Wilkes-Barre Rifle and Pistol Club

Wilkes-Barre Rifle & Pistol Club is a premier shooting facility nestled in the scenic mountains of northeast Pennsylvania near Hunlock's Creek. Chartered in 1923, this established club has been serving shooters for over a century and now operates from its current 18-mile location north of Wilkes-Barre.

The club boasts impressive infrastructure to accommodate competitive and recreational shooters:

• •40+ rifle bays on a 300-yard range for precision shooting
• •Dedicated handgun range accommodating up to 20 pistols simultaneously
• •3 utility ranges for diverse shooting disciplines
• •Clubhouse with food and beverage service

Wilkes-Barre Rifle & Pistol Club hosts a comprehensive calendar of sanctioned competitions and fun shoots:

• •IDPA sanctioned competitions - Dynamic pistol shooting
• •USPSA pistol matches - Speed and accuracy challenges
• •High Power Rifle events - Long-range precision shooting
• •Small Bore Rifle competitions - .22 rimfire accuracy
• •CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) - Standardized rifle competition
• •Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) - Youth development programs
• •Benchrest precision rifle - ARA sanctioned events
• •50/50 Recreational Fun Shoots - Casual shooting competitions with multiple classes
• •Conventional Pistol matches - Traditional pistol shooting
• •Public spectator access - Watch and learn from experienced competitors

While the club is private and members-only for regular range use, all sanctioned events listed on their calendar are open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to participate in competitions or observe matches. The club's membership includes seasoned shooters with 20-40+ years of experience, offering a knowledgeable and welcoming community.

Located on Range Road in Hunlock's Creek, PA, the facility is easily accessible from Interstate 81 (Exit 164). The mountainous setting provides an excellent shooting environment while remaining convenient to the Wilkes-Barre area.