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Three Points Public Shooting Range
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Pistol: Outdoor range
Rifle: 100 & 200 yard
Class 3: Full auto |
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Tucson Rifle Club was chartered in 1896. As such, it is one of the oldest continuously operating shooting clubs in the State of Arizona. TRC operated until the mid 1960's on a tract of land that is now the site of Pima College West. The former site of TRC was deeded to Pima County in exchange for cash and the Three Points Public Shooting Range facilities.
Tucson Rifle Club has been a significant influence in the shooting sports.
TRC held the first State High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships.
TRC held the first National High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships.
TRC established the rules for Pistol Silhouette and held the very first Pistol Silhouette match--ever.
TRC held the first National Championships for Pistol Silhouette.
State, National, and International Silhouette Championships are still held at TRC.
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Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. until 5 p.m |
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TRC is closed on the holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving |
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We are in need of a current report of accessibility information for this location, if you'd like to help out call us at 866-999-2913 |
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Three Points Public Shooting Range
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In addition to the basic rules of safe gun handling, the following safety and operational policies are in effect at TRC:
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Cooperation is expected to be exhibited by all shooters.<br><br>
The TRC Rangemaster has the final say in all disputes wrt range operations. If you have a problem with this, take it up at the monthly TRC Board meeting.
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Ear and eye protection are required of all shooters and spectators at the firing line at all times (except during cease fires).
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When anyone wishes to go down range, they must first call a cease fire among those shooters using that range.
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The line is to be made safe before anyone goes down range to service targets.
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All firearms are to be cleared and benched when anyone is beyond the firing line.
For rifles: The bolt action, lever action or receiver is opened, open bolt indicator is placed in chamber, the magazine is emptied of any ammunition (if attached) or removed (if detachable), and the rifle is either set upon a table or placed in a gun rack.
For pistols: The action is opened by opening the loading gate (single action), positioning the empty cylinder open (double action), or slide back (self loading), the magazine is emptied of any ammunition (if attached) or removed (if detachable), and the pistol placed on a table or bench.
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There is no handling of firearms permited when anyone is beyond the firing line.
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If anyone observes an unsafe situation they are to immediately declare a cease fire!
The cease fire command is to be obeyed by all shooters on that specific range—immediately. The unsafe situation is to be addressed and rectified before any gun handling or firing continues.
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All shooting shall be done from the firing line.
Do not go beyond the firing line to discharge firearms! This is allowed only during regular scheduled match competitions. Don't take the presence of spent brass beyond the firing line as an invitation to venture down range to shoot.
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Shoot only at targets that are down range.
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Shoot only at right angles to the target.
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Shoot only at authorized targets.
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Do not shoot across any of the ranges.
Range firing lines (where marked) are a painted red stripe and the muzzle of the firearm is to be above or beyond the firing line (red stripe) prior to firing.
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Do not climb upon any of the dirt berms separating the ranges.
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All targets and target stands not provided by TRC must be approved in advance by the Rangemaster. Do not expect to be allowed to shoot at glass bottles, old computers, or posters of elected officials
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Camping—RV Hookups available |
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Restrooms available |
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Paved roads to the area - parking lot is dirt |
Distance
from Tucson |
25 miles West of downtown Tucson |
Distance
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3+ hours |
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Directions: The Three Points Range is located about 25 miles West of downtown Tucson, Arizona on U.S. Route 86 (Ajo Way). The entrance to the range is on the north side of the roadway, about 2.5 miles West of Robles Junction (Three Points) just past Mile Post 148.
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Drive West from Tucson on Ajo Way (Hwy 86). A couple of miles past Robles Junction, you'll see Mile Post 148. The entrance to the range is just past Mile Post 148 on the right.
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Tucson Rifle Club is a Civilian Marksmanship Program affiliate which qualifies members to purchase rifles, ammunition, and spare parts from the CMP.
TRC has several ranges available for public use on a first come, first served basis. There is a small daily range fee for non-members.
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Sun Apr 9 2006 11: 48 am |
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