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About
us:
Brock's Gap Training Center (dba Steel City Sport Shooting Association)
is an organization dedicated to education in, and advancement of, all shooting
sports. The organization was established in 1962.
The
road into our facility is the old, historic Brock's Gap railroad bed.
Membership Requirements:
The club uses a selection process to
ensure that all members are serious,
dedicated shooters who have knowledge of and experience with the safe use of firearms.
Current members represent every segment of our community, including many local businessmen and professionals, as well as members of
law
enforcement, military, and public safety organizations.
All
prospective members must be recommended for membership by two current members, must attend a
safety orientation class, must participate in two (2) matches of their choice, and must be approved by
the Board of Directors prior to receiving a probationary membership card.
The best way to become acquainted with current members and get their
recommendation is by participating in club matches, which are held on
weekends, are open to the public, and represent many shooting disciplines.
After one year, if the probationary member has met all requirements and
proven himself/herself to be a safe and responsible shooter, full membership is
then granted.
All
prospective members must successfully pass a safety orientation class.
Membership in the National
Rifle Association is required.
The
500-yard range.
Location:
Physical Address: 3721 South Shades Crest Road,
Birmingham, AL 35244
GPS
Coordinates:
33°
20’ 19.25” N 86° 52’ 28.00” W
The entrance to the range is located on South Shades Crest Road adjacent to
the bridge over the railroad tracks just north of South Shades Crest school and
the Eden Ridge subdivision. Entry is
secured by a gate which is closed at all times except when a match is in progress or for
special occasions. At all other times, your access card is required to gain
entry. The range is
located approximately 7/10ths of a mile past the gate.
View map below.
Safety Precautions:
All ranges are backed by earthen berms. In addition, all ranges
are oriented facing higher ground.
Prior to every match, the match directors review all safety precautions with the
participants.
In
almost 50 years, there has never been a firearms related accident at the
facility.
Membership applications may be obtained
online from this site or by writing to:
Brock's Gap
Training Center
P.O. Box 360032
Birmingham, AL 35236-0032
See our
FAQ
page for answers to commonly asked questions.
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