Pre-1957, near the Pensacola Airport

Pensacola Rifle & Pistol Club is using 2020 to celebrate a milestone recognizing 75 years as chartered by the NRA in the 1940s. Although we can trace our history back to the 1920s-30s and four different range locations, we have not forgotten our past and aim to create not just a location to shoot, but a destination for sport and recreational shooting.

Our Club has always been totally dedicated to the preservation of constitutional right of the people to keep and bear arms. We are a 100% NRA Club and membership is required for membership in our club.

Our facility is a private shooting range available for the use of our membership and their guests. However, we hold several sport shooting events every month. Membership is not required to participate in any of our club's shooting sports.

Club History In Photos

Thanks to Charlie Webster, a large collection of photos from our club's past became available and sharing with everyone seemed like the best thing that could be done with them. Our hope is that while you enjoy the photos, you may see something or someone you recognize.

If you can help us pin point a date or year, see something or someone familiar, please share with us to complete the "picture", please feel free to send that information in an email to the editor at newsletter@pensacolarifleandpistolclub.com

1937-1957 Club Range Shooting and Organized Events.

This range was located near the Pensacola Airport

The range was located near the Pensacola Airport, currently occupied by Pensacola State College.

The next few photos detail activities at the range when the club operated on loaned land which was later donated to become Pensacola Junior College (renamed Pensacola State College), which opened in 1957.

1. Pistol Range in the 1940s

Notice how these pistol matches would held in the open with no cover from the sun. Must have been a pretty warm place in the summer.

2. Pistol Match 1950s

Does anyone know who these men are?

1940s Pistol match, man shooting revolver

3. Possibly Early Fiesta of Five Flags Match Winners

This photo unfortunately had no details. If you can help, please let us know.

1940s Pistol match, possible Fiesta Match winners

4. Smallbore Rifle Match

In the foreground is Dr. Nathan "Nat" Arenson.

5. Members get together for a weekend shoot, July 7, 1950

1950s Members get together to shoot recreationally

Back Row left to right: Leo C. Howe, ___________________, ___________________, Nat Arenson and Jack Battle, Front Row left to right: A.C. Derthick, ___________________, Donald Davidson, Carlos Murr, S.M. Pass. Young boy: Tommy Howe.

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