Broadwater Rod and Gun Club

The Broadwater Rod and Gun Club is a premier shooting facility in Townsend, Montana, serving the Broadwater County community and greater Helena area since 1902. This member-supported organization operates multiple world-class ranges dedicated to rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery sports.

The club maintains three primary shooting locations:

• •10-station indoor archery range for year-round precision shooting
• •Small bore rifle and pistol range with climate-controlled indoor facility
• •Four trap ranges equipped with automatic trap throwers
• •Recently renovated interior building
• •Handicapped-accessible facilities

• •Long-range rifle capability with distances from 100 to 1,000 yards
• •100-yard shooting line with concrete pad and covered roof (added 2013)
• •Sporting Clays course for shotgun enthusiasts
• •Outdoor pistol bays for practical shooting sports
• •Black powder range for historical firearm enthusiasts
• •Silhouette rifle ranges for precision competition

• •28-station National Field Archery Range for competitive and recreational shooting
• •Two separate ranges plus dedicated practice area
• •One of Montana's premier outdoor archery facilities

Beyond recreational shooting, the club actively serves the community through Hunter Education classes (1,500+ students trained since 1993), NRA firearms training courses, 4H .22 rifle and shotgun programs, and the popular annual Walleye Fishing Derby.

Membership is required for facility access and covers immediate household members (spouse and dependent children). Members receive gate keys for Indian Creek facility 24/7 access and participate in scheduled events at Canton Lane. Membership runs September 1 – August 31 annually.