Central Valley Shooters

[Dark Water]

Just curious how many shooter's are from the central valley. What city are you in and where is your favorite spot to shoot at?

[JagerTroop]

I'm a soon-to-be central valley shooter. I too would like to know the good BLM spots.

[doc66]

Stockton/Lathrop. I've been to Barnwood (Ripon), GunRoom (Elk Grove), Manteca Sportsman (Manteca- outdoor), and Gun Exchange( Stockton-now closed).

Gunroom- too far and too many people on Friday nites. People who rent and don't know common rules like not pointing a firearm down the line.

Ripon and Manteca best bets so far. Don't know much about Modesto and Stockton gun clubs though

[Dark Water]

The central valley does not have a lot of BLM spots but there are good places to shoot within a reasonable distance. I am a member at a private range in Jamestown. There are other ranges closer to me but I think this is the best one in the area.

If you are moving somewhere near me let me know and I will help you find some good ranges.

[Mr. Joshua]

I don't practice at the local ranges. I do compete at Richmond, Chabot, Sac Valley and the River Oaks Range in Winton.

I practice at a "members only" range that's part of my employment.

[Standard]

I'm from Modesto. I drive down to Panoche to shoot.
Or if I'm just shooting handguns, I shoot at Ronning on Yosemite.

[trfcrugby]

I shoot at the Turlock Sportsman's Club. It has trap, 100 and 200 yard rifle range, and a 50yd pistol range.

It's a private club with fishing and camping on the site.

[m98]

sj rifle/pistol range in Linden or manteca sportsman

[tcrpe]

5 Dogs range near Bakersfield

[cj cake]

Private ranch near Reedley.

[ZapThyCat]

There's some farmers out on the delta that don't mind you shooting into their fields... provided no one is there (duh).

[JeffM]

Visalia, b/t Fresno and Bakersfield. I moved here last year from Norcal where I had private land to shoot on. I have no place to shoot here yet I usually shoot when I'm up north visiting family. I'm thinking about checking out Visalia Sportsmans Assn. but not sure how they'll react to AKs, Saigas and the like. Anyone care to chime in?

[Dark Water]

Private Land

I would like to hear more about the private land in the central valley. Currently I shoot at a range but it is quite the distance from my home and I would like something a little closer for the occasional practice session. Anyone know of a place like that in the central valley?

[Beelzy]

I shoot at Fresno Rifle/Pistol Club. One has to pony up $140.00 to become
a member in order to shoot at the nicer range though.(they have 3)
They also treat Day Shooters like dirt, so be forewarned.

I have heard good things about the range in Lemoore and the range in Visalia,
but have yet to investigate.

There is still a few areas in Madera that are cool to dove hunt in, but shooting
a rifle or handgun on private land is going the way of the Dinosaur around my
parts. Too many houses all over the place!!

[packnrat]

i just go up into "them thare hills"

and at this time it is a good thing as the air is clean about 6000 ft.


just remember "if it does not grow, it goes. clean up after your shoot.


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