Ft Colville Gun Club

The Ft Colville Gun Club is a nonprofit organization that operates in Colville, Washington. It is registered as a 501(c) public charity, focusing on promoting shooting sports and safety.

Facilities

The club offers a variety of shooting facilities, including:

• Five trap houses: These are used for clay target shooting, a sport that attracts a diverse range of participants due to its accessibility across age and gender.
• Three skeet fields: Similar to trap shooting, skeet allows members to practice their marksmanship skills.
• A 5-stand course: This type of clay target shooting involves five stations with different angles and trajectories, challenging shooters to hit targets from various directions.
• A 100-yard rifle range: Suitable for long-distance target practice.
• A 50-yard pistol range: Ideal for handgun training and target shooting.
• Six RV sites: Providing accommodation options for visiting members and guests.

Programs and Activities

The club supports several programs and activities aimed at promoting shooting sports and education:

• Local 4-H Club Participation: Collaborates with the 4-H organization to involve youth in shooting sports.
• Shooting Stars Program: Offers educational programs for youth in grades 5th through 12th.
• USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports (USAYESS): Provides youth education in shooting sports, emphasizing safety and skill development.
• FFA Shooting Programs: Partners with local high schools to integrate shooting sports into the Future Farmers of America curriculum.
• Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Hunter Education Courses: Offers courses to educate hunters about safety and ethics.
• NRA Firearms Classes: Provides classes for both men and women to learn about firearms safety and handling.

Membership and Public Access

Members have unlimited access to facilities within operating hours. Non-members can also use the ranges, subject to certain restrictions and fees. The club offers orientation sessions for new members and requires a Range Safety Officer to be present when non-members are using the facilities.

Community Involvement

The Ft Colville Gun Club is involved in raising awareness about hunting-related issues, such as Chronic Wasting Disease in local wildlife. It also participates in various events throughout the year, including themed shoots like the Christmas Cash Shoot.

The club is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program and collaborates with other shooting sports organizations to promote safe and responsible shooting practices.