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Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club
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4000
Dagnino Road PO
Box 786 Livermore,
CA 94551 |
Trap Range: (925) 449-8780 Rifle/Pistol Range: (925)
449-3616 Web Site: www.lprg.org |
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The
Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club offers a variety of shooting
sports. Whether you shoot shotgun,
rifle, pistol or archery, we feature some of the best facilities in Northern
California. Come see for yourself! |
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The Livermore-Pleasanton
Rod & Gun Club is located in Livermore offering a full range of shooting
activities. The club is located on 54
acres, and includes safe, modern rifle, pistol, archery and trap ranges. The clubhouse, outdoor BBQ, and recreation
area creates a great family atmosphere.
Firearms training and safety are taught through a variety of courses
offered by the club. The club grounds
are available for rental to individuals or local organizations.
Ranges are open to the club members, guests and visitors. Club members and their guests (when
accompanied by the member) shoot at a discounted rate. Visa/MasterCard are accepted at both range
offices. Eye and ear protection is
required for all shooters. Please
note that the operating hours listed may be different for holidays and the
ranges may close early due to inclement weather or dangerous conditions (e.g.
lightning). It is recommended that you
call before coming to the range if you have any doubts.
The trap range features
ten voice-operated trap fields.
Singles, doubles and continental (wobble) are available. Trap field lighting provides fun night
shooting on Tuesdays. The club conducts
monthly club shoots from February through September. We also participate in the North Bay and South Bay Trap League
shoots held in association with other Bay Area clubs.
The club hosts
approximately ten Amateur Trap Association (ATA) and Pacific International Trap
Association (PITA) competitions annually.
These usually consist of one- or two-day programs. Occasionally, we host longer events, like
the 5-day PITA State shoot.
Shells used on the trap
range are limited to three-dram equivalent loads, with no more than 1 1/8
ounces of shot. Shot size is limited to
7½, 8 or 9 shot only. All shotguns must
be shoulder-mounted when shooting. The
trap office offers both 12 and 20 gauge cartridges for sale. The club has no rental firearms.
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The hours for the trap
range are: |
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Tuesday |
5 PM to 10 PM* |
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Wednesday |
10 AM to 4 PM* |
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Saturday and Sunday |
10 AM to 4 PM* |
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*The
last squad will be sent out to shoot no later than 30 minutes prior to closing.
A round of trap is $8 for
non-members, $5.50 for members and $4.50 for juniors (under 18). Members may purchase discounted punch
cards. Twenty-round cards are $100 for
members. This is a substantial saving
over non-member rates.
The rifle/pistol range offers a safe place to enjoy your shooting your firearm and hone your marksmanship skills. The range offers 29 shooting stations with 25- and 100-yard ranges at each. We pride ourselves on a safe, friendly place to shoot.
Younger shooters require a parent or legal guardian to shoot depending on their age and firearm. *See bottom of page for more details. Additionally, .50 BMG, armor piercing, incendiary, or tracer ammunition are not permitted. Paper targets only. No exploding targets are permitted. Popular calibers of ammunition for sale at the rifle/pistol range office. The club has no rental firearms.
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The hours for the
rifle/pistol/archery range are: |
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Tuesday |
10 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM |
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Wednesday |
10 AM to 3 PM |
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Thursday |
10 AM to 3 PM |
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Friday |
10 AM to 3 PM |
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Saturday and Sunday |
10 AM to 5 PM |
Rifle/Pistol range shooting is $13 for non-members, $7 for members and $4 for juniors (under 18). This fee covers the use of the range for a three-hour period. Ten-shoot cards are $60 for members. This is a substantial saving over non-member rates.
An intimate 3-station archery range is available for practicing that perfect shot placement. Fees are $8 for non-members, $4 for members and $4 for juniors. No discounted shoot cards are available for the archery range.
A Wide Variety of Firearms
Training Available
The gun club offers a variety of classes for the marksman, hunter and casual shooter alike. NRA classes provide an opportunity for shooters to learn the key elements of shooting and safe gun handling. Classes include Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Personal Protection. NRA-certified instructors teach these classes with concern for your success and safety. State-certified instructors offer Hunter education classes throughout the year in both traditional and internet-based home-study formats.
