Dawn to Dusk, 365
Every active member gets proximity-badge gate access and can shoot sunrise-to-sunset, any day of the week.
Public Welcome
Trap · Sundays 10a–1p · Tuesdays 7p–10p
Precision.
Tradition.
Minnesota.
A member-owned shooting & conservation club on 64 wooded acres in Rochester — home to Minnesotans who take the craft seriously since 1952.
Open to the public · No membership required
Public Trap Times
Sunday
10AM – 1PM
Tuesday
7PM – 10PM
All skill levels welcome. Reduced pricing for Southern Minnesota Trap Club members — $20/year, October to October.
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The Property
The Ranges
Four ranges on 64 wooded acres. Members bring their own paper targets and use the target backers provided. Proximity-badge gate access for active members; guests welcome with a signed waiver.
Property Map
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Belong
Membership Advantages
Join a member-owned nonprofit that's been serving Rochester since 1952. Annual dues keep the lights on, the berms clean, and the gate secure — nothing more.
Family & Guests
Bring your spouse, family, and up to three non-family guests. Each guest signs the waiver at the gate.
Deployed? No Problem.
Active-duty military can pause their membership during deployment — just notify the range manager.
Leagues & Matches
Winter Trap League, Bullseye League, 2-Gun matches, and regular club events throughout the year.
A Voice in the Club
Board meetings the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months at 7 PM. Your suggestions carry weight — this is your club.
CMP Affiliation
Members can shoot in Civilian Marksmanship Program events and purchase qualifying firearms through CMP.
$125
/ YEAR
Annual Dues
Your seat at the table.
First-year $135 (includes the proximity gate badge). Renewal $125. Lifetime $2,000. Sales tax included. Pay by cash, check, card, or PayPal. New members complete the online orientation before their first visit.
- Gate badge & 24/7 access
- Family + 3 guests per visit
- Full league & match eligibility
- Clubhouse reservation privileges
Train
Training & Courses
SMSC hosts classes through Sterling And Time Defense LLC, open to members, their family, and friends. Check the calendar for scheduled dates.
01
Concealed Carry
MN Permit to Carry — classroom instruction + live-fire qualification.
02
Basic Handgun
Fundamentals of safe pistol handling, marksmanship, and responsible ownership.
03
Online Orientation
Required safety orientation for new members — complete from home before your first visit.
04
Emergency First Aid
Reference training for gunshot wounds and range emergencies — available to members.
2026 Concealed Carry
Upcoming Classes
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sterling And Time Defense LLC · Members, family & friends
- MAY02Sat Seats open Register →
- JUN06Sat Seats open Register →
- JUL11Sat Seats open Register →
- AUG15Sat Seats open Register →
- SEP12Sat Seats open Register →
Calendar
Upcoming Events
League nights, annual matches, and the club's signature weekend every February.
The Long View
A Century on the Land
SMSC traces back to a field-trial club in the mid-1920s. The 47 acres were acquired in the early 1940s, the club was renamed Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club in 1952, and the property has grown with the community ever since.
Mid-1920s
A Field-Trial Club
The original organization formed around dog trials and the sporting life — a tradition that predates the club's current name by three decades.
1940s
47 Wooded Acres
The original 47-acre parcel of wooded land was acquired — the foundation of everything that followed.
1952
SMSC Is Named
Renamed Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club. The main clubhouse, a trap house, a centerfire rifle range, and a 24-stand pistol range were all built the same year.
1977
Trap Clubhouse
A dedicated trap clubhouse was added. The pistol range was later expanded to 50 stands.
1990s
64.3 Acres Today
An adjacent 17.3 acres were purchased as a buffer against residential development — bringing the club to its current 64.3 acres.
Stewardship
Board of Directors
Terms expire May 31 of the year indicated
- Dean BlackPresident'26
- Delane MorrisVice President'28
- Beth MorrisTreasurer—
- Michael SwensonSecretary'26
- John BlanchardDirector'27
- Krista BostonDirector'27
- Ron CarlsonDirector'28
- Parker HelderDirector'28
- Dale MeyerDirector'27
Proudly Affiliated
Supporting the Shooting Sports & 2A
Get in Touch
Come Out & Shoot
Questions about membership, a visit, or renting the clubhouse? Send us a line — we reply within two business days.
- Address
- 6251 20th St SE · Rochester, MN 55904
- Range Manager
- (507) 282-9808
- Trap Club
- (507) 218-1519
- Membership
- membership@smsclub.org
- Trap
- smsctrap@smsclub.org