Chief Okemos Sportsmans Club

Chief Okemos Sportsman's Club operates a private members-only facility at 4667 North Gunnell Road in Dimondale, Michigan. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, year-round.

The club maintains seven distinct ranges:

Rifle & Precision Shooting - One rifle range with targets positioned at 50, 100, and 200 yards - Two independently-controlled pistol ranges, each with 25-yard targets - One 7-yard pistol range (requires 30-minute Range Orientation taught by Jerry Shihady)

Specialty Shooting - One standard trap range with trap house and automatic target thrower - One falling plates range (handguns only; non-magnum rimfire and straight-wall pistol cartridges only)

Archery - One traditional archery range with 2D targets at varying distances - One 3D archery course featuring thirty life-size targets

COSC enforces strict range rules designed to keep everyone safe. All firearms must be made safe with magazines removed, actions open, and bright orange or yellow safety indicators inserted. Eye and ear protection is mandatory in the immediate vicinity. The facility uses a color-coded flag system: Yellow flags must be posted before anyone handles firearms, and a RED safety line marks the boundary—all shooting must occur from in front of it.

Uncased firearms, alcohol, smoking on the firing line, and exploding targets are prohibited. The club does not allow .50 cal. BMG or reactive targets like Tannerite, bouncers, or clay pigeons placed on the ground. Only commercially-made metal stationary targets approved by the Board may be used.

COSC functions as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors with terms ending in 2026-2028. The club is family-friendly and allows up to two guests per membership (members must supervise all guests and act as Range Safety Officer). A 30-minute Range Orientation is required for members using the new 7-yard pistol range.

The club hosts organized programs across multiple disciplines:

• •Adult Trap Shooting – Thursday and Sunday evenings
• •Junior Hi-Power Rifle
• •Junior .22 Rimfire (Sporter)
• •Junior and Ladies Trap Shooting
• •Ladies-Only Shooting ("Ladies, Ladies, Ladies" program)
• •Black Powder shooting
• •Cowboy Action competitions
• •Falling Plates matches
• •Archery instruction and competitions
• •Jr. Archery program

Many programs currently need volunteer coordinators. Contact the club's leadership if interested in leading shooting sports.

21st Annual Camp Dinner – March 7, 2026 - Social hour at 4 p.m. (BYOB) - Dinner at 5:30 p.m. - Raffles, door prizes, and live game donations accepted - Volunteer servers get free admission

Fall Gun Show – October 4, 2026 (Spring 2026 show cancelled)

Wheezer Geezer Thursday Morning – Ongoing coffee and donut gatherings

Club Meetings – Second Monday of each month

Members can rent the clubhouse for private events. Contact Mike and Cathy Finn at 408-0015 for details.

Membership application required. Current rates available for NRA membership (1-year and 5-year options). Membership card must be carried when on club property. New members attend orientation with Sharon Whaley (517-896-8253). Contact [email protected] for applications and dues information.

• •Guest limit: Two guests per membership maximum; one guest may shoot at a time
• •Hours: 9 a.m. to ½ hour before sunset, but not past 9 p.m.
• •Gate protocol: Close and lock gate when shooting alone; last person to leave must secure the gate
• •Spent brass: No ammunition casings in blue trash or dumpsters. Use white buckets or take spent rounds home
• •Targets: Must be placed at bullet impact berms only; paper targets stapled to target holder backing boards
• •No climbing on bullet berms; no "skying" (muzzle above berm before aiming)
• •Vehicles: Keep out of downrange areas except during maintenance or sanctioned events

Violations of range rules can result in membership expulsion.

For event-specific questions, contact the appropriate shooting sport coordinator—no general clubhouse phone line.