CLUB

ABOUT

The Helena Trap Club began in the 1920’s as a member and volunteer-operated shooting club then known as the Helena Gun Club.

Today, the organization is known as the Helena Trap Club. It operates under the rules and traditions of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA).

Guests are welcome and club members are glad to share advice for those interested in improving their shooting.

BECOME A MEMBER

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Directors:

  • Whitney Baker
  • Danyel Bauer
  • Kashia Herring
  • Sam Osborne
  • Jimmy Zammit
Officers:
  • Jim Holodnick - President
  • Steve Kittel - Vice President
  • Annette Rinehart - Treasurer
  • Erica Everly - Secretary
  • Mike Buzlaff - Field Captain

RANGE

Prior to use of the range please watch our safety video and read our safety documents.

The Helena Trap Club is a member and volunteer-operated shooting club based out of Helena, Montana.

The Club has nearly three hundred and ninety active members, with an annually-elected board of directors and officers. The board meets at 6 PM the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Club members are encouraged to attend, to bring questions or suggestions for consideration.







SAFETY & RANGE RULES

This document must be read and
acknowledged in order to participate at the range.

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LEAGUE OPERATING RULES

This document must be read and
acknowledged in order to participate in leagues

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LOCATION:

The range is located at 5505 N. Montana Ave in Helena, Montana. Featuring 14 stations, a comfortable clubhouse and an accommodating parking lot. It is easily accessible using Montana Avenue.

DOGS:

Any dog brought to the trap club during any shooting times must be on a leash and remain behind the sidewalk that runs to the traps. We understand that some folks want to get their dog used to the sound of shooting, but please, for safety’s sake and the consideration of others, no dogs off leash or beyond the sidewalk!

HOURS of OPERATION:

General public is welcome

Winter Practice*: Starts December 1st - Sundays from 12pm-3pm

Spring Practice*: Starts March 31st. Mondays from 5pm - 8pm.

Winter/Spring Trap League & Womens League

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*Weather Permitting

SHOTGUNS ONLY!

No rifles or pistols or other shooting devices can be used on the club property

COSTS:

CASH OR CHECK ONLY - ATM in banquet room.

General Public Is Welcome

Membership cost is $75 a year. This includes spouse and immediate family members under the age of 21. Shooting cards are available for $60 to members.

One round of shooting is 25 shells. A member will pay $6 a round and non-members will pay $9 a round.

Membership is required to participate in leagues.

Shooting cards are $60

NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:

You can buy shells at the club for your shooting needs.

Prices are posted inside the clubhouse. Beverages and candy bars are also available. During registered shoots and league events the club’s kitchen will be in operation, serving hamburgers (the best burgers in town!), hot dogs, etc.