Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club
The Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club has been operating since the middle 1920s, built on core principles of sportsmanship and conservation. Today it occupies 64 acres southeast of Rochester and serves as a no-cap membership shooting facility with serious range infrastructure. The club operates mu...
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The Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club has been operating since the middle 1920s, built on core principles of sportsmanship and conservation. Today it occupies 64 acres southeast of Rochester and serves as a no-cap membership shooting facility with serious range infrastructure.
The club operates multiple ranges across the property:
- •Two lighted trap ranges
- •Handgun range
- •Two 25 and 50 yard rifle ranges
- •Two falling plate racks
- •100 and 200 yard rifle range
- •Archery range
- •Two clubhouses for members
All facilities are available to members and their guests.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday | 8:00 a.m. to sunset |
| Sunday & Holidays | 9:00 a.m. to sunset |
No shooting after sunset. Check timeanddate.com for Rochester sunset times to confirm daily cutoffs.
New and returning members must complete a required NRA-recommended online safety orientation session. Badge printing must happen in person at the Range Manager's cottage. Once active, members badge in and out to track range utilization.
Hanging gate key available for handicapped access—contact the Range Manager on your first visit.
All members must submit a signed waiver form before their ID badge will open the gate.
The club runs organized shooting leagues including Bullseye and 2 Gun competitions. It's an NRA-affiliated club and registered with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)—members can participate in CMP events and purchase firearms through the program. Contact club CMP representative John W Schmidt at (507) 932-5159 or (507) 261-9301 for purchase assistance.
A registered Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation dedicated to promoting individual rights to self-defense and firearm possession while educating citizens on Second Amendment protections.
- •Contact: (507) 282-9808
- •Address: 6251 20th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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