Templegunclub Wildapricot

Temple Gun Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to Second Amendment protection and competitive shooting sports. Located at 3924 FM 438 Loop Road in Temple, Texas, the club maintains a comprehensive shooting facility available to members year-round.

The range layout supports multiple shooting disciplines simultaneously:

• •300 and 500-yard rifle firing lines (members must qualify)
• •100 and 200-yard covered rifle lines
• •Eight tactical bays with berms for pistol, rifle, and shotgun
• •Two covered pistol pavilions
• •Steel target setup areas

"The layout of your new range allows us to shoot all disciplines at the same time."

The club hosts regular matches registered through PractiScore:

• •USPSA - Practical pistol competitions
• •Steel Challenge - Speed and accuracy on steel targets (3rd Saturday monthly)
• •High Power Rifle - Precision rifle matches
• •22LR Precision Rifle - .22 caliber accuracy events
• •Center Fire Precision Rifle - Long-range rifle competitions
• •2 Gun Night Matches - Combined rifle and pistol events
• •Defensive Pistol - Practical handgun training

All matches require pre-registration through their PractiScore calendar. Some events may have minimum participant requirements.

Members wishing to shoot from long-range firing lines must complete certification:

1. Ballistics discussion covering trajectory, ballistic coefficients, and velocity effects 2. 100-yard zero check with rifle 3. 200-yard test - Hit IPSC silhouette 3 of 10 times 4. 300-yard test - Hit IPSC silhouette 3 of 10 times 5. 500-yard test - Hit IPSC silhouette 3 of 10 times

Members with current marksman-level qualification from organized matches can forward proof to the membership director for immediate annotation. No pistol-caliber carbines permitted from 300/500yd lines.

Current Restrictions: - SIG Sauer P320 and variants (M17, M18) prohibited effective August 5, 2025 - No vehicles in tactical bays - No shooting from tactical bay shelters - Shotgun patterning only permitted in tactical bays - 180-degree range fan authorized with targets arranged toward berms

Member Responsibilities: - Police brass and targets when finished - Raise/lower flags to indicate line usage - Use barricades to close roads when shooting distant lines - Share firing lines courteously - no extended hogging - Leave range in the condition you'd like to find it

Club meetings held first Monday of each month at:

Harris Community Center 401 N Alexander Street Belton, TX

Meetings run 6:00-7:00pm (Safety Orientation) followed by General Membership meeting. This is where membership applications are submitted and processed.

The club operates an online store/marketplace for members to buy/sell ammunition, gear, and services. Members can also apply to become contributors sharing knowledge and expertise with the community.

PO BOX 2027 Temple, TX 76503

Board Contacts: - President (Ken Gaby): 254-718-3115 - VP & Membership (Jeff Howard): 208-741-0152 - Membership Questions: [email protected] - USPSA Matches: [email protected] - Precision Rifle/.22 Matches: [email protected] - Steel Challenge: [email protected]