A Little History...
The Rocky Rod & Gun Club was organized by a small group of local shooters and outdoors enthusiasts, and incorporated as a non-profit society in the fall of 1969.With a lot of hard work and donated labor, equipment and materials the original members constructed a shooting range on about 1260 acres of land leased from the Province about 6.5 km west of Rocky Mountain House.
From the 40 members in 1971, the Club has grown to 444 members as of December 1, 2007. This number rivals that of clubs near large centers like Medicine Hat. Who says that the shooting sports are dying out?
The Club caters solely to the shooting sports, and is now almost all "Gun", and very little "Rod". The fact that over 40% of Club Members are from outside the Rocky Mountain House trading area attests to the quality of the Range, and the wide variety of shooting disciplines accommodated.
In addition to casual use by the Members and the organized shoots, the Range is used by Cadets, Law Enforcement Agencies, Canadian Forces, Hunter Training, and private groups.
Maintaining the Range to an acceptable standard has been a challenge given the heavy use it receives. It would not be possible without the dedication of those members who donate their time and equipment to keep the Range operating. Members are encouraged to become involved with Club operations by attending meetings, providing input, and volunteering some time to keep costs down.
Remember the three rules for any shooting sport:
- Be Safe
- Have Fun
- Repeat 1 & 2
