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:
Sign-up and squadding for most matches happens through Practiscore.
Note: No phone available at the range. Contact via the club website for inquiries.
For Enhanced Carry Permit courses (and most training):
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:
Multiple club-affiliated stores serve members:
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