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​Latest Grant from NRA Foundation Awarded to GCSSA

In the spring of 2023, the NRA Foundation awarded another generous grant to the GCSSA to buy more steel targets to be used in our matches.  The targets will be used by multiple shooting disciplines and will help us increase interest and challenge levels in our events.  The targets we received through the grant include:

  • ​(1) DM Targets Rimfire Mover with Extension and Remote
  • (3) MGM Targets 42" Pepper Poppers with Pigeon Flippers
  • (4) MGM Targets 28" Poppers
  • (2) MGM Targets Pigeon Toasters
  • (2) MGM Targets Spinner Targets
  • (3) MGM Targets Steel Challenge 3' Shooting Box
  • (3) MGM Targets Steel Challenge 4' Shooting Box
  • (1) MGM Targets Double Tee Post Hanger Kit with 6" Target
  • (1) MGM Targets Rebar Leg Bracket Set
  • Miscellaneous parts to repair existing targets























Another Grant from NRA Foundation Awarded to GCSSA

In the spring of 2021, the NRA Foundation awarded another generous grant to the GCSSA to buy additional steel targets to be used in our shooting events.  The targets will be shared by the shooting disciplines and will add another level of interest and challenge to our events.  We received through the grant:

  • ​(6) MGM Targets Sportsman US Popper
  • (6) MGM Targets Sportsman Pepper Popper 42"
  • MGM Targets Cross Over Stop Popper
  • (2) sets of MGM Targets Knock Over Target Stands
  • (4) MGM Targets 10" Hex KO Plates
  • (4) MGM Targets 8" Hex KO Plates
  • (4) MGM Targets 5" Hex KO Plates
  • (12) Grizzly Targets Reactive Knockdown 6" x 6" Square
  • (8) Grizzly Targets Reactive Knockdown 6" Circle
  • (8) Grizzly Targets Reactive Knockdown 4" x 9" Rectangle














Grant from NRA Foundation Awarded to GCSSA

In the spring of 2020, the NRA Foundation awarded a generous grant to the GCSSA to buy steel targets to be used in our shooting events.  The targets will be shared by the shooting disciplines and will add another level of interest and challenge to our events.  We received through the grant:

  • ​Deluxe trailer mounted plate rack with rifle armor
  • Propeller plate rack
  • Tombstone rack
  • (3) Self-resetting knock down targets
  • Dueling tree (6 targets)
  • Whirly-Gig
  • Know your limits rifle target
  • T-Post mounted rifle target
  • 1/2 size IPSC steel rifle targets with Magnetospeed hit indicators


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Recent Range Improvements

Recent range improvements


News Stories

Date
Title (Link)
Source
11/17/16
Oregon Trail Range Safety Enhancements and Ownership Update
KPVI
11/07/16
It's Been a Busy Year for the Oregon Trail Shooting Range
Journal
11/07/16
Oregon Trail Shooting Range Receives Safety Enhancements
Journal
08/01/16
Taking the Grandkid to the Shooting Range
Journal
05/21/16
Vaqueros Cowboy Shooting Club Events Emulate Old West Vaqueros Cowboy Shooting Club Events Emulate Old West
Journal
04/07/16
Three-Gun Shooters Hone Skills While Having Fun
Journal
03/30/16
3-Gun Competition Coming to Chubbuck on Saturday
Journal
10/25/15
A Basic Guide to Shooting Range Etiquette
Journal
10/06/15
Gun Clubhouse Bears Allenbaugh's Name
Journal
01/13/15
There’s More Than Just One Group of Cowboys on the Range
Journal




















Oct. 3, 2015 Dedication of the Larry Allenbaugh Club House











​On Oct. 3, 2015, members, family and friends of the Gate City Sport Shooting Association gathered at the Oregon Trail Range for the dedication of the club house to the late Lawrence Allenbaugh. Larry, as he was known to his friends, was instrumental in the foundation of the association and his dedication made the range a reality. During the dedication, Diane Allenbaugh made a presentation and is shown above holding a photograph of her husband. Afterwards, attendees enjoyed lunch in the club house.






GATE CITY SPORT SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

& THE OREGON TRAIL RANGE