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.
Advocacy Organizations
California Rifle and Pistol Association
(CRPA)
Firearms Policy Coalition
(FPC)
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/
Gun Owners of America (GOA)
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
Robin Fouret
916-300-3512
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
(916) 434-0308
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
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
Quail Point Hunt Club
Sporting Clays
29625 County Road 14
Zamora, CA 95698 (
(530) 735-6217
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
Yolo Sportsmen’s Association
Pistol, Rifle, Skeet, Trap, 5 Stand and Archery
24188 Aviation Ave
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 662-2349
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
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