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Page Updates
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There has been additions to our training offered here at River Oaks Range. Although this page has been updated to reflect those new additions, they do not start until January 1st of 2027
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Women's Only Handgun Test Drive
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Safety First will again be holding our Women's Only Handgun Test Drive on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 1-3pm. If you have them, please bring your own hearing and eye protection. If you do not have any, they will be available for your use.
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Membership Renewals
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If you did not receive an email about renewing your range membership, please contact Rick Blackwell for information. Or check your SPAM folder.
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First Aid Classes
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A Red Cross Basic First Aid/CPR/AED classes for Adults, Children and Infants is scheduled for the 1st Saturday of January, March. May, July, September, November 2027. 9am to 2pm in Classroom A. Register by emailing riveroakstraining@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance. Look for the First Aid info on our Training Page.
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STOP the BLEED Classes
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A "STOP the BLEED" class will be held on the 1st Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, December 2027. 9 - Noon in Classroom A. Cost is $5. Register by emailing riveroakstraining@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance. Everyone should know how to stop massive hemorrhage!
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"A free people ought not only be armed, but disciplined." ~ George Washington ~
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CCW Renewals
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Starting January 1, 2026 ; "Note": New CA DOJ instructions: DOJ has now mandated that any grace period between permit expiration date and renewal is limited to only 90 days. Any more than 90 days after you expire and you will need to apply as an initial, get new live scan and take the initial 16 hr class.
ALSO - Starting September 1, 2026 you will have to get re-fingerprinted each time you renew your CCW Permit.
NEW - Starting in January 1, 2027, CCW permits will go to 3 years.
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Women's Range Time
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Due to no participation in over 6 months, Safety First Shooting Association / River Oaks Range has CANCELED the FREE "Women's Afternoon on the Range" each month on the 2nd Saturday, 1-3pm. If there is an interest for this event to return, we will reevaluate offering it again.
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Introduction to Handguns Classes
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Starting in January 2027, we will once offer a "Introduction to Handguns" class from 9 – Noon. Classes will be offered on January 9th, March 13th, May 8th and July 10th. Cost is $20 and includes use of a handgun and ammunition for the class. Cost is $10 if you bring your own handgun and ammunition for class (encouraged, not required). This class requires Pre-Registration for each class, so don't expect to just show up. Register by emailing riveroakstraining@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance.
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Defensive Revolver Skill's Clinic
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We offer a revolver clinic the last Thursday of each month for you to work on your wheel gun techniques. Clinic is from 10am. You will need 100 rounds of ammunition. There is no cost for the clinic.
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Defensive Rifle Clinics
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Defensive Rifle will be combined with our Defensive Handgun Clinic on January 9th, April 8th, June 12th. Cost is $10. This is a clinic to incorporate your rifle into your defensive training. No specific platform or style needed ("Black Rifles", such as AR and AK platforms are permitted at these events). Rifles must be California legal, and have a sling. Bring 100 rounds of rifle ammo. Handguns will need a holster, magazine pouches and at least two magazines or speed loaders. Bring 150 rounds for the handgun.
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Defensive Shotgun Clinics
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Defensive Shotgun training will be combined with our Defensive Handgun Clinic on Feb 13th, March 10th, May 8th and July 10th. Cost is $10. This is a clinic to incorporate your shotgun into your defensive training. No specific platform or style needed. Shotguns must be California legal, and have a sling. Bring 100 rounds of shotgun ammo (#7 or #8 shot). Buck shot and slug are permitted as well, but are more expensive. Handguns will need a holster, magazine pouches and at least two magazines or speed loaders. Bring 150 rounds for the handgun.
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The General Citizenry is fully entitled to be armed, that is, after all why the Second Amendment was passed.
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Community Youth Shooting
Session runs from 10am to 12 Noon
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Our Community Youth Shooting Program times have changed. Times now run from 10am - 12 noon each 2nd Saturday. See the Youth Shooting Sports page for activities for that month.
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NRA's Refuse To Be A Victim Classes
An Award - Winning Crime Prevention Program!
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Starting February 2027, we will offer a NRA's Refuse To Be A Victim Classis from 9am - 1pm. Classes will be offered on Feb 13th, March 10th, May 8th and July 10th. Cost is $10 and includes the student workbook. This class requires Pre-Registration for each class, so don't expect to just show up. Register by emailing riveroakstraining@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance. Please refer to the NRA for more info.
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Monthly Trap Shoots
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The Trap Range is open on the 2rd Saturday of each month at 8:00am. The fee is, $5.00 for adults and under 18 is $3.00 per round. A round consist of 25 clays. Guns and ammo are not supplied. You DO NOT have to be a range member for these trap events. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and everyone will be required to sign a release waiver. For safety purposes, please have your shotguns UNLOADED and they MUST be in a gun case, bag or rug. NO OPEN CARRY of your shotgun in the parking lot or across the range. If there is rain, sleet, snow, hail or extreme fog, Dinnie says Trap is canceled.
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PICK UP your Spent Brass (Empty Cartridges)
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We do not have a Brass Fairy that follows our members around when you are done shooting. We ask that you PLEASE make an effort to pick up all your spent brass. This does not include .22 casings unless your able to sift them out of the dirt. Don't just leave your spent casings to lay there thinking someone who reloads will pick it up for you. Thank You.
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Restrictions on "Black Guns" at the Range
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Do to confusion in the laws. All AR or AK style Rifles are not allowed to be brought onto the range except for events on the 2nd Saturday of each month. They will be checked that they conform to California and Federal laws before they can be allowed on the premises. If they do not conform they must be removed from the range. This is for insurance purposes as well as the law. The 2nd Saturday Rifle Range event allows these rifles to be used provided they are legal as well.
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Long Distance Rifle Shooting
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The Long Distance Rifle Range is open on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 3:00pm or it gets too hot, Cost is $10 all day. You bring your firearms and ammunition. Everything else is provided, but feel free to bring your own stuff if you'd like. Normal shooting distance is 25 to 600 yards. We meet at the range parking lot about 8:30am and caravan out to the rifle range at 9am. Call John Givens at 209-988-9554 for more info if needed. Membership not Required.
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"The said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize congress to infringe the Just Liberty of the Press, or the Rights of Conscience, or to prevent the People of the United States, who are Peaceable Citizens, from keeping their own arms." ~ Samuel Adams 1788 ~
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