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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 and Pistol Club

Lafayette

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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:

RangeDetails
300 Yard RifleMilitary-style target pits, bench-rests at 200 & 300 yards
100 Yard Silhouette.22 rimfire and centerfire field pistol
25/50 Yard International PistolCovered firing points, Bullseye format
35 Yard PistolDynamic pistol work
25 Yard Falling-PlateHigh-speed steel engagement
25 Yard PistolGeneral purpose
50 Yard Practical PistolIDPA and USPSA training
25-100 Yard Sight-InCovered and uncovered benches
Trap & SkeetVoice-activated electronic throwers
TrapDedicated 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.
  • NRL22National 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.

Fire Restrictions Active

Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.

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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