NW Montana Arms Collectors Assocation

To fulfill our mission, NWMACA proudly…

Owns and operates the Les Bauska Target Range for use by its members.
Hosts the semi-annual Original Kalispell Gun Show at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Sponsors Flathead County 4-H Shooting Sports 22 caliber pistol program at the range.
Sponsors Babes & Bullets hosted by the Women’s Firearm Academy at the range.
Sponsors Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter Education classes at the range.

Our shooting range and gun shows probably would not exist without the vision of Les Bauska. He managed to build the range with volunteer labor and donations of money, equipment and materials. We honor him by posting his obituary

Obituary for Lester Osborn Bauska

We are a 501(c)7 nonprofit association and contributions are not tax deductible. We are registered with the Montana Secretary of State.

NWMACA bylaws – seventh edition

NWMACA members promote:

Collection of ancient and modern firearms
NWMACA members promote:

Responsible firearms ownership
NWMACA members promote:

Safe handling and shooting of firearms

FAQs

NWMACA has existed since the late 1960s. It incorporated in Montana as a non-profit on April 19, 1984. However, it wasn’t until 2015 that it established a digital presence on the internet.
.50 caliber and above cannot be used.
Armor piercing ammo cannot be used
Shotguns cannot be used at the range
No full auto or binary triggers are allowed on our ranges.
Memberships are always January 1 to December 31. The dues are prorated based on when you join. Once you are a member, you must RENEW your membership by January 15th or your door code will be deactivated.