Outside Firearms Instructor Policy

RSC Outside Firearms Instructor Policy Bulletin - 07302025.pdf

RIFLE SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

P.O. Box 944 * Rifle, CO 81650

Email: info@riflegunclub.com

July 30, 2025

Dear members,

On behalf of the Rifle Sportsmans Club Executive Committee, we wish to thank everyone for your

continued support and partnership. We are proud to provide a secure and well- maintained facility

where law enforcement professionals and civilians can train, qualify, practice and enjoy the shooting sports.

It has recently come to our attention that individuals have been conducting personal or independent

firearms/self-defense instruction and training classes at our range without prior approval from the

Executive Committee. While we understand and support efforts to provide training opportunities this

activity violates our policies and presents significant liability and operational concerns for our Club.

To be clear:

No independent firearms instruction, training event, or defensive tactics class may be held at the

Rifle Sportsmans Club without prior written authorization from the Executive Committee. Going

forward, all firearms instructors teaching civilians must comply with the following policy:

Outside Firearms Instructor Policy

1. Advance Written Approval:

All instruction and training events must be approved by the Executive Committee prior to

scheduling. Approval will be based on the nature of the training, range availability, and overall

fit with Club operations.

2. Facility Fees and Scheduling:

The Committee will determine if and how much the instructor will be charged for range use and

whether the event aligns with our master calendar.

3. Insurance Requirements:

The instructor must provide proof of event liability insurance that names the Rifle Sportsmans Club

as an Additional Insured.

4. Liability Waivers:

All students—whether members or not—must complete and sign the Club’s

official Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Form. The instructor must submit all

completed forms to the Executive Committee for recordkeeping.

Failure to comply with this policy could or may result in your membership revocation and future ability to use the Rifle

Sportsmans Club facilities going forward!

If any member is planning an event or would like to host instruction at our facility, please

contact us directly so we can work together to meet your needs within Club policy.

Thank you for your cooperation, and for all that you do to keep our community safe.

Sincerely,

Matthew W. Starr Executive Officer

Rifle Sportsmans Club

ATTENTION 

As of Thursday July 17th, Garfield County has issued a STAGE 2 fire ban!

So per the club policy which is in PDF form below

The range is now CLOSED until further notice to all members!!!!

I am opening the range to members during our shotgun events

Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00

Sunday's from 10:00 - 2:00

please be conscious of our situation!!

THANK YOU!!

                                   RSC Fire Restriction Range Closure Policy - Approved 04112019.pdf

FYI

When you log in and go to your profile there is a printable ID card with the current gate code!

With the cost of around 300 stamps, envelopes, stickers and my time

I WILL NOT BE SENDING GATE CODE STICKERS!!

Thank you

         Brian

Membership director

WIRE REALS

WE WERE DONATED SEVERAL WIRE REALS

THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR. NEAL!

these real are NOT target backers!!

the reals are NOT targets!!

if you are caught shooting the reals 

YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS IN JEPORDY!!!!!

2025 Mike Grimm Honorary Scholarship

ATTENTION PLEASE

As you know we encourage our members to bring guests

However

A guest is welcome 3 times and then must have their own membership

all guests need to have an ROL on file -

please forward to

PO Box 944, Rifle, CO. 81650

Violations of this policy will be taken very seriously!

RSC Release of Liability Form.pdf

This is the link to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife range

West Rifle Public Shooting Range

Operated by the CPW
Grand Junction Office
(970) 255-6100                      https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Rifle+Public+Shooting+Range/@39.64356,-107.7823349,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x728751146e7639ea!8m2!3d39.64356!4d-107.7823349  

feel free to contact me on the range phone 970-665-8479 and leave a message or preferably e mail me at info@riflegunclub.com

Brian Perkins 

October 12, 2021

Rifle Sportsmen’s Club

Membership at Large

RE:     Rifle Sportsmen’s Club Annual Membership Dues Increases

The Rifle Sportsmen's Club (RSC) represents over 330 members in the Garfield County area, and we hold a unique place in our community.  The RSC is a completely independent, private club that receives no funding from state, county or municipal sources.  We are funded exclusively by our membership dues and the members and guests that attend our shooting events.  This means we have the freedom to make our own decisions regarding membership, operations and finances. 

As our club grows and we make improvements to our facilities, our expenses continually increase.  For the past several years the RSC has been able to hold its membership dues steady at $150.00 per year.  The time has now come to raise our dues to cover the increases in our expenses.  In an effort to prevent large jumps in the cost of RSC membership every few years, we will be raising the annual membership dues by no less than $10.00 per year over the next few years beginning with the 2022 membership dues.

In the past year your membership dues have allowed the Rifle Sportsmen’s Club to:

• 1.        Host over 400 young 4-H shooters who train weekly on the RSC range.  We also host the 4-H county, state and regional competitions.
• 2.        Add over sixty (60) new steel targets to multiple areas of the range available for use by RSC membership.
• 3.        Add new steel target stands and rebuilding existing target stands.
• 4.        Rebuild the target butt system on the main rifle range, so the target backing can be easily replaced at any time.
• 5.        Dirt work and general maintenance across our facility to improve usability.
• 6.        Pay the increasing cost of our liability insurance, electrical service, porta-pot rental and servicing, trash service, and weed control.

The RSC Executive Committee appreciates each and every one of our members, and your commitment to the shooting sports.  We encourage you to be active and participate in the variety of shoots and events the RSC has to offer.  The dates and times for these functions can be found in the RSC event calendar by following this hyperlink: http://riflegunclub.com/calendar .

Please feel free to contact any of your executive committee members with questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Matthew W. Starr

Executive Officer

RSC Executive Committee Statement Regarding Membership Dues - 10122021.docx

                                                                                 ATTENTION

             The 2025 gate code will be set up in the gate by JANUARY 19th. The 2024 gate code will be removed JANUARY 26nd!!

                   Any members who haven't submitted the Release of Liability form  WILL NOT be receiving the new gate code.

                                                                    EVERYONE must have one on file!!

IF YOU HAVE SENT ONE I DON'T NEED ANOTHER!

                                            Please print legibly, sign and mail to PO Box 944 or drop off at any event

                                                                         RSC Release of Liability Form.pdf 

There may be issues with the automatic gate not functioning due to power outages or mechanical issues.  Please note that the main gate may be manually opened with the silver pad lock, which has the same 4-digit code as the keypad.  As an alternative, there is an emergency green gate just to the east of the main gate, also with a silver pad lock on it.  You may enter or leave the range via this green gate if the main gate will not open.  Again, the combo is the same as the 4-digit keypad access code. 

In summary, should you become locked in or out of the range, look for either of the two silver pad locks and use the same code as the keypad.  

NOTE: The gold pad lock is for the land owner and his authorized personnel only and should not be tampered with.