Blue Grass Sportsmen's League (BGSL) has operated since 1945 to promote honor, dignity, and sportsmanship among shooters and hunters. Located 4.1 miles south of Wilmore at 2500 Handy's Bend Road, BGSL is a non-profit organization spanning 1,400 acres—Kentucky's finest shooting facility. The club exi...
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Blue Grass Sportsmen's League (BGSL) has operated since 1945 to promote honor, dignity, and sportsmanship among shooters and hunters. Located 4.1 miles south of Wilmore at 2500 Handy's Bend Road, BGSL is a non-profit organization spanning 1,400 acres—Kentucky's finest shooting facility.
The club exists to advance wildlife conservation, hunter education, habitat restoration, and youth education. BGSL works directly with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to establish hunting and fishing programs and develop Kentucky's natural resources.
Members access dedicated shooting areas:
Walking trails cover the entire 1,400-acre property, and members can view over 300 wildlife species across the facility.
BGSL hosts sanctioned competitions across multiple disciplines:
| Division | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|
| USPSA | Action pistol | National sanctioning body |
| IDPA | Defensive pistol | International Defensive Pistol Association |
| Steel Challenge | Speed shooting | SCSA sanctioned events |
| 3-Gun | Multi-discipline | Rifle, pistol, shotgun combined |
| SASS | Cowboy action | Single Action Shooting Society |
| GSSF | Glock competition | Glock Sport Shooting Foundation |
| Shotgun | Trap/Skeet/Sporting Clays | ATA, NSCA sanctioned |
| PRS Rimfire | Long-range precision | Precision Rifle Series rimfire |
| Multigun | Combined events | Multiple firearms disciplines |
BGSL's Training Committee coordinates firearms and shooting instruction. The club maintains approved instructors across multiple disciplines:
Classes and workshops are regularly organized. Members interested in leading training must apply to become an Approved Instructor through the Training Committee.
"If there are areas that you would like to have some formal training in or just a workshop by some of the local experts in our great club, just send an email and we will try and organize something for you."
BGSL maintains a Youth Committee focused on developing the next generation of responsible shooters. The club:
BGSL hosts regular sanctioned matches including:
Annual Membership: $350/year with payment plans available (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly)
One-Time Fees: - Initiation: $50 - Gate card: $10
Optional Division Dues: $20–$40 annually for competition and sport-specific programs
Additional Membership Types: - Life memberships available - Corporate memberships available - Contact office for pricing details
Members receive: - Full facility access across 1,400 acres - Unrestricted shooting at all ranges - Hunting and fishing opportunities (deer, turkey, quail, dove, pheasant, squirrel, duck, goose) - Access to camping and RV sites - Voting rights at club elections and general meetings - Regular email updates and event notifications
BGSL practices and promotes wildlife conservation, education, and habitat restoration. The club manages carefully monitored hunting programs for:
Members benefit from habitat restoration efforts that support over 300 wildlife species across the property.
Blue Grass Sportsmen's League 2500 Handy's Bend Road Wilmore, KY 40390-8029 Phone: 859-858-4060 Email: [email protected]
Call or visit to schedule a facility tour. The club newsletter keeps members updated on events, training, and competition schedules.
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