Iowans sound off..need more shooting friends!
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blue86buick
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Rembrandt: If i'm a member of the CR Ike's league, can I get in to shoot over there? The one here has an electronic gate key system...not sure if it's local only or any Ike's member.
Redpath and IAJack: that pit is great...unless you're doing anything where you might need a bench, target holders, or any idea how far out it goes. You can pretty much shoot anything you want there...it's unsupervised (for now), so anything that won't destroy the place is game. (no dragon's breath, the trees might burn) People used to bring their junk out to shootup..old TV's/monitors, computers, stoves, microwaves, old propane tanks (w/o OPD...they won't fill them anymore), and all kinds of schtuff. As it's unsupervised, I'm sure any gun is game...whether it's black powder, .50BMG, class III, shotgun, rifle, pistol, and any caliber cartridge you can buy. And loud booms, or rapid fire? Heck, they're fun! I regularly dump my mag as fast as I can. It's usually not too scary, then again, I haven't been able to get down there on a saturday for a while.
I'm definitly going to check out the Palo and Washington ranges. Where is the palo one at? BTW, I'm going to go to the swisher one tonight after work (5-6ish) to try my new gun out if anyone wants to head out.
Redpath and IAJack: that pit is great...unless you're doing anything where you might need a bench, target holders, or any idea how far out it goes. You can pretty much shoot anything you want there...it's unsupervised (for now), so anything that won't destroy the place is game. (no dragon's breath, the trees might burn) People used to bring their junk out to shootup..old TV's/monitors, computers, stoves, microwaves, old propane tanks (w/o OPD...they won't fill them anymore), and all kinds of schtuff. As it's unsupervised, I'm sure any gun is game...whether it's black powder, .50BMG, class III, shotgun, rifle, pistol, and any caliber cartridge you can buy. And loud booms, or rapid fire? Heck, they're fun! I regularly dump my mag as fast as I can. It's usually not too scary, then again, I haven't been able to get down there on a saturday for a while.
I'm definitly going to check out the Palo and Washington ranges. Where is the palo one at? BTW, I'm going to go to the swisher one tonight after work (5-6ish) to try my new gun out if anyone wants to head out.
Bud Wiser
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I don't live in Iowa but we get over to Muscatine several times a year to see the Wife's Family. She's an Iowaegian by birth.
We travel through Illinois & usually come down I-80 and cross the Mississippi over by the Quad Cities area.
Anybody know of any rifle & pistol shooting ranges in and around the Quad Cities and Muscatine areas and all areas in between both cities?
I'm not there often enough to justify joining a Shooting Club but would gladly travel to a Range that's open to the Public or a Gun Shop Range.
I fondly recall my first visit to Iowa. I was introduced to the local Gourmet Specialties, Fried Catfish, Roasted corn on the cob, Deer Venison Hamburgers and best of all, Maid Rite Sandwhiches. Yummy...
We travel through Illinois & usually come down I-80 and cross the Mississippi over by the Quad Cities area.
Anybody know of any rifle & pistol shooting ranges in and around the Quad Cities and Muscatine areas and all areas in between both cities?
I'm not there often enough to justify joining a Shooting Club but would gladly travel to a Range that's open to the Public or a Gun Shop Range.
I fondly recall my first visit to Iowa. I was introduced to the local Gourmet Specialties, Fried Catfish, Roasted corn on the cob, Deer Venison Hamburgers and best of all, Maid Rite Sandwhiches. Yummy...
wow 2 pages...
....most from the same ppl but a good start.
It is my hope that everyone can maybe get to know everyone else and will add them to their e-mail lists. We might not be able to get together to shoot all that often but sure be nice to get to know some more fellow shooters around the state.
