Disposing Unspent Ammunition
As of May 2025, the the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office no longer accepts ammunition. Unspent ammunition is treated as household hazardous waste (HHW), and can be taken to the Bozeman Convenience Site. Location: 2143 Story Mill Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 HHW Drop-Off Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Cost: Free for…
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GCGC: Stronger Together PODCAST
We’re excited to share that we’re starting a podcast! 🎙️ The idea first came up a while ago, but after our recent experience being on the radio, it really sparked the motivation to make it happen. We think a podcast will be a great way to share knowledge, highlight community voices, and talk about topics…
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22 for 22 on 22
February 21st marked our one-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with a .22LR range day on February 22. Coincidentally, 22 people came out to spend the day with us. We grilled hot dogs, soaked up a surprisingly perfect winter day (no snow!), and enjoyed a laid-back afternoon on the range. We brought…
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GCGC on KGVM!
Friends chatting about why the Gallatin Community Gun Club started, what it’s all about, and how it’s grown into an inclusive community space. Less gear talk, more real talk. Tune in!
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Skills & Knowledge Inquiry
We’re looking for instructors and class aides who want to share their skills and knowledge with the club. If that sounds like you, please fill out the form below! window.jotformEmbedHandler(“iframe[id=’JotFormIFrame-260346373835057′]”, “https://form.jotform.com/”😉
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Building a Practical, Everyday Medical Kit
Preparedness begins with intentional planning and familiarity with essential medical supplies. While many commercially available first aid kits provide a convenient all-in-one option, assembling a kit item by item allows individuals to better understand the purpose of each component, tailor supplies to their environment and activities, and make thoughtful, cost-conscious choices. This resource outlines a…
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Member Spotlight: Daniel
Daniel has been part of Gallatin Community Gun Club since the very first meeting and currently serves as a member of the GCGC Leadership Team, helping support the club’s mission, members, and growing community. His involvement reflects exactly what GCGC is about: connection, preparedness, and looking out for one another. Before joining GCGC, Daniel felt…
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Tool Library
The Tool Library was built by Leadership Team/Affinity Group Member Chase and is available to all vetted members. It serves as a shared resource for tools and practice shooting supplies, helping make training and preparedness more accessible to our community.
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Mascots
Meet Spencer the cat and Einstein the dog, the inspiration behind our GCGC logo. They symbolize camaraderie, trust, and the idea that safety and strength grow through connection. Like our community, they remind us that everyone belongs here—just as they are.
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We’re Officially a Nonprofit🎉
After nearly a year of growth, learning, and community building, we’re excited to share a major milestone: Gallatin Community Gun Club officially became a nonprofit organization on January 13, 2026. When GCGC first started, our goal was simple but ambitious: to build a safe, inclusive, and community-centered space for education, preparedness, and connection. From the…
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Recap: Nov 16th Help Us Feed Bozeman
What a great turn out for our food drive! Thank you to our volunteers and thank you to all the shoppers at Town & Country Ferguson! We will be turning in the donations to count towards Can the Griz! We received several non-perishable goods, as well as toiletries, feminine products and baby products. Big thank…
Keep readingFeatured: More Gays ‘N More Guns
Exciting news! Our last event, More Gays ‘N More Guns, was featured in both the Daily Chronicle and Montana State University’s Exponent yesterday, Thursday, October 23rd! Bozeman Daily Chronicle https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/gays-n-guns-montana-queer-friendly-gun-events/article_cc0864df-7aa8-4ae9-8ddc-fd285a56f3f9.html Montana State University Exponent https://www.msuexponent.com/culture/gallatin-community-gun-club-holds-inclusive-gun-training-event/article_938f0f45-65ff-4e2f-bdea-f378753dcfad.html?block_id=629291
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Recap: Sept 7th Gays & Guns
Brought to you by Big Sky Out, Gallatin Community Gun Club, and Queer Bozeman! Gays and Guns is designed to teach the basics of firearm safety and handling in a welcoming environment. This class is also designed to decrease fear and increase respect for firearms. You will learn the parts of a gun, how to handle…
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Western Style Hunting (Hunting Class #2)
If you missed our first hunting class (Discord presentation), you can watch it here: https://gallatincommunitygunclub.org/2025/08/20/hunting-class-1-be-hunt-ready/ Today was our second class, Western Style Hunting with Master Hunter Alex, and it was an absolute blast! The early morning start was more than worth it once we got out to a brand-new location, where we stretched our shots…
Keep readingHunting Class #1: Be Hunt Ready
Be Hunt Ready is a Discord presentation led by Master Hunter Alex. This session goes beyond standard Hunter Safety Education, covering everything from hunting history to small and big game knowledge. You’ll also learn about licenses, permits, and the essentials of dressing an animal. Time Stamps (approximate times)* Topics 0:50* Introduction 2:10* North American Model…
