Sacramento Valley Shooting Center is an outdoor shooting facility on more than 860 acres in the Northern California foothills near Sloughhouse, east of Sacramento. The site's roots go back to 1952, and it has been operated at this location since 1991 by the Folsom Shooting Club (FSC), a member-run organization. The facility has 13 ranges and over 400 shooting positions covering rimfire, pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery, cowboy action, silhouette, and long-range rifle.
Public ranges are open without a membership. Range 4 is the main public range, with a 100-yard rifle line (52 covered positions), a 50-yard pistol line (24 covered positions), and a rimfire line (8 covered positions with reactive steel). Range 3 is a public 300-yard rifle range with 11 covered positions; shooters must complete a qualification at the Main Range Office before using it. Range 1 is a shotgun complex with trap, skeet, and 5-stand sporting clays, open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays and to oriented members on weekdays. Range A is an archery range with 8 lanes from 20 to 100 yards, open to the public on weekends.
Member-only ranges include Range 2 (action pistol, with three 50-yard and five 25-yard bays for USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge), Range 5 (NRA 50-yard, 24 covered positions), Range 6 (silhouette, steel at 200m, 300m, 385m, and 500m), Range 7 (200 yards), Range 8 (Diamond Dick's Cowboy Town, five 25-yard bays), Ranges 9 and 10 (100 yards), and Range 11 (200-yard benchrest). Range 12 is a 1,000-yard range with positions at 200, 300, 425, 500, 600, 800, 900, and 1,000 yards, available by reservation to clubs and vendors only. Most of these ranges require an orientation before first use, and the center holds orientations on the first Saturday of each month for Range 1 and Range 2.
Everyone must register at the Main Range Office before shooting. Range fees are charged per range, with lower rates for Non-Voting and Voting members of the Folsom Shooting Club. Members get discounts on pro shop merchandise, and Voting Members can reserve ranges and bring guests to the member ranges. The center does not rent firearms and no longer sells ammunition, so shooters bring their own firearms and ammunition.
More than 30 clubs are based at the center, covering IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, Multigun, PRS, SASS, and other disciplines, with match schedules, leagues, and events throughout the year. The facility serves hunters sighting in rifles, newer shooters on the rimfire and 100-yard lines, competitors, and members looking for specialty and long-range ranges.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Long Range / Precision
Distances: Rifle: Range 3 at 300 yards (11 covered positions); Range 4 at 100 yards (52 covered positions); Ranges 9 and 10 at 100 yards (16 covered positions each); Range 7 at 200 yards (25+ positions); Range 11 benchrest at 200 yards (16 covered positions); Range 12 positions from 200 to 1,000 yards. Pistol: Range 4 at 50 yards (24 covered positions); Range 5 NRA 50 yards (24 covered positions); Range 2 action pistol with three 50-yard bays and five 25-yard bays; Range 8 Cowboy Town with five 25-yard bays. Rimfire: Range 4 (8 covered positions). Silhouette: Range 6 (16 covered positions, steel at 200m, 300m, 385m, 500m). Shotgun: Range 1 (5 trap, 2 skeet, 5-stand sporting clays). Archery: Range A (8 lanes, 20 to 100 yards).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Hosts competitions
Credentials
Established: 1952 (roots); at this location since 1991
Affiliations: Owned and operated by the Folsom Shooting Club, Inc.; hosts 30+ resident clubs
Services, training & programs
Range 1 shotgun complex: 5 trap, 2 skeet, 5-stand sporting clays (public on weekends; $10 per 25 targets)
Range 2 action pistol: three 50-yard bays and five 25-yard bays (member-only; USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge)
Range 4 public 100-yard rifle range, 52 covered positions
Range 4 public 50-yard pistol range, 24 covered positions
Range 4 rimfire range, 8 covered positions with reactive steel
Range 5 NRA 50-yard range, 24 covered positions (member-only)
Range 6 silhouette range, 16 covered positions, steel at 200m, 300m, 385m, 500m (member-only)
Range 7 200-yard range, 25+ firing line positions (member-only)
Range 8 Diamond Dick's Cowboy Town, five 25-yard bays (member-only)
Ranges 9 and 10 covered 100-yard ranges, 16 positions each (member-only)
Range 11 200-yard benchrest range, 16 covered positions (member-only)
Range 12 1,000-yard range, positions from 200 to 1,000 yards (reservation only, clubs and vendors)
Range A archery range, 8 lanes from 20 to 100 yards (public, Saturday and Sunday)
Range 1 orientation: first Saturday of each month, 7:30 AM, Shotgun Office
Range 2 orientation: first Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM, Range 2
300-yard range qualification: any day the range is open, 8 AM to 4 PM, at the Main Range Office
Folsom Shooting Club memberships (Non-Voting, Voting, Junior, Associate)
Member range reservations through an online range calendar (Voting Members)
FSC-approved club matches on any range ($9 match fee)
30+ resident shooting clubs including IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, Multigun, PRS, and SASS
Shotgun league (Fall Shotgun League announced)
Pro shop merchandise with 10% (Non-Voting) or 15% (Voting) member discount
Independent/Member club application for shooting disciplines wanting to use the facility
Amenities
Pro Shop
Pricing at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center
Range fees & day rates
Range 1 Shotgun (per 25 targets): $10 — Non-Member $10; Non-Voting Member $8; Voting Member $7 per 25 targets. Fees apply per round of clay targets.