We also need to band together and become a stronger group on working towards changing concealed carry status to shall issue. Unfortunatly that won't even have a chance untill we get Vilsack-O-???? out of there! Seems Iowa is always about 10 yrs behind everywhere else. Whats the outlook or status in your County? Here (Mahaska) it is pretty well a no go. I have one but it is restricted to being useless. I have been told it is illegal and could be fought but I havent the resources or connections to do so? So I just went ahead and got about every out of state permit I could. My NRA instructor staus is accepted everywhere esle..but no not in this bass ackwards state. The course they give for a permit here is a JOKE!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I an a certified pistol and defense instructor so if you or anyone you know would like a class or some pointers I'd be glad to help just for the experience and at no charge.
....most from the same ppl but a good start.
It is my hope that everyone can maybe get to know everyone else and will add them to their e-mail lists. We might not be able to get together to shoot all that often but sure be nice to get to know some more fellow shooters around the state.
We also need to band together and become a stronger group on working towards changing concealed carry status to shall issue. Unfortunatly that won't even have a chance untill we get Vilsack-O-???? out of there! Seems Iowa is always about 10 yrs behind everywhere else. Whats the outlook or status in your County? Here (Mahaska) it is pretty well a no go. I have one but it is restricted to being useless. I have been told it is illegal and could be fought but I havent the resources or connections to do so? So I just went ahead and got about every out of state permit I could. My NRA instructor staus is accepted everywhere esle..but no not in this bass ackwards state. The course they give for a permit here is a JOKE!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I an a certified pistol and defense instructor so if you or anyone you know would like a class or some pointers I'd be glad to help just for the experience and at no charge.
Rembrandt
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Unfortunately being a member at one Ikes Chapter does not entitle you access to another...each is independently operated by the local Chapter. The Ames Izaak Walton League does offer a number of "Public Shooting competitions" that are open to anyone....one of the more popular is the annual "Iowa Games" shooting events....contestants from all over Iowa attend each year. Below are links to the Ikes and some other local ranges. enjoy...
http://www.amesikes.org/
http://www.olofsonrange.com/Photo Gallery.htm
http://www.nra.org/frame.cfm?url=http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/findlocal.asp
Here's a partial listing of some shooting ranges in Iowa
Ranges in Iowa
Ackley - NCOWS Praire Fire Range, 2 miles E 1/2 mile North of Ackley, IA, Ackley, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-277-6839
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle
Range Access: Private
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Adel - Doc's Hunt Club, 2947 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA 50003.
Phone: 515-993-3711
Facilities include: Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Akron - Akron Gun Club, RR 1, Box 250, Akron, IA 51001.
Phone: 330-565-3568
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
Ames - Ames Chapter, Izaak Walton League, 2066 Stagecoach, Ames, IA 50010.
Phone: 515-294-2418
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 ft), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Anamosa - Jones County Riflemen, 103 N. Davis St,, Anamosa, IA 52205.
Phone: 319-462-4378
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 yds)
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Anken - Line of Fire, 1673 N. E. 70th Avenue, Anken, IA 50021.
Phone: 515-289-4692
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (100 yards), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Battle Creek - Hawkeye Archery and Pistol Range, 411 Elm Street, Battle Creek, IA 51006.
Phone: 712-365-4612
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds), Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls Gun Club, P.O. Box 264, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-987-2141
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
Cedar Falls - Quarry Range, P.O. Box 893, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-232-1688
Facilities include:
Range Access: Private
Cedar Rapids - Otter Creek Sportsmen's Club Inc., 9001 Milburn Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA 52411.
Phone: 319-393-5814
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Cedar Rapids - Sports Outfitters, 5717 16th. Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Phone: 319-396-9434
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yards), Indoor Rifle (100 Yards), Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Central City - North Linn Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 449, Central City, IA 52214.
Phone: 319-438-6177
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 yds), Trap, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Corning - Corning Gun Club, Corning Call Road, Corning, IA 50841.
Phone: 515- 322-5136
Facilities include: Trap, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc., 1/2 mile North of Magnolia Rd. on 208th , Council Bluffs, IA 51502.
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 and 200 Yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Decorah - Chase The Adventure, 1997 Middle Calmar Rd, Decorah, IA 52101.