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Download Discord to Join Our Conversations
Discord is the way the GCGC communicates on a daily basis. Anyone can join our server and starts in a “visitor” role. In order to get access to the whole server, you will need to 1.) become a member by filling out the form 2.) meet with the Founders – this turns your role into…
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Concealed Weapon Permit Class Series
Allow me to introduce a new class series covering the USCCA curriculum Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. This is a 4-class series that will meet therequirements for a Gallatin County CWP approved certification. We will cover several topics in the seven chapters: You are able to take any of these four classes alone, but…
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Montana Concealed Carry Law
Montana is a constitutional carry state, which is also known as a “permit less carry state.” The definition of “concealed” is a handgun that is fully or partly hidden by the person’s clothing. Permits Background Checks Concealed Carry Open Carry Reciprocity Montana recognizes permits from states that require criminal records background checks. Which states’ permits…
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Beyond the Gun: Community Preparedness and Defense as a Coalition Project
Howdy responsibly armed folks, I’m Josh McCaffrey, your fellow GCGC member, but I am also a leader with Bozeman Tenants United, your local union of renters bringing together our people power to make housing affordable and get the rights and legal protections we all deserve. I wanted to take a minute to explain who we…
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Logan Public Gun Range Proposal
Public comment has been opened on converting the state lands next to the Logan Landfill into a public shooting range. https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2025/march/0324-public-scoping-logan-public-shooting-range-project-march-24-2025 The Gallatin Community Gun Club believes this is an important opportunity to increase access to the general public for firearm use. Currently, Gallatin Valley has limited accessibility to gun ranges from both distance and…
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Community… what’s in a name?
Gallatin “Community” Gun Club was named intentionally. While we are a gun club designed to remove stigma against guns, reclaim gun rights from toxic culture, and to give access to self-defense training and tools to those that need them, we are primarily a Community based group. The greatest strength that any one person can have…
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GCGC’s First Stop the Bleed Class…
was a success! We had 20 out of 25 people show up – 12 being club members. We want to thank our instructors at Bozeman Health for taking time out of their evening to train us all! We learned the steps of stopping a bleed after an injury -> pressure, pack, tourniquet. Great questions were…
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Burgers + Machine Guns
Trooper David DeLaittre Memorial hosted a fun shoot today in Townsend, MT. We thought it was going to get cancelled because it was snowing in Bozeman this morning, but once we got to Belgrade, it was nothing but blue skies! They were still setting up when we arrived, so we were able to chat and…
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Register for Stop the Bleed – April 25, 2025
Stop the Bleed training teaches people how to control severe bleeding from a major injury until emergency responders arrive. The training includes learning how to apply pressure, pack a wound, and use a tourniquet. You can find out more information here:www.stopthebleed.org This course will last 1 hour and includes a presentation and hands-on practice. You…
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Meet & Greet: Monday, March 31 @ 6:00PM – 7:45PM
Join us for our meet & greet on Monday, March 31st at the Bozeman Public Library (Cottonwood Room). The address is 626 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715. At this meeting we will introduce ourselves, discuss the club and future activities, as well as upcoming events we have planned. Please let us know if you’ll…
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Tactic MT: Concealed Weapon Permit Class
We took the CWP (Concealed Weapon Permit) class at Tactic MT. Our instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. Willing to go the extra mile to teach the ins and outs of an important subject. Our class ended up staying 45 minutes late after its official conclusion, continuing the discussion on a wide range of subjects…
Keep readingMeet & Greet: Saturday, March 15 @ 11:00 AM
Join us for our meet & greet on Saturday, March 15th at Mukai Coffeehouse. The address is 2051 W Oak St Suite 5, Bozeman, MT 59718. At this meeting we will introduce ourselves, discuss the club and future activities, as well as upcoming events we have planned. Please let us know if you’ll be able…
Keep readingMeet & Greet: Saturday, March 8 @ 2:00 PM
Join us for our first meet & greet on Saturday, March 8th at Mukai Coffeehouse. The address is 2051 W Oak St Suite 5, Bozeman, MT 59718. At this meeting we will introduce ourselves, discuss the club and future activities, as well as upcoming events we have planned. Please let us know if you’ll be…
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Greenway Shooting Range – Bozeman, MT
Membership Located in Bozeman, Montana at 999 N Black Ave., Bozeman, Montana 59715. You can pay $20.00/day (one person, one lane) or buy a membership for $150.00/year. The membership includes one family (those related or those who share one roof). https://sites.google.com/view/greenway-shooting-range/home The Range The range is indoor only, and you can use pistol caliber and…
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