Austin Rifle Club

Austin Rifle Club, Inc. is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to shooting sports and firearm safety education. Incorporated in 1928, ARC has been serving Central Texas shooters for over 130 years with a club-owned tract of land developed for multiple shooting disciplines.

First year dues are prorated by join date. No hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly passes—memberships are annual only. Background check fee is $15 unless you present a valid Texas License to Carry.

The membership process takes approximately 30 days: attend monthly new member orientation, complete a one-on-one safety evaluation with a Range Safety Officer, pass the range orientation class, and receive your gate access badge.

ARC operates ranges supporting:

• •Centerfire rifle: Up to 200 yards (also 100, 50, and 25-yard bays)
• •Rimfire & air rifles: 10m to 100m (indoor 10m air rifle/pistol with limited access)
• •Pistols and PCCs: 1m to 100m depending on range
• •Shotgun shooting: Available on select ranges
• •Black powder: Dedicated facilities
• •Benchrest competition: Precision shooting setup
• •Silhouette matches: Hunter pistol and lever-action rifle
• •Steel targets: Allowed on specific ranges per club rules

Range hours: 7 days a week, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (holidays included). After-hours property access is allowed but shooting is not permitted.

ARC members have access to monthly calendars listing:

• •Matches: Benchrest, high power rifle, silhouette (smallbore and hunter pistol/lever action), and USPSA pistol competitions
• •Classes: Pistol skills (Levels 1 & 2), hunter's education, LTC/intro courses, USPSA Range Officer training
• •Practice sessions: ARC Advanced Tactical Shooting (regular organized practices)
• •Youth events: Junior muzzle loading and youth-specific activities
• •Swap meets and work days: Member maintenance and community events

Matches and classes may have associated fees beyond membership dues. Certified instructors can reserve the classroom and Range G for approved commercial instruction.

Members tap their badge on a keypad at the gate (accessible through driver's side window). A triple beep means access granted; a long solid beep indicates lapsed membership or suspended access. Always scan your badge entering and exiting—do not allow tailgating or follow other vehicles through.

Guest policy: Only members and their signed-in guests may shoot. Guests must be directly supervised by a full member with limits (typically twice per year; new members cannot bring guests). Family memberships include spouse as a full independent member and all children.

Parking: Designated areas at each range. North side creek areas have assigned parking; south side bays use a service road system to keep it clear.

The club does not sell ammunition, targets, or supplies. Members must bring everything they need. For ranges B, H, I, J, K, and L, target sticks (typically $1-2 from hardware stores, 5 feet long with rounded corners) are standard. Some ranges have fixed target frames available, and used cardboard is usually available in the used-target cages.

• •Drawing from holster: Allowed on designated ranges only
• •Rapid fire: Limited to the rate at which you can acquire a proper sight picture
• •Movement: Prohibited except during authorized matches or ARC authorized practice
• •Steel targets: Permitted on some ranges; club provides quick reference guide

Full Range Rules document updated March 2025 and Firearm Use by Range chart (December 2025) are available on the website.

Renewal notices are sent in early October each year—members have until December 31st to renew before losing gate access on January 1st. Renewal is handled online through the Member Area. Members who lapse for two or more years must rejoin as new members. There is no penalty for late renewal, but access is restored after one business day.

Austin Rifle Club 16312 Littig Road Manor, TX 78653

For commercial instruction inquiries: [email protected] For membership questions: [email protected]