California Tactical Academy hosts weekly shooting competitions! Join us every weekend to shoot with leading SoCal gun clubs. Home of Deadwood Boys, Steel Challenge and more gun clubs! California Tactical Academy is only 50 minutes drive from LA and 10 minutes from Six Flags! Every first and third Sunday join us for USPSA matches. Every fourth Sunday join our X3 Multigun match.

    1. Access to the Assigned Shooting Bays on Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. PLEASE NOTE the club will not be available for practice on match days and the days before the match days. Follow the club match schedule for updates.
    2. 25% discount on any additional family member membership.
    3. Access to "Members Only" events.
    Membership in the Piru Holding LLC Shooting Range, dba California Tactical Academy (“CTA“) will be available only to those persons who are legally able to own and possess a firearm and are at least 21 years of age. Members must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the handling and ownership of firearms. Memberships will be granted and may be revoked, in accordance with the Competition Club Membership Agreement and T&C, at the sole discretion of CTA.
    1. Access to the Assigned Shooting Bays on Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. PLEASE NOTE the club will not be available for practice on match days and the days before the match days. Follow the club match schedule for updates.
    2. 25% discount on any additional family member membership.
    3. Access to "Members Only" events.
    Membership in the Piru Holding LLC Shooting Range, dba California Tactical Academy (“CTA“) will be available only to those persons who are legally able to own and possess a firearm and are at least 21 years of age. Members must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the handling and ownership of firearms. Memberships will be granted and may be revoked, in accordance with the Competition Club Membership Agreement and T&C, at the sole discretion of CTA.
  • IDPA matches at California Tactical Academy

    Welcome to Chasing Zer0s monthly IDPA shooting competition. Chasing Zer0s is located at California Tactical Academy in Piru, California. This Level I match consists of 6-7 total stages of paper and steel targets under the current IDPA rule book. The round count is approximately 120 rounds. The match is monthly on the 3rd Saturday. Sign up on PracticScore at https://practiscore.com/clubs/chasing_zeros to register and squad for the match. Check-in at the range starts at 7:15 AM. Mandatory new shooters meeting is at 8:00 AM. The match briefing and shooting start around 8:30 AM. Match fees are $30 for IDPA members and $35 for non-members. Please bring cash (exact change is preferred). You can also sign up for the IDPA Abbreviated Classifier or after match class on PracticScore.
  • Precision Rifle matches in Piru, CA

    Precision Rifle matches are every 2nd Saturday of the month. Precision Rifle matches consist of 6 stages with challenging targets from 200 to 1000 yards. The round count is around 60. Each stage requires between 9 to 12 rounds. The shooters will be moving on uneven terrain and shooting from positions that will simulate field conditions. This is an excellent match for all practitioners of long-range shooting regardless of skill level. This match will also be beneficial for hunters as well as military and law enforcement snipers. Ammunition limitation: Caliber is limited to .30 caliber max, with a maximum speed of 3500 FPS. No steel core ammunition will be allowed. Equipment You will need a rifle with an optic that will allow you to locate and engage targets, and any other shooting gear you like to use. Rangefinders, spotting scopes, binoculars, shooting rests are all acceptable. Divisions are either Semi-Auto or Manually Operated Rifle. Safety Requirements: All long guns must have a safety/chamber flag installed when not on the line. All long guns must be bagged or cased when transported between your car to the stages as well as between stages Schedule– every 2nd Saturday of each month 0700 AM Check in Bay 14. You must first stop at Pro Shop to sign waiver. Zero check if needed 0800 AM Match start Match fee: $40
  • The Piru CTA SoCal Steel Challenge is an SCSA sanctioned Level I match with all eight Steel Challenge Stages of fire. USPSA membership is not required to shoot this match but is required for SCSA classification. SCSA rules will apply. More details, competition rules, and stage configurations are available at https://scsa.org Regular Monthly Steel Challenge Matches are the 2nd Saturday of every month. Scores will be posted to Practiscore by the end of the match day. All shooters who provide USPSA numbers will have their scores submitted to SCSA by Wednesday of match week and will affect classification. Check-in begins at 8:00 am. There will be a shooters' meeting promptly at 8:30am and competition will begin by 8:45am. Please be on time so all squads can start simultaneously. Late arrivals will be squadded at the sole discretion of the match director.