Phone: 563-382-8012
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 to 300yds.), Outdoor Rifle (100 to 300 yds.), Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Hours of Operation: Tuesday thru Sunday
Range Access: Public
Web Site: chasetheadventure.com
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Des Moines - National Law Enforcement & Security Institute, 1673 N.E. 70th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50021.
Phone: 515-280-6574
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Douds - Southeastern Iowa Sportsman Society Inc., R.R.1 Box 196, Douds, IA 52551.
Phone: 515-693-9141
Facilities include: Rifle Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Dubuque - Central Range, 2100 White Street, Dubuque, IA 52001.
Phone: 319-512-8514
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (.22's only), Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Eddyville - Steelclay Shooting Sports LLC, 3 mi E of Eddyville, IA, Eddyville, IA 52553.
Phone: 515-969-4387
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (200 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Emmetsburg - Sportsman Park, P.O. Box 273, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
Phone: 712-852-2775
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25,50,100 & 200 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Public
Estherville - Emmet County Izaak Walton League, C/O Cliff Roth 308 N 16th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.
Phone: 712-362-2897
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
Range Access:
Click here for a map to the business:
Fairfield - Jefferson Co. Izaak Walton League, 1 1/2 miles N.E. of Fairfield on the Wal, Fairfield, IA 52556.
Phone: 515-472-5762
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Glenwood - S.W.Iowa Sportmen's Club Inc., P.O.Box 148, Glenwood, IA 51534.
Phone: 712-527-3317
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (60 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Independence - Buchanan County Wildlife Association, 720 7th St. SE, Independence, IA 50644.
Phone: 319-334-6374
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (5-50 yds), Trap, Skeet, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Ireton - Ireton Sportsman's Club, 4396 Eagle Avenue, Ireton, IA 51027.
Phone: 712-278-2072
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Indoor Rifle (100 yds), Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Keota - Keokuk County Ikes Range, 2090 Keokuk Wash. Road, Keota, IA 52248.
Phone: 515-636-3483
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 & 100 yds), Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Lenox - Tri Lake Shooters, Lenox Lake, Lenox, IA 50851.
Phone: 641-333-4231
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (40, 50, 75 yds; 100 m ), Outdoor Rifle (40, 60, 75, 100, 200 m), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Manson - Manson Gun Club, Hwy 7 , Manson, IA 50563.
Phone: 712-469-3433
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Marion - Matsell Bridge Natural Area Range, 1890 County Home Road, Linn County Conse, Marion, IA 52302.
Phone: 319 398-3505
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds)
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Marshalltown - Iowa River Gun Club, 606 W. Southridge Rd., Marshalltown, IA 50158.
Phone: 515-754-2367
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft*), Archery
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Martelle - Anamosa Bow Hunters, 69 Martelle Rd., Martelle, IA 52305.
Phone: 319-482-7111
Facilities include: Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Montrose - Tri State Gun Club, 2308 280th St., Montrose, IA 52639.
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 meters), Rifle Silhouette, Trap
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Osage - North Iowa's Sporting Clays, 1598 Hwy 9, Osage, IA 50461.
Phone: 515-732-3092
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Pleasantville - Hoffman Range, RR 1, Pleasantville, IA 50225.
Phone: 515-848-3341
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Polk City - Charles "Butch" Olofson Shooting Range and Training Center , 11625 NW Nissen Drive, Polk City, IA 50226.
Phone: 515-795-2067
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery
Range Access: Public
Web Site: www.olofsonrange.com
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Postville - Postville Gun and Rifle Club, North West Street, Postville, IA 52162.
Phone: 319-864-3012
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50, 75 and 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25, 50, 75 and 100 myds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Renwick - Oakdale Trap Shoot, 1130 Xenia Ave, Renwick, IA 50577.
Phone: 515-824-3544
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Rock Rapids - Rock Rapids Gun Club, N. Boone Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246.
