Second Amendment

The Second Amendment

The purpose of this section is to provide resources for those members who have a high level of interest in preserving the right to keep and bear arms. It includes resources for training, advocacy, concealed carry (CCW) and shooting venues.

Ammo Shortage

Good news! as of January 2025 The nationwide shortage of ammunition and reloading components is over. Most metallic cartridges are widely available as are shotgun ammo and reloading components. Prices remain high, but are also dropping.


Guncite.com

Lots of great articles on 2nd Amendment, Gun Control, Gun related statistics and Gun Control news.

https://guncite.com/

Advocacy Organizations

California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA)

https://crpa.org/


Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/


Gun Owners of America (GOA)

https://www.gunowners.org/


National Assn. for Gun Rights (NAGR)
https://www.nationalgunrights.org/
 
National Rifle Association (NRA)

http://home.nra.org/classic.aspx

Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)

www.saf.org

Concealed Carry (CCW)


Placer County Sheriff

https://www.placer.ca.gov/2345/Concealed-Weapon-Permits


Armed Citizen
http://www.thearmedcitizen.com/


Concealed Carry Society

https://concealedcarrysociety.com/


U.S. Concealed Carry Association
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/

Training


Best Handgun Training

Gun Safety and CCW Instruction

John Taylor - NRA Certified Instructor

2270 Nicolaus Rd #109
Lincoln, CA 95648

(916) 295-8489

https://www.besthandguntraining.com/


West Coast Shotgun Academy

Sporting Clays, Skeet, Trap and Wing Shooting

Based at Golden State Shooting Center
5393 Waltz Rd

Rio Oso, CA 95674


Will Bruce

916-240-0645

wilbruce90@yahoo.com


Robin Fouret

916-300-3512

robin4a@comcast.net

Shooting Venues


This list is not comprehensive, but is a good place to start looking for a range that meets your needs.  Some are members only, some offer instruction, some have gunsmithing services, most do not rent guns or sell ammo. All ranges listed operate in a safe manner. Always visit the website to get the details on any range. Once you have narrowed your choice, CALL AHEAD. Most ranges have posted hours, but they are often changed for a variety of reasons including weather and special events.

Closest Ranges

Lincoln Rifle Club - Dillman Range

Rifle and Pistol Range

Open to the Public - Reduced fees for members

1420 Sheridan Lincoln Blvd

Lincoln, CA 95648

(916) 434-0308

https://lincolnrifleclub.com/


Golden State Shooting Center (Formerly Coon Creek)

Skeet, Trap 5 Stand and Sporting Clays

5393 Waltz Rd

Rio Oso, CA 95674

(916) 539-8544 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Golden-State-Shooting-Center-at-Ahart-Ranch-100064282405433/


Other Area Ranges

Auburn Trap Club

Trap and 5 Stand

11540 Lorenson Rd

Auburn Ca 95602
(530) 885-5748

https://www.auburntrap.com/


Beale AFB Rod-n-Gun Club

Rifle, Pistol, Skeet,Trap and Archery
Rents firearms

Restricted Access   Click Here for more information

4950 D St Bldg 250
Beale AFB, CA 95903

(530) 788-2473

https://bealefss.com/rod-n-gun-club/


Birds Landing Sporting Clays

Sporting Clays

2099 Collinsville Rd

Birds Landing, California 94512

(707) 374-5092
www.birdslanding.net

 

Camanche Hills

Sporting Clays, Archery (Steel Shot Only)

2951 Curran Rd.

Ione, CA 95640
(209) 763-5270

http://www.camhills.com/

 

Quail Point Hunt Club

Sporting Clays

29625 County Road 14

Zamora, CA 95698 (

(530) 735-6217

http://www.quailpoint.com/

 

Sacramento Gun Club

Pistol
3443 Routier Road

Sacramento, CA 95827
916.246.2010

https://sacramentogunclub.com/


Sacramento Valley Shooting Center

Pistol, Rifle, Skeet, Trap and 5 Stand

15501 Meiss Rd.

Sloughhouse, CA 95683

(916) 354-9668

https://www.sacvalley.org/

 

Yolo Sportsmen’s Association

Pistol, Rifle, Skeet, Trap, 5 Stand and Archery

24188 Aviation Ave

Davis, CA 95616

(530) 662-2349

http://yolosportsmanassociation.com

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

-- Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Share by: