General
I wasn’t around back in 1906, but I was probably around when your grandpa was a kid. Back when I was a kid when you thought about an “air gun” you were thinking about a Red Rider BB gun or a Benjamin pump-up pellet gun. These were used mainly by kids to have fun and maybe kill a sparrow or maybe a rat if you were lucky. Back then you wanted a .22 to do real shooting, and a box of .22 ammo was about $0.50 to $0.60 per box of .22 Long Rifle. Yes, and gasoline was $0.20 per gallon. We have come a long way since then, and “air gun” technology has also come a long way.
Back in 1800 there was the Girardoni air rifle and one or several of these were taken along with the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803. The Girardoni air rifle was a .46 caliber air gun producing a 1,000 ft per second muzzle velocity and could penetrate a 1” pine board at 100 yards. This rapid-fire rifle could shoot 22 times in less than one minute with high accuracy! Way better performance than the muzzle loading muskets of the time. Some of these air guns were used in European battles around 1790 to 1800. It is kind of amazing that there was not any investment in further development of air guns as a battlefield weapon. Anyway, after the Lewis and Clark Expedition air guns pretty much disappeared and we were left with the Red Rider BB gun.
Now in 2025, air gun technology, precision, and manufacturing technics have made air guns available and popular everywhere. Whether CO2, spring, or compressed air (PCP) propelled air guns, these are commonly available and may be anywhere between .177 caliber to .62 caliber. Air guns of .25 caliber approach the muzzle energy of a .22 Long Rifle rimfire and larger calibers can be comparable to .44 Magnum muzzle energy.
With air guns becoming more popular and are more in use at PSC, it has become necessary to make some rules to control air guns use at PSC. The new rules are needed to protect PSC Club property and prevent damage to both the stationery and swinger steel targets on club ranges. Therefore, the following are the new rules for the use of air guns at PSC.
- Air Gun Range: Limited to .22 caliber or smaller
- Range 3: Limited to .25 caliber or smaller
- Range 2: Air Pistol only
- Air Guns larger than .25 caliber must be used on Range 1 or Range 4 only.
So, there you are, now in 2025 there are changes needed since the way things were back in ’06.
We all remember what our mama told us about how to act. Yes, she said always follow the Golden Rule, “Do to others how you want others to do to you”. That Golden Rule is a reflection of part of the answer Jesus gave to the religious officials who had asked him, “Which is the most important commandment?” The second part of Jesus’s answer was, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” So, mom was right on target! Just think how much anxiety and anger would be avoided if everyone followed mom’s advice.
Here at PSC we would do well to remember mom’s advice when going down range to place, evaluate, pr retrieve targets. When there are only one or two shooters on the firing line, it is pretty easy to get agreement for a cease fire so a shooter can go down range to place or retrieve targets. However, when several shooters are on the firing line, it can be frustrating to call a cease fire every couple of minutes for someone to go down range. For some folks getting time to go to the range is not easy to find, especially if you must drive a longe distance. Range time is precious when you are trying to work technical issues with different loads, sight adjustments, or with new equipment. Be generous when negotiating with shooters on the firing line for a time to call a cease fire. Especially aggravating is when a guy wheels up, stops, jumps out of his truck and wants to call a cease fire so HE can go down range and place HIS targets. So be considerate when requesting a cease fire, you should expect to wait 5,10, or even 15 minutes before the firing line can me made safe for shooters to go down range. Everyone will be happier and safer if you remember mom’s advice, “Do to others how you want others to do to you.”
PSC Club Members:
We are happy to announce that you can now purchase PSC branded apparel through cooperative efforts with CorporateWearUSA of Pearland. PSC does not own an interest in CorporatWearUSA and the Club does not receive any proceeds from the purchase of any products.
CLICK HERE to explore a selection of shirts, jackets, hats, raingear, and other items. You can then select from the PSC standard, or Ladies Program logo which will be embroidered on your selections. You can personalize your item even further by adding your name for an additional fee.
If you don’t see something you are interested in you can check back as we expect to update the selections periodically. Contact Danny Stowers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to have any items added to our catalog.
We hope you will happy to fly the PSC colors with pride.
Also note that some PSC hats are available for purchase at the Shotgun range during their regular operating hours.
The PSC Shooting Club, Inc. was founded in 1966 and it is one of the finest shooting clubs in Texas. It is also one of the largest, if not the largest, serving almost 4,000 Members as well as the community. Club facilities include a “position” rifle range, a bench-rest rifle range, .22 rimfire range for rifle and pistol, numerous pistol cells and pistol bays, air gun range, shotgun ranges and even an archery range. Club facilities are available to members during regular hours seven days a week. Special events including numerous matches, educational programs and other special events are also open to the public.
Education and training are the backbone of safe and responsible use of firearms. PSC serves its Members and the community by offering various specialty programs as well as formal classes, clinics and seminars. These include but are not limited to the PSC Women’s Program, and PSC Juniors Program as well as numerous seminars and training classes from basic handgun to more advanced handgun and rifle classes.
Matches are a great way to hone skills, make new friends and simply have fun. That's why PSC offers monthly Outlaw (formerly IDPA), USPSA, silhouette, and other specialty matches. Whether you shoot to compete or simply to improve your skill at arms, Club monthly matches provide great opportunities and comradery.
While educational and match events are a big part of Club life, the majority of our Members use PSC facilities for informal shooting. This includes “plinking” for fun, practicing for matches, training for self-defense and simply letting a family member or friend try out a gun they are thinking about buying.
PSC has a standing long-term planning committee that is dedicated to constant improvement of Club facilities. As new ranges are added, additional shooting opportunities become available. Additional training facilities have been designed and construction has been completed on some projects. Other projects will begin in the coming months. These include a “shoot house,” additional pistol ranges/cells and a covered pistol range with computer-controlled running and turning targets.
PSC is far more than just a gun range, it is a club in the truest sense. The new clubhouse provides an opportunity for more social events for Members and their guests. While education, training, competition and informal shooting are fun and beneficial, combining these activities with social events with others transforms a shooting range into a club. It provides a gathering place for people to visit and enjoy fellowship with others who share common interests. The new clubhouse not only expands educational opportunities, it is the site of varies types of social events for kids and adults alike.
PSC membership is capped at a level that allows Members to have access to Club facilities without undue delay. New membership slots are equal to the number of people who do not renew their membership annually. Typically, this around 300 people. Thanks for your interest in the Shooting Club, Inc.