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Wildcat Valley Rifle and Pistol Club
Lafayette
•139.5 miles from Indianapolis
Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club is a private, not-for-profit shooting club sprawling across 41 acres near Brookston, Indiana—just north of Lafayette. The facility operates as both a competition venue and member shooting range, hosting everything from IDPA defensive pistol matches to Olympic-style...
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Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club is a private, not-for-profit shooting club sprawling across 41 acres near Brookston, Indiana—just north of Lafayette. The facility operates as both a competition venue and member shooting range, hosting everything from IDPA defensive pistol matches to Olympic-style silhouette competitions.
The club maintains 10 separate ranges, each configured for specific shooting disciplines:
| Range | Details |
|---|---|
| 300 Yard Rifle | Military-style target pits, bench-rests at 200 & 300 yards |
| 100 Yard Silhouette | .22 rimfire and centerfire field pistol |
| 25/50 Yard International Pistol | Covered firing points, Bullseye format |
| 35 Yard Pistol | Dynamic pistol work |
| 25 Yard Falling-Plate | High-speed steel engagement |
| 25 Yard Pistol | General purpose |
| 50 Yard Practical Pistol | IDPA and USPSA training |
| 25-100 Yard Sight-In | Covered and uncovered benches |
| Trap & Skeet | Voice-activated electronic throwers |
| Trap | Dedicated trap range |
Most ranges include lighting for evening shooting.
The club sanctions matches in 11 different shooting sports:
- •IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) – Practical self-defense scenarios using your concealed carry or duty gear. No equipment handicaps. You shoot with what you actually carry.
- •USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) – Speed and accuracy competitions across multiple divisions.
- •SASS Cowboy Action – Lever-action rifles, single-action revolvers, and shotguns firing period-correct ammunition.
- •INMG Multigun (3-Gun) – Stages requiring rifle, handgun, and shotgun combinations.
- •Trap & Skeet – Shotgun games with voice-activated clay throwers.
- •Steel Challenge (SCSA) – Fast-paced steel plate shooting.
- •NRL22 – National Rifle League rimfire precision competitions.
- •Silhouette – Metallic animal targets at distance.
- •Highpower Rifle – Long-range centerfire precision.
- •ICORE – Rimfire competition format.
- •PCSL – Additional competitive discipline.
New to competitive shooting? The club recommends attending a match as an observer before competing, especially for multigun events.
Members receive a key card allowing 24/7 range access (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) except during scheduled events. NRA membership is required for club membership. The facility includes a clubhouse with restrooms and central A/C/heat.
Public Access: - Monthly meetings (1st Wednesday, 7:30 PM) open to the public - Scheduled match days open to spectators and competitors
Wildcat Valley is 100% NRA affiliated (Club #C3053) and CMP affiliated (Club #53011). No hunting is permitted on club property.
The club is managed by an elected executive board and organized discipline chairs who oversee rule compliance and competition scheduling. Each shooting sport has a dedicated coordinator ensuring matches run smoothly.
Physical Range Address: South 300 East, Brookston, IN 47923 (41 acres north of Lafayette)
Mailing Address: Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. P.O. Box 4102, Lafayette, IN 47903-4102
Contact: Email: [email protected]
The facility gates are normally locked unless a scheduled event is taking place. Prospective members are invited to visit during public match days or the monthly membership meetings to learn more.
Restrictions
- •Members only (NRA membership required for club membership)
- •No hunting on club property
- •Gate locked outside scheduled events and member hours
- •Member access: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM only
- •Prospective members must attend events or monthly meetings to visit
Pro Tips for Visiting
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USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) – Speed and accuracy competitions across multiple divisions.
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[SASS](/handbook/org-sass) Cowboy Action – Lever-action rifles, single-action revolvers, and shotguns firing period-correct ammunition.
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INMG Multigun (3-Gun) – Stages requiring rifle, handgun, and shotgun combinations.
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Trap & Skeet – Shotgun games with voice-activated clay throwers.
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[Steel Challenge](/handbook/steel-challenge) ([SCSA](/handbook/org-scsa)) – Fast-paced steel plate shooting.
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NRL22 – [National Rifle League](/handbook/org-nrl) rimfire precision competitions.
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