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The Waite Park Rifle Club in Minnesota

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate

Safety FirstJust a few minutes south of St. Cloud is a secluded acreage surrounded by corn and bean fields, and known to a few hundred people, as the Waite Park Rifle Club. A members only club, the gated property is heavily bermed, and features multiple safety and security features geared toward the safe use of firearms.

There are three distinct areas at the club. The Trap Range, Rifle Range, and Pistol Range. A range house contains clay target launchers for the adjacent trap range, as well as a log for signing in and a range flag to signify the range is active.

Pistol RangeThe rifle and pistol ranges contain earthen berm target enclosures that are within the greater perimeter berms of the range, thus providing a redundant safety factor. Safety is number one at the club, and every member helps to re-enforce the safety rules, to prevent accidents. All good hunters and sports persons know that the person most likely to get hurt if safety breaks down is a close friend or family member.

Hunting and shooting are a part of life for many here in Minnesota, and a place to practice is as important as a place to hunt. Some trap and skeet shooter do not hunt, but enjoy the sport for test of skill, and the company of the good people they shoot with. The range is a place for honing skills, learning and networking with others. Every person I have met at the range has been open about sharing and inquiring, always curious about the others experiences. Good stories are often told at the Waite Park Rifle Club.

The Waite Park Rifle ClubThe Rifle and Pistol Ranges feature covered benches to provide shade and keep the rain off. Distance to targets go from short range pistol to 100 yard rifle range. As deer season nears the 100 yard range will get busy with hunters sighting in rifles, or testing to make sure their old friend is still accurate.

Classes are conducted by the Certified NRA Instructors (National Rifle Association) at the club, to familiarize new shooters with the safe and proficient use of firearms. We welcome the newcomers to the club and to the sport. If you have any interest in the shooting sports, I recommend getting in contact with the NRA for instruction in the safe use of firearms. www.nra.org   Leagues at the Waite Park Rifle Club include Trap, Small Bore Rifleand Pistol Silhouette, Action Shoot, Pistol Bullseye, and Vintage Military Rifle Match. If you want to know more about the Waite Park Rifle Club you can go to their web site at www.waiteparkrifleclub.com for events calender and membership information.

 

 

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Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Looks like fun and a great way to learn safety

Sep 05, 2010 07:59 AM