Shooting

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free clinic for women interested in learning about firearms for hunting and target shooting on Saturday, June 9th at the Northwest Regional MDC office from 9:30 a.m. until noon for a classroom session. Participants will break for lunch and then meet at the Pigeon Hill shooting range at 1 p.m. This clinic will teach basic firearms handling and safety skills. A variety of firearms and their uses will be discussed and available for shooting at the range including rifles, pistols, and shotguns. MDC staff will provide firearms and ammunition. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own firearms and ammunition. For questions, please contact the Northwest Regional office at 816-271-3100.

This introduction course to shotguns will start in the Education Center where we will discuss safety, actions, chokes, stance, and how choose and shoot shotguns. Next, we will go to the range for live fire, including some clay target shooting. Not recommended for students under 90 lbs.

Join our instructors as we learn the fundamentals of shooting archery. This program begins in the Education Center then moves to the static archery range. This is a fun program for the entire family, ages 9 and up

What is a Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR)? Where does it get its name? Is it legal to hunt with one? This course will answer all those questions plus many more. The MSR is one of the most purchased firearms on the market today… and one of the most versatile. The instructors will cover the parts of the MSR, calibers available, the basics of operation, maintenance, and care. Anyone under age 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

This program includes archery safety, operation, shooting fundamentals, maintenance, and safe storage. You may bring your own equipment to this program; however, equipment will be provided.

This program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques. This event will take place on the static archery range. All equipment will be provided.

Try out your archery skills with an easy, instructor-led shooting session. Discover the therapeutic power of kayaking as you paddle around our tranquil pond. Please wear closed-toe shoes. (ages 5-7 use smaller bows and ride in kayak with an adult)

Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary and archery equipment will be provided. We will teach and practice the basics, helping you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.

Archery is a fun, lifetime sport everyone can enjoy! Learn the basics of archery and how to shoot safely, then practice your newly learned skills under supervision of Runge staff. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. All equipment provided. Registration required. Ages 10+

Note: Runge's outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor at least two weeks in advance of the program date.

This class covers the basic equipment, materials, and techniques needed to reload metallic cartridges and produce custom loads suited to your handgun for the particular target or game you are pursing. We will demonstrate the process and then give you some hands-on experience reloading handgun cartridges.