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]

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?

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]

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]

[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]

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]

[perry753]

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]

[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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[Jim925]

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?