Los Alamos Sportsmen's Club

The Los Alamos Sportsmen's Club started in October 1947 when local citizens needed a safe place to shoot. What began as a small group using a downtown building evolved into one of northern New Mexico's most active shooting facilities. The club moved to Rendija Canyon in the early 1960s and has expanded significantly since then.

The club maintains separate ranges and programs for:

• •Rifle shooting and competitions
• •Pistol range with dedicated pit area (rifle calibers prohibited)
• •Shotgun facilities
• •Archery ranges
• •.22 Silhouette shooting
• •Cowboy Action shooting
• •Junior Shooting programs affiliated with NRA and 4-H
• •Training and Education including NRA certification courses

The club currently operates with over 500 memberships representing more than 1,000 individual and family users.

The club offers several Hunter Education classes annually for those preparing to hunt in New Mexico or surrounding states. All instruction emphasizes proper firearm handling, safety fundamentals, and marksmanship. Instructors are certified through the NRA, New Mexico Game & Fish, and other recognized programs.

LASC depends entirely on member volunteer work—estimated at 2,000 hours per typical year. The club holds semi-annual cleanup days (last Saturday of April, fourth Saturday of October) where members contribute to facility maintenance. Acceptable volunteer work includes:

• •Running Club-sanctioned matches
• •Teaching certified courses
• •Serving on the Board or as Section Chairs
• •Range maintenance and cleaning
• •Equipment repair and painting
• •Youth program direction
• •Facility improvements (welding, plumbing, electrical work welcome)

All members agree to follow LASC Rules and Regulations and meet federal and state firearms eligibility requirements. The club maintains strict safety policies documented in their Safety Handbook.

Rendija Canyon Road, Los Alamos, New Mexico - GPS: 35.90917° N, 106.2775° W - What3Words: ///pacifist.opened.drillers

The club is managed by an elected Board of Directors and section chairs. It maintains affiliation with both the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Local law enforcement, Boy Scouts, and community organizations also use the facilities for training and events.