Southwest Florida Sportsman's Association

Southwest Florida Sportsman's Association (SWFSA) is an NRA-affiliated members-only shooting club located at 33949 Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. The organization has operated continuously since 1993, serving shooters across Southwest Florida with a dedicated facility designed for competitive and recreational marksmanship.

The club operates on approximately 35 acres with five separate shooting bays designed for different disciplines. The property includes:

• •Multiple shooting bays configured for rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines
• •Trap and skeet shooting at club-approved matches only
• •Separate facilities for men and women (restrooms with holding tank technology)
• •Storage buildings for target stands, equipment, and supplies
• •Improved access road and entrance for member safety
• •Wildlife preservation areas maintained throughout the property

SWFSA hosts competitive events across multiple shooting sports:

• •3-Gun Match competitions
• •Steel matches (Fun Steel on 2nd and 3rd Sundays)
• •Trap and clay shooting
• •Black powder rifle events
• •Tactical competitions
• •F-Class modified and NRA 300-yard matches
• •CMP 22 Modified rifle
• •Rimfire rifle competitions
• •Vintage rifle matches
• •Couples League shooting
• •Action Shoot events
• •Ladies Day programs
• •Saturday Challenge matches
• •Club Rifle competitions
• •Annual Marksman of the Year championship (March 7, 2026: $100 entry, first come/first served, limited to 25 members)

All events are tracked through PractiScore for official competition scoring.

2026 Annual Dues: - Individual Annual: $200 - Family Annual: $250 - Life Membership: $2,500 - Senior Life (age 65+): $1,500 - New applicant initiation fee: $100 (additional)

Current membership: Approximately 1,000 total members (roughly 500 annual and 500 life memberships). The club maintains a membership cap to ensure a member-friendly experience.

NRA Affiliation Discounts:

Members can renew through SWFSA or directly through the NRA (which still provides club credit).

General membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at KJ's Steakhouse (10950 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907). Members can arrive at 6:00 p.m. for dinner before the meeting. Food orders are taken in advance through the club website.

Club Organization: - Officer elections for club leadership - Member newsletters with updates on ranges, events, and legislation - Event calendar updated regularly with match schedules - Member-only portal with gate codes, lost and found, and information updates

SWFSA's stated mission centers on: - Encouraging organized shooting sports and safe firearm handling - Supporting proper care and maintenance of firearms - Improving gun safety and marksmanship skills - Promoting sportsmanship, good fellowship, and team play - Second Amendment advocacy and informing members on firearms legislation

Safety requirements: - Specific range operating procedures and rules enforced - Black powder safety protocols - Gunshot wound safety training available - Guest passes available (guest rules apply)

The club is private and not open to the public. Membership is first come, first served, subject to the membership cap. Prospective members must submit an application form available on the club website.

Contact for membership inquiries: - Email: [email protected] - Mailing address: P.O. Box 100691, Cape Oral, FL 33910 - Physical address: 33949 Oil Well Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

• •Membership renewals due by January 31st annually. Members who fail to renew by this deadline are removed from the roster and their position filled by waiting applicants. Payments should be postmarked by January 31st.

• •Annual gun raffle for members
• •Club clothing available for annual and life members
• •Swap meet and cookout events
• •Work parties improving club infrastructure
• •YouTube construction channel documenting facility improvements
• •Certified instructor list available for member training needs