RANGES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ![]() Active Members may shoot at the Club's Ranges and Fields any time between sunrise and sunset seven days a week, 361 days a year. WCGC shooting ranges will be closed during cultural holidays such as winter and summer solstices and spring and autumn equinoxes. Please see Calendar for Dates and Times of Special Events and Special Closures.
WCGC does not take Reservations THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL SHOOTING ON THE EQUINOXES AND SOLSTICES. Activities such as work parties are permitted but discharging of all firearms is strictly prohibited. Hours and fees are subject to change throughout the year. Current fees are posted at the range. All events are subject to change due to weather or range conditions. See Calendar for full information. CLICK BUTTON below to sign and agree to participate in activities at WCGC. Signing this waiver is voluntary. However, use of range or presence on premises is dependent on signature. |
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WINCHESTER CANYON GUN CLUB RANGE RULES
Rules and Protocols for Handgun Range A (50 Yard Range)
Rules and Protocols for Handgun Range B (25 Yard Range)
15. If you observe an unsafe act, depending on severity, inform the person of their actions and educate them on safe firearm handling and/or contact the on-duty RSO on public days. If act warrants it, call a cease fire until the situation is no longer a safety hazard. On non-public days, attempt to identify the person and inform the range manager of the incident at rangemanager@wcgc.org.
100 Yard Range info
200 Yard Range info
To cater to diverse shooting disciplines and optimize range usage, specific time slots have been designated on the 200 Yard Range:
Sunrise to Noon: This period is reserved for Bench Rest Shooters. This allows for stable, precise shooting in optimal light conditions, minimizing disturbances for those focused on accuracy and minimal movement.
Noon to Sunset: This period is dedicated to Dynamic Shooters. This accommodates activities requiring more movement, reloads, and varied shooting positions, ensuring adequate space and safety for these more active disciplines.
EXCEPTION: On weekends, if available, during Member use: Bench Rest use all day.
No Airborne Targets: For the safety of all range users and the integrity of the range, airborne targets, such as drones or thrown objects, are not permitted. This prevents unpredictable trajectories and potential hazards.
No Rocks on the Range: Under no circumstances should rocks be placed on the range as targets or for any other purpose. Rocks can cause unpredictable ricochets, sending bullets in uncontrolled directions and posing a significant danger to shooters and observers alike.
Hesco Barrier Engagement: The Hesco Barriers are critical safety structures designed to contain errant rounds and absorb impact. Deliberately shooting into these barriers is strictly prohibited as it compromises their integrity and could lead to dangerous ricochets or penetrations.
NATIONAL FOREST REGULATIONS REMINDER
A reminder regarding discharging a firearm within the Los Padres National Forest. Please note, Winchester Canyon Gun Club follows Forest Order 05-07-00-21-01 to the fullest.
The discharging of any firearms is only allowed in "DESIGNATED TARGET RANGES". WCGC Rules state that discharging firearms is only allowed in designated firing lines. No discharging of firearms are allowed by law outside of the designated firing lines.
Also, under our permit with the Los Padres National Forest, WCGC shooting ranges will be closed during cultural holidays such as winter and summer solstices and spring and autumn equinoxes. The club also must be closed to all shooting activities from Sunset to Sunrise.
WCGC acknowledges and adheres to the agreement we have with the Los Padres National Forest. We feel privileged to uphold the agreement. Please help us follow our agreement and help make WCGC a safe place to shoot.
Please see below for more information from the Los Padres National Forest Order.
Forest Order 05-07-00-21-01 Firearms Prohibition
• Forest Order
CLICK HERE for up to date information regarding the Los Padres National Forest.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Los Padres National Forest. This Order is effective from December 22, 2021, through December 31, 2022.
Discharging a firearm, except in the following designated target ranges:
a. Winchester Canyon Gun Club
b. Ojai Valley Gun Club
36 C.F.R. § 261.58(m).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue, fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons hunting a legal game bird or mammal are not exempt from the prohibition listed above. However, a person hunting during the open-hunting season for a game bird or mammal as specified by the laws of the State of California and having a valid California hunting license in his or her possession, may discharge a firearm at the legal game bird or mammal.
This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Solvang, California this 21th day of December 2021.
Christopher J. Stubbs
Acting Forest Supervisor Los Padres National Forest
This Order supersedes Order 05-07-00-21-06, dated June 30, 2021.
If you have any questions, please email rangemanager@wcgc.org.