Belton Gun Club, Inc.

Belton Gun Club operates as a membership-based organization at 153 Range Road, Belton, SC 29627, offering multiple shooting disciplines and organized competitions for rifle, pistol, and shotgun sports.

"To encourage organized rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting among citizens of the United States resident in the community, with a view toward a better knowledge of the safe handling and proper care of firearms, as well as improved marksmanship."

The club emphasizes firearm collecting, proper handling, safety education, and the development of sportsmanship qualities including self-discipline, team play, and self-reliance.

The club maintains dedicated ranges for:

Rifle Shooting - 3-Position Small Bore Rifle - ABRA 22 Benchrest - High Power Rifle - Prone Smallbore Rifle - Vintage Rifle - NRL22 Monthly Match - Small Bore Rifle Silhouette Match - 300-yard rifle range (for NRL22 events)

Pistol Shooting - Bowling Pin matches (MP-3 bay) - Compact Pistol competitions - Glock/GSSF divisions - Steel Challenge - USPSA sanctioned events - Competition bays for private training

Shotgun - Bird Busters Sporting Clays Practice - Trap Field shooting

Cowboy Action Shooting - Dedicated cowboy action competition format

The club hosts organized matches throughout the year:

• •2025 USPSA South Carolina Section Match - State-level competition
• •NRL22 Monthly Match - .22 rifle precision shooting (300-yard range)
• •Pistol Bowling Pin Match - Speed and accuracy competition
• •Small Bore Rifle Silhouette - Target silhouette shooting
• •NRA Qualifications - Standardized rifle qualification events
• •PCSL 2 Gun competitions
• •Monthly Member Dinner Meetings (typically 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM)
• •Junior Olympic Training - Youth marksmanship development (Saturdays)

Renewal Date: June 30 annually. Dues are prorated when members transition from probationary to full membership on their anniversary.

1. Complete online application - Requires CWP or SLED background check with photo ID and two current members as sponsors 2. Set up account and pay $500 - Initial fees paid electronically 3. Executive Committee vote - Voted on at the first Tuesday meeting each month (access cards activated after approval) 4. New Member Orientation - Required orientation scheduled after committee approval; access card issued at orientation 5. One-year probationary period - Members serve probationary status 6. Full membership vote - On the one-year anniversary, Executive Committee votes on full membership status

Prospective members without established sponsors can attend monthly member dinner meetings to meet current members and find sponsors. Alternate arrangements can be made by contacting the Executive Committee at [email protected] or calling the range manager at (864) 318-4383.

The 4 Fundamental Rules of Gun Safety are enforced:

1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded 2. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to kill or destroy 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot 4. Be aware of your target and what is beyond

Personal Steel Targets: Members interested in using personal steel targets on club ranges must attend a new member orientation for a safety refresher and rule explanation.

Complete rules and regulations are available in the club's printable Digest of Rules and Regulations (updated October 2025).

Junior Marksmanship and Safety program offers youth training and Olympic-style competition development. Saturday morning training available.

Mailing Address: 153 Range Road Belton, SC 29627

GPS Address: 300 Corner Road Belton, SC 29627

From Belton Square: Take SC 247 River Street 4.6 miles, turn right onto Mattison Road 0.6 miles, left onto Chapman Road 1.2 miles, left onto Corner Road 0.7 miles, then left onto Range Road.

From I-385 South (Exit 23): Take SC 418 toward Fork Shoals/Fountain Inn 0.3 miles, right onto McCarter Road 11.4 miles, left onto US 25 South 0.1 miles, right onto SC 247 Cooley Bridge Road 6 miles, slight left onto Mattison Road, then follow directions above.

Range Manager Phone: (864) 318-4383 Executive Board Email: [email protected]

Member login available through the club website. Password reset and account support available through member portal.