Phone: 712-472-3468
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Sioux City - Hawkeye Rifle & Pistol Club, 6217 Mitchell Street, Sioux City, IA 51103.
Phone: 712-943-4879
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Pistol Silhouette, Archery
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Spencer, Peterson - Royal Rifle CLub, 3660 250th Ave. Outdoor: 1330 430th St., Spencer, Peterson, IA 51301.
Phone: 712-262-6445
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (200 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 ft), Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Storm Lake - Buena Vista Rifle And Pistol Club, PO Box 852, Storm Lake, IA 50588.
Phone: 712-732-7975
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Indoor Pistol (50 foot), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 foot), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Stratford - Boone Valley Ikaak Walton, 2944 Fenton Ave., Stratford, IA 50249.
Phone: (515) 832-1494
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200)
Range Access: Public
Web Site: www.geocities.com/bonnevgalleyikes/
Click here for a map to the business:
Swea City - North Kossuth Rod & Gun Club, 314 - 3Rd.Street North, Swea City, IA 50590.
Phone: 515-272-4320
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Ventura - Ventura Gun Club, 1488 255 St., Ventura, IA 50482.
Phone: 641-829-3364
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Waterloo - Turkey Foot Longrifles, 1510 Douglas Rd., Waterloo, IA 50703.
Phone: 319-266-5259
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25,50,100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25,50,100yds(Pistol Cal.)), Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Waukee - New Pioneer Gun Club, 3140 312th Place, Waukee, IA 50263.
Phone: 515-987-4415
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
West Liberty - West Liberty Gun Club, P O Box 244, West Liberty, IA 52776.
Phone: 319-627-2295
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Indoor Rifle, Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Public
Yarmouth - Yarmouth Gun Club, Main St., Yarmouth, IA 52655.
Phone: 319-753-5519
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
http://www.amesikes.org/
http://www.olofsonrange.com/Photo Gallery.htm
http://www.nra.org/frame.cfm?url=http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/findlocal.asp
Here's a partial listing of some shooting ranges in Iowa
Ranges in Iowa
Ackley - NCOWS Praire Fire Range, 2 miles E 1/2 mile North of Ackley, IA, Ackley, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-277-6839
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle
Range Access: Private
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Adel - Doc's Hunt Club, 2947 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA 50003.
Phone: 515-993-3711
Facilities include: Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Akron - Akron Gun Club, RR 1, Box 250, Akron, IA 51001.
Phone: 330-565-3568
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
Ames - Ames Chapter, Izaak Walton League, 2066 Stagecoach, Ames, IA 50010.
Phone: 515-294-2418
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 ft), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Anamosa - Jones County Riflemen, 103 N. Davis St,, Anamosa, IA 52205.
Phone: 319-462-4378
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 yds)
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Anken - Line of Fire, 1673 N. E. 70th Avenue, Anken, IA 50021.
Phone: 515-289-4692
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (100 yards), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Battle Creek - Hawkeye Archery and Pistol Range, 411 Elm Street, Battle Creek, IA 51006.
Phone: 712-365-4612
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds), Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls Gun Club, P.O. Box 264, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-987-2141
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
Cedar Falls - Quarry Range, P.O. Box 893, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-232-1688
Facilities include:
Range Access: Private
Cedar Rapids - Otter Creek Sportsmen's Club Inc., 9001 Milburn Rd., Cedar Rapids, IA 52411.
Phone: 319-393-5814
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Cedar Rapids - Sports Outfitters, 5717 16th. Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Phone: 319-396-9434
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yards), Indoor Rifle (100 Yards), Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Central City - North Linn Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 449, Central City, IA 52214.
Phone: 319-438-6177
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 yds), Trap, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Corning - Corning Gun Club, Corning Call Road, Corning, IA 50841.
Phone: 515- 322-5136
Facilities include: Trap, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc., 1/2 mile North of Magnolia Rd. on 208th , Council Bluffs, IA 51502.
