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DeSoto Gun Club started in the late 1950s when Larry Lawrence, an FPL employee and local gunsmith, gathered about 10 shooting enthusiasts. The club initially operated at old clay pits east of Nocatee before being relocated when DeSoto County claimed the property for a landfill. By the 1970s, the club had secured its current Arcadia property with help from the DeSoto National Bank and has operated ...
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DeSoto Gun Club started in the late 1950s when Larry Lawrence, an FPL employee and local gunsmith, gathered about 10 shooting enthusiasts. The club initially operated at old clay pits east of Nocatee before being relocated when DeSoto County claimed the property for a landfill. By the 1970s, the club had secured its current Arcadia property with help from the DeSoto National Bank and has operated there ever since.
"This website is of the members, by the members and for the members of the DeSoto Gun Club." - Club founding principle
DeSoto Gun Club operates as a private member facility focused on safe, controlled shooting. The range provides:
Membership runs $200 per year and requires:
Payment accepted by check or cash only—no credit cards.
The club enforces strict safety protocols:
Gate Access: Combination only given to paid members. Members sharing the combination without permission will be charged that person's membership fee and may lose future club privileges.
The club maintains affiliations with:
Arcadia, Florida - Members receive gate combination for access. The facility sits on property the club has maintained since the 1970s. Proximity card system used for membership verification.
The club hosts competitive shooting matches with scored results tracked by date. Match information and historical scores are maintained on the club website.
Available to members:
DeSoto operates on the principle that members maintain their own memberships—the club no longer sends expiration notices. It's your responsibility to track your expiration date and renew before deadlines. Missing any of the four annual renewal deadlines means you won't regain current status until the next scheduled membership day (three months later).
Flyers, event shots, and range conditions shared by the community
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