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NRA Whittington Center Cooper Range
The A Girl & A Gun Sniper School is an advanced long-range rifle training experience designed specifically for women shooters. Hosted at the NRA Whittington Center, the program focuses on precision rifle fundamentals, ballistics, wind reading, spotting, and long-range target engagement through hands-on instruction and practical field exercises.
Participants work alongside experienced instructors and fellow shooters in a supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages skill development, confidence, and personal growth. Set against the rugged terrain and world-class long-range facilities of the NRA Whittington Center, the Sniper School offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, sharpen your marksmanship skills, and experience one of the premier precision rifle destinations in the country.
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Robyn Sandoval - [email protected] - 512-663-7432
Every guest must read and sigh the online Waiver before they are allowed into the center.
Call 800-494-4853 to reserve your lodging. Learn more about our accommodations that range from primitive camping spots to fully furnished luxury suites.
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Before arriving, every guest must read and sign the online NRA Whittington Center Waiver.
When it comes to the excitement of big-game hunting, you get it here at the NRA Whittington Center. Hunt success rates are nearly 100 percent!
Come stay with us! The general public is welcome to stay at the Whittington Center. There is a broad range of housing to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups.
Shooters can take part in competitive shooting, rifle and pistol silhouette, bullseye disciplines, and even black powder muzzle-loading rifles.

Give us a call at 800-494-4853 or send an email to [email protected]
Located near beautiful Raton, New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is home to the nation’s premier hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation facility. The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generous contributions of donors who want to preserve our heritage of freedom for the next generation of shooters and hunters.
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