    Price

    $35 for non-members $30 for any CTA member or shooter over 60 years of age $25 per person for any family of three or more $25 for juniors under 18 years of age $15 for each additional gun used in competition June Match Registration on Practiscore Yearly Range Memberships are available online or at the public range office. Please see the full description of the Piru CTA SoCal Steel Challenge below this page.
  • Buy a ticket for a chance to win a CASE 1000 rounds of 5.56 PMC X-TAC. ***UPDATE:  THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH TICKETS PURCHASED IN THE TIME THAT WE OFFERED AND WE WILL BE EXTENDING THE DRAWING TO FEBRUARY 14, 2023 AT NOON!! Winner will be announced on our Instagram & Facebook channels on DEC 30, 2022 @ 7pm***UPDATED 2/14/2023 12PM.
    * Minimum of 25 raffle ticket bookings are required to hold the raffle * You must be 21 years old with a valid California ID * You must come to the range to start your DROS paperwork  
    1. Access to the Assigned Shooting Bays on Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. PLEASE NOTE the club will not be available for practice on match days and the days before the match days. Follow the club match schedule for updates.
    2. 25% discount on any additional family member membership.
    3. Access to “Members Only” events.
    Membership in the Piru Holding LLC Shooting Range, dba California Tactical Academy (“CTA“) will be available only to those persons who are legally able to own and possess a firearm and are at least 21 years of age. Members must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the handling and ownership of firearms. Memberships will be granted and may be revoked, in accordance with the Competition Club Membership Agreement and T&C, at the sole discretion of CTA.
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    Action Pistol Shooting Competition in California

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPC20KPteT0&t=1s Action Pistol club matches are back every 3rd Saturday of the month. Piru Action Pistol Club is a steel match that incorporates the movement of an action sport with the sensation of shooting at reactionary steel. The targets include plate racks, dueling trees, poppers, double spinners and bonus targets with knockout centers. This sport will challenge all levels of skills from advanced competitors to people who are interested in getting into the shooting sports. New competitors will shoot with experienced instructors that will ensure a friendly and safe environment while learning the rules and procedures that apply to all the shooting sports. Each match will consist of 6 stages, with scoring based on time, minus bonus count. Round count will be approximately 200 rounds. The categories are Limited, Limited 10, 1911, LEO, Open, and PCC. The Shooter's meeting will be at 9 am. If you are registering onsite, please be at the Pro Shop located in the Public Rifle Range with enough time to be assigned a squad and attend the Shooter's meeting. Whether you register online or not all shooters must stop by the Pro Shop and check in! Need ammo? We also have reloaded competition-spec ammunition for sale at the Pro Shop. Match scoring is through PractiScore.Com, so you will need to make sure to download the free app on your phone or tablet for the match. If you have any questions, please call us at 805-398-0003 or 805 521-1177. If after hours, please use the Contact Form.
  • Rimfire Steel Match - Every 1st Saturday of the month Revolver Match - Every 2nd Saturday of the month Hosefest Match - Every 4th Saturday of the month
  • Single Action Shooting Society (S.A.S.S.) Cowboy Action Shooting is a 3 gun action steel sport using 19th-century firearms and wearing 19th-century cowboy style clothing while shooting at steel targets. The match is designed for all levels of shooting experience. We also offer a safe, family-friendly environment while providing an enjoyable low-stress atmosphere. This is a great entry-level activity for people who have never shot firearms. Schedule: Sign up starts at 8 am shooters meeting at 9 am. Cowboy Action Shooting Match runs every 1st Sunday of the month. There is also a competitive side to “Cowboy Action Shooting”. The Single Action Shooting Society is a worldwide organization that provides state, regional, national and world championships. The firearms we use are known as “cowboy guns”. This is because these guns were featured in the popular “Old West” cowboy tv shows and movies that started in the 1900's through present day. These guns include single action pistols, lever action rifles, and western style shotguns (double barrel side by side, the 1897 pump and lever action shotguns). The participants are required to wear clothing that is reflective of the period or featured in western movies and TV shows. If you do not have any of the guns required to come on out to the match anyway. The match director, World Champion, “Lefty Longridge “, aka Joe Alesia, will show you the necessary guns and equipment to get started! The following is a list of the basic equipment needed to shoot a match. Acceptable Firearms - 2 Single Action Pistols- allowable calibers: 32,38,357, 44-40, and 45. Lever Action Pistol Caliber Rifle known as a “Saddle” Rifle. Double barrel, 1897 pump or 1896 lever action Shotgun. Ammo Requirements - Lead bullets only. No jacketed ammo. FPS must be no less than 700, no more than 1000 fps. Acceptable Holsters And Gun Belts - Holsters must be of a design from the 19th century. They must be made of leather and safely retain the pistols while the shooter is moving to and from the shooting positions. Acceptable Clothing - The spirit of the sport is to reflect a western town of the 19th century or B-Western television show. Cowboy hats, modern cowboy boots, and Roper type boots are acceptable. No Ball Caps, any athletic shoes, t-shirts, short sleeve shirts, short pants, combat boots, nylon boots or canvas shoes, designer jeans or any clothing with a logo.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySwvz90056k&t=4s https://youtu.be/KoxhlsYPId8 PRACTICE MATCH DAY 1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!! COME OUT FOR SOME FUN! SUNDAY RUN N' GUN

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Address: 6700 Holser Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040
Office Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM
Public Range Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM
Voicemail: (805)-222-0261 
Email: [email protected]