Whatcom health department warns Custer gun range

The Custer Sportsmen's Club is a premier shooting facility established in 1938 and located in Custer, Washington. This not-for-profit organization operates a 17-acre shooting range serving Whatcom County residents and contracts with approximately two dozen local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The club maintains 2,000 memberships and provides a supervised environment for firearm training and sport shooting. The facility features multiple shooting ranges with target systems designed for various shooting disciplines.

Members and guests can engage in: - Rifle shooting at multiple ranges - Pistol training with proficiency demonstrations required - Supervised shooting under range safety protocols - Law enforcement training (contracted services)

The Custer Sportsmen's Club is a membership-based facility. Individuals interested in shooting should contact the club directly regarding membership requirements, fees, and guest policies. The club enforces proficiency standards for members and guests to ensure safe range operations.

As of late 2024-2025, the facility has undergone improvements to contain ammunition fragments, including increased backstop heights, baffling systems, and environmental controls. The club continues to work with Whatcom County Health and Community Services on compliance with lead containment standards.