Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association coordinates organized shooting sports across the state with eight distinct competitive disciplines: cowboy action, hunting, junior pistol, collegiate pistol, junior high power rifle, high powered rifle, long range rifle, and small bore rifle. Each discipline has its own competitive structure and member base.

ORPA offers four membership categories:

• •Individual Memberships - Full access to state and national competition opportunities
• •Associate Memberships - Secondary membership option
• •Club Memberships - For affiliated shooting clubs across Ohio
• •Junior Memberships - Youth shooters under 21 with adult guardian accounts for those under 18

Competition & Training - Eligibility to compete in State and National matches - Access to Learn-to-Shoot clinics - Junior shooter participation in matches, scholarships, and state teams

Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Access - Members can purchase firearms directly from the CMP, a significant benefit for competitive shooters

Community - Monthly Gunsmoke newsletter packed with event announcements, competition photos, and match results from Ohio shooting competitions - Connection to ORPA's network of affiliated clubs statewide

ORPA coordinates hunting activities and education through affiliated clubs. The organization operates under three core principles: Retain, Recruit, and Reactivate hunters in Ohio. They provide:

• •Hunting event planning and volunteer coordination
• •Information on Ohio Hunter Education through the Department of Natural Resources
• •Connections to local clubs running hunting programs
• •Contact support at [email protected] for event planning

Bullseye pistol competition for shooters up to age 21, with year-round indoor and outdoor practice opportunities. This feeds into ORPA's larger competitive structure for developing young marksmen.

ORPA operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 31-0929183) dedicated to advancing shooting sports in Ohio. The organization publishes a regular blog, maintains an event calendar for competitions statewide, and manages all membership logistics through their membership platform.

"In the silence of the woods, I find peace." - ORPA's philosophy on hunting heritage

Prospective members can join online, choose their membership tier, and gain immediate access to the event calendar and Gunsmoke newsletter. Club members interested in co-sponsorship or promotion should contact ORPA directly for details on affiliated club benefits.