UNLV Skeet, Trap, and Range Club (STR Club)
Welcome to the UNLV Skeet, Trap, and Range Club (STR Club)!
The STR Club is a recognized UNLV employee affinity group that brings together faculty and staff who share an interest in skeet, trap, and recreational range shooting. Whether you are an experienced competitor or new to the sport, the STR Club provides opportunities to develop your skills, build friendships, and represent UNLV in organized competitions.
Our Mission and Values
The STR Club promotes safe, responsible, and enjoyable participation in sports shooting while fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and professional connections among UNLV employees.
Our mission is to:
- Promote firearm safety and responsible sports shooting
- Encourage skill development for all experience levels
- Build relationships across UNLV departments
- Represent UNLV in the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge
- Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees
"Building community through safety, sportsmanship, and competition."
Club Values
The STR Club is committed to promoting:
- Safety
- Respect
- Sportsmanship
- Teamwork
- Inclusion
- Continuous learning
- Community engagement
The club is non-political and exists solely to promote sports shooting, responsible firearm safety, employee engagement, and friendly competition.
About the STR Club
The STR Club was established following UNLV's participation in the 2026 Las Vegas Corporate Challenge, where employees achieved:
Beyond the competition, employees from across the university discovered a shared passion for sports shooting, teamwork, and friendly competition. The STR Club was created to continue that momentum by offering year-round opportunities to practice, learn, and compete together.
Membership
Membership is open to all current UNLV employees, regardless of department or shooting experience.
Whether you:
- Have never participated in shooting sports
- Shoot recreationally
- Enjoy shooting clays
- Compete regularly
- Simply want to learn
...you are welcome to join.
Beginners are encouraged to join. The club welcomes employees of all experience levels and will provide opportunities to learn firearm safety, range etiquette, and the fundamentals of sports shooting.
Members participating in shooting activities must be legally permitted to possess and use firearms in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Membership is free. Unless otherwise funded by UNLV or an event sponsor, members are responsible for their own participation expenses, including:
- Range fees
- Ammunition
- Firearms and equipment
- Travel
- Meals
- Competition registration fees
- And all other fees associated with the activity
Owning a firearm is not required to join the STR Club. Members are welcome regardless of experience or equipment ownership. Depending on the range, rental firearms may be available, and experienced members may be able to provide guidance on getting started.
The STR Club does not provide firearms, ammunition, or shooting equipment. Members are responsible for obtaining or renting their own equipment unless otherwise pre-arranged through an event, range, or funded by UNLV.
After registering, you'll receive information about upcoming meetings, practice sessions, and club events.
Club Activities
The STR Club plans to host activities throughout the year, including:
- Monthly range practice sessions
- Skeet and trap practice
- Informal club competitions
- Safety and skills workshops
- Beginner mentoring
- Team-building events
- Las Vegas Corporate Challenge preparation
Club Practices
All shooting activities take place at approved off-campus shooting ranges. Firearms and ammunition are never brought onto UNLV or NSHE property.
Practice locations and schedules will be communicated to members throughout the year.
Practice and Event Locations
Safety First
Safety is the foundation of the STR Club.
All members are expected to:
- Follow all club safety guidelines
- Follow all range rules and Range Safety Officer instructions
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
- Demonstrate responsible firearm handling
- Exhibit professionalism, respect, and good sportsmanship
Four Primary Rules for Gun Safety
- Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
- Treat guns as if they are always loaded
- Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on your intended target
- Always be sure of your target and what’s behind it.
Members who fail to follow safety requirements may be removed from club activities.
Firearms on UNLV Property are Not Allowed
The STR Club is committed to complying with all applicable UNLV, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), and Nevada laws.
Firearms, ammunition, and other prohibited weapons shall not be brought onto any UNLV or NSHE property, including university buildings, grounds, or parking lots, unless expressly authorized by law or with written authorization where permitted. Nevada law generally prohibits the possession of firearms on NSHE property under NRS 202.265, subject to limited statutory exceptions.
All STR Club shooting activities are conducted off campus at authorized shooting facilities.
Club members cannot bring firearms or ammunition onto UNLV or NSHE property, including university buildings, grounds, or parking lots, unless specifically authorized by law. Members should travel directly between their residence and the shooting range, carrying their equipment, and comply with all applicable laws.
Las Vegas Corporate Challenge
One of the STR Club's primary objectives is to represent UNLV in the annual Las Vegas Corporate Challenge.
First-Year Goal
Place in the Top 3 in Skeet, Trap, and Range Shooting events.
Members of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in practices leading up to the competition. Participants with the best practice scores will represent UNLV at the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge.
While the club supports UNLV's Corporate Challenge team, participation in competitions is optional.
Contact Us
UNLV Skeet, Trap, and Range Club (STR Club)
Email: str@unlv.edu
Membership Registration: STR Club Membership Registration Form
"Building community through safety, sportsmanship, and competition."