Range 2 Action Pistol (member-only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9.
Range 3 Rifle 300 Yards: $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $9; Voting Member $7. Qualification required before use.
Range 4 Rifle / Pistol / Rimfire: $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $9; Voting Member $7. Main public range.
Range 5 NRA 50 Yards (member-only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9.
Range 6 Silhouette (member-only): $30 — Non-Member $30; Non-Voting Member $21; Voting Member $14. Includes $5 for steel replacement and range maintenance.
Range 7 200 Yards (member-only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9.
Range 8 Cowboy Town (member-only): $28 — Non-Member $28; Non-Voting Member $19; Voting Member $12. Includes $3 for steel replacement.
Ranges 9 and 10 100 Yards (member-only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9.
Range 11 200 Yard Benchrest (member-only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9.
Range 12 1000 Yard Range (reservation only): $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $16; Voting Member $9. Open exclusively to clubs and vendors by reservation.
Range A Archery Range: $25 — Non-Member $25; Non-Voting Member $9; Voting Member $7.
FSC-approved club matches (any range): $9 — Same match fee for non-members, Non-Voting Members, and Voting Members.
Active military and under-18 non-members: 50% of posted fee — Active military personnel and non-members under age 18 pay half the posted range fee.
Memberships
Non-Voting Member: $150 — $100 per year for seniors 60+. First step to membership. Must be 18+, an NRA member in good standing, and legally able to possess firearms in California. Application submitted in person at the Main Range Office with dues; first-time applicants pay prorated dues, not less than 50% of annual dues.
Public range access (Ranges 1, 3, and 4, seven days a week)
Member range access when with a Voting Member, or at public club matches/events
Reduced range fees
FSC-approved match fees on any range
10% discount on pro shop merchandise
Associate (spouse/domestic partner) and Junior (child under 18) memberships at no added cost
Voting Member: $175 — $125 per year for seniors 60+. Requires 12 months as a Non-Voting Member in good standing, attending a Board of Directors meeting, completing 10 hours of Range Improvement Work (5 hours for age 60+), and a non-refundable $100 application fee; approved by the Board. Limited to 2,000 voting memberships. Dues can be reduced through a Range Improvement Project (10 hours per year; 5 hours for 60+) approved in advance.
Public range access
Member range access (all FSC ranges, with applicable orientation)
Competition range access
Deeper range fee discount
FSC-approved match fees on any range
15% discount on pro shop merchandise
Reserve ranges
Bring guests (up to 4) to Ranges 2 and 5 through 12
Voting rights in FSC elections
Associate and Junior memberships at no added cost
Junior Member: $0 — Child of any member, under age 18. No annual dues.
All rights of the parent member except voting and holding office
No range fees except at Range 1 shotgun
Free shooting when with a member
Associate Member: $0 — Spouse or Registered Domestic Partner of a member; included at no additional cost with a primary membership.
All the same benefits as the primary member, except voting and holding office
Life Member: Contact for pricing — Granted by motion of the Board of Directors to a Voting Member; not purchasable.
