Tucson Rifle Club

Tucson Rifle Club was organized in 1896 and chartered by the National Rifle Association in 1919—making it one of Arizona's longest-running shooting clubs. The club operated from a Pima College West location until 1967, when a leadership decision by then-President Milt Hood secured the current Three Points facility through a lease agreement with the Arizona Game & Fish Department.

• •Three Points Public Shooting Range officially opened April 12, 1969. Milt Hood's work building that facility earned him the NRA's National Service Award from Ben Avery himself. Hood's legacy lives on—the range now hosts state, national, and international championships and matches nearly every week.

The range sits about 25 miles west of downtown Tucson on U.S. Route 86 (Ajo Way), with the entrance on the north side of the roadway, about 2.5 miles west of Robles Junction at Mile Post 148.

Tucson Rifle Club operates multiple dedicated ranges:

• •.22 Silhouette Range (SS) – Small-bore precision shooting
• •100m Sight-In (SI) – Zero and function check (public walk-on, non-reserved)
• •Blackpowder (BP) – Muzzleloader events (public walk-on, non-reserved)
• •Action Range – Tactical and action pistol courses
• •1000-yard (1000yd) – High Power rifle prone and benchrest
• •500m Silhouette (500m) – Mid-range rifle silhouette
• •Pistol Silhouette (PS) – IHMSA-sanctioned pistol events
• •DPS Range – Law enforcement qualifications

The 1000-yard, Action, and Pistol ranges are in close proximity and require coordinated safety management—call the Rangemaster before scheduling simultaneous use.

Tucson Rifle Club pioneered several shooting sports:

• •First State High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships (held at TRC)
• •First National High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships (held at TRC)
• •Founded Pistol Silhouette rules and held first-ever pistol silhouette match
• •First National Pistol Silhouette Championships (still held at TRC)

Current Programs:

Weekly matches run throughout the year. Check the TRC Calendar online or call 520-822-5189 to confirm specific event times and range availability.

Tucson Rifle Club operates on a first-come, first-served basis for the 100m Sight-In and Blackpowder ranges. Non-members pay a small daily range fee for walk-on use. Members get priority access and discounted rates.

Membership benefits include: - Email announcements and match notifications - Subscription to discipline-specific mailing lists (High Power Rifle, Silhouette, etc.) - Priority range reservations - CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) affiliate privileges—members can purchase rifles, ammunition, and spare parts through the CMP

Tucson Rifle Club manages a comprehensive online calendar showing: - Recurring monthly/bimonthly matches (scheduled one year in advance) - One-time events and championships - Range closures and maintenance - Work parties and range improvements

For a same-day reservation, call the Rangemaster office at 520-822-5189 at least an hour before use. For events requiring advance scheduling, submit a TRC Range Reservation Request Form. The base calendar (recurring matches) is approved each February. Open dates fill first-come, first-served through May Board approval.

Interested shooters can: - Read the TRC Bylaws online - Review Board meeting minutes for club decisions - Check the FAQ page for membership questions - Fill out and submit the Online Membership Form

Contact: - Mailing: Tucson Rifle Club, Inc., P.O. Box 18047, Tucson, AZ 85731-80479 - Phone: 520-822-5189 (Rangemaster office) - Physical: 18300 West Ajo Highway, Tucson, AZ 85735-9729

All range visitors must sign the visitor log. Bring valid ammunition and firearms only—no explosives or prohibited devices. Follow posted Range Rules & Etiquette. The Rangemaster enforces safety standards strictly to maintain the facility's 55+ year record.