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Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club
341 Whitfield Road, Catonsville, MD
•Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club traces back to the late 1940s when World War II veterans in the Baltimore area needed a place to shoot. Today, it's one of the original fifteen Charter member clubs of the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore (AGC), founded in 1948. That heritage means Monumental holds Bo...
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Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club traces back to the late 1940s when World War II veterans in the Baltimore area needed a place to shoot. Today, it's one of the original fifteen Charter member clubs of the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore (AGC), founded in 1948. That heritage means Monumental holds Board of Trustees voting status and governance over the entire AGC network—which now spans 25 member clubs and approximately 2,800 shooters across the region.
Recipient of the NRA Outstanding Club of 2010 national award and a NRA Gold Medal Club for 10+ consecutive years
Members access the AGC facility located on Marriottsville Road in northwest Baltimore County, just 3½ miles west of Liberty Road (Route 26) and about 1 mile east of Patapsco State Park's McKeldin Area.
The facility operates seven days a week — 8:00 AM to dusk weekdays, 9:00 AM to dusk weekends (weather permitting).
| Discipline | Configuration | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 50-point outdoor, covered firing line | 25 and 50 yards, NRA conventional match format |
| Rifle/Benchrest | 100-point outdoor, lighted, covered | 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with benchrest equipment |
| High Power Rifle | 10-point outdoor, covered | 200 yards, military-style target frames, national match events |
| Trap | 4 fields, lighted outdoor | Automatic and manual trap houses, Lincoln trap throwers |
| Airgun | 6-point indoor range | 10-meter distance, located inside Memorial Hall |
| Archery | 3-position range | 50 yards |
- •Memorial Hall: 100-seat capacity, kitchen and restrooms (adjacent to trap range)
- •Lower Range House: 50-seat capacity, kitchen and restrooms (at the 100-yard Barnes Range)
- •Both available for club meetings and social events
Monumental fields numerous competitive shooters classified from Marksman to High Master, with ages spanning Junior (16 years old) through 65+ veterans.
- •Spring & Fall League Shoots: Two sanctioned NRA matches per season, fired on the 200-yard range
- •National Match Courses: 50-round competitions on reduced targets
- •Extended Range Competition: Many shooters also compete at 600-yard and 1,000-yard courses outside AGC
Follows CMP format for rimfire qualification:
- •Three positions: Prone, Kneeling, Standing—20 shots each
- •Skill progression: Marksman → Sharpshooter → Expert → Distinguished Expert
- •Equipment restriction: Rifles limited to 7 pounds; any sights allowed; no competition coat/sling/glove
- •Accessibility focus: Designed to let average shooters use sporter-type rifles instead of expensive target rifles
- •Schedule: First and third Saturdays of each month
- •Gear provided: Rifles, ammo, targets, and coaching available
Two options:
1. Members: Unscheduled informal shooting arranged through a Range Officer, plus scheduled club shoots and seasonal leagues 2. Public Trap Shooting: Open to general public Saturday-Sunday 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM and Wednesday 6:00-9:00 PM. Modest per-round fee covers targets and equipment operation.
Members access facilities for both casual and competitive shooting in conventional pistol and centerfire pistol events.
Monumental actively develops youth shooters ages 16+, with a dedicated Juniors Officer and competitive opportunities at the club level.
- •Members Classifieds: Buy, sell, and trade firearms and shooting equipment
- •Officer Network: Active leadership structure including President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Instructor, and AGC Trustees
All new members receive range orientation covering strict Range Rules enforced throughout the facility—safety is non-negotiable across all AGC clubs.
Monumental isn't a commercial range or retail operation—it's a competitive shooting club with serious credentials. The NRA Gold Medal recognition reflects sustained excellence in safety, programming, and member development. Charter status in the AGC network means access to 60 acres of purpose-built facilities maintained specifically for precision rifle, pistol, and shotgun sports.