Arnold Rifle and Pistol Club

Arrangold Rifle and Pistol Club (ARPC) is a private, not-for-profit shooting club founded in the late 1950s by 13 charter members. Located just south of the St. Louis metropolitan area in Barnhart, the club has grown to nearly 1,500 members, all of whom are NRA members, earning ARPC its prestigious NRA Gold Medal Club status.

With over 100 acres and more than a dozen specialized range facilities, ARPC accommodates shooters of every skill level and interest. The expansive grounds support diverse shooting disciplines and competitive events throughout the year.

The club offers match programs in numerous shooting sports including:

• •Pistol Sports: Bullseye, IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, and Indoor Pistol
• •Rifle Competitions: Highpower Rifle, CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program), F-Class precision shooting, Hunter Rifle, .22 Silhouette, and NRL22
• •Shotgun Sports: Trap, Skeet, and Five-Stand clay target shooting
• •Specialty Disciplines: Cowboy Action Shooting, Black Powder/Muzzleloader, and Archery

ARPC is especially proud of its youth-oriented initiatives, including:

• •Junior Shooter Programs
• •Scholastic Clay Target Program
• •Scholastic Pistol Program
• •Gateway Women Shooters program

Adult education and training classes are offered regularly for shooters seeking to improve their skills.

ARPC is a members-only facility. New member applications are accepted through a mail-in process with orientation classes typically held on the third Saturday of each month (February through October). Both individual and individual & spouse annual membership options are available. All members must be NRA members.