Centralia Rifle Club

The Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division has been going strong since shortly after World War I. It's not some shiny new operation—this is the real deal, built on decades of shooters doing what shooters do.

The club operates two distinct 50-foot ranges at 908 Johnson Road in Borst Park, Centralia:

North Side Range: - .22 LR only - 12 firing points - Dedicated to local high school rifle teams

South Side Range: - 12 firing points - Handles .22 rimfire rifles and standard pistol calibers up to .45 - Limitations set by backstop design

• •24/7 Access: Members can show up anytime to practice without reservations, subject to scheduled events on the club calendar.

• •Annual Dues: $140/year. You also need to be an active NRA member (can join at the same time as your club application).

• •Board Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 7pm. New members show up at 6:30pm for paperwork pre-approval.

The club runs competitive pricing on instruction:

• •Handgun Safety Classes - foundation level training
• •Women's Only Handgun Safety - tailored instruction for female shooters ($85 total: $30 non-refundable deposit + $55 at the door)
• •Personal Protection in the Home - defensive scenarios
• •NRA Range Safety Officer Courses - for those leading range activities
• •NRA Instructor Courses - certify yourself to teach
• •Defensive Pistol Training - regular evening sessions (6:30-8:30pm)

• •Bowling Pin Shoot - runs monthly (6:30-8:30pm)
• •Bullseye League - .22 pistol bullseye competition
• •Rifle Team Matches - Chehalis and Centralia high school teams train regularly
• •Swamp Cup Match - signature club match
• •Security Training - specialized courses offered periodically

The club actively hosts and supports Chehalis and Centralia high school rifle teams, providing dedicated range space and mentorship.

Not everyone can join—the club maintains standards:

• •U.S. citizen or legal resident
• •At least 18 years old (guests minimum 10)
• •Active NRA membership required
• •Sound moral character
• •Concealed Pistol License OR pass criminal background check ($25/year, non-refundable)
• •Pass a handgun skills test, complete a Handgun Safety course, or show documented marksmanship training

Download forms from their website, fill them out, bring them to the first Tuesday board meeting with: - Your NRA card (or join at the meeting) - CPL/LCCP or pay $11 for yearly background check - $140 check for annual dues

Miss any paperwork and your approval gets pushed to next month.

If you're in Centralia or nearby and want to shoot .22 or pistols indoors, with the backing of a 100+ year old club that actually cares about training and youth development, this is your spot. No messing around with walk-in ranges or casual operations—this is a membership club run by shooters who know what they're doing.