CrossRoads will be hosting the GLOCK Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) Indoor League January 10, February 7 and March 7 of 2019! Winter series – new dates! The competition is conducted with Glock pistols. If you do not have a Glock pistol to shoot, CrossRoads will have rental Glocks available for $5 per match. Shooters who compete […]
Upcoming Events
USPSA at CrossRoads Shooting Sports
Are you ready for some competition? Ready to use skills such as moving and shooting, drawing from the holster, and transitioning between multiple targets? CrossRoads is hosting USPSA matches. There will be 4 stages with an approximate round count of 100. Cost – $5 match fee and $20 range fee Match fee online through Practiscore, or […]
$10 Range Fees!
Date Night!
Youth Handgun 101
YOUTH Handgun 101 – Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Focusing on handgun safety and marksmanship, the fundamental base to all effective shooting techniques, this 4 hour course will specifically be tailored for kids ages 10 and up. While we say 10 yo, you know your child best, please make a discerning judgement regarding this training! We’ll […]
Ladies – Handgun 101/Permit Basics
Focusing on handgun safety and marksmanship, the fundamental base to all effective shooting techniques, this 5 hour course meets the requirements of Iowa Code 724.9 for application for an Iowa Permit to Carry. We’ll cover: Firearms safety Handgun operation Basic marksmanship Cleaning and safe storage Approximately one hour of live-fire drills on the range. This class requires […]
Handgun 202: Defensive Pistol Step 2
Step 2 includes work from the holster, strong hand and support hand shooting skills and transitions between hands. We will discuss the contexts in which transitions are necessary in defensive shooting such as traumatic injuries and priorities regarding self-care if wounded. Participants will practice malfunction clearing as well as using cover and concealment effectively. This […]
Minnesota Non-Resident Certification
Be Prepared! Minnesota Department of Public Safety Non-Resident Permit to Carry Certification This course designed for individuals who are proficient with shooting skills and the defensive mindset who frequent Minnesota and wish to carry a weapon of legal choice in that state. Prerequisites to attend this certification program: Possession of VALID IOWA Permit to Carry […]
The Well Armed Woman Des Moines Chapter Meeting
Please email DesMoines.TWAW@gmail.com to RSVP and receive more information before attending your first meeting! The Well Armed Woman Des Moines Chapter meetings will begin promptly at 8am with an hour of education followed by simulator and/or range time starting at 9am. Membership in The Well Armed Woman is not required for your first meeting. Annual dues to The […]
Handgun 201: Defensive Pistol – Step ONE
Ready to Move beyond the shooting stall and build YOUR confidence presenting the firearm from the holster, making accurate and repeatable hits, moving with a firearm in hand, choosing a holster for daily carry and living with a firearm day-after-day? Train with nationally recognized firearms trainer and active conceal carry Melody Lauer in this intermediate […]