Voting Member status granted by the Board of Directors
Additional range fees are not required when changing ranges unless moving to a range with a higher fee, except at the shotgun range where fees apply per round of clay targets. SCTP shooters under 18 receive a $1 per round discount at Range 1. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
Ammo policy: The range no longer sells ammunition. Shooters must bring their own ammunition.
Age policy: Non-members under 18 pay 50% of the posted range fee. Junior members (children of members under 18) shoot free when with a member, except at Range 1 shotgun. A minimum age is not stated.
Rental requirements: The range does not rent guns.
First-timer tips: Everyone must register at the Main Range Office (8 AM to 3:30 PM daily) before using any range; on Saturdays and Sundays Range 1 registration is at the Shotgun Office. Range 4 (rifle, pistol, rimfire) is the main public range for newer shooters and requires only check-in. Most member ranges require an orientation first; the 300-yard Range 3 requires a qualification at the Main Range Office, completed before 3:30 PM. Last shooter is accepted at 3:30 PM on most ranges (3:00 PM on Range 1). Ranges are outdoor, so plan for weather and heat.
Hours
Monday: 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 8am - 4:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Ranges are generally open daily 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Range 3 closes at 4:00 PM; Range 1 and the archery range are open weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). The Main Range Office is open daily 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the last shooter is accepted at 3:30 PM on most ranges (3:00 PM at Range 1). The center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Where is Sacramento Valley Shooting Center located?
15501 Meiss Rd, Sloughhouse, CA 95683, in the Northern California foothills east of Sacramento. Phone: (916) 354-9668.
Do I need a membership to shoot here?
No. Several ranges are public seven days a week with no membership required: Range 3 (300-yard rifle) and Range 4 (rifle, pistol, rimfire). Range 1 shotgun and Range A archery are public on weekends. Other ranges are for members.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Public non-member fees are $25 at Range 4 and Range 3, and $10 per 25 targets at the shotgun range. Archery is $25. Member ranges for non-members are $25 to $30. Non-Voting Members pay $9 at Ranges 3, 4, and A, and Voting Members pay $7. Active military and non-members under 18 pay 50% of the posted fee.
What memberships are available?
Non-Voting Member ($150 per year, $100 for 60+), and Voting Member ($175 per year, $125 for 60+). Junior and Associate memberships for immediate family are included at no extra cost. A Voting Member application also requires a $100 non-refundable fee. Members must be 18+, NRA members in good standing, and legally able to possess firearms in California.
Can I rent a gun or buy ammunition?
No. The range does not rent guns and no longer sells ammunition. Bring your own firearm and ammunition.
Is there a range for beginners?
Range 4 is the most accessible option for newer shooters. Its rimfire line with 8 covered positions and reactive steel is described as one of the best ranges for first-time shooters, and the public ranges welcome all experience levels.
What do I need to do on my first visit?
Register at the Main Range Office before going to any range. Some ranges require an orientation (Range 1 and Range 2 hold theirs on the first Saturday of each month) and the 300-yard range requires a qualification, available any day 8 AM to 4 PM at the Main Range Office.
Can kids shoot here?
Yes. Non-members under 18 pay 50% of the posted fee, and Junior members (children of members under 18) shoot free when with a member, except at the shotgun range. A specific minimum age and supervision rule are not stated on the site.
What kinds of shooting are available?
Rifle out to 300 yards publicly and to 1,000 yards for clubs and vendors, pistol and rimfire, action pistol, NRA 50-yard, silhouette, cowboy action, trap, skeet, 5-stand sporting clays, and archery from 20 to 100 yards.
Does the range host matches and clubs?
Yes. More than 30 clubs are based here, including IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, Multigun, PRS, and SASS. FSC-approved club matches on any range cost $9. A shotgun league is also run.
Can I reserve a range or bring guests?
Voting Members can reserve member-only ranges through the range calendar and bring up to 4 guests to Ranges 2 and 5 through 12. Range 12 is reservation only and open exclusively to clubs and vendors.
Is there shade at the ranges?
Ranges 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11 have covered shooting positions.
Other gun ranges near Sloughhouse
Sacramento Gun Range— Sacramento, California · 16 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle
The Gun Range— North Highlands, California · 23 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle
Elite Armory Plus— Tracy, California · 51 mi away · Indoor, Pistol, Rifle