Pueblo Municipal Shooters

Pueblo Municipal Shooters is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that's been running the only indoor shooting range in the Pueblo area. Located next to City Park Zoo, the range operates with a nine-member Board of Directors dedicated to promoting shooting sports safely and responsibly.

The facility features 10 lanes at 50 feet, each equipped with electronic target returns. You press and hold one button to send targets downrange—they stop at any distance up to the full 50-foot length. Four distance markers are indicated by spotlights on the target rail so you know exactly where your target stops.

Because of the shorter backstop distance, the range restricts approved firearms and ammunition to prevent ricochet and facility damage. Check their Firing Range SOP for the complete list of acceptable guns and ammo.

• •Members get 24/7 access with an access card issued at signup. This is huge if you:

• •Work shifts and need odd-hour range time
• •Are law enforcement needing training flexibility
• •Prefer shooting when it's quietest
• •Want unlimited visits without per-trip fees

Memberships cover the principal member, spouse, and children under 18 in the same household. Kids under 18 must have a supervising member present to shoot. You can bring up to 3 guests at a time—guests pay $2 (adults) or $1 (minors).

Prorated memberships available if you join mid-year. Active military, Pueblo city police/fire, and county sheriff/deputies get the $60 admin fee waived. New member enrollment happens the 1st Monday of each month, 6-7:30 PM (in-person only—they create photo IDs and verify your driver's license).

All new members must complete the Free Gun Safety Class within 60 days of joining or your access card gets deactivated. The class covers:

• •General firearms safety rules
• •Range-specific rules and policies
• •Handgun parts and operation (revolver & semi-auto)
• •Ammunition construction and function
• •Safe loading, unloading, and passing of firearms
• •Handgun ownership responsibility
• •Hands-on exercises in the classroom and range

Classes are taught by NRA Certified Instructors and Range Safety Officers. They typically run the 3rd Monday of each month, 6-9 PM. The class does NOT qualify for Colorado's concealed handgun permit, but it satisfies PMS's training requirement.

You can take the class before joining if you want. Sign up on their website.

Non-members can shoot on Wednesday and Thursday nights. You'll need to sign the waiver (yellow book) and pay the guest fee ($2 adults, $1 minors, active military free). Public night is first-come, first-served.

Jr. Marksman Program

Youth ages 10-17 can participate (members or non-members). The 13-week program covers small bore rifle and air rifle with instruction in standing, prone, and kneeling positions. All equipment is furnished, though you can bring your own bolt-action .22LR.

• •Cost: $30 (members) / $50 (non-members)
• •Parents must stay in the training area
• •Target scoring help is appreciated
• •Contact: Nick Mangini ([email protected])

Pistoleras (Women-Only Program)

A multi-session program for women of all skill levels. Covers handgun handling, safety, defensive skills, and situational awareness. Two class levels:

• •Experienced shooters: 1st hour range time + Winchester/NRA Marksman Qualification
• •New shooters: 1st hour classroom, 2nd hour range time

Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30 PM. Cost: $2 (PMS members) / $10 (non-members) per meeting for range time.

Pistol League

Competitive pistol league with its own fee structure. Results posted on their website.

Pueblo Municipal Shooters lists 11 NRA Certified Instructors available for classes:

Many instructors teach classes off-site. Check the calendar for range-based classes.

The range is managed by volunteers serving on committees including Executive, Building & Safety, Bylaws, Education, Incident Review, Membership, Door Codes, Public Information, and Standard Operating Procedures. Board meetings are open to members—held 2nd Monday of each month, 7-9 PM.

Pueblo Municipal Shooters, Inc. Next to the zoo at City Park Pueblo, CO 81003 P.O. Box 427

📧 [email protected] 🌐 puebloshooters.org

The range's bylaws state: "There shall be no discrimination in the use of the premises due to race, color, creed, or gender."