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Q. Do I need to become a member of DSRPC before I can use the range on my own? A. Yes. Only members and their guests may use the range facilities unless competing in a scheduled match. Q. Why do I need to be a member of the NRA before I can apply for membership to DSRPC? A. Desert Sportsman is an affiliate member of the NRA and as such all members of Desert Sportsman must be current members of the NRA. Q. How do I get an application for membership to DSRPC? A. Go to the 'Membership' link on the web site and download an application package. You can also call the club phone and request an application be sent to you through the mail. Q. When is the range open for shooting? A. Check the 'Hours of Operation' link on the website. Q. What kind of ammunition can I shoot at on the range? A. Most any rimfire or centerfire catridge is acceptable. The following ammunition is not allowed - Explosive, Incindiary, Armor Piercing .50cal BMG and Tracer ammunition. Q. What kind of targets can I shoot at on the range? A. Most individuals use paper, cardboard or steel. Target materials that ARE NOT ALLOWED include, bottles, bricks, cinder blocks, televisions, computers, furniture, the trash barrels, tires, oil cans or any other flammables. Q. How do I know if I need to bring my own target stands? A. The club does not provide target stands for "free standing" targets. Range #6 does have 2" wide concrete slips poured in the ground at distances of 25yds, 50yds, 100yds, 200yds & 300yds. If you intend to use these, your target frames must be made of 2" by 2" material or it will not fit. Q. Does the club offer business, family or group memberships? A. No. All memberships in the club are individual. There are no group memberships or group rates. Q. I have been shooting firearms all my life and I am very familiar with firearm safety. Do I need to attend the Range Safety Orientation? A. Yes. All individuals wishing to become members of the club are required to attend the Range Safety Orientation. Many topics are covered including Club Organization, Administrative Policies, Range Security, Safe Firearms Handling and Range Safety Rules. Q. Do I need to provide my own targets? A. Yes. DSRPC does not provide targets or target stands for individual use. You must have your own! Q. How long will it take to get my membership so I can use the range? A. Membership processing can take up to eight weeks. This is dependent on timing of when the application is initially received by the club and whether it is properly completed with all documentation included. Q. I want to purchase a firearm. Does the club sell firearms? A. DSRPC does not sell firearms. We provide a facility where individuals can go to shoot there own firearms. Q. What shooting disciplines does DSRPC offer to shooters? A. Check out the 'Current Disciplines' link on the website. They are all listed there. Q. I am interested in participating in a discipline offered at the range. How do I know what equipment I need to purchase? A. Check the 'Activities Calendar' on the website. Come out to the range when the discipline you are interested in is scheduled to shoot and speak with the Match Director. Many times the Match Directors have extra equipment for first time participants to use. Q. I currently shoot USPSA at another location but frequently go to Las Vegas to visit family and I would like to shoot USPSA events at your facility if possible. Could I be put on your email list for club activities for IPSC, ICORE or USPSA matches? A. All disciplines and scheduled matches are listed on the website calendar. DSRPC does not make e-mail notification of events. Q. What type of targets should I use specifically? Are certain dimensions, materials, etc. required? I have paper targets that need to be mounted. Do you provide the stand, backing, frame, etc.? I have a 40 caliber pistol and a 22 rifle. What would the target specifications be? A. Paper and cardboard targets are the most widely used at the range. Some people use steel targets. Dimensions of the target will depend on your shooting activities and distance you are firing from. The range does not provide target materials or stands. Q. I shot the CMP range today, It was fun, I had to borrow a yellow plastic insert for the chamber to indicate that the rifle was not chambered with a cartridge. The guy next to me had one that fit as if it were a clip with a tag sticking out of the ejection port. My question is, where do I buy this sort of thing? A. These safety flags can be purchased most widely at any gun show. Some of the gun shops in town may also carry a variety of these open bolt indicators. |