Rod and Gun Club

Rod and Gun Club
Bldg. 3730, Fort Bliss, TX 79916
(915) 565-GUNS 568-2983

The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club has one of the best trap and skeet ranges in the tri-state area. The hunting lodge motif of the club gives its members a full-service pro shop, lounge, snack bar, meeting room and an array of shooting programs. You can also enjoy a covered pavilion, ten diverse ranges, including trap and skeet, five-stand sporting clays, pistol, rifle, and black powder. Monthly tournaments are held for all shooting disciplines. The Rod and Gun Club is located in Northeast El Paso on Roy Johnson Lane, east of Railroad Drive and Deer Street.

Rod & Gun Club matches, classes and meetings

  • Pro Shop
  • Trap Range
  • Skeet Range
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Pistol/Rifle Range
  • Snack Bar and Beverages
  • Concealed Carry Classes
  • Memberships Available

Rod & Gun Club, Membership Appreciation Night

Calling all Members! On September 12 the Rod & Gun Club will be hosting a membership appreciation night. The shotgun ranges will be available at no cost to members from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us for dinner from 6 to 7 p. m. Baked chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob will be served; as well as cake! There will also be drawings for prizes. For more information please contact 568-2983.

New Mexico Hunting and Fishing Licenses

The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club now offers New Mexico hunting and fishing license for active duty military personnel and DOD civilians. Active duty personnel may purchase a military K license that allows them to hunt and fish on Fort Bliss property in New Mexico that includes Dona Ana, and McGregor Range. Active duty personnel or DOD civilians may purchase a regular hunting and fishing license for New Mexico. Both resident and nonresident licenses are available for purchase. For more information contact the Rod and Gun Club at 565-4867 or 568-2983.

Range Safety Rules

  • All guns will be pointed down range at all time.
  • As a precaution, always assume that the gun is loaded.
  • Keep your fingers off of the trigger until gun is ready to be fired.
  • All shooting will be done from the ready line or from behind the benches.
  • All shooters will use the words CLEAR and HOT.
    • CLEAR means all guns are unloaded and not behind handled.
    • HOT means guns can be handled, loaded, and fired.
  • Shooters needing to go down range will call CLEAR.
  • While shooter is downrange, no one is allowed to handle any guns.
  • When a shooter calls CLEAR or HOT he will get confirmation from all other shooters.
  • Only shoot at your target.
  • If anyone notices a violation of any of the above rules, they are responsible to call CEASE FIRE.
  • You are responsible for your own gun.
  • ALWAYS BE SAFE.

Range Rules

  • Club members and their guests must sign in at the clubhouse Pro Shop prior to using ranges and must display club card at all time while on range.
  • Non-members of the Club must sign in at the Clubhouse Pro Shop and obtain a range identification tag PRIOR to using ANY range facility and must display their range tags at all times while on the range.
  • Everyone is requested to adhere to the written Range Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Shooting targets may be purchased at the Clubhouse Pro Shop, and personal targets may be used if they meet the specific range requirements and Safety SOP. Plastic bottles, beer, and/or soft drink cans may be used as targets on range 8 only. Glass targets are not permitted on any ranges. PVC pipe is available in the Pro Shop for use on ranges 7 & 3. The range must be cleaned prior to leaving.
  • Please exercise caution not to accidentally discharge guns in the direction of club property, range signs, and stationary furniture.
  • Alcohol, in any form, is not allowed on the ranges. Rod & Gun club personnel will refuse admittance to any range if an individual APPEARS to be under the influence of alcohol.
  • 50 caliber guns (of any type) and clay pigeon hand throwers are not allowed. Rifles with calibers capable of shooting over 4100 meters cannot be fired from any range. Due to Installation safety restrictions.
  • Fully automatic guns are prohibited on any range at the Rod & Gun club.
  • Please only utilize the range you are assigned.
  • All firing can only be done from the firing line.
  • Ear and eye protection will be worn by all shooters and spectators.
  • As part of installation safety procedures all safety rules will be followed. You can review all safety rules in the Pro Shop.
  • Please remove all pistol and rifle magazines and clear all guns before entering the clubhouse.
  • All children under 12 must be under adult supervision at all times inside the Club and outside on the ranges.
  • In the event of an Emergency please follow these procedures:
  • Cease Fire Immediately.
  • Push the emergency shut down system button located on the range you are located at.
  • Notify the range safety officer.
  • Follow all instructions given by the safety officer.
  • Wait for the safety officer to lift the cease fire, and call ?all clear?.
  • Please help us keep our ranges clean! Pick up after yourself.

Membership Benefits

  • Members do not pay the 10% Service Fee in the Pro Shop
  • Free daily use of the ranges
  • Use of the self pull ranges (Trap/Skeet) during non-peak hours
  • Free Membership Appreciation Night
  • Discounted Trap/Skeet & Sporting Clay tickets and cards

Rod and Gun Membership Fees

Effective June 1, 2008 Yearly 6 Month Daily
E-1–E-6 $45 $30 $7
E-7 and above $75 $45 $9
Non DOD Law Enforcement $75 $45 $9
Retired DOD Military, DOD Civilans, Veterans $80 $50 $10
Civilian Non Military $95 $60 $12

Trap/Skeet Sporting Clays (per round)

  • Trap/Skeet (member) $4
  • Trap/Skeet (nonmember) $5
  • Sporting Clay (member) $5
  • Sporting Clay (nonmember) $7

All services closed on Mondays.
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is open to the public.

Bar
Tues, Thus 11am-6pm
Friday 11am-8pm
Wed 11am-10pm
Sat & Sun 8am-6pm

Snack Bar
Mon-Fri Closed
Sat 8am-3pm
Sun 8am-3pm

Sporting Clays
Mon, Tue, Thurs. Closed
Wed 3pm-8pm
Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
Fri-by reservation (after 3pm)

Skeet/Trap (Practice)
Mon, Tue, Thurs Closed
Wed 3pm-8pm
Fri 3pm-7pm
Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

Rifle/Pistol Range
Tue, Thurs, Fri 9am-6pm
Wed 9am-Dusk
Sat-Sun 8am-6pm

Skeet/Trap (Self Pull)*
Tue & Thurs 8am-6pm
Wed & Fri 8am-3pm

Pro Shop
Tues-Sun 9am-6pm

*Members only, must be qualified.

Directions

Fort Bliss is located W and NW of El Paso, between US-54 and US-62/180, reaching into New Mexico. Take I-10 to US -54, then take Railroad Drive exit. Travel on Railroad for approximately 7 miles, going underneath Loop 375. At next intersection (Roy Johnson Lane and Deer Street), turn right onto Roy Johnson Lane.