About The Club
Our goal is to promote Firearm Safety and Sportsmanship.
The primary interest here at CSC is muzzle loading. However, we do shoot all types of firearms such as Black Powder Cartridge, 22 rim fires and most Modern types of firearms.
Our range facilities consist of a 25, 50, 75, and 100 yard modern open range. We have two wooded Trail Walks for the muzzle loaders and he 22 shooters.
For the archer we have a primitive bow 3D course. Recurve and Compound bow are welcome.
The Flint River runs along side the Club grounds. Catfish, Pike, Walleye, and Bass are caught from the banks. A valid fishing license is required.
Camping is allowed and we have several modern electrical hook-up areas as well as a Primitive area for the purest. The cost for electrical hook-up is $5 a day. You may leave your camp setup for a period of two weeks only.
Hours of Operation
Shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset with the exception of special events such as a Candle Light Shoot.
ABSOLUTELY NO SHOOTING ALLOWED BEFORE OR AFTER THESE TIMES.
Authorized Personnel
All members must show their membership cards upon request. Guests are welcome and MUST be accompanied by a member. Guest fees are $5.00 for the day.
A "Primary Member" (Example: Father or Mother) must accompany the "Secondary Member" (Son or Daughter, regardless of age) when using the facilities.
Outdoor Range and Operations and Guidelines
All outdoor rifle/pistol ranges are open year round, unless reserved for a scheduled event or work bee. The main gate must be kept closed at all times during long range shooting and a warning sign posted at the gate. If you see this warning sign, DO NOT open the gate and drive in. Follow the instructions posted and call for a "Cease Fire". Anyone shooting long range is responsible for posting the sign.
All firearms must be unloaded and cased while transporting to and from the range.
No Alcohol or controlled substances are allowed on the range or consumed prior or during live fire. Intoxication will not be tolerated; violators will loose shooting privileges. (Subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors: See Article #13 of the By-Laws).
All shooters are responsible for cleaning their own area including the removal of used targets and the returning all club equipment to its storage area. Containers are located at the range for unwanted trash.
Safety and courtesy is expected and practiced at all times. Destruction or misuse of club property WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Steel targets are for the use of lead bullets ONLY! All jacketed bullets MUST use paper targets ONLY!
No tracer rounds due to the possible fire hazard.
Appropriate eye and ear protections recommended on the range at all times, including spectators.
No 50 Cal. BMG class or full auto or unsafe or questionable firearm may be used here at CSC.
Single shot loading is preferred; however semi-auto controlled fire is permitted. ( Controlled fire is considered as being no more than one shot every two seconds and making contact with the target only). Flat ground is not a suitable backstop.
No cross firing. Target position and shooting points must be perpendicular to one another. Paper targets are to be stapled to the cardboard backers and mounted on the wooden stringers only. Absolutely NO GLASS TARGETS. In addition, bird and buckshot MAY NOT be used on our standard wooden target frames.
Safety Rules
Never use smokeless powder in a black powder firearm.
Keep all powder containers covered at all times when not loading your firearm.
Do not load directly from a powder flask or horn. Use a powder measure.
No smoking beyond the spectator fence.
Do not use polyester material as a shooting patch.
Do not blow down a barrel unless you use a blow tube.
Do not cap or prime until you are at the firing position or line.
When snapping a cap, the first cap must be pointed at the backstop.
Carry your firearm muzzle up at all times until you reach the fire line.
When firing a "Flint lock" warn the shooter next to you that there will be a hot flash by saying " Flint" before each shot.
If a shooter does not have the ability to obtain a valid Michigan drivers license, a parent or legal guardian must attend the shooter at all times while handling a firearm. The attendant will be required to sign a club liability waiver before shooting.
The trained attendant must be provided by the shooter.
Training must include standard NRA and Club safety rules; attendant must be familiar with the type of firearm that is used and safe operation of said firearm.
Presiding Safety and or Range Officer reserves the right to refuse the use of the range due to any safety concern/violation at any time.
** Our safety rules can change from time to time. Please come to our yearly safety refresher course to learn any changes that may have occurred. **
Range Comands
No firearm may be loaded before the command of : "Commence Fire"
No Caps will be snapped until after the command of : "Commence Fire"
All firearms will be benched or pointed in a safe direction until the command of : "Commence Fire" is given by the range officer.
On the first command of :"Cease Fire", all muzzles should be pointed in a safe direction. If your firearm is loaded, report this to the range officer and follow his commands. When all is clear you will be given instructions to fire or unload your loaded firearm.
After all "Hot Loads" have been fired another "Cease Fire" command will be given and all firearms must be benched.
A Point of courtesy: If you must use another persons spotting scope, be sure to acquire permission first. Then return the scope back to the owners target.
