Brock's Gap Training Center
Brock's Gap Training Center is a private shooting club based in Hoover, Alabama, operating multiple ranges and hosting a year-round schedule of competitive matches and training events. The facility serves both casual shooters and competitive match participants across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disci...
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Brock's Gap Training Center is a private shooting club based in Hoover, Alabama, operating multiple ranges and hosting a year-round schedule of competitive matches and training events. The facility serves both casual shooters and competitive match participants across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines.
The club maintains multiple ranges open to members:
- •Ranges A, B, C, D, and K - Open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM
- •H Range - Designated long-range facility (separate application required)
- •D Range - Scheduled for shotgun practice on 1st and 3rd Fridays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Membership provides access to all open ranges. Members can shoot recreationally during facility hours or compete in organized matches.
Brock's Gap hosts structured competitions throughout the year across multiple shooting disciplines:
| Match Type | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|
| USPSA | Weekly (typically Saturdays) | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| IDPA | Monthly (Saturdays) | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Steel Challenge | Multiple per month | $10 entry fee, CASH only |
| NRL 22 Match | Third Saturday monthly | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, mandatory safety briefing |
| 22 Benchrest Rifle | Monthly | $5 entry fee, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 22 Sniper Match | Monthly | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| High-Power Rifle | Monthly (Saturdays) | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| PCSL Match | Monthly | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Practical/Tactical | Monthly | 2-gun match (pistol and shotgun) |
| DMR Carbine & Pistol | Quarterly | 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Matches operate under standardized procedures:
- •Registration typically opens 30-45 minutes before match start
- •Mandatory safety briefings held before all competitions
- •Cash payment accepted for most matches
- •Match directors available for questions and details
- •Zero check windows provided before competition rounds
Attendance at safety meetings is mandatory for all match participants.
The club maintains an active board structure with monthly meetings held the third Monday of each month (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) in the Sirote/Denton building downtown, 2311 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205.
Members can manage accounts and pay membership dues online. The club maintains active communication regarding:
- •Range closures and maintenance schedules
- •Lost and found items
- •Swap meet opportunities
- •Important announcements affecting operations
Brock's Gap coordinates a Range Safety Officer (RSO) volunteer program. Interested volunteers can contact:
Tom Boone - RSO Program Coordinator Email: [email protected]
RSO volunteers receive access to the club's volunteer signup system and help facilitate safe match operations.
- •Pistol sports: USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge
- •Rimfire competition: NRL 22, 22 Benchrest, 22 Sniper
- •Rifle competition: High-Power Rifle, PCSL, DMR Carbine matches
- •Combined disciplines: Practical/Tactical 2-gun matches (pistol + shotgun)
- •Shotgun training: Dedicated shotgun practice slots
Serving the greater Birmingham and Hoover area. Online contact form and directions available through club website.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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