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 and 200 Yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Decorah - Chase The Adventure, 1997 Middle Calmar Rd, Decorah, IA 52101.
Phone: 563-382-8012
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 to 300yds.), Outdoor Rifle (100 to 300 yds.), Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Hours of Operation: Tuesday thru Sunday
Range Access: Public
Web Site: chasetheadventure.com
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Des Moines - National Law Enforcement & Security Institute, 1673 N.E. 70th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50021.
Phone: 515-280-6574
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Click here for a map to the business:
Douds - Southeastern Iowa Sportsman Society Inc., R.R.1 Box 196, Douds, IA 52551.
Phone: 515-693-9141
Facilities include: Rifle Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Dubuque - Central Range, 2100 White Street, Dubuque, IA 52001.
Phone: 319-512-8514
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (.22's only), Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Eddyville - Steelclay Shooting Sports LLC, 3 mi E of Eddyville, IA, Eddyville, IA 52553.
Phone: 515-969-4387
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (200 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Emmetsburg - Sportsman Park, P.O. Box 273, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
Phone: 712-852-2775
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25,50,100 & 200 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Public
Estherville - Emmet County Izaak Walton League, C/O Cliff Roth 308 N 16th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.
Phone: 712-362-2897
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
Range Access:
Click here for a map to the business:
Fairfield - Jefferson Co. Izaak Walton League, 1 1/2 miles N.E. of Fairfield on the Wal, Fairfield, IA 52556.
Phone: 515-472-5762
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Glenwood - S.W.Iowa Sportmen's Club Inc., P.O.Box 148, Glenwood, IA 51534.
Phone: 712-527-3317
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (60 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Independence - Buchanan County Wildlife Association, 720 7th St. SE, Independence, IA 50644.
Phone: 319-334-6374
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (5-50 yds), Trap, Skeet, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Click here for a map to the business:
Ireton - Ireton Sportsman's Club, 4396 Eagle Avenue, Ireton, IA 51027.
Phone: 712-278-2072
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Indoor Rifle (100 yds), Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Keota - Keokuk County Ikes Range, 2090 Keokuk Wash. Road, Keota, IA 52248.
Phone: 515-636-3483
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 & 100 yds), Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Lenox - Tri Lake Shooters, Lenox Lake, Lenox, IA 50851.
Phone: 641-333-4231
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (40, 50, 75 yds; 100 m ), Outdoor Rifle (40, 60, 75, 100, 200 m), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Private
Click here for a map to the business:
Manson - Manson Gun Club, Hwy 7 , Manson, IA 50563.
Phone: 712-469-3433
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
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Marion - Matsell Bridge Natural Area Range, 1890 County Home Road, Linn County Conse, Marion, IA 52302.
Phone: 319 398-3505
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds)
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
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Marshalltown - Iowa River Gun Club, 606 W. Southridge Rd., Marshalltown, IA 50158.
Phone: 515-754-2367
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft*), Archery
Range Access: Public
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Martelle - Anamosa Bow Hunters, 69 Martelle Rd., Martelle, IA 52305.
Phone: 319-482-7111
Facilities include: Airgun
Range Access: Public
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Montrose - Tri State Gun Club, 2308 280th St., Montrose, IA 52639.
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 meters), Rifle Silhouette, Trap
Range Access: Public
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Osage - North Iowa's Sporting Clays, 1598 Hwy 9, Osage, IA 50461.
Phone: 515-732-3092
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
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Pleasantville - Hoffman Range, RR 1, Pleasantville, IA 50225.
Phone: 515-848-3341
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Airgun
Range Access: Private
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Polk City - Charles "Butch" Olofson Shooting Range and Training Center , 11625 NW Nissen Drive, Polk City, IA 50226.
Phone: 515-795-2067
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery
Range Access: Public
Web Site: www.olofsonrange.com
Email: [email protected]
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Postville - Postville Gun and Rifle Club, North West Street, Postville, IA 52162.
