Suburban Sportsmans Club

Suburban Sportsman's Club operates as a members-only shooting facility dedicated to hunters, competitive shooters, and firearms enthusiasts in the Twin Cities area. Located in Savage, MN, the club has maintained its focus on safe shooting practices and community for over 50 years.

The club maintains fully covered shooting areas across multiple distances:

All ranges feature electric gate access, logbook sign-in, and strict safety protocols. The facility includes a covered pavilion for staging and meals.

Permitted: - All calibers except .50 BMG - Paper targets at all ranges - Commercially manufactured reactive targets (distance-dependent) - Pop cans, metal spinners, and plastic bottles at 50-yard range - Clay pigeons on trap range (non-toxic shot only) - Shotguns welcome at sight-in events

Prohibited: - Fully automatic firearms - .50 caliber BMG ammunition - Exploding targets of any kind - Glass targets or containers - Shooting before 9 AM or after facility closing time - Alcohol or impaired use of any kind

Hearing and eye protection required at all times on any range.

To Join: - Must be 18+ and U.S. citizen - Active NRA membership required - Valid Minnesota Permit to Purchase OR Conceal Carry Permit (free from local sheriff) - $215 initial membership (includes $60 one-time initiation fee, $65 annual dues, $90 work escrow)

Annual Maintenance: - $65 annual dues - 6 hours volunteer work per year (or $15/hour for hours not worked) - Annual safety meeting attendance (offered Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) - NRA membership must remain active

• •New for 2025: Family memberships now available—spouse or domestic partner can obtain gate card and use range independently if the household's primary member maintains membership.

Applicants attend quarterly membership meetings (January, April, July, October) at the Savage American Legion (12375 Princeton Ave) at 6:00 PM. Present your completed application, introduce yourself to the board and members, then schedule a guided range walk-through covering all safety rules. Upon approval, receive membership card and electronic gate card.

The club opens facilities throughout the year for non-members:

Fall Rifle Sight-In (Oct 25-26, 2025) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM both days - $10 per firearm - Youth 16 & under: FREE (requires parent supervision + MN DNR Firearm Safety Certificate) - 50, 100, and 200-yard ranges available - Shotguns welcome

Youth Firearms Training - MN DNR Approved Classes - Dates TBD (contact Range Officer for details)

High School Trap Practice - Available for organized teams - Contact club for scheduling

Women-Only Range Days - Periodic public events

The club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 PM at the Savage American Legion. Annual volunteer events include:

• •Spring Cleanup (May 17): 8 AM - 2 PM. Lawn maintenance, equipment prep, supply restocking. Lunch provided. Range closed to shooting 9 AM - 3 PM.
• •Fall Cleanup (Sept 27): 8 AM - 3 PM. Backstop repair, tree trimming, fence work. Bring chainsaws, trimmers, tools, ATVs. This is the final major work hour opportunity each year.
• •Rice County Fair (July 16-20): Booth staffing, 2-hour shifts
• •Scott County Fair (July 23-27): Youth trout fishing exhibit (4-hour shifts)
• •Sight-In Weekend (Oct 25-26): Range Officer volunteer positions available

The club enforces strict safety protocols. Violations result in warnings, membership suspension, or revocation with forfeited dues. All members sign in/out in the logbook. Minors must be supervised by adults and wear hearing/eye protection. Pets stay leashed behind the firing line. Members bring safety flags when downrange for target work.

Current club leadership (2025-2026): - President: Josh Colbert ([email protected]) - Vice President: Mark Foertsch - Chief Instructor: Garrett Wuorinen - Range Officer: Mike Niver

• •Contact: [email protected] or call 507-403-8282