Pistol Clinic

Dubuque, IA - Izaak Walton Gun Club
July 25, 2026 (One Day Event)
This is a Pistol Clinic. The Pistol Clinic teaches the fundamentals of pistol/handgun safety, accuracy, and many other topics.
You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a pistol event in the State of Iowa.
Both 22LR and centerfire pistol cartridges are allowed at this event.
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Address: 11001 Thunder Hills Rd., Peosta, IA 52068
Website: iwla.org/dubuque
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Safety Notice:
- Keep ALL firearms in your vehicle until after the safety briefing and you are instructed to bring them to the firing line.
- No illegal firearms are allowed.
- At centerfire-friendly ranges, rifle cartridges are limited to 8mm (rifle) or .45 caliber (pistol and pistol caliber carbines).
- Effective 8/8/2025, Project Appleseed has temporarily suspended the SIG-Sauer P320/M17/M18 (all variants) in our Pistol Clinics.
- Parents of youth attending, please read our Message to Parents.
Subject to state and local laws, Instructors at your event may have discounted .22 ammo available. Reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page for availability.
Range Fee: $5.00 per person per event for non-members of the range.
Camping Available:
None on site.
Hotels:
Several available through 'Google' maps
Directions:
From Dubuque Starting at N.W. Arterial, travel 6.1 miles west on Highway 20, turn right on Thunder Hills Road, travel 1.1 miles north to destination. From Peosta Travel 1.5 miles east on Highway 20, turn left, on Thunder Hills Road, travel 1.1 miles north to destination.
See map to range.
GPS: 42.455383,-90.821861
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Iowa State Firearms Laws
Misc:
Porta-potties available on site.
No potable water or food available on site.
Please bring your own supplies for personal comfort.
Bring the centerfire or the .22's for this one.
No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: IA State Coordinator Email Address: [email protected]
Name: Rex Hanson Email Address: [email protected]