Desoto Rifle and Pistol Club

DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club has operated since 2010 as a members-only facility near Como in Panola County, claiming the largest shooting complex in Mississippi. Located at 7171 Compress Road, the club keeps facilities open from sunrise to sunset every day for members, with a Range Safety Officer on duty Tuesday through Sunday (8 AM–4 PM during Daylight Saving, 8 AM–5 PM otherwise).

• •200/50 Yard Range - Features target positions at 100, 150, and 200 yards with approximately 20 firing points. About two-thirds of the firing line is covered, providing protection in rough weather. A recently installed 50-yard berm gives shooters additional sighting-in and training opportunities.

• •600 Yard Long Distance Range - Designed specifically for PRS and F-Class matches with eight target positions, raised firing lines at 200, 300, and 600 yards, and 1/2" AR550 Steel Fairway backers at 150, 250, 350, 450, and 550 yards.

• •Three Pistol Bays - Used for matches several days monthly but otherwise open to membership. Two bays run 25x25 yards; one is 50x50 yards. All support pistol calibers, rimfire, and select centerfire rifle cartridges.

• •12-Stage Sporting Clays Course - Winding through shaded terrain with challenging but fair shooting opportunities. Home to Senatobia and Magnolia Heights High School shooting teams.

• •5-Stand Shotgun Sport - Five stations with six to eighteen strategically placed clay throwers. Similar to sporting clays and trap with various clay bird combinations.

Club members compete in multiple organized events throughout the year:

• •NRL22 Rifle Match - .22 rifle precision competition
• •VaRMEnT Steel Precision Rifle Match - PRS-format precision rifle
• •F-Class - NRA long-range rifle discipline
• •Scoped Rifle Match - Precision shooting at distance
• •Tactical Carbine Match - Modern rifle competition
• •DRPC Defensive Pistol - Tactical pistol training
• •USPSA - United States Practical Shooting Association format
• •Monthly Club Steel - Steel target pistol events

Offered regularly at $85, this one-day course satisfies state requirements for obtaining an "IC" (enhanced) endorsement on a Mississippi concealed carry permit. Classes run 8:30 AM to approximately 4–5 PM, include classroom study and practical shooting exercises, and come with all classroom materials. Students need to bring a concealed-carry-suitable pistol or revolver plus 50–100 rounds of ammunition. Minimum enrollment is six students.

• •600-yard Long Range Qualification Process
• •600-yard Mover Training
• •Shotmarker Training
• •Project Appleseed (rimfire rifle marksmanship)
• •A Girl & A Gun (women shooters chapter)
• •MS Scholastic Shooting Program

The club maintains a clubhouse with lounge facilities and a dedicated training room for classes and clinics.

New member orientations and range tours occur Tuesday–Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM only, ensuring the RSO remains focused on safety operations. Prospective members can visit the facility during these windows to learn about the range layout, rules, and membership options.

Beyond competitive shooting, DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club supports community causes through Tornado Disaster Relief efforts and the NWCC Scholarship Fund.

"We are a private members-only range complex with facilities open to members 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. We also offer several training courses, clinics and competitions that are open to the public."

• •Physical Address: 7171 Compress Road, Como, MS 38619
• •GPS: N34 32.362, W89 54.415
• •Mailing Address: PO Box 58, Hernando, MS 38632

Note: No phone line at the range. Contact the board through their website.