The Scholastic Clays Target Program is a youth development program focused on providing young people a positive experience. They participate in a supervised shooting program that emphasizes safety and skill development in clay target shooting. The program focuses on teaching sound shooting fundamental and instilling a safe and responsible attitude towards firearms.
Additional information about these training programs can be found at the range offices or the web site.
The club sponsors a variety of events. The member’s newsletter contains announcements for events and event schedules. This information is also available through the club’s web site.
In May, the club holds its annual barbecue that is open to the public. The BBQ serves as our largest fundraiser. It features a barbecued steak dinner (actually lunch) with all the trimmings. Shooting competitions occur throughout the day for prizes. Entertainment for the kids is available. Additionally, we have a variety of items that are distributed through raffles or auctions. Proceeds benefit the club.
Merchandise shoots are held several times a year. The club holds “meat shoots” where the winner of the competition will receive a slab of bacon, ham, turkey or other meats, depending on the season. These competitions are often held prior to major holidays and anyone can enter these fun, quick shooting events. The club’s newsletter or website will have more information on upcoming events.
The advantages of membership are more than just financial. In addition to being able to shoot at a discount, members get a quarterly newsletter with all the latest about the club. Not only does the club provide a great place to shoot but also provides an opportunity to socialize while building an stronger club and even better place to shoot in the Bay Area.
Annual membership is available at $100 with a one-time initiation fee of $50. Clearly it doesn’t take much shooting to save the cost of your membership fees and more. Life memberships are also available at $1500. Members can bring spouses as well as family members under the age of 21 to shoot with them at member rates, providing you even more savings.
Everyone starts out as an associate member. Associate members have the same shooting privileges and access to the shooting facilities but are not allowed to vote or hold elected office within the club. After an associate member has been with the club for two years and satisfied the requirements as outlined by the club’s bylaws, the member can petition the board for regular membership. This level of membership allows you voting privileges and qualifies you to hold an elected office within the club.
For a membership application, contact one of the range offices or download it from the club’s web site. The board of directors meets the third Monday of each month at 7 PM in the clubhouse. The meetings are open to club patrons, whether you are a member or not, and visitors are always welcome to attend.
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Convenient Location for Easy AccessThe club is easily accessible by most of the Bay Area. Located in the East Bay only a short distance from the 580-680 interchange, the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club is short drive away. From Interstate 580: Ø Exit
on the North Livermore Avenue Ø Travel
North on North Livermore Avenue for Ø Turn right on May School Road and travel East for ~1.2 miles to Dagnino Road and the club’s entrance Those traveling from the Central Valley can travel to the club using the North Vasco Road Exit. |
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Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club has adopted the following age requirements and rules.
All shooters and Adult supervision must pay associated fees regardless of whether you are shooting or not.
One shooting bench will be assigned to one Adult with minor or minors.
Minors under 6 years of age are not allowed on range.
All Minors will be under direct supervision of a parent, grandparent or guardian the entire time that the Minor is using a firearm. Minors are not allowed to roam the Range area without Adult supervision (no exceptions will be allowed).
Age for use of firearms listed next (no exceptions will be allowed).
6 to 8 years of age…..…BB rifle only
8 to 10 years of age……Rimfire Rifle only (17hmr or 22)
11 to 13 years of age........Rimfire or Centerfire Rifle (see note 1)
14 to 17 years of age...….Rifles (see note 2) or Handguns (see note 3)
18 to 20 years of age…....Rifles (no restrictions), Handguns (see note 2)
21 and older….................No restrictions
Note 1: Proof of Hunter Education, NRA Training or similar training must be presented in order to shoot Centerfire Rifle.
Note 2: Minor and Adult must be on same or adjacent shooting station. One Adult can supervise no more than two shooting stations.
Note 3: Proof of Hunter Education, NRA Training or similar training must be presented in order to shoot Centerfire Handgun.
Minors that are handling firearms unsupervised will be asked, along with the Adult to leave the range, no refund will be given.