DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club
DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club operates as a private members-only facility near Como, MS in Panola County. The range complex opens 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset for member access, making it available whenever you need to train or practice. Members have unrestricted facility access throughout th...
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DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club operates as a private members-only facility near Como, MS in Panola County. The range complex opens 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset for member access, making it available whenever you need to train or practice.
Members have unrestricted facility access throughout the year. The club maintains range facilities suitable for multiple shooting disciplines, including a dedicated 600-yard long-range range for precision rifle work.
While membership is required for general range access, the club offers several training programs and competitions open to the public:
| Training Program | Details |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Enhanced Carry Permit | Full-day certification course ($85) including classroom and practical shooting. Certificate required for "IC" endorsement on state permit. Classes run 8:30 AM - 4:00-5:00 PM. Bring concealed carry pistol, 50-100 rounds ammo, eye/ear protection. |
| Shotmarker Training | Specialized pistol training with ShotMarker technology |
| 600 Yards Long Range Qualification | Precision rifle training at 600-yard range |
| 600 Yards Mover Training | Moving target training at extended distances |
| Project Appleseed | Rifle marksmanship fundamentals |
| A Girl & A Gun T-Time | Women's pistol skills and drills, customized to skill level. New shooters welcome. Tara Fritz leads sessions. Provides eye/ear protection lending. |
The club hosts multiple match formats throughout the year:
- •VaRMEnT Steel Precision Rifle Match - Long-range precision shooting events at the 600-yard range
- •NRL22 Rifle Match - .22 precision rifle competition
- •Tactical Carbine Match - Carbine-based tactical scenarios
- •F-Class - Benchrest-style precision rifle discipline
- •DRPC Defensive Pistol - Practical pistol competition
- •USPSA - United States Practical Shooting Association matches
- •Monthly Club Steel - Casual steel target competitions (Practiscore registration)
Sign-up and squadding for most matches happens through Practiscore.
- •Address: 7171 Compress Road, Como, MS 38619
- •GPS Coordinates: N34 32.362, W89 54.415
- •Mailing Address: PO Box 58, Hernando, MS 38632
Note: No phone available at the range. Contact via the club website for inquiries.
For Enhanced Carry Permit courses (and most training):
- •Bring a concealed carry pistol or revolver
- •50-100 rounds of appropriate ammunition
- •Eye and ear protection
- •Government-issued ID (required age 16+)
- •Students 13-17 must have parent/guardian present
- •Must be 21+ to own a pistol in Mississippi (except armed forces veterans)
Classroom materials included in course cost. Water, coffee, and light snacks available for purchase during training. Lunch is on your own—nearby towns include Como, Batesville, and Senatobia.
Classes open to students 13 and up. Parental attendance required for under-18 students. Minimum 6 students required to run a course; cancellations result in rescheduling or refund.
The Enhanced Carry Permit endorsement ("IC" status) allows legal concealed carry into significantly more locations throughout Mississippi than a standard permit. The endorsement adds no extra fee—just submit your course completion certificate to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Firearm Permit Unit.
Beyond shooting sports, the club supports:
- •MS Scholastic Shooting Program - Youth competitive shooting
- •Sporting Clays & 5 Stand - Shotgun sports training and competition
- •Tornado Disaster Relief initiatives
- •NWCC Scholarship Fund support
Multiple club-affiliated stores serve members:
- •VaRMEnT PRS Store - Precision rifle equipment
- •VaRMEnT Club Store - General club merchandise
- •NRL22 Store - .22 rifle competition gear
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Membership required for most activities
- •Enhanced Carry Permit classes open to public by registration
- •Minimum 6 students required for class courses
- •Government-issued ID required for course attendance
- •All firearms and ammunition subject to safety inspection
- •Compliance with posted Range Rules mandatory
- •Ages 13+ permitted (under 18 requires parent/guardian for permit classes)
- •Age 21+ required to own pistol and obtain concealed carry permit in Mississippi
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