State
Smithville, Ohio
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Description
All about Broken Lock Gun Club
Ranges and Disciplines:
The club is known to offer both rifle and pistol shooting, hosting various competitions:
- Rifle Range: Used for events like the NRA 25-Yard Bullseye Pistol Program and the Rimfire Poker Shoot, which involves shooting at playing card targets.
- Pistol Range: Hosts matches such as the Steel Challenge, where shooters engage steel plates with speed and accuracy from a pistol bunker.
- Events: The club organizes various shoots, including rimfire competitions like The Great Rimfire Shootout, which includes courses of fire at distances like 25, 50, and 100 yards, with both offhand and bench shooting positions. They also hold Sporting Clays events and Turkey Shoots, indicating facilities for shotgun shooting.
Services and Membership:
BLLR is an exclusive club with a structured membership process:
- Membership Cap: The club limits its total membership, and prospective members must apply and may be placed on a waiting list.
- Sponsorship: Applicants are required to have a current member of the club, who has been a member for two or more years, act as their sponsor.
- Affiliation: All members must be in good standing with a national firearms organization, such as the NRA, GOA, or OGO.
- Background Check: A general background check is mandatory for all new applicants.
- Clubhouse: The grounds and clubhouse facilities are used for events like the members-only Swap Meet.
- Events: The club frequently hosts special events and competitions throughout the year.
