Coyote Point Rifle & Pistol Club (CPRPC) is a California nonprofit that operates public shooting at the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Siebel Firearms Training Range in the Coyote Point Recreation Area, 1601 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. The range began operation on September 19, 1962, and is owned and managed by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department. Club members volunteer as Range Safety Officers (RSOs) who run public shooting sessions.
Public shooting is rifles only, at 100 yards, on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:45pm in one-hour increments (shooting times of 7, 8 and 9pm). Reservations are made online only, and a separate waiver must be submitted online for every participant for every visit. Walk-on service is not permitted. Handguns, shotguns and black powder firearms are not allowed on public nights, no more than 3 rifles may be brought per visit, and no more than 2 shooters may share a lane, one at a time. Public pistol shooting is limited to calendared weekend .22LR pistol and rifle matches. The range may close for weather or for law enforcement training without notice.
Members have additional access: four members-only 100-yard rifle lanes during public evenings, and Saturday and Sunday 7am-5pm rimfire and airgun shooting with 25-yard and 50-yard target bench positions (no centerfire). Weekend shooting requires at least two RSO-certified members present, and members may not shoot alone. The club specializes in Olympic-style Bullseye precision shooting with .22LR pistols, .22LR rifles and airguns, hosts local and regional competitions, and lists 100-yard rimfire matches, 2700 pistol matches and free pistol matches among its events.
Gun rentals, ammunition sales and eye or ear protection are not offered at the range, so visitors bring their own firearms, ammunition, chamber flags and protection. The club states that it does not offer classes, private or group instruction, or team-building events. Its stated purposes include firearm safety, hunter education and youth marksmanship programs, and a junior membership exists for applicants under 21. Membership requires sponsorship, NRA membership and RSO volunteer service. The range suits rifle shooters who want a supervised 100-yard line, and target shooters interested in precision rimfire and pistol competition.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Rifle, Pistol
Distances: Public rifle nights: 100 yards only. Members' weekend rimfire/airgun shooting: 25-yard and 50-yard target bench positions.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Family friendly · Youth programs · Hosts competitions · Law enforcement / military training
Credentials
Established: 1962
Affiliations: Operated on behalf of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office (range owner); California nonprofit public benefit corporation, 501(c)(3); instructors certified through the NRA and the California Department of Fish & Game (Hunter Education)
Services, training & programs
Public 100-yard rifle shooting, Wednesday and Friday evenings, by online reservation
One-hour shooting sessions at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm
Volunteer Range Safety Officers on the firing line
Online waiver and reservation booking (Bookeo, via the San Mateo Sheriff's Department reservation system)
Check-in, ammo check and range briefing before shooting
4 members-only 100-yard rifle lanes during public evenings
Members-only weekend rimfire and airgun range time, Saturday and Sunday 7am-5pm
25-yard and 50-yard target bench positions for members on weekends
Calendared weekend .22LR pistol and rifle matches open to the public
Club membership with sponsorship and RSO volunteer duty
Junior membership for applicants under 21
Members' guest privileges for friends and family
Members-only events including shooting competitions, pot-lucks, Indoor Pistol Night and Christmas Brunch
Basic RSO instruction for new members
Law enforcement training use of the range by the Sheriff's Office
Amenities
Parking
Online Booking
Pricing at Coyote Point Rifle & Pistol Club
Range fees & day rates
Public rifle night reservation: Contact for pricing — Public admission fee is not listed on the club website; reserve online for Wednesday or Friday sessions.
Guest of a member (range fee): $20 — Guests invited by members to compete in weekend matches or be evaluated for membership pay a $20 range fee to the Sheriff's Department.
Non-RSO member public admission: 50% discount — Non-RSO members receive 50% discounted public admission.
Entry to Sheriff's Range via Coyote Point Recreation Area: Free — Tell the Ranger you are going to the Sheriff's Range to enter without fee; do not buy a ticket at the automated kiosk.
Memberships
Regular Member (RSO): $150 — Plus a one-time $75 initiation fee. Membership year starts July 1. Requires serving as RSO one weekday night per month (6:30pm-10:00pm) or one weekend morning (9-12) or afternoon (12-3), or equivalent volunteer service; maintaining RSO certification; NRA membership; sponsorship by a member; CA residency; age 21+. New members are probationary for 60 days.
Free admission during public shooting hours (M, W, F)
Free access Saturdays and Sundays 7am-5pm (22LR only)
Access to 25-yard and 50-yard target bench positions on weekends
Use of the 4 members-only 100-yard lanes during public evenings
Non-RSO Member (NRSO): $800 — Members in good standing may opt out of monthly RSO duties by paying $800 annual dues. One-time $75 initiation fee also applies. NRA membership required.
