South Kent Sportsmen's Club

South Kent Sportsmen's Club is a member-owned, volunteer-operated non-profit that's been serving southwestern Michigan since it opened. Located 3 miles west of Dorr (just off US-131 Exit 68), the club sits between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo—convenient enough to reach from Holland, Grand Haven, Allegan, and Hastings.

SKSC isn't a typical gun store. It's built for shooters:

• •500-Meter Range — For serious distance work with General Purpose Bunkers (GPB) and Match-Only Bunkers (MOB)
• •South Range Complex — Dedicated pistol and rifle bays
• •Shotgun Fields — Trap, skeet, and five-stand setups

If you shoot competitively, SKSC hosts some of the best rifle, shotgun, and handgun matches in the region:

• •The Winter League runs seasonally for trap and skeet. Check their Google Calendar (linked on the site) for exact dates—schedules rotate.

SKSC offers classes that actually matter:

• •"101 Class" — New member orientation (required to join)
• •Ballistics 101 — Ammunition and physics fundamentals
• •Basic Firearms Classes — Fundamentals for beginners
• •CPL & Advanced CPL Training — Concealed Pistol License courses through authorized instructors
• •Hunter Safety Classes — Partnered with Michigan DNR
• •Project Appleseed — High-power rifle instruction

Membership is straightforward but requires commitment:

New Members: - Watch the club safety video and pass a 50-question test - Complete the new member orientation class (sign up at SignUpGenius) - Get endorsed by two current SKSC members - Fill out application and submit with