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Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Association
Fairless Hills
•25.6 miles from Philadelphia
Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Association started in 1958 and has grown into a full-service shooting club for Lower Bucks County. Originally meeting after hours at the local high school, FTRPA now operates dedicated facilities with multiple ranges and specialized shooting disciplines. 24-hour access...
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Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Association started in 1958 and has grown into a full-service shooting club for Lower Bucks County. Originally meeting after hours at the local high school, FTRPA now operates dedicated facilities with multiple ranges and specialized shooting disciplines.
24-hour access to fenced grounds with automatic gates. The indoor 15-position range stays open around the clock. Outdoor shooting runs 8AM to dusk across multiple distance setups.
Membership requires sponsorship through a public program—start with the Junior Rifle Program or attend a sanctioned match to get connected.
| Range Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Indoor Pistol/Rifle | 15-position, 25-yard |
| Outdoor Plinking | 25-yard |
| High-Distance Rifle | 25/50/100/200-yard |
| Air Gun | Outdoor dedicated |
| 3D Archery | 30-position walk-through course |
| Archery Practice | Separate practice range |
| Bonus | 17-acre Curtis Lake for catch-and-release fishing |
Matches open to non-members: - NRL22 (monthly, year-round) – Precision rimfire with steel targets and position transitions. Family-friendly categories for all skill levels - Action Steel (4th Sunday, March–October) – Club-run Steel Challenge format designed for fun competition - Outdoor Rifle – High-Power, Mini-Palma, and Smallbore Prone matches - Silhouette Programs – IHMSA, NRA Lever Action, air gun, and casual indoor league - AAFTA Field Target – Air gun shooting discipline using reactive steel targets - NFA-Friendly Matches – Subgun committee runs events for Title II firearm owners
Junior Programs: - NRA Junior Rifle – Free course teaching basic safety and marksmanship. Club provides .22 rimfire rifles, eye/ear protection, ammunition, and all materials
They're serious about competitive shooting—sanctioned matches mean legitimate rankings and national recognition. They're also NFA-friendly and actively run suppressor and Title II matches. The 24-hour indoor access sets them apart for practice outside of match schedules.
Membership is private-only, but getting in is straightforward if you compete or train there.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only (public access limited to sanctioned competitions and Junior Rifle Program)
- •Guests welcome when accompanied by members
- •Outdoor shooting 8 AM to dusk; indoor range 24 hours for members
- •Eye and ear protection required
- •NFA firearms require qualification and compliance with federal regulations
Pro Tips for Visiting
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NRL22 (monthly, year-round) – Precision rimfire with steel targets and position transitions. Family-friendly categories for all skill levels
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Action Steel (4th Sunday, March–October) – Club-run [Steel Challenge](/handbook/steel-challenge) format designed for fun competition
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Outdoor Rifle – High-Power, Mini-Palma, and Smallbore Prone matches
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Silhouette Programs – [IHMSA](/handbook/org-ihmsa), NRA Lever Action, air gun, and casual indoor league
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[AAFTA](/handbook/org-aafta) Field Target – Air gun shooting discipline using reactive steel targets
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NFA-Friendly Matches – Subgun committee runs events for Title II firearm owners
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