Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club is a member-owned shooting club in North Jacksonville, Florida, operating since 1965. It is affiliated with the NRA, CMP, FSSA and USA Shooting. The club offers annual memberships with unlimited range use and daily memberships for occasional shooters, which are limited to certain ranges.
The grounds include numerous pistol ranges at various distances for shooting paper targets and steel plates, and rifle ranges with 25, 50, 100, and 200 yard shooting positions. A silhouette range is used for black powder and smallbore silhouette matches. A Range Safety Officer is on duty at all times. Until further notice, various ranges are closed on a daily basis because of weather, so shooters are asked to call the main office at (904) 771-2937 ext. 5 for daily updates.
Training starts with a mandatory 20-minute safety video and short graded test for all new members and new daily shooters; it covers range safety protocols, the club's charter and by-laws, and ends with issuance of the Annual Active Club Badge for members. Sue Carter, a USCCA and NRA certified instructor, teaches a 6-hour concealed carry class as needed, with classroom and range time, that meets Florida's training requirement for a concealed weapons license. The Well Armed Woman Jacksonville West chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month for Ladies Day, and the club has an active junior program and women's program.
Competition is a major part of the club, with monthly matches in high power (XTC National Match Course and 3x20 prone), precision pistol (NRA 1800 and 2700 and club 1800), black powder rifle and pistol, smallbore rifle silhouette, cowboy action, and .22 rimfire benchrest (USRA-IR50/50). The facilities include a large clubhouse, meeting rooms, and a store selling targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Training / Classes
Distances: Rifle: 25, 50, 100, and 200 yard shooting positions. Pistol: multiple ranges at various distances for paper targets and steel plates.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Youth programs · Hosts competitions
Credentials
Established: 1965
Affiliations: NRA, CMP, FSSA, USA Shooting; Treaty Oak Long Rifles black powder group affiliated with the NMLRA; cowboy action affiliated with SASS; USRA-IR50/50 rimfire benchrest
Services, training & programs
Annual memberships with unlimited use of the shooting ranges
Daily memberships for occasional shooters, limited to certain ranges
Pistol ranges at various distances for paper targets and steel plates
Rifle ranges with 25, 50, 100, and 200 yard positions
Range Safety Officer on duty at all times
Mandatory new member / daily shooter safety video and test (20 minutes)
Concealed carry class meeting Florida CWL training requirement (6 hours, $60, six-student limit)
Ladies Day / The Well Armed Woman Jacksonville West chapter, 3rd Saturday monthly (online registration via ShootingClasses.com)
Junior program
Women's program
High power across the course (XTC) National Match Course league match, 2nd Sunday monthly at 8:00 am on the 200 yard line
High power prone (3x20) match, 2nd Saturday monthly at 8:00 am on the 200 yard line
Precision pistol: NRA 1800 and NRA 2700 matches and club 1800
Black powder muzzle loading rifle and pistol match (Treaty Oak Long Rifles), 2nd Saturday monthly at 8:00 am on the silhouette range
Smallbore rifle silhouette match (standard, hunting, and cowboy rifle classes), 4th Saturday monthly at 9:30 am
Cowboy action shooting affiliated with SASS (steel and knockdown targets)
Rimfire benchrest USRA-IR50/50 at 50 yards and 50 meters
Bullseye pistol matches
On-site store selling targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection
Clubhouse and meeting rooms
Amenities
Targets
Ammo Sales
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Clubhouse
Pricing at Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club
Range fees & day rates
Daily membership: Contact for pricing — For occasional shooters; limited to certain ranges. New daily shooters must view the mandatory safety video and take the test.
Memberships
Annual membership: Contact for pricing — Member-owned club. Application for membership must be accepted before the safety video and test.
Unlimited use of the shooting ranges
Annual Active Club Badge after safety video and test
Access to club matches and junior and women's programs
Training & classes
Concealed carry class: $60 — 6 hours with classroom instruction and range time, both required. Taught by Sue Carter, USCCA and NRA certified instructor. Meets Florida's training requirement for a Concealed Weapons License. Limit of six students. Sign up in the Gateway office.
Optional class book: $20 — Accompanying book, not required.
New member / daily shooter safety video and test: Contact for pricing — Mandatory 20-minute video and short graded test covering range safety, charter and by-laws.
Ladies Day / The Well Armed Woman Jacksonville West: See class calendar — 3rd Saturday of every month; register online through ShootingClasses.com.
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Various ranges may be closed daily due to weather; call (904) 771-2937 ext. 5 for updates.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: A store on site sells targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection.
First-timer tips: All new members and new daily shooters must view the mandatory safety video and pass a short test (about 20 minutes) before shooting. Every member acts as a range officer. Call (904) 771-2937 ext. 5 for daily range closures, and check the club calendar for cancelled or rescheduled events.
Hours
Monday: 8am - dusk
Tuesday: 8am - dusk
Wednesday: 8am - dusk
Thursday: 8am - dusk
Friday: 8am - dusk
Saturday: 8am - dusk
Sunday: 8am - dusk
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
The club is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am until near dusk, except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Where is Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club located?
9305 Zambito Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (North Jacksonville). The club's own site lists its postal address as 9301 Zambito Avenue.
Do I need to be a member to shoot?
No. The club offers annual memberships with unlimited range use and daily memberships for occasional shooters, which are limited to certain ranges.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Daily and annual membership prices are not published. Call (904) 771-2937 for current rates.
What do first-time visitors have to do?
All new members and new daily shooters must view a mandatory safety video and take a short graded test, about 20 minutes. It covers range safety, the club's charter and by-laws. Members then receive an Annual Active Club Badge.
What distances and ranges are available?
Rifle ranges have 25, 50, 100, and 200 yard positions. There are numerous pistol ranges at various distances for paper targets and steel plates.
Is a Range Safety Officer on duty?
Yes, a Range Safety Officer is on duty at all times.
Can I buy ammo, targets, and eye and ear protection there?
Yes, the club store sells targets, ammunition, and eye and ear protection.
Do you offer concealed carry classes?
Yes. Sue Carter, a USCCA and NRA certified instructor, teaches a 6-hour class as needed for $60, limited to six students. It meets Florida's training requirement for a Concealed Weapons License. An optional book is $20. Sign up in the Gateway office.
Are there programs for women and juniors?
Yes. The club has an active junior program and women's program. The Well Armed Woman Jacksonville West chapter holds Ladies Day on the 3rd Saturday of every month, with registration through ShootingClasses.com.
What competitions does the club host?
Monthly matches include high power (XTC and 3x20 prone), precision pistol (NRA 1800 and 2700), black powder rifle and pistol, smallbore rifle silhouette, cowboy action (SASS), and .22 rimfire benchrest (USRA-IR50/50).
Are any ranges closed?
Until further notice, various ranges are closed on a daily basis because of weather, and closures are not always known in advance. Call (904) 771-2937 ext. 5 for daily updates. Check the online club calendar or call to see if an event has been cancelled or rescheduled.