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Vandenberg Rod and Gun Club
Bldg 1521, Taco Rd, Vandenberg Sfb, CA
•The Vandenberg SFB Rod and Gun Club serves active duty, retired, reserve military, their dependents, DoD civilians, and base contractors. Located at Bldg 1521 on Taco Rd, it's the on-base facility for rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, and organized competitive shooting. The club maintains 7 dedicated...
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The Vandenberg SFB Rod and Gun Club serves active duty, retired, reserve military, their dependents, DoD civilians, and base contractors. Located at Bldg 1521 on Taco Rd, it's the on-base facility for rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, and organized competitive shooting.
The club maintains 7 dedicated ranges:
| Range Type | Distance | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 25-yard | Open sunrise-sunset, 6 days/week |
| Pistol/Small Rifle | 50-yard | Open sunrise-sunset, 6 days/week |
| High Powered Rifle | 100-yard | Open sunrise-sunset, 6 days/week (no .50 BMG) |
| Trap & Skeet (2 fields) | Variable | Store hours only, Wed-Sun |
| Indoor Archery/Air Gun | Indoor | Store hours only, 5 days/week |
| Outdoor Archery | Outdoor | Sunrise-sunset, 7 days/week |
Trap and skeet rounds cost $5 for members and $7 for non-members—$0.20-$0.28 per shot.
Annual rates: - Military: $75 - DoD/Government Service: $100 - All Others: $115 - Day use (guest): $10
The gated entrance is access-controlled and only open during business hours (typically Thursday 9 AM-12 PM, then closed Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun). Members receive gate codes; guests must be sponsored and sign in.
Organized shooting events rotate throughout the month:
- •Trap & Skeet: Wed & Fri, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM ($5-$7)
- •Five Stand: 2nd Saturday, 9 AM ($7-$8)
- •Sporting Clays: 4th Sunday, 8 AM ($35-$54, youth $25)
- •Bowling Pin & 3-Gun Shoots: Rotating weekends
- •Gallery & Team Silhouette: Monthly
"Every weekend the club cycles through its various shooting events"
The pro shop stocks ammunition, reloading components, hunting accessories, and targets. Special orders available. The club also handles:
- •Firearm transfers: $30 single / $10 each additional
- •DROS processing (California approved firearms only)
- •Equipment rentals: 12-gauge shotguns, .22 rifles, and recurve bows by the hour
- •Meeting areas: Indoor kitchen or outdoor BBQ available for rent ($35 for 4 hours, $60 for 8 hours)
- •Game processing: Freezer and processing center for hunters
Thursday: 9 AM-12 PM Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Sunday: Closed Ranges: Sunrise to sunset (where open)
- •Contact: 805-606-4560 | Bldg 1521, Taco Rd, Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437