Phone: 319-864-3012
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50, 75 and 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25, 50, 75 and 100 myds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap
Range Access: Public
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Renwick - Oakdale Trap Shoot, 1130 Xenia Ave, Renwick, IA 50577.
Phone: 515-824-3544
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
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Rock Rapids - Rock Rapids Gun Club, N. Boone Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246.
Phone: 712-472-3468
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Airgun
Range Access: Public
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Sioux City - Hawkeye Rifle & Pistol Club, 6217 Mitchell Street, Sioux City, IA 51103.
Phone: 712-943-4879
Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Pistol Silhouette, Archery
Range Access: Private
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Spencer, Peterson - Royal Rifle CLub, 3660 250th Ave. Outdoor: 1330 430th St., Spencer, Peterson, IA 51301.
Phone: 712-262-6445
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (200 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 ft), Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
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Storm Lake - Buena Vista Rifle And Pistol Club, PO Box 852, Storm Lake, IA 50588.
Phone: 712-732-7975
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Indoor Pistol (50 foot), Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 foot), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: [email protected]
Stratford - Boone Valley Ikaak Walton, 2944 Fenton Ave., Stratford, IA 50249.
Phone: (515) 832-1494
Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200)
Range Access: Public
Web Site: www.geocities.com/bonnevgalleyikes/
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Swea City - North Kossuth Rod & Gun Club, 314 - 3Rd.Street North, Swea City, IA 50590.
Phone: 515-272-4320
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Airgun
Range Access: Public
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Ventura - Ventura Gun Club, 1488 255 St., Ventura, IA 50482.
Phone: 641-829-3364
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
Range Access: Public
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Waterloo - Turkey Foot Longrifles, 1510 Douglas Rd., Waterloo, IA 50703.
Phone: 319-266-5259
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25,50,100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25,50,100yds(Pistol Cal.)), Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Email: [email protected]
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Waukee - New Pioneer Gun Club, 3140 312th Place, Waukee, IA 50263.
Phone: 515-987-4415
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public
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West Liberty - West Liberty Gun Club, P O Box 244, West Liberty, IA 52776.
Phone: 319-627-2295
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Indoor Rifle, Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
Range Access: Public
Yarmouth - Yarmouth Gun Club, Main St., Yarmouth, IA 52655.
Phone: 319-753-5519
Facilities include: Trap
Range Access: Public
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blue86buick
Member
well, most of the posts being from the same numbers isn't that suprising...if that's all the people from Iowa. (not likely, but close) I'd certainly be down with a pistol class...free, reduced price, or not. IIRC, i'd need one to get a CCW anyway. Does your class qualify for that? Also, do you know if you can use a .22 pistol to qualify for CCW? I'm pretty accurate with my 22/45, but I just got my first centerfire pistol (Bersa .380) and not any good yet.
Re: Ikes membership....i was told that joining my local league makes me a member of the national IWL, but it makes sense you'd have to pay the local league to shoot on their land.
Re: Ikes membership....i was told that joining my local league makes me a member of the national IWL, but it makes sense you'd have to pay the local league to shoot on their land.
Bud Wiser
Member
Rembrandt:
Thanks for the detailed list of places to shoot in Iowa! I appreciate it!
And thanks to all who provided additional input!
--Bud
Thanks for the detailed list of places to shoot in Iowa! I appreciate it!
And thanks to all who provided additional input!
--Bud
mrapathy2000
member
an Iowa board
www.iowaoutdoors.org has a firearms section
www.iowaoutdoors.org has a firearms section
IndyChris
Member
Im an ex Hawkeye too!! In fact, I still have my place for sale in davenport. I make it back to there, IC and Des Moines and CR on quite a regular basis.
