Sand Springs Sportsman Club

Established in 1952, Sand Springs Sportsman Club operates as a private members-only facility serving shooters across Oklahoma. Their mission centers on conservation of natural resources, development of sportsmanship, and promotion of hunting and shooting sports.

Membership is limited and reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, with new applications typically considered during August club meetings. The club does not accept new members year-round—membership openings are announced when available. Current members renew annually by mail-in form.

250-Yard Rifle & Pistol Range - Open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset - Free for members (no per-visit fees) - Suitable for hunters sighting optics before season - Competitive shooters zeroing rifles for precision events - Gongs available at 200-yard distance - Blue/Red light system coordinates with trap and skeet fields for safe range operations - Range Safety Officer protocols ensure all shooters downrange have clear, verified safe conditions

2 Regulation Trap & Skeet Fields - Governed by National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) and Amateur Trap Association (ATA) rules - Skeet Field #1 available for night shooting with field lights on - North Trap field (Field #1) remains open during rifle/pistol range operations - South field (Field #2) coordinates with rifle/pistol shooters using light/horn safety signals - Open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset (Skeet Field #1 extends to after dark with lights) - Firearms must remain unloaded until you're on the shooting pad - Maximum 2 shells loaded for skeet (1 shell on pad 8), 1-2 shells for trap depending on format

Climate-Controlled Clubhouse - Recently renovated with full amenities - Meeting and event space for 100+ members

Standing events happen every month:

During club events on Saturday mornings, trap and skeet fields close until noon (North Trap field stays open). Competition shooters follow NSSA and ATA regulations for tournament play.

Metal Target Rules: - Hard targets allowed 200+ yards from firing line for centerfire rifles - Hard targets allowed 50+ yards from firing line for muzzle loaders, centerfire pistols, and .22s - Air gun targets allowed 25+ yards from firing line

Guest Policy: - Members may bring up to 2 non-family guests per visit - Guests must be supervised and remain on same range as member - Member is responsible for ensuring guests follow all posted range rules - No fast-draw shooting allowed (holster tie-downs prohibited) - Shooting from holster allowed for PPC, IDPA, IPSC courses and police training

Who Can Join: - US citizens 18 years or older - Spouses of members - Legal dependent children (under adult member supervision)

Member Types: - Annual Members: Full voting rights - Senior Members (65+ with 5+ years membership): Half annual dues - Life Members (grandfather clause through 12/31/2020): No dues required

Location & Contact: - Sand Springs, Oklahoma (near Tulsa) - P.O. Box 383, Sand Springs, OK 74063-0383 - Contact via website message form

Executive Committee: - Mark Parks, President - David Hendon, Vice President - James Dement, Past President - Bill James, Secretary - Ivan White Jr., Treasurer

Board of Directors includes Mike McAllister (Range Master) and additional directors representing both rifle/pistol and trap/skeet shooting disciplines.

The club operates under formal Constitution and Bylaws reviewed at annual December meetings. Board meets monthly (1st Thursday). Emergency protocols allow the Executive Committee to act on facility issues affecting safe range operations.

Members have access to standards and resources from: - National Rifle Association (NRA) - Amateur Trap Association (ATA) - National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) - International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) - US Practical Shooting Association (USPSA)