Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hernando Sportsman's Club North Tampa's Premier Shooting Range ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/news/) - [Newsletter - July 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/newsletter-july-2026/) - Click here to view or download the July 2026 Newsletter with information about the upcoming Officer Elections, the Annual Membership Dinner, and more. July 2026 Hernando Sportsman's Club NewsletterDownload - [Machine gun shoot February 22, 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/nutrition-tips-for-peak-athletic-performance/) - You do not have to have a machine gun to participate in the fun. All shooters and firearms are welcome. Multiple machine guns will be available for rent. Costs vary depending on the firearm and the quantity of ammo purchased. Date: Sunday, February, 22 2026 Time: 9:30am - 3pm Place: Hernando Sportsman's Club 200m range16121 - [President's Message - February 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/presidents-message/) - FEBRUARY 22 MACHINE GUN SHOOT Yes, another call for more volunteers to help on the 200 meter range. If you can volunteer for the day, or morning or afternoon on the line, please let Dave Gelbogis know at 352-795-5479. And if you can volunteer on open range that day, please let Jerry Martin know at - [Gun & Knife Show March 28-29 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/gun-knife-show-march-28-29-2026/) - Hernando Sportsman’s Club next gun show is scheduled for March 28 & 29 2026. Time: Saturday 9:00am – 4pmSunday 9:00am – 3pm Place: Hernando Sportsman’s Club Big Club House16121 Commercial WayBrooksville, FL 34614 Fees: $8 Event Director: Randie Rickert – (352) 799-3605 - [Spring Gobbler Turkey Shoot Sunday, March 21, 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/spring-gobbler-turkey-shoot-sunday-march-21-2026/) - A traditional Turkey Shoot - using Traditional Rifles, Revolver and Shotgun 3 CHANCES TO WIN!! $30 entry fee. Breakfast Buffet included at 8:30amNon shooting guests can join for breakfast for just $10. Please sign up in the clubhouse by March 1st, 2026, so that we can plan the GRUB! Exhibition of traditional shooting skills commences - [Newsletter - March 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/newsletter-march-2026/) - Click here to view or download this month's newsletter. - [Newsletter - April 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/newsletter-april-2026/) - Click here to view or download this month's newsletter. - [President's Message - April 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/presidents-message-april-2026/) - Sad Passing Our life member, Herb Silverman, passed away on March 1st. Herbjoined our club in 2002 and was a range officer on open range for manyyears as well as previously being on our Board of Trustees. He also wasvery active volunteering at our gun shows at the fairgrounds for manyyears until health issues prevented - [Newsletter - May 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/newsletter-may-2026/) - Click here to view or download this month's newsletter. - [Swap Meet June 20, 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/swap-meet-june-20-2026/) - Buy - Sell - Trade Date: Saturday June, 20th 2026 Time: 8am - 1pm Place: Hernando Sportsman's Club Big Clubhouse June 2026 Swap Meet FlyerDownload - [Machine Gun Shoot July 4, 2026](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/machine-gun-shoot-july-4-2026/) - Date: Saturday July 4, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 3pm Place: Hernando Sportsman's Club 200m Range Machine Gun Flyer July 2026.jpgDownload ## Pages - [Home](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/) - Hernando Sportsman's Club, Hernando, Pasco, & Citrus Counties' premier shooting club, is open to the public & hosts a wide variety of shooting sports activities - [Rifle & Pistol Ranges](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/rifle-pistol-ranges/) - Rifle & Pistol Ranges Have fun & Sharpen your marksmanship skills Our club maintains several covered rifle & pistol ranges that are open to the public. Target placement is available between 10- 100 yards at regular intervals during normal business hours. Plus, our 200m range is open on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please - [Action Shooting](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/action-shooting/) - Special Match Hernando Special Matches, held on the 5th Sunday of any month with 5 Sundays, will have a different format for every match. The entry fee is $10 for club members and $20 for non-members. The match information will be posted on Practiscore. Match Director - Dave Gelbogis352-795-5479barrettm822003@yahoo.com Latest News - [USPSA Steel Challenge](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/uspsa-steel-challenge/) - Our