Rainbow Shooting Range

Rainbow Shooting Range in Fallbrook, California operates two primary clay shooting programs and hosts monthly competitive matches. The range has maintained an unblemished safety record since 1973 — over five decades of incident-free operations.

The range runs trap shooting events every Sunday (10 AM–2 PM) and Thursday (11 AM–2 PM) at their location on Rainbow Valley Boulevard. Non-members are welcome to participate without joining the club first. You'll need to bring:

• •Your shotgun
• •Ammunition
• •Eye and ear protection
• •A positive attitude

Experienced members are on-site to offer tips and guidance. Whether you're a beginner trying clay shooting for the first time or a seasoned competitor, the atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive.

The Combat Steel Match runs on the second Saturday of each month, starting with a mandatory 9 AM safety briefing. The main competition wraps by 11 AM, with optional side games running until about 12:30 PM. Spectators are welcome.

What the match includes: - 5 shooting stages for handguns - 2 stages for rifles - 2 stages for shotguns - All stages feature 6 shots only

After the main match, the range sets up team competitions and elimination-style "walk-and-draw" brackets where shooters face off head-to-head.

"The match is open to anyone who can safely operate their firearm, whether or not they have prior competition experience; many local instructors promote this as a good 'first match'." — From the range's event guidelines

• •$10 Club Fee (first match only, valid calendar year — covers insurance)
• •$5 Match Fee for Rainbow Range members
• •$15 Match Fee for non-members

Safety is the non-negotiable foundation of all operations. The mandatory 9 AM briefing is required attendance — you will not be allowed to shoot without it. Anyone presenting a safety risk, however briefly or unintentionally, will be asked to secure their firearm for the day. There are no second chances on safety violations.

You must know how to: - Safely handle, load, and unload your specific firearm - Operate manual safeties or de-cockers - Follow range commands immediately

Despite being called the "Combat Steel Match," the range welcomes all firearms: - .22 rifles and pistols work fine (just aren't eligible for prize pins) - Race guns and competition holsters welcome (same prize restriction) - Cap-and-ball shooters have successfully competed - Younger participants commonly shoot .22s

The variety keeps the competition accessible while maintaining a serious safety standard.

Beyond regular programming, the range hosts special events like the 19th Annual Trap Club Event in December, where you can shoot a free round of trap if you bring an unwrapped toy for charity.

Rainbow Shooting Range 3139 Rainbow Valley Boulevard Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-8743

North San Diego County location accessible from throughout Southern California.