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, nine 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. Rental guns are not available.
NEWS
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
The Rod & Gun Club
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 and Gun Club Firearms Storage
The Pro Shop at the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club offers storage of personally owned firearms as a service to its active-duty members. Only active-duty Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss and deployed Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss are authorized to store weapons at the Rod and Gun Club.
Firearms must be registered with the Provost Marshals Office, and a copy of the weapon permit must be kept on file at the Rod and Gun Club. Weapons must be stored in a standard-sized hard case; no oversized cases will be accepted. Cases will be locked, and the key will be kept by the customer. Soldiers who wish to store weapons at the Rod and Gun Club must complete a storage rental agreement, and will receive a weapons storage card once their weapon is signed in to the facility.
The Rod and Gun Club has can maintain storage of up to 78 handgun cases and 88 long cases. For storage costs or more information, call the club at 568-2983.
3-D Archery Range
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club now offers a 3-D Archery Range which is open on Saturday and Sundays. There are nine animals available: Fox, Coyote, Wild Boar, Whitetail Deer, Aim Rite Bear, Mule Deer, Javelina, Strutting Turkey and the HD Elk. The distances are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards from the firing line and each target is set up with its own independent firing line. Practice range set up is with Yellow Jacket targets, available during regular hours of operation. For more information please call 568-2983.
New Mexico Hunting and Fishing Licenses
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun club offers New Mexico hunting licenses for active duty military personnel. Active duty personnel may purchase a resident license that allows them to hunt 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.
Bullseye Bar & grillThe Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is proud to introduce patrons to a new name for an old favorite: The Rod and Gun Club snack bar is now known as the Bullseye Bar and Grill.
Extended hours come along with the new name, said Barbara Stokes, Rod and Gun Club manager. Previously, the snack bar was open only on weekends; now, the Bullseye Bar and grill is open six days a week. Customers can curb their breakfast and lunchtime appetites from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Classic grill items like hamburgers and hot dogs are available, along with an assortment of side items and snack foods like chips, candy bars and sodas. Diners can also enjoy Philly steak, club and grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, schnitzel and salads. Additionally, the Bullseye will offer dinner from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday – a definite change of pace from the original snack bar schedule.
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 range 7. 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 18 must be under adult supervision at all times inside the Club and outside on the ranges. Any adult supervising a child will not be allowed to shoot on the ranges leaving the child unsupervised.
- 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 receive 10% off purchases in the Rod & Gun club pro shop
- Free daily use of the ranges
- Use of the self pull ranges (Trap/Skeet) during non-peak hours after qualifying with the Rod & Gun designated employee.
- Free Membership Appreciation Night
- Lower catering service fees
- Discounted Trap/Skeet & Sporting Clay tickets and cards
Rod and Gun Membership Fees
| Effective 1 Feb,2009 | Yearly | 6 Month | Daily |
| E-1–E-6 | $40 | $25 | $7 |
| E-7 and above | $65 | $35 | $9 |
| Civilian Law Enforcement | $85 | $50 | $10 |
| SGM Academy | $50 (9 Month) | $9 | |
| Retired Military, 100% Disabled Vets | $70 | $40 | $9 |
| DOD Civilians, NAF Employes | $75 | $45 | $10 |
| Civilian Non Military | $95 | $55 | $12 |
Trap/Skeet Sporting Clays (per round)
- Trap/Skeet (member) $4
- Trap/Skeet (nonmember) $5
- Sporting Clay (member) $5
- Sporting Clay (nonmember) $7
Gun Storage
| 3 Month | 6 Month | yearly | |
| Rates | $20 | $40 | $60 |
Deployed Soldiers pay only $30 a year. Orders must be presented at time of rental.
Mondays Open For Members Only.
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is open to the public.
Bar
Monday 11am-4pm (members only)
Tuesday, Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 11am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-6pm
Bullseye Bar & Grill
Breakfast & Lunch
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 9am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-6pm
Dinner
Wednesday & Friday 4pm-7pm
Sporting Clays
Monday ,Tuesday, Thursday Closed
Wednesday 3pm-Dusk
Saturday-Sunday 9am-4pm
Friday by reservation (after 3pm)
Skeet/Trap (Practice)
Monday , Tuesday, Thursday Closed
Wednesday 2pm-8pm
Friday 2pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-5pm
Rifle/Pistol/Arhcery Range
Monday 8am-4pm(members only)
Tuesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Wednesday & Friday 8am-7pm/Dusk
Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm
Skeet/Trap (Self Pull)*
Monday (Closed)
Tuesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Wednesday & Friday 8am-3pm
* need a minimum of two people for manual self pull
Pro Shop
Monday 11am-4pm (members only)
Tuesday-Sunday 8am-6pm
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.