Carlisle Gun Club

Carlisle Gun Club is a private member-funded shooting club and indoor pistol range located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Established in 1937 and incorporated in 1944, this local institution has served the Carlisle community for nearly 90 years with a focus on firearm safety, marksmanship excellence, and shooting sports education.

The club operates an indoor pistol range equipped for handgun instruction and competition. The facility is designed for NRA-certified training programs and sanctioned competitive events, with dedicated firing points and professional range safety management.

Carlisle Gun Club offers comprehensive NRA-certified training in sequential courses: - Basics of Pistol Shooting (BOPS) - foundational handgun training - Personal Protection In the Home (PPIH) - Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOH) - concealed carry certification

The club also provides instruction in rifle, shotgun, muzzle-loading, ammunition reloading, and specialized seminars. All instructors are NRA Certified, and Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are NRA certified. Classes emphasize hands-on training with 1:1 instruction available.

The club hosts regular competitive events including: - William Penn Pistol League (WPPL) matches - regional 22lr pistol competition - Member-sanctioned shooting events and team competitions - Monthly club meetings and governance activities

Carlisle Gun Club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA), William Penn Pistol League (WPPL), and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Members receive discounted NRA membership rates.

The club maintains a maximum of 500 active members. Membership requires U.S. citizenship, good moral character, age 18+, sponsorship by a current member, and board approval. Annual dues are $80 with a $10 initiation fee for new members. Membership applications may be submitted online or by mail, with applications placed on a waiting list when the club reaches capacity.