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Linden Sportsmen Club

Linden
51.2 miles from Detroit

Established in 1947 and incorporated in 1956, Linden Sportsmen Club built its reputation on four core missions: conservation, firearms safety education, sportsmanship, and public relations. With 500 active members, it functions as a community hub for shooters of all disciplines. The club operates de...

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Linden Sportsmen Club

Linden

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Established in 1947 and incorporated in 1956, Linden Sportsmen Club built its reputation on four core missions: conservation, firearms safety education, sportsmanship, and public relations. With 500 active members, it functions as a community hub for shooters of all disciplines.

The club operates dedicated facilities for multiple shooting sports:

  • Trap & Clays - Scholastic clays program and competitive trap matches
  • Pistol - IDPA matches and Annie Oakley competitions
  • Rifle - Air rifle, Hi-Power, and small bore prone programs
  • Archery - Primitive and modern archery
  • Specialty - Black powder shooting

Range Hours: 9:00 AM until dusk

The club maintains a gunsmithing tool library available at no charge. Members can borrow reamers (1" and 30mm scope ring reamers, 12-gauge forcing cone reamer) and headspace gauges for common calibers (30-06, 308 Win, 223 Rem, 12/20 gauge, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP). Contact Dave Manson at (810) 953-0732 during business hours to arrange borrowing.

Most match events are open to the public. The club organizes:

  • Regular IDPA competitions
  • Ladies Day events
  • Sight-in days
  • Wild Game Dinner
  • Annual Gun Raffle
  • Youth and hunter education programs

"The Friendliest Club in the World" - Member tagline

The range enforces strict safety protocols including mandatory ear protection, eyes-forward firing only, and supervised guest access. All firearms must be unloaded and actions open when anyone is downrange. No alcohol is permitted on club grounds.

The club operates through active committees covering everything from building maintenance to legislative advocacy. Members volunteer across range safety, education, fish & game partnerships, and event planning.

Fire Restrictions Active

Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.

Safety Information

  • Check current conditions before visiting
  • Follow all posted safety guidelines
  • Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances

Restrictions

  • Membership or member sponsorship required for some activities
  • Operating hours 9:00 AM to dusk
  • No alcohol allowed on range grounds
  • Paper targets must be mounted on backers with wire hangers
  • Plinker targets limited to 3 feet from backstop berm
  • Junior shooters (17 and under) considered guests, require direct member supervision
Pro Tips for Visiting
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Trap & Clays - Scholastic clays program and competitive trap matches
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Pistol - [IDPA](/handbook/idpa-uspsa) matches and Annie Oakley competitions
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Rifle - Air rifle, Hi-Power, and small bore prone programs
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[Archery](/handbook/archery) - Primitive and modern archery
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Specialty - [Black powder](/handbook/black-powder) shooting
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Regular IDPA competitions

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