All about Canton McKinley Rifle Club

Facilities and Ranges:

The club is situated on an 82-acre property and offers a wide variety of shooting facilities, including:

• Indoor Range: A 50-foot indoor range with 15 firing points. This range is approved for air pistol, air rifle, small-bore rifle (.22 LR), and pistols using .22 LR up to .45 caliber, provided centerfire ammunition uses soft lead bullets at reasonable velocities.
• Outdoor Rifle Range: Features 10 covered benches and additional covered firing points for position rifle matches. It has target holders at 100 yards and 200 yards.
• Outdoor Pistol Range: Provides 87 firing points for 25-yard and 50-yard shooting. The 25-yard target holders are equipped with a turning mechanism for organized pistol competitions.
• Outdoor Multipurpose Range: Has 12 covered firing points with target holders at 50 yards. This range allows shooting at closer distances and can accommodate any caliber smaller than .50 BMG.

Disciplines and Competitions:

CMRC hosts a diverse array of shooting activities and competitions:

• Pistol: Supports leagues and matches for Bullseye Pistol (including a popular 2700-point match), Defensive Pistol, and competitions sanctioned by organizations like the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the NRA.
• Rifle: Caters to Smallbore Rifle (.22 LR) in prone and three-position, High-Power Rifle, Bench Rest (rimfire and centerfire), and CMP Rimfire Sporter.
• Other: Hosts Adaptive Rifle and Pistol Shooting programs for shooters with physical disabilities and Archery.

Services and Programs:

The club's mission emphasizes training and community engagement:

• Junior Programs: A major focus includes Junior Smallbore Rifle, Junior Air Gun, and Junior Pistol programs, often starting with BB-Gun education for ages 8-16.
• Training & Education: Offers various training classes, including new member orientation, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, Range Safety Officer training, and even "Stop the Bleed" first-aid classes.
• Membership: The club offers a single, affordable annual membership fee that covers all family members. New members must pay a one-time application fee.
• Community Support: Actively supports the Boy Scouts in marksmanship development and hosts training events for the law enforcement community.

CMRC is nationally recognized, known for its extensive range facilities, high-level competitions (such as the Frank J. Bickar Memorial Regional Pistol Championship), and commitment to developing marksmanship and good citizenship, especially among youth.