Yep, yolo is probably your best bet, then Linden and Sacramento. Unless you shoot 22lr then United Sportsman in Concord has their Multi Purpose Range open to rimfire.

Linden goes out to 200 and I believe Sacramento goes out to 300.

I highly recommend joining the clubs like Richmond Hot Shots for their matches. Very well run and a great atmosphere. They have matches for almost everyone's interest.

[Jim925]

Thanks for the info, brix. I’ve been to the Concord range and I wish I could shoot my 9mm’s there. I’ll have to check out the Richmond Hot Shots Club. Want to get into their matches but don’t know where to start.

[perry753]

Originally Posted by Jim925

Thanks for the info, brix. I’ve been to the Concord range and I wish I could shoot my 9mm’s there. I’ll have to check out the Richmond Hot Shots Club. Want to get into their matches but don’t know where to start.

You'll need to take an intro course. Richmond offers this course, but if the class is too full, you can also take it at Yolo.

http://richmondhotshots.com/intro_to_ipsc.html

[Jim925]

Thanks, Perry! I’ll sign up for the intro course next month.

[brix]

Originally Posted by Jim925

Thanks, Perry! I’ll sign up for the intro course next month.

Nice!

I'm sure you'll have a great time. The vibe at Richmond is great, most of the shooters I've shot with have been awesome. Don't be shy and ask questions, most/all vet shooters are more than happy to help/coach you through stages. Once you take the class, you'll be able to Branch out to do matches at other clubs like Yolo.

Sign up for practiscore because that's how you register and find matches.

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[Jim925]

Originally Posted by brix

Nice!

I'm sure you'll have a great time. The vibe at Richmond is great, most of the shooters I've shot with have been awesome. Don't be shy and ask questions, most/all vet shooters are more than happy to help/coach you through stages. Once you take the class, you'll be able to Branch out to do matches at other clubs like Yolo.

Sign up for practiscore because that's how you register and find matches.

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Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind. I'm signed up for the intro class on 2/9. Last week I shot at the Richmond range and everyone was really friendly

[Matir]

I'm also taking the intro class at Richmond on 2/9... look forward to seeing you there.

I noticed in some photos that the action bays seem separated by railroad ties. Is this wall multiple ties thick? What prevents rounds from travelling between bays due to a gap/weak spot in the wall?

[Pandanin]

The walls are there for splatter prevention, not as a backstop.

Targets are placed so the walls are not in the line of fire.

[Matir]

Originally Posted by Pandanin

The walls are there for splatter prevention, not as a backstop.

Targets are placed so the walls are not in the line of fire.

But somebody could shoot in the direction of a wall without breaking the 180, correct?

[Pandanin]

Originally Posted by Matir

But somebody could shoot in the direction of a wall without breaking the 180, correct?

Anything is possible. Shooting the wall is a DQ.

The walls were reinforced last year with steel plates where there was wear and tear on the ties.

[Jim925]

[QUOTE=Matir;22583468]I'm also taking the intro class at Richmond on 2/9... look forward to seeing you there.

See you there, Matir!

[profec291]

Jim925, good to meet you last Saturday!

[Matir]

I forgot to specifically seek you all out. I was the guy shooting the CZ with the red grips.

[Jim925]

Originally Posted by profec291

Jim925, good to meet you last Saturday!

Same as well. Very cool of you to take the course with your son and bro!

[Jim925]

Originally Posted by Matir

I forgot to specifically seek you all out. I was the guy shooting the CZ with the red grips.

I was the one that walked in late haha. Those red grips look nice btw!

[sargenv]

Yolo Sportsmen's assn 100 yard range is apparently still closed until further notice..