Salisbury Gun Club
Salisbury Gun Club operates as a private club run by and for its members—not a commercial range operator. The organization is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA), National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), and the Civilian Marksmanship Pr...
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Salisbury Gun Club operates as a private club run by and for its members—not a commercial range operator. The organization is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA), National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).
Members elect all officers and board members. Governance follows Robert's Rules of Order. Committees handle shooting disciplines, facility maintenance, and event coordination. General membership meetings happen the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm (dinner at 5:30pm). Board meetings are the third Wednesday.
The club sits on substantial grounds at 32240 Dagsboro Road, Parsonsburg, Maryland (near the Salisbury-Berlin-Ocean City corridor). Facilities include:
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Sporting Clays | 12-station course |
| Skeet Fields | 7 fields |
| Trap Fields | 3 fields with Pat Traps (singles, doubles, wobble capable) |
| 5-Stand | 8+ bird setup |
| Rifle Range | Covered stations, 50 and 100 yards |
| Pistol Range | 3-25 yard range |
| Camper Hookups | 18 full hookups on-site |
| Clubhouse | Air-conditioned main building |
| Auxiliary Buildings | Smaller clubhouses at trap and rifle ranges |
| Pavilion | Large outdoor pavilion for events |
Three trap fields feature Pat Traps with roll-out design for safety and ease of loading. All traps handle singles, doubles, and wobble settings:
- •Trap #1 & #2: Singles setup with token boxes for anytime use
- •Trap #3: Doubles setup with token box (east side of trap clubhouse)
- •2025 Trap Schedule:
- •Monthly club shoots January–December
- •ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Association) daytime shoots
- •Club championship shoots (February, April, June, July, October)
- •Fun shoots and doubles shoots throughout the year
- •Summer Youth Trap League: Six-week program (typically July–August, 6:30pm–8:30pm, $10/event)
- •Monday Night League (fall and spring)
- •Thursday Youth League (summer)
ATA rules apply to all club shoots. Your top four of five scores determine yearly average. Yardages set by ATA average, club average, or known ability.
- •Trap Contacts: Gary Jackson (Committee Chair), email [email protected] for details.
Seven skeet fields host league play and organized shoots. Five-Stand/Sporting Clays offerings include:
- •Regular competition events
- •Glow-in-the-dark night league (autumn/winter)
- •NSCA-sanctioned matches
- •Five-Stand Contacts:
- •Bill Harrison Jr., 443-783-2365 (Committee Chair & NSCA Chair)
- •Tom Shockley, 410-251-8050
- •Rick Mills, 410-726-7089
The club runs an active practical shooting program with monthly matches, specialty events, and classifications:
- •2025 Pistol Schedule:
- •Monthly shoots January–October
- •Night shoots (multiple dates)
- •Bowling pin matches
- •Summer Classic (7 stages)
- •Year-end awards (Pistol Champion, Top Senior, Most Accurate categories)
- •2024 Highlights:
- •Pistol Champion: Mike Ennis Jr
- •Over 250 shooters participated annually
- •Divisions: Centerfire, Rimfire, and skill classifications (Master, Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman)
- •Sign Up: Register at practiscore.com/clubs/salisburygunclub
- •Follow: Instagram @sgcpracticalshooting | Facebook: SGC Practical Shooting
Contacts: Jody Baker & Phil Cathell (Committee Chairs)
The covered rifle range features 50 and 100-yard stations. Programs include:
- •Youth Rifle Program: Monthly shoots first Saturday, 9am–12noon (free ammo provided)
- •Fall & Spring Youth Programs: Structured instruction and competition
- •ARA & Precision Rimfire Matches: Tactical rifle and rimfire precision events with score tracking
- •Rifle Contacts: Jody Baker, 410-726-1145 (Chief Range Safety Officer)
The club is deeply invested in the next generation through:
- •SGC Youth .22 Shoots: First Saturday each month at 9am with free ammunition
- •Salisbury American Legion Youth Marksmanship Team: Uses club's state-of-the-art air rifle building
- •Wicomico County 4-H Programs: Skeet, air rifle, archery
- •Mid-Atlantic Elites Shotgun Team: SCTP #3555 affiliated team (separate 501c3 organization)
- •SGC Youth League Inc.: Tax-deductible 501c3 organization separate from the club
- •Youth Contact: Elise Koch, 410-430-0103
- •Clubhouse Open Year-Round:
- •Wednesday: 9am–~1pm
- •Saturday & Sunday: 9am–~1pm
- •Phone: (410) 749-0337
- •Locations:
- •Physical Address: 32240 Dagsboro Rd, Parsonsburg, MD
- •Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59, Parsonsburg, Maryland 21849
- •Service Area: Convenient to Salisbury, Berlin, Ocean City MD, Princess Anne, Laurel DE, Rehoboth, Fenwick, Bethany Beach, and Sussex County DE
Important: Events are open to nonmembers with a signed waiver, but private practice shooting requires membership. Guests must be accompanied by a sponsoring member at all times.
Membership is required for practice and most events. The club operates under:
- •Bylaws (updated November 2025)
- •Standing Rules (approved January 2025)
- •Member Handbook (defines all rules and safety requirements)
Shooting discipline committees oversee specific programs: - Trap: Gary Jackson - Skeet: Becky Ruark - 5-Stand & Sporting Clays: Bill Harrison Jr. - Rifle: Jody Baker - Pistol & AR: Jody Baker & Phil Cathell - Precision Rimfire (ARA/MARS): Lawrence Morris
SAFETY FIRST: Do not shoot without being familiar with club rules and the member handbook. Rules are posted at the clubhouse and rifle range.