Club Information
Background: The Grand Prairie Gun Club was formed in 1962,
on leased land. During the '80's changes to the property made it apparent that a
new site was necessary. In 1981 a corporation was formed to find land and
develop a new facility. In 1987 a 37 acre site directly north and adjacent to
our leased site was purchased. In 1989 construction began and with the help of
grants from Texas Parks & Wildlife and much free labor the new club site has
materialized.
Current Facility: The
current facility is on 65.076 acres of land
and has 100 and 200 yard rifle ranges; 25 and 50 yard pistol ranges; a three bay
archery range; one
combination skeet and trap, one trap only, and four skeet only fields. In
2003, we completed construction of our hunter education building. This
4800 square foot facility provides a classroom, member clubroom, and restrooms.
Who May Join: The person must be of good repute; a citizen
of the United States of America; not a member of any organization or group
having as its purpose or one of its purposes to overthrow by force or violence
the Government of the United States of America or any of it's political
subdivisions; never been convicted of a "Crime of Violence"; and will
agree to fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship, good citizenship, and
will abide by the club rules and lawful orders of the club officers. The
membership is on an annual basis, and members must renew their membership each
year. Additionally, each member must be a shareholder in the Grand Prairie
Sportsman's Development Corporation (GPSDC, the corporation that owns the land
and facility)
How to Join:
Application for membership is submitted by a GPGC club member to the GPGC Board
of Directors for approval at the next Board meeting on the first Thursday of the
month. The application must be submitted with proof that the applicant has
purchased a share in the corporation (new shares cost $750.00, shares may also
be purchase from a member that is no longer active). The yearly dues for the GPGC are detailed on
the GPGC membership application form. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
A member in good standing is one whose yearly dues are paid current, and has
purchased a share in the Corporation.
To apply: Contact GPGC Secretary:
Jeff Zwiebel (972) 490-8438 or Club President: David Payne (817) 467-4458
Club Address: Grand Prairie Gun
Club, PO Box 530274, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053. Phone (972) 641-9940, leave
message.
Membership: Benefits of membership include the use of all of
the facilities. Membership includes spouse and children under 21, living at home.
Each member receives a club bulletin monthly with reports on club events as well
as other items of importance to the membership. Each member in good standing is
provided with a membership card, badge, and a key. The key will open the front
gate and the
rifle/pistol range gate. Each member is required to produce
his key and membership card when called on by any club officer, member, or law
enforcement officer. The club is kept closed and locked except during scheduled
activities or when a member is present on the rifle/pistol range. Guests are welcome to all facilities when accompanied by a
member-in-good standing. Members are responsible for the behavior of all of
their guests and must remain with them at all times when on the premises.
Club Activities: Shotgun Range, Trap and Skeet matches are
held monthly. These ranges are usually open on Wednesday Saturday, and Sunday
afternoons.
Bullseye Pistol matches are held during daylight sayings time, April-October,
on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm.
Rifle Matches are held monthly except during the winter. Call Mike Pallett at (817)
466-9292 for
details.
Public Service: The
ranges are open to the public on the third Saturday of each month.
Texas Hunter Education Classes: Several members are
certified hunter education instructors and conduct hunter education courses as a public service
from time to time for young persons who ask to be included. |
