handgun range closures
For Handgun Range closure dates, see our Calendar page.
Handgun Range
The Sidney Shooting Park opened a new Handgun Range on January 4, 2020.
The handgun range is located directly west and downhill from the clubhouse. Two 20’ x 40’ shade structures were installed on a concrete pad with overhead baffles for bullet absorption. There are four defined shooting lanes under the right-hand structure, while the left side has been left open for unique shooting situations.
Please use the lanes under the right-hand structure. All participants must wear the proper eye and ear protection.
All shooters provide their own ammunition.
Handgun Fees
Handgun Range Usage Fee:
Members - FREE!
Non-Members - $5 per person per day (pay in the clubhouse)
Please visit the Membership page for details on how to become a member of the Sidney Shooting Park
Defensive Pistol Matches
Defensive Pistol Matches are generally held on the first weekend of each month, weather and holidays permitting.
Match format will be USPSA level I
Shooters will complete 4-5 stages, 80-100 rounds.
Cost is $15 per person. Bring cash or check to the shoot.
You must register online ahead of time on Practiscore. Please call or text Thomas Mitchell at 713-542-3222 to get a link.
Shooters must help with setup starting at 8 a.m., and first shots will be shortly after 9 a.m. after a quick safety briefing.
The Handgun Range will be closed for public use during these pistol matches.
Check out this cool video of one of our Defensive Pistol stages!
Click here to Visit our range Rules page.
GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT!
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
December 2019 - The Sidney Shooting Park is honored to announce the receipt of a grant from the Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s Outdoor Fund in the amount of $20,000.
Brad Zalesky, SSP President, said “I would like to thank the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund for all their support in the progressive development of our great Park and the future of our youth programs.”
This generous grant will fully fund Phase I of SSP’s Handgun Range project, which will be accomplished by the end of 2019. One complete shooting area with four covered shooting lanes will be installed during this phase. Phase II will take place in early 2020, at which time the size of the pistol range will be doubled by adding a second shelter with enough stations and targets for another four shooting lanes. Upon completion of the project there will be two 20’ x 40’ steel shade structures side by side in the pit, for a total of eight covered lanes.
“The Sidney Shooting Park would like to thank the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund for their generous grant”, stated SSP Treasurer Jeff Ellwanger. “This grant will make it possible to provide a quality, safe shooting venue for the citizens of Cheyenne County as well as shooting enthusiasts throughout Western Nebraska, Northeast Colorado and Southeast Wyoming.”
As the premier outdoor and conservation company, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s supports initiatives inspiring everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors. The 501(c)3 Outdoor Fund raises funds to support conservation efforts by encouraging more than 200 million passionate sportsmen and sportswomen to round up their purchases in Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores.
Read the full press release HERE.
Cheyenne County Visitors Committee
The Sidney Shooting Park is proud to announce the receipt of a $9,000 grant from the Cheyenne County Visitors Committee. This grant is earmarked for Phase II of SSP’s Handgun Range project, which will add a second 20’ x 40’ shade structure to expand the range to a total of 8 shooting lanes.
You can read the full press release HERE (link coming soon).