The Socorro Gun Club hosts a few shooting events where youth can learn safe firearms handling and competetive marksmanship skills.  

The weekly air rifle practice is suitable for youth from elementary ages upwards. Rifles, ammo, targets, and safe instruction are provided gratis by the New Mexico Tech Shooting Sports Club and the Socorro Gun Club.


Civilian Marksmanship Schools are held monthly throughout the summer months at the Club range.  It is here that the basic rifle-handling skills are developed by shooting CMP match courses. Rifles and 50 rounds of ammo are provided free for juniors.  See the description on the Shooting page.  

Note: Attendance at one air rifle practice is required before anyone may participate in a CMP event.

Club members also facilitate events coordinated with the local     4-H and Boy Scouts troops.

Hunter Safety classes offered to the surrounding community will be posted here as they become available.