Who are we?

A group of dedicated shooters and sportsmen of all levels in southern Louisiana joined together to form the new Palo Alto Rifle and Pistol Club.

The club is located on a 50 acre tract of land on the West bank of the river in Ascension Parish just NW of Donaldsonville. The range consists of a multi purpose 15 point 50 yd. pistol and small bore rifle range, a 20 point multi purpose 100 meter rifle range and a full 600 yd. across the course rifle range complete with elevating targets and target pits, the latter of which, is the only one of its kind in Louisiana. The 50 and 100 yd. ranges have covered firing lines with custom made shooting benches.

There are also plans to add a 200 yd. bench rest facility as well as trap, skeet, Sporting Clays and clubhouse facilities.

The range is constructed to strict NRA specifications with safety being the main objective. All ranges are designed to operate independently of each other and all firing will be conducted under the direct supervision and control of a range officer.

The main purpose of the range is to promote the shooting sports, the education of the new as well as the experienced shooter as to the safe handling and proper use of firearms with the emphasis being on safety.

The club is a private, non profit corporation which is open to members and their guests seven days a week. The range will only be open to the general public for NRA sanctioned matches and for designated public sight in days prior to the hunting season. The facility will also be made available to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and other non-profit organizations who would be interested in putting on shooting and firearm related safety programs and events. It will also be made available to conduct hunter education and concealed carry courses, as well as to local law enforcement for training purposes.

Membership dues are $150.00 per year with a one time $250.00 initiation fee. Spousal as well as junior memberships are available, as well as corporate memberships. Limited guest privileges are available to members only. Memberships will be limited. Dues are pro-rated based on the time of year one would join the club. The dues year runs from
April to April.

Before becoming a member, each new prospect must complete a walk thru of the range facility as well as a comprehensive safety orientation briefing and attend at least one club meeting.

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