Sycamore Valley Gun Club

Sycamore Valley Gun Club operates as a working shooting facility managed by its members near Freedom, Indiana. Unlike staffed ranges, SVGC runs on a membership model where shooters maintain the range, organize matches, and oversee activities themselves.

Members receive gate access code and can shoot during posted hours without reservations or daily fees. There's no staff on-site—the range operates under member responsibility, which keeps costs down and creates a tight-knit shooting community.

Membership costs: - Foundation membership: $200/year - NRA membership required (separate) - First year club dues: $100, then $50/year - Total first year (excluding NRA): $300

The range sits about half a mile south of Freedom on Highway 67. Watch for the railroad tracks crossing—they carry multiple coal shipments daily.

SVGC hosts varmint rifle matches with structured courses of fire: - Rimfire at 50 and 100 yards - Centerfire at 100 yards - Courses shot from prone, benches, and standing positions - 5-minute time limit per course

2025 Ladies Only Basic Handgun Classes are offered with a $10 discount for new members joining through the class.

The club focuses on fostering "better knowledge of firearms, their safe handling and care, as well as improved marksmanship" while developing "honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, teamwork and self-reliance."

Core Rules: - Cold range: unload firearms when moving between areas - Eye and ear protection mandatory - No alcohol or drugs - Range Officers control all firing commands - No automatic weapons or 50 BMG - Members responsible for guest supervision

The facility supports centerfire and rimfire shooting, with separate match rules for different positions and calibers. Members manage brass cleanup, use provided recycling containers, and maintain the grounds.

Meetings held monthly at the clubhouse. Attendance is a membership requirement and a way to stay connected with other shooters.