Oakpark Sportsmen's Club

Oak Park Sportsmen's Club operates as a members-only facility dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation in Plainfield, Illinois. Located at 14732 Frontage Rd, OPSC coordinates individual effort toward game propagation, habitat restoration, and firearms safety education. The club's mission extends beyond shooting sports—they work with the Department of Conservation, promote wildlife conservation doctrines, and protect Second Amendment rights.

The club runs organized matches across multiple disciplines:

IDPA Defensive Pistol - First Sunday, May through November - Six stages with practical, real-world self-defense scenarios - $5 members / $25 non-members per match - 108 rounds required (bring 200 to be safe) - Cold range with mandatory eye and hearing protection - SERPA-style and soft ballistic nylon holsters prohibited

USPSA Practical Shooting - Timed competitive pistol matches throughout the season - Multiple divisions and skill levels - Online registration opens Saturday at 5pm, one week prior - Matches 8:00 AM check-in, 9:00 AM start, finish by 2:00 PM

Cowboy Action Shooting - Third Sunday, May through November - Single action revolvers, lever action rifles, side-by-side shotguns - Six stages with reactive steel and cardboard silhouettes - $10 members / $15 non-members - Round count: 60 revolver, 60 rifle, 24 shotgun minimum

• •3-Gun Matches (currently on hold)
• •Multi-gun stages combining pistol, rifle, and shotgun
• •Transitions between firearms with varied target types
• •Five stages, $5 members / $30 non-members
• •Cold range, specific ammunition restrictions (.223, 7.62×39, PCC allowed; no .308 or larger)

Managed by NRA Rifle Instructor Dave Turcotte, the winter air gun program runs November through April.

• •When: Thursday evenings, 5-8 PM
• •Location: Club meeting room, 40-foot bench rest shooting (10-meter three-position available)
• •Equipment: .177 rifles with Sporter and Precision class options; loaner rifles available
• •Cost: $3 league fee
• •Age: No restrictions; young shooters and beginners encouraged
• •Competition: Best of two ten-shot targets scored, tracked by class and rifle type

A core activity at OPSC with both 2D and 3D targets across outdoor ranges. Archery members typically gather the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Loaner equipment and experienced mentors available for beginners. Contact Dan Richmond for details.

On-site catch-and-release fishing on club property. Illinois fishing license required (age 16+). Personal flotation devices mandatory if using club boats, especially for children. No live minnows; nightcrawlers recommended for largemouth bass.

Special events designed to introduce and support female shooters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Beyond competitive shooting, OPSC focuses on habitat restoration, wildlife population management, and firearms safety education. Members pledge to protect natural resources—air, soil, forests, water, and wildlife—while defending constitutional Second Amendment protections.

Check the club calendar for specific event dates and times. Contact the club for membership information.