[Request] SLOFAST, San Luis Obispo

[W.H.O.]

Anybody been to the range since they Reopened under new ownership?'

 

[southcoast_longgunner]

I've shot a couple USPSA matches there. Ownership hasn't changed, the contractor supplying the services to the property has. Ownership is the California State and overseen by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The new contractor is SLOFAST which is primarily made up of the crew from the pistol shooting events. The whole back half of the property is currently closed for UXO sweeps which are being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers and a contractor, and it's fate after these sweeps is unknown, however in typical fashion LE can still use this area. On the public range, 425yds is all that's currently available, however the shotgun and archery ranges are open and operating again.

 

[jclusin]

I've shot a couple USPSA matches there. Ownership hasn't changed, the contractor supplying the services to the property has. Ownership is the California State and overseen by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The new contractor is SLOFAST which is primarily made up of the crew from the pistol shooting events. The whole back half of the property is currently closed for UXO sweeps which are being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers and a contractor, and it's fate after these sweeps is unknown, however in typical fashion LE can still use this area. On the public range, 425yds is all that's currently available, however the shotgun and archery ranges are open and operating again.

Are all the pistol bays at the house action range still available for uspsa matches??

I shot an area 2 steel challenge match there in 2024 and it was a really nice range.

 

[southcoast_longgunner]

Are all the pistol bays at the house action range still available for uspsa matches??

I shot an area 2 steel challenge match there in 2024 and it was a really nice range.

Yes, they're open for matches and have something going on nearly every weekend

 

[NorCalBusa]

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SLOFAST — San Luis Obispo Shooting Range​

SLOFAST (San Luis Obispo Firearms and Safety Training) is the new nonprofit operator of the San Luis Obispo Shooting Range, which reopened in February 2026 after more than a year of closure San Luis Obispo Tribune+1.

What SLOFAST Is​

Founded in December 2024 by local shooting sports enthusiasts, SLOFAST is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to “save” and reopen the San Luis Obispo Wildlife Area Shooting Range after the previous management lost its contract due to contract violations slosr.org+1. The organization emphasizes safety, transparency, community engagement, and environmental stewardship, with governance rules that prevent board members from profiting from range operations slosr.org.

Location & Access​

• Address: 3270 Gilardi Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 slosr.org+1
• Landowner: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) San Luis Obispo Tribune
• Access: Open to the public; no memberships allowed Cal Coast News.
• Ammunition: Must be brought by visitors; not sold on-site New Times San Luis Obispo.

Facilities & Activities​

SLOFAST operates multiple ranges slosr.org+1:

• Rifle & Pistol Range – Long-range steel targets up to 425 yards; pistol and rimfire only on the north side; bench shooting on the south side.
• Trap & Skeet Range – Structured clay target shooting for recreational and competitive shooters.
• Action Pistol Range – Dynamic shooting disciplines (Defensive Pistol/IDPA, Action Pistol/USPSA, Steel Challenge) with monthly competitions.
• Archery Range – Currently closed for creek access repairs; offers 3D and block targets, with compound bow rentals when open New Times San Luis Obispo.

Hours & Fees (examples)​

• Rifle/Pistol: Mon/Thu 9 AM–4 PM; Fri 9 AM–9 PM; Sat/Sun 9 AM–4 PM.
• Trap/Skeet: Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 9 AM–3 PM.
• Daily fees: Adult $25 (rifle/pistol), $10 (trap/skeet per round).
• Action Pistol Match: $35 adult / $25 youth.

Recent History​

The range closed in Dec. 2024 after an audit found the prior operator had undercharged and violated state contracts San Luis Obispo Tribune+1. CDFW awarded SLOFAST the management contract in Oct. 2025; the group signed the agreement Dec. 9, 2025, and reopened Feb. 27, 2026 San Luis Obispo Tribune+1. The reopening included repairs, compliance work, and volunteer support.

How to Get Involved​

• Visit: Check slosr.org for current hours, fees, and registration.
• Volunteer: SLOFAST is actively recruiting volunteers for repairs and operations New Times San Luis Obispo.
• Compete: Action Pistol matches and other events are scheduled via the site and practiscore.com New Times San Luis Obispo.