I'd love to meet up and shoot with some of ya.. I grew up in IC, so i know the "pit" and its associated mess. Still got family in Nichols, IC, CR, and DM, so theres lotsa places for an excuse to go that way
Chris
I'd love to meet up and shoot with some of ya.. I grew up in IC, so i know the "pit" and its associated mess. Still got family in Nichols, IC, CR, and DM, so theres lotsa places for an excuse to go that way
Chris
racenutz
Member
I'm from Cedar Rapids. Please put me on the mailing list [email protected] Because of my work schedule I'm limited to shooting on weekends but come spring I'll be out shooting nearly every weekend.
Currently I'm more concerned that the AWB goes down in flames.
I'm from the other side of the state & don't really know many folks from around here. Up until recently I've mostly shot handguns at Sports Outfitters on 16th Ave. I wouldn't recommend anyone go there though as the owner can be a first class Richard Head at times. I've gotten into C&R rifles lately & need to find a good place to shoot them. I've been to Matzel Bridge a couple of times & it seems like a halfway decent place.
Currently I'm more concerned that the AWB goes down in flames.
I'm from the other side of the state & don't really know many folks from around here. Up until recently I've mostly shot handguns at Sports Outfitters on 16th Ave. I wouldn't recommend anyone go there though as the owner can be a first class Richard Head at times. I've gotten into C&R rifles lately & need to find a good place to shoot them. I've been to Matzel Bridge a couple of times & it seems like a halfway decent place.
mrapathy2000
member
dont mind the old man at Sports Outfitters after a while he is not as bad.
how is Matzel Bridge?
I have only shot at Sports Outfitters and the shooting range between swisher and north liberty. easy to get to from Cedar Rapids.
guess its now Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting range location looks right
from cedar rapids take 6th street head south or the interstate like your going to Iowa city take swisher exit off then right turn (should see sinclair gas station)from exit and then left turn at the lights. next turn on the right 5-7 miles down the road maybe. turn right when you see the wetlands then head straight on gravel road till you get to the range.
Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range
Located 2 miles North of North Liberty on Highway 965, 1.5 miles West on Swan Lake Road, 3/4 mile East of Swisher on F12, 2.5 miles South on Highway 965, 1/2 mile West on Amana Road in Johnson County.
used to be a total dump though has been cleaned up over years specially this last year. supposed to have 100 yard rifle range though large concrete tubes you have to shoot through. 25 yard pistol range also. not sure whats like as of lately. last I knew incomplete.
http://www.iowadnr.com/law/ranges.html
http://www.iowaranges.com/ranges.htm
http://www.iowadnr.com/law/files/rangemap.pdf
how is Matzel Bridge?
I have only shot at Sports Outfitters and the shooting range between swisher and north liberty. easy to get to from Cedar Rapids.
guess its now Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting range location looks right
from cedar rapids take 6th street head south or the interstate like your going to Iowa city take swisher exit off then right turn (should see sinclair gas station)from exit and then left turn at the lights. next turn on the right 5-7 miles down the road maybe. turn right when you see the wetlands then head straight on gravel road till you get to the range.
Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range
Located 2 miles North of North Liberty on Highway 965, 1.5 miles West on Swan Lake Road, 3/4 mile East of Swisher on F12, 2.5 miles South on Highway 965, 1/2 mile West on Amana Road in Johnson County.
used to be a total dump though has been cleaned up over years specially this last year. supposed to have 100 yard rifle range though large concrete tubes you have to shoot through. 25 yard pistol range also. not sure whats like as of lately. last I knew incomplete.
http://www.iowadnr.com/law/ranges.html
http://www.iowaranges.com/ranges.htm
http://www.iowadnr.com/law/files/rangemap.pdf
Amen to that
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Nathanael_Greene
Member
Isn't Muscatine the home of author Max Allan Collins, who wrote "Road to Perdition" and the novelization of "Saving Private Ryan"?
(I don't live in Iowa, but I've read several of Collins's books.)
(I don't live in Iowa, but I've read several of Collins's books.)
hayseed
Member
Please send me some info, I'd love to make some new buddies (esp. gunnie buds)
I'm in Marshall Co., but have a baby coming in about a month, so I don't know how far I can travel or how long I can stay away in the near future.
