We Conduct & Promote Safe Firearms Use
We’re proud to practice and encourage recreational shooting to maintain our rights bestowed to us by the Second Amendment of the Constitution.
WHAT IS ERGC?
The Escambia River Gun Club (ERGC), originally established as the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders (ERML), is a private club intended for its members and guests. Since 1978, our organization has prided itself at providing a safe, first-class shooting facility that can be used for family outings, friendly competition, sighting your rifle, or just relaxing via recreational shooting.
Our 22-acre facility features over 60 covered shooting stalls across ten separate firing ranges, and an NRA-certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) is always on-site.
OUR MISSION
The ERGC and ERML exist so that members can maintain their rights bestowed by the Second Amendment of the Constitution, but the two organizations fulfill this purpose in different ways with separate missions:
The goal of the ERGC, a 501(c)7 corporation, is to establish and maintain range facilities to conduct and promote safe shooting activities and to maintain our rights as accorded us by the Second Amendment of the Constitution.
The goals of the ERML, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are three-fold:
- To promote community interest and welfare by educating the citizenry in the safe handling, storage and proper use of firearms through scheduled events;
- To provide a range, to be known as the ERML Sportsmen’s Foundation Range, wherein citizenry will be able to develop firearm and archery shooting skills through scheduled programs for recreation, for competition and for developing firearm proficiency as required to secure State of Florida Conceal Carry Permits and Hunting Licenses;
- To promote education opportunities within the community via scholarship program emphasizing the U.S. Constitution, Second Amendment’s right to own, carry, and use firearms for personal safety, recreation and competition activities.
THE FINE POINTS
REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
“Best shooting range in the area. Allows drawing from the holster, rapid fire, movement, etc.”
“Awesome place enjoy each time we go. Everyone very nice and helps when needed.”
“Had a good time today. Was able to help a buddy dial in new scope on his hunting rifle. He was able to shoot as my guest for $10 and after looking the place over is thinking about joining. Range Safety Officers are friendly and not in the way. We had a good experience here today!”
“If you’re looking to be treated like adults and seek reasonable freedom this is the place. I have been going here for awhile and love it compared to the high priced other local ranges. Clean bathrooms and fun responsible atmosphere.”
“My biggest regret is we had not joined sooner. We look forward to taking part in some the events and definitely look forward to shooting steel.”
“Great place to shoot. If you want to shoot slow, fine. But if you want to rapid fire and or practice drawing from the holster, this is the place to do it. Most ranges will not allow that. Plenty types of shooting matches to chose from. IDPA, cowboy, military, and a Ladies only match too. If you like shooting and moving, come to the IDPA match.”
“We absolutely love it at ERGC! The people (staff and members alike) are all genuine and friendly. All of the RSOs we’ve met so far are so knowledgeable and very helpful! We highly recommend ERGC!”
“We brought our whole family today and it was great! Staff is friendly and very welcoming to our 2 kids (ages 4 and 6). Excited to have a year membership and go often.”
“I like this gun club a lot, been member almost a year and will definitely renew my membership. With new stuff coming I am excited.”
NEWS & UPDATES
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OUR PARTNERS
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MONDAY, JANUARY 16th - we will be OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! If you have the day off of work, come send some rounds down range! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight’s board meeting is cancelled. February’s meeting will be February 9th, 6pm at the Pace Fire House. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend is Military Rifle! There will be a pistol side match this weekend as well, so don’t forget to grab your military-style pistol on the way to the match! Set-up starts at 7:00, rounds down range by 8am! ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS! There is a new SOP that will become effective on February 1st, 2023 - most things will remain the same, but there is an addition that you need to be aware of to ensure you’re in compliance.
Beginning February 1st, 2023 we will require ECI’s (Empty Chamber Indicators) or flags on every firearm during a cold range. Your magazine must still be out, your slide must still be locked to the rear, and you’ll put something brightly colored in the action that sticks out at least an inch, ideally two, to visually indicate to everyone on the line that the firearm is indeed safe and unable to fire.
You can use a dedicated chamber flag, colorful zip tie, the options are limitless!
Safety first! This will make us all a little safer, and make the job of our RSO’s just a little easier. Next time you’re at the range, thank an RSO, they wear many hats. ... See MoreSee Less
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Merry Christmas to all! We hope you have a great day with family and friends. We’ll see you back out on the range this Tuesday! ... See MoreSee Less
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When will the 500 yard lanes open?