Chico Rod and Gun Club

Chico Rod and Gun Club is a membership-driven shooting facility serving Butte County and surrounding Northern California communities. The club operates multiple disciplines including rifle shooting, archery, and fishing programs with an active calendar of events and competitive leagues.

The club offers flexible membership tiers to fit different needs:

Membership cards take up to 60 days to generate and are picked up at the club classroom. Youth membership requires in-person signup with parent/guardian co-signature.

The club runs several structured programs:

• •.22 Rifle Programs: Youth-focused rifle training and competitions
• •Open Practice: General range access for members to shoot
• •Hunter Safety Courses: Certification training for hunters
• •Archery: Dedicated archery range and instruction
• •Fishing: Club-sponsored fishing activities and outings
• •Competitive Leagues: Member-organized shooting competitions

Chico Rod and Gun Club enforces strict safety protocols:

1. Treat all firearms as loaded at all times 2. Never point a firearm at anything you're not willing to destroy 3. Firearms remain unloaded and cased except on the firing line 4. Loading and unloading only on the firing line 5. Shooters must stay within 180-degree safety arc on firing line 6. Range Officers have full authority over shooting activities 7. No alcohol or intoxicants before or during range use 8. Eye and ear protection mandatory during competition 9. Minors must have parent or guardian present at all times

Membership Certification: All members certify they have never been convicted of a felony or crime of violence, and agree to uphold good sportsmanship standards. Violations result in automatic expulsion.

• •Parking Improvements: The City of Chico completed a parking lot upgrade in late 2024, adding 12 dedicated parking spots for the club and reducing dust issues.

• •Volunteer Opportunities: The club actively recruits volunteers for maintenance, facility improvements, and event support. Major projects have included backdrop reconstruction on the rifle range. Contact (530) 715-0145 or email [email protected] to volunteer.

• •Facility Maintenance: The range closes periodically for scheduled maintenance and during extreme heat conditions. Check the online calendar for current status and closure notices.

• •Phone: (530) 715-0145
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Location: Chico, California

• •Events & Registration: The club maintains an active calendar with event registration available online. Members can sign up for specific shooting dates, competitions, and training courses through the website.

Chico Rod and Gun Club emphasizes community involvement and safe firearm handling. The club hosts social events like the annual Christmas Cookie Social and Tree Decorating party, and relies heavily on volunteer work parties for facility maintenance. This is not a commercial range—it's a member-supported organization focused on sport shooting, youth development, and hunting preparation.