Michigan City Rifle Club

Michigan City Rifle Club has been operating since 1935, when members first gathered to shoot in an open field north of the South Shore Railway Car Barn. The club received two cabooses from South Shore Railway and used them for many years—that's why there's a caboose in the club's logo. Since moving to their current 14-acre property in 1950, they've become one of the oldest privately owned and operated shooting ranges in the state.

Michigan City Rifle Club is conveniently located on Highway 20, one half mile east of I-94, Exit 40A, in Michigan City, Indiana (P.O. Box 8586, Michigan City, IN 46361).

The main clubhouse features a heated indoor pistol range with 10 shooting stations at 50 feet. It's open to members 365 days a year, 24 hours a day—closed to general shooting only during scheduled events. All buildings have first aid kits and Automatic External Defibrillators.

A 50-position covered firing line with target placement at 25, 50, 100, and 200 yards. This outdoor range is also open 365 days a year (closed during scheduled events). An additional indoor restroom facility and meeting room are located at the firing line.

All ranges include: - Shooting benches and chairs - Paper target stands and steel targets - Classroom facilities and field-house - Picnic area with RV hookups - Security: Motion-activated camera system covering entire premises and building interiors - Member-only access via keycard

Membership requires current NRA affiliation. To qualify for full membership, applicants must:

1. Attend and pass the club-conducted safety course 2. Attend a facility indoctrination session 3. Participate in at least two (2) shooting activities (observed by 2 different club officers) 4. Contribute to facility maintenance/improvements or club welfare 5. Perform 8 volunteer work hours OR pay $30/hour 6. Be 18 years or older 7. Provide proof of current NRA membership

• •All applicants must attend a General Membership Meeting (first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM) to be considered for membership. Membership applications are reviewed by secret ballot vote by full members.

Club Year: April 1 - March 31. Prorated dues available for new applicants depending on application month.

Rimfire Action Shooting Match — 2nd Saturday monthly, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM (50 sessions scheduled). Indoor shoots (Feb-March, 4 stages, 200 rounds); outdoor shoots (April-October, 8 stages, 400 rounds). Fee: Members $15, Non-members $20, Juniors $10. Special recognition for Top Lady, Top Youth (12 and under), Top Junior (13-17), and Top Senior (62+). Registration via PractiScore.

Defensive Pistol Match — Monday nights 6:00 PM-7:30 PM. Centerfire pistol/revolver only (9mm/.38 special or larger). No porting or race guns. Slide-mounted dot sights and mounted weapon lights acceptable. Requires 3-4 magazines and 50+ rounds of ammunition. Monthly schedule runs year-round.

Long Range Precision Rifle Match — Last Saturday of each month (April-November, weather permitting). Setup 9:00 AM, sign-up ends 9:30 AM, first shots 10:00 AM, typically done by 1:00 PM. Shot on 200-yard range with 4 separate strings plus 5th string on 100-yard range at KYL target rack. Scoring: 1 point per hit. Fee: Members $5, Non-members $10, Juniors $5. Benchrest format only (no prone shooting). Separate front and rear supports required; no one-piece rests. .22 LR only (no 17 HMR or 22 WMR).

Smallbore Rifle Match — Monthly division with match schedule posted.

Muzzleloader Division Match Shoot — Monthly shoots with dates posted in calendar.

Cowboy Division — Western shooting discipline with regular monthly events.

Note: The Sig P320 is banned from use at MCRC and at the Monday night pistol match.

Safe shooting is the responsibility of everyone using the range. All safety rules and emergency procedures are prominently posted throughout the facility. The club enforces strict range rules with member enforcement. No hunting is allowed on club property; violators will be prosecuted.

• •Tour the facility or have questions about membership? Contact Membership Director Megan Polarek at [email protected] or (219) 898-1272.

Prospective members can schedule facility tours. Contact the membership director to arrange a walkthrough of the indoor range, outdoor firing lines, clubhouse, and meeting facilities.