All about Southern Michigan Gun Club Inc

Facilities and Ranges:

The club features an extensive set of facilities organized into various Special Interest Groups (SIGs):

• Outdoor Range Complex: Located west of Kalamazoo, this large rural property includes dedicated areas for:
  • Handgun (Pistol) and Action Shooting: Features the Action Pit, which is equipped with various steel targets, plate racks, a dueling tree, and a Texas Star for competitive and defensive shooting practice. There is also the Goff Range with fixed shooting stations from 7 to 25 yards.
  • Rifle: Includes ranges for both big and small-bore rifles.
  • Shotgun: Offers fields for Skeet, Trap, Skrap (a combination of Skeet and Trap), and 5-Stand, with many shotgun events being open to the public.
  • Archery: Includes both static targets and a 3-D course.
  • Airgun: A dedicated airgun range is available.
• Indoor Range: This facility, located downtown, is primarily for pistol and .22 caliber rimfire shooting and is generally restricted to members only. It provides shooting opportunities during the winter months when the outdoor ranges may have a reduced schedule.

Services and Programs:

SMGC is heavily organized around its Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which host numerous activities and competitions:

• Diverse Disciplines: The SIGs cover Airgun, Archery, CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program for high-power rifles), Gallery (.22 caliber matches), Handgun (training and action matches), Rifle, and Shotgun.
• Training and Education: The club offers Concealed Pistol License (CPL) classes that are open to the public, exceeding state requirements. Other training courses are provided by certified NRA, DNR, and other instructors.
• Competitions: The club hosts numerous matches that are open to the public on their outdoor ranges, in addition to member-only events.
• Women's Programs: A dedicated Women's SIG organizes special women-only events.
• Membership: The club is private, but members can qualify for a Self-Supervised Shooter status after safety training, granting them extended access to the lower outdoor ranges. The new member process involves an online application and a mandatory New Member Orientation class.

Overall, the Southern Michigan Gun Club is a comprehensive shooting facility supporting a wide variety of firearm and archery disciplines for both recreational and competitive shooters.