Howell Gun Club

Howell Gun Club is a member-driven shooting facility in Howell, Michigan offering pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges. The club operates multiple disciplines throughout the week—trap and 5-stand on Wednesdays and Sundays, USPSA/IPSC in action bays, archery leagues, and dedicated rifle ranges from 25 to 500 yards.

Membership runs March 1st through February 28th. Regular membership costs $175/year ($150 for seniors 62+). New members pay a $10 non-refundable application fee, attend orientation, then complete a one-year probationary period with 8 hours of volunteer work (or $175 buy-out option). Members gain 24/7 access to the indoor pistol range with just an RFID card—no staff on site required.

• •Family membership includes your spouse and children under 18 living in your household. If you hold a current CPL (Concealed Pistol License), you skip the two-sponsor requirement during application.

Two separate 50-foot pistol ranges serve different needs:

• •Indoor Range — Open 24/7 to members (24/7 badge access after orientation). $3 per visit, targets included. Handles most handgun calibers, .22 rifle, and pistol-caliber carbines. Covered stalls, ventilation system, retrievable targets. Guests pay $5/day as Limited Members For the Day (LMFD). Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent; minors shoot free on the same lane.

• •Outdoor Range — Covered shooting stations, 50-yard retrieval system plus steel targets to 55 yards. Open 9am–9pm (or dusk) seven days a week. Members and up to three LMFD guests use it for free; guests pay $5/day.

Two dedicated rifle ranges:

• •100-Yard Range — Covered stations, 25-yard sight-in station, paper targets only. No fees for members.
• •500-Yard Range — 8 shooting stations with targets at 100, 200, 300, and 500 yards. Steel, paper, and electronic targets allowed. Requires a live-fire proficiency test before first use. Electronic target system requires additional training. One guest/spectator only; guests pay $5/day.

Both ranges operate 9am–9pm. If others are waiting, limit your time to 45 minutes.

• •Trap — Two ATA regulation fields with voice-activated speakers and Pat Traps that throw singles, wobbles, and doubles. Open Sundays 12pm–6pm and Wednesdays 5pm–9pm.

• •5-Stand — Open daily during regular shooting hours (9am–9pm or dusk). Available to members every day; certification required. Trap Director Jamie Stilianos certifies members on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Costs: - $5 per line (25 clays) for members - $6 per line for non-members - $3 per line for youth under 18 - $0.10 per clay for clay stakes, individual thrower, and 5-stand

The club hosts multiple organized match formats in five action bays: - USPSA/IPSC with RSOs in each bay, targets change regularly - IDPA - PPC Pistol League - Steel Challenge

Two separate fields: - NASP Field (left) — 35-pound bow weight maximum, suited for younger shooters and hunting-style practice - Hunting Field (right) — All bow types, hunting bows, crossbows welcome

No broadheads anywhere on the ranges.

• •Archery League — Instructors coach all ages (5 to 85+) and experience levels. Equipment provided.
• •Summer League (June–August) — Outdoors on NASP field. Sign-ups start in early May.
• •Winter League (January–March) — Indoors at Marion Township Hall (2877 W Coon Lake Rd, Howell). Two groups max (36 shooters each). Pre-registration opens January 1st.

League is open to members, families, and the general public.

The club sponsors Women on Target NRA clinics and Veterans on Target events throughout the year. Check the club calendar for dates and sign-ups.

1. Get a completed membership application from a current member, visit the clubhouse, or download from the website 2. Have two club members in good standing sign as sponsors (waived if you have a CPL) 3. Submit the application with $10 non-refundable fee to the dropbox at the clubhouse or mail to: Howell Gun Club, PO Box 53, Howell, MI 48844 4. Board reviews your application at the next club meeting 5. Upon approval, complete orientation (club rules, range safety, NRA fundamentals, facility tour, and indoor range training) 6. Pay $50 initiation + annual dues ($175 regular / $150 senior) + $5 for RFID card 7. Complete one-year probationary period with 8 hours volunteer work (or buy out for $175) 8. After probation and full dues payment, gain full voting membership

Howell Gun Club Howell, Michigan PO Box 53, Howell, MI 48844

For range-specific questions: - Pistol: [email protected] - Rifle: [email protected] - Trap/5-Stand: [email protected] - Archery: [email protected]

• •Hours: Generally 9am–9pm (or dusk) for outdoor ranges. Check the calendar for seasonal closures and special events.