Chico Sr. Rifle Team / F Class Smallbore Rifle
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This section is available to pass along information to the Rifle Team, and other interested Club members, regarding matches and other activities associated with our participation in both the Chico Rod and Gun Club and the Buttes Rifle League (see below for more on the BRL). Our regular shooting nights are Thursdays (Dec-Mar). We continue to start the first relay at 5:30 PM (doors open @ 5:00 PM); due to 9:00 PM Park winter hours. The BRL program uses 1-hour relays; in the event problems arise we will begin earlier. F Class Rifle will be fire Thursday mornings, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, doors open at approx. 10:00 AM, beginning the first week in November, and otherwise follows the BRL schedule. Contact us for details. Practice times are on a space available basis, on Tuesday nights (during the Jr Rifle sessions) or other times that may be scheduled (within the Master Club Calendar) by arrangement with the Team Captains. Please include “Sr. Rifle” or “F Class” in the subject line of your email.
Chico Jr. League and Safety Classes
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Our Youth Rifle Program teaches students ages 10+ shooting safety and fundamentals, and NRA 4-position target rifle shooting in our 50-foot indoor shooting range in Upper Bidwell Park. The club provides single shot bolt action .22 target rifles (please talk to a coach first if you want to provide your own), plus basic equipment and shooting gear. All you need to bring are ear and eye protection and a good attitude!
Schedule
The season begins for new shooters in October with mandatory safety classes on the first and second Tuesdays. Returning shooters have the option of starting on the third and fourth Tuesdays for practice. Please see details below.
The program runs every* Tuesday evening through the end of March 2027, with an awards event the first Tuesday of April. Students sign up for a 30-minute shooting “relay” time slot.
*exceptions: major holidays and in the instance that we are short on coaching staff.
Location
Classes and coaching take place at Chico Rod and Gun Club in Upper Bidwell Park, 1456 Upper Park Rd, Chico, CA 95926
Fees
Program fees are $85 per shooter. Fees include a Chico Rod and Gun Club annual student membership and range fees for the season. New shooters will also pay an additional $10 per person for safety course materials.
Signups
Returning shooters will have first priority for 26-27 relays. Please contact us regarding whether or not you plan to sign up for the 26-27 season. We will save relay space for you before opening up relays to new shooters. Please do NOT show up to any orientation session without contacting us first, thank you. Our volunteer coaches need to have an accurate expectation of the number of participating shooters before the season starts.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Basic Range Safety CLASS – Tuesday, October 6, 6:30pm
New shooters will be required to take our range safety course. The course will be offered in the club room. Course materials can be made available digitally on request.
Basic Range Safety TEST – Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm
New shooters will be required to pass our range safety test. The test will be offered in the club room. The test can be made available digitally on request.
Relay Assignments and Squadding – Tuesday, October 20, drop in beginning at 5:30pm
New and returning shooters will be fitted for rifles on this date. Prior to this date, please let us know your first AND second choice relay time:
_ 5:30 pm _ 6:00 pm _ 6:30 pm _ 7:00 pm
Practice Shoot – Tuesday, October 27
New and returning shooters will have an optional opportunity for a non-scored “practice” shoot on this date to test rifles, sights, jackets, etc before the first scored shoot of the season. Please show up 10 minutes before the relay time slot you have been assigned.
Season begins Tuesday, November 3!
If you have any questions, please contact any of us. We’re looking forward to being back to the range!
Coaches Chad, Michelle, Elizabeth
PS: Be sure to check our website, https://chicogunclub.org, (indicate Jr. Programs in the subject line of emails). Also, please follow Chico Rod and Gun Club on Facebook for news about our other programs and opportunities! Classes will be at Chico Rod and Gun Club upper Bidwell Park (1456 Upper Park Road), Tuesdays in October.
Buttes Rifle League