50% discounted public admission
Free access Saturdays and Sundays 7am-5pm (22LR only)
Access to 25-yard and 50-yard target bench positions on weekends
Invitations to members-only events
Guest privileges for friends and family
Junior Membership: Contact for pricing — Applicants under 21 may apply for Junior Membership; contact the Membership Chair for details.
Membership application: three RSO signatures from three different public sessions, mail to the Membership Chair, interview at the Board meeting (2nd Monday monthly except November and December), 60-day probation. Dues and fee paid by check to 'Coyote Point Rifle and Pistol Club'.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Valid photo ID (shooters and observers), your own unloaded rifles in cases or bags (no more than 3), a chamber flag for each firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection, and your online reservation confirmation. All firearms must have an aiming device.
Ammo policy: Bring your own; no ammo sold. Allowed: lead, jacketed lead core, lead-free (solid brass, bronze, copper) and polymer-tipped bullets. Not permitted: .50 BMG, steel core, steel bi-metal or steel jacketed (checked with magnets), tracer, armor piercing, painted color-tipped ammo, buckshot or birdshot. No live or misfired ammo in trash cans; hand misfires to an RSO.
Age policy: No one under 12 may shoot (except rifles in the junior club and hunter safety class) unless accompanied by an adult with a consent form signed by that adult. Those over 12 need a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Children anywhere on the property must be supervised by an adult and wear hearing protection near shooting. Membership requires age 21+ (Junior Membership for under 21).
Rental requirements: No firearm rentals, ammunition sales, or eye/ear protection rentals or sales are offered.
Dress code: Not specified. Eye and ear protection required for everyone on the range, including observers.
First-timer tips: Book online and complete a waiver for every participant before arriving; bookings without a completed waiver are not honored. Shooting is rifles only at 100 yards, one shot every 2 seconds. New shooters must be accompanied and coached by an experienced shooter or instructor. Check in at the staffed building on the right, then walk past the flag pole, turn right, and go behind the bungalow to the RSO booth; your lane number is on your Bookeo confirmation. If the gate is locked the range is closed.
Hours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 7pm - 9:45pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 7pm - 9:45pm
Saturday: 7am - 5pm (members only)
Sunday: 7am - 5pm (members only)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the range open to the public?
Public rifle shooting is Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:45pm in one-hour increments (7, 8 and 9pm). The range may close for inclement weather or law enforcement training without prior notice.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Public shooting is by online reservation only, and walk-on service is no longer permitted. A new online waiver is required for every participant, including observers, for each visit.
Where is the range located?
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Siebel Firearms Training Range, Coyote Point Recreation Area, 1601 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401. Tell the Ranger you are going to the Sheriff's Range to enter without fee, and do not buy a ticket at the kiosk. Free parking is available in the Sheriff's lot.
Can I shoot handguns?
Not on public nights. Public nights are rifles only at 100 yards; handguns, shotguns and black powder firearms are not permitted. Public pistol shooting is limited to calendared weekend .22LR pistol and rifle matches.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The public admission price is not listed on the club website; it is shown in the online reservation system. Guests of members pay a $20 range fee to the Sheriff's Department, and non-RSO members get 50% off public admission.
Can I rent a gun or buy ammo or eye and ear protection?
No. Gun rentals, ammunition sales, and eye and ear protection rentals or sales are not available. Bring your own.
What ammunition is not allowed?
.50 BMG, steel core, steel bi-metal or steel jacketed (checked with magnets), tracer, armor piercing, painted color-tipped, buckshot and birdshot are not permitted. Lead, jacketed lead core, lead-free solid brass, bronze or copper, and polymer-tipped bullets are allowed.
What do I need to bring?
Valid photo ID, unloaded rifles in cases or bags (max 3), a chamber flag per firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection, and your reservation confirmation.
Is there an age limit?
Children on the property must be supervised by an adult and wear hearing protection. No one under 12 may shoot (apart from junior club rifles and hunter safety class) unless accompanied by an adult with a signed consent form; those over 12 need a signed parent or guardian consent form.
Does the club offer classes or instruction?
The contact page states the club does not offer classes, private or group instruction, or team-building events. New shooters must be coached by an experienced shooter or instructor.
Is the range open on weekends?
Saturdays and Sundays 7am-5pm are members-only rimfire and airgun times. The public may shoot pistols only during calendared weekend .22LR pistol and rifle matches.
How do I join the club?
Download the application, get a member sponsor, obtain three RSO signatures at three different public sessions, mail the form to the Membership Chair, and attend a Board meeting interview (2nd Monday of each month except November and December). Requirements include CA residency, age 21+, NRA membership, and a one-time $75 initiation fee plus $150 annual dues (RSO members) or $800 (non-RSO).
Can I host a private event or group outing?
No. The club states it does not offer private or group instruction or team-building events.