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Beloit Rifle Club
Beloit
•65.3 miles from Milwaukee
Chartered in 1925 and officially affiliating with the National Rifle Association in 1927, Beloit Rifle Club sits on 62 acres of land on Philhower Road just north of Beloit, Wisconsin. The facility has grown into one of the better-equipped clubs in the Midwest, drawing nearly 1,100 members from acros...
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Chartered in 1925 and officially affiliating with the National Rifle Association in 1927, Beloit Rifle Club sits on 62 acres of land on Philhower Road just north of Beloit, Wisconsin. The facility has grown into one of the better-equipped clubs in the Midwest, drawing nearly 1,100 members from across the Wisconsin-Illinois border and beyond.
The club supports a wide range of shooting disciplines:
- •Trap and shotgun sports
- •Pistol (precision, defensive, and league competitions)
- •Air rifle (Rattlers program for youth ages 8-17)
- •Archery
- •Black powder (sanctioned shoots under W.M.L.A. guidelines)
- •Rimfire and centerfire benchrest
- •Silhouette
- •Cowboy action
- •High power rifle
- •Civilian marksmanship
- •Multi-gun and steel challenge
The property features both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, plus archery facilities. Recent facility improvements include a new indoor range completed in 2024.
Beyond membership, the club has hosted Rock County 4H Shooters, Boy Scouts, Young Marines, the Beloit Police Department, state law enforcement, and Marine recruits. Beloit College brought ballistics classes to experience live fire, and the club regularly holds safety education courses.
Membership or invitation required for facility access outside of special events and sanctioned matches.
The club maintains an active schedule:
| Event | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Air Rifle (Rattlers) | Mondays & Wednesdays | Youth instruction program |
| Precision Pistol | Tuesdays | Indoor practice, slow/timed/rapid fire |
| Wednesday Morning Group | Wednesdays | Open daytime marksmanship |
| Pistol League | Thursdays | Border League NRA gallery course |
| Black Powder Shoots | Seasonal | W.M.L.A. sanctioned competitions |
| Club Meetings | Monthly | Member and board assembly |
The club's reach extends far—membership includes shooters from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with some traveling from Chicago.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only (outside of special events)
- •Invitation required for non-members
- •NRA safety rules apply
- •No magnums or single-action revolvers in pistol league
- •Eye and ear protection required
Pro Tips for Visiting
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Trap and shotgun sports
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Pistol (precision, defensive, and league competitions)
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Air rifle (Rattlers program for youth ages 8-17)
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[Archery](/handbook/archery)
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[Black powder](/handbook/black-powder) (sanctioned shoots under W.M.L.A. guidelines)
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Rimfire and centerfire benchrest
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