I'll band together with anyone who wants to change CCW here. I have also been trying to contact CCW4IOWA lately, but havn't got a reply. Sometimes I think I'm the only one in the state who even gives a rip.
I'm in Marshall Co., but have a baby coming in about a month, so I don't know how far I can travel or how long I can stay away in the near future.
I'll band together with anyone who wants to change CCW here. I have also been trying to contact CCW4IOWA lately, but havn't got a reply. Sometimes I think I'm the only one in the state who even gives a rip.
12-34hom
Member
Iowa shoot?
We ought to set something up for an April shoot. Wheather should be ok by then???
12-34hom.
We ought to set something up for an April shoot. Wheather should be ok by then???
12-34hom.
sturmruger
Member
I think I mentioned this before IAJack but I used to live down in Eddyville and still get back there every other month or so. I have my own little private range at my inlaws house, but wouldn't mind going to shoot somewhere else. When I am at my inlaws I usually shoot by myself so a little company would be apreciated.
Did you guys get a new Sheriff who will issue permits??
Keep me informed if you are going to have any sort of get together in SE Iowa I will try to make it.
Did you guys get a new Sheriff who will issue permits??
Keep me informed if you are going to have any sort of get together in SE Iowa I will try to make it.
hayseed
Member
Steamboat Rock (Hardin County) has a state park with a rifle range (fishing and camping right there too), to my knowlege it would be free, but I've never been there so I don't know for sure. That's about as central and open to the public as I can think of. Any thoughts on this?
dleong
Member
Many moons ago, before I developed an unhealthy interest in firearms, I attended college at the U of I in Iowa City. Great place in which to live, with lots of friendly people and a terrific faculty at the U. I still have friends living in Iowa City, and drive down there at least once a year to visit. Boy, has that city undergone a transformation in recent years! What's with all the new parking ramps sprouting up all over downtown IC??? I was sad to discover that Pearson's Drug Store at the corner of Market and Linn, with its cozy little diner in the rear that served the BEST MALTS ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET, was gone.
On a few of my recent trips to IC, I took some guns along, to introduce my friends living there to shooting. I cannot recall the exact location, but we drove out to an unsupervised shooting "range" at a gravel pit just outside of North Liberty (I believe). This "range" was a real dump, with no benches, tables, target stands or whatnot. At least we got to experiment with some "free form" shooting.
I might be interested in attending a shooting meet in IA, if one is arranged.
DL
On a few of my recent trips to IC, I took some guns along, to introduce my friends living there to shooting. I cannot recall the exact location, but we drove out to an unsupervised shooting "range" at a gravel pit just outside of North Liberty (I believe). This "range" was a real dump, with no benches, tables, target stands or whatnot. At least we got to experiment with some "free form" shooting.
I might be interested in attending a shooting meet in IA, if one is arranged.
DL
GunnyBob
Member
Sioux City here...and not a decent place to shoot. On top of that, the Woodbury Sheriff does not believe in CCW...overall a genuinely anti-handgun town.
12-34hom
Member
April shoot.
I can check that park out in Hardin County and see what type of range is there, i go fishing at the state park very near there. [Pine Lake] [It has excellent camping facilities & would be a great place for a one day type of deal.] This place is called pine ridge shooting area, it is 1 mile weat of Steamboat Rock od county road S -56.
The range at the Hawkeye wildlife area would be ok also. Probably more convienient to get to for most of the guys i see located here.
12-34hom.
I can check that park out in Hardin County and see what type of range is there, i go fishing at the state park very near there. [Pine Lake] [It has excellent camping facilities & would be a great place for a one day type of deal.] This place is called pine ridge shooting area, it is 1 mile weat of Steamboat Rock od county road S -56.
The range at the Hawkeye wildlife area would be ok also. Probably more convienient to get to for most of the guys i see located here.
12-34hom.
Stauffenberg
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I'm in Iowa - going to school at UI. Go Hawks!
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