USPSA Steel Challenge matches are held on the 1st Saturday of the month and 3rd Friday of each month. As of Jan 2018, the Hernando Sportsman’s Club is now an official affiliated Steel Challenge Club! Our club # is SCSA247. Our monthly matches consist of a minimum of 5 classifier stages. This allows a - [Contact](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/contact/) - contact us Get in touch! We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our public shooting ranges, events, or need assistance with membership, our team is here to help. Our clubhouse is staffed during the following hours. However, these hours are not the same for every shooting range at our club. Please - [About](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/about/) - About us Our History The Club began with eleven people who met at the North Campus of PHCC in January 1980. Among the Club's first accomplishments was obtaining a place to shoot. The Club used the McDonald Mine east of Brooksville as a range for several years. In 1983, the Club obtained permission to use - [Location | Hours | Fees](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/location-hours-fees/) - Location | hours | Fees Location We are located within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area of Hernando County 16121 Commercial Way (US Hwy 19)Brooksville, FL 34614Lat/Long 28.6619, -82.5636352-597-9931 Range Hours & Fees The following lists the normal hours of operation and fees for each of our various shooting ranges. These hours may change occasionally due - [Club Rules](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/club-rules/) - Club Rules Club Rules Club Range Officers must be present for range to be open. Everyone must obey all Range Officer commands immediately. The Chief Range Officer for the day has the final authority for range safety. Sign in with Range Officer before shooting. By signing in, you agree that you understand and will obey - [Membership & FAQ](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/membership-faq/) - Membership & FAQ Membership & FAQ I. Do I have to be a club member to use the ranges?No, you do not have to be a member to use our ranges. The range is open to the public. You are invited to visit the club Thursday through Sunday, and participate in shooting activities on our - [Precision Pistol - Bullseye](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/precision-pistol-bullseye/) - Precision Pistol Precision Pistol/bullseye Matches Club matches are held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Matches begin at 9:00 am. The match is fired at 25 yards utilizing B-16 and B-8 targets. A 22 caliber handgun is recommended, but any pistol approved by the match director will be allowed. Beginning January 2019, matches are - [Special Events](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/special-events/) - Special events Special Events Looking for a unique way to spend the weekend? The Hernando Sportsman’s Club offers firearms events monthly that will provide you and your family a way to enjoy the great outdoors and gain an appreciation for our shooting heritage. Gun shows The club's gun shows are some of the most popular in - [Turkey Shoot](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/turkey-shoot/) - Turkey shoot Turkey shoot A traditional Turkey Shoot - using Traditional Rifles, Revolver and Shotgun. 3 CHANCES TO WIN!! Limited to traditional rifles: Autoloaders, bolt action, lever action, break action, pump action, rolling/falling block, Cap lock or in-line muzzleloaders allowed. 24 caliber or larger. Open or peep sights only. No optics. Only one loaded round - [Project Appleseed](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/project-appleseed/) - project Appleseed Project Appleseed Rifle & Pistol Marksmanship Weekend Clinics The Club hosts these events to promote the Project Appleseed project goal of teaching rifle marksmanship and to preserve the knowledge of our founding Fathers of our country.All participancts must arrive for registration at 8 a.m. The clinic starts at 8:30 a.m. and will continue - [Calendar](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/calendar/) - Event Calendar Latest News - [Training](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/training/) - Training Training The club hosts a variety of training activities each month, including firearms safety classes, NRA classes, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hunter safety education classes. Our firearms safety classes offers attendees the opportunity to meet the requirements for obtaining a Florida Concealed Carry Permit if desired. Our Club has always received - [Hunters Safety](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/hunters-safety/) - Hunters Safety Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) Hunter Safety Course The Hernando Sportsman's Club, in cooperation with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision, offers the State Certified Hunters Safety Course. This course covers the following topics: Guns & Wildlife LawsFirearms NomenclatureSafe Gun HandlingField First AidBlack Powder FirearmsBow Hunting Hunting EthicsAmmunition NomenclatureWildlife I.D.SurvivalWildlife ManagementMarksmanship "It's the - [Gun Shows](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/gun-shows/) - Gun shows Gun Shows Hernando Sportsman's Club hosts several of the most well attended gun shows each year. Time: Saturday 9:00am - 4pmSunday 9:00am - 3pm Place: Hernando Sportsman's Club Big Club House16121 Commercial WayBrooksville, FL 34614 Fees: $8 Event Director: Randie Rickert - (352) 799-3605 Latest News - [Machine Gun Shoot](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/machine-gun-shoot/) - Machine gun shoot Machine gun shoot Hernando Sportsman's Club hosts a machine gun shoot twice a year, on the last Sunday in February, and on July 4th. You do not have to have a machine gun to participate in the fun. All shooters and firearms are welcome. Multiple machine guns will be available for rent. - [Cowboy Action](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/cowboy-action/) - Here's where you go to re-live the Old West lifestyle. People shoot rifle, pistol and shotgun during these events. And don't forget your cowboy threads. Folks need to look the part if they are going to live up to their Wild West name. Matches are on the first Sunday of the month. Registration runs from - [.22 Rifle and Pistol](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/22-rifle-and-pistol/) - .22 Rifle & Pistol .22 Rifle & Pistol Match The Hernando 22 Rifle and Pistol Match is held on the 4TH SATURDAY of the month. 3 Stages will be shot with pistol first, then long gun, for a total of 30 runs total.Equating to 5 runs with pistol and 5 runs with rifle per stage. - [American Rimfire Association](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/american-rimfire-association/) - ARA Matches American Rimfire Association (ARA) Matches Hernando Sportsman’s Club is now a sanctioned American Rimfire Association (ARA) club. WHAT IS ARA?The American Rimfire Association is the sanctioning body for 22lr benchrest competitions with clubs spanning the USA. Both the Unlimited and Factory Class have 20 minutes to shoot a 25-bull target with ONE shot - [IDPA](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/idpa/) - Matches are held on the third Saturday of the month. Sign-up @ 8:30 amSafety/Stage briefing @ 9:00 amMatch begins upon completion of the safety briefing. The intent of the IDPA Defensive Pistol match is to simulate self-defense scenarios and real-life encounters or skills, yet it is fun and challenging. The main goal is to test - [Shotgun Sports](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/shotgun-sports/) - Field 1: SKEET & 5-STAND SkeetThursday & Friday : 9am - 12pmSaturday & Sunday : 9am – 12pm 5- StandFriday : 9am - 12pmSunday : 9am - 12pm Field 2 : TRAP ONLY RANGE Thursday & Friday : 9am - 12pmSaturday & Sunday : 9am – 12pmThursday nights: 5pm – 9pm Ladies Nights on the - [4H](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/4h/) - 4h 4h at Hernando Sportsman's club WHAT? A youth developmental program that focuses on firearm safety, marksmanship, and leadership skills. WHY? To teach youth how to handle firearms with safety and confidence, while providing opportunities for competition and awards. WHO? Boys and girls age 8-18 (minimum age for shotgun is 12). WHEN? First and third - [Youth Rifle Shooting Sports](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/youth-rifle-shooting-sports/) - Latest News - [Shooting Classes & Firearms Safety](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/shooting-classes-firearms-safety/) - Shooting Classes Shooting Classes & Gun Safety Classes Hernando Sportsman's Club offers a variety of NRA sponsored classes designed to teach firearms safety and proficiency, including courses that meet the training requirement for a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit. We also offer private lessons. For more information, please see the training course schedule below, or contact - [Shooting Sports](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/shooting-sports/) - Shooting Sports Rifle & Pistol ranges Enjoy our covered rifle & pistol ranges. Learn More Steel challenge USPSA Steel Challenge matches. Learn More Action shooting We host numerous action shooting matches. Learn More Shotgun Trap, skeet, and 5 stand shotgun ranges. Learn More "...Hernando has been a game-changer for me. Friendly range officers and the ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://hernandosportsmansclub.org/category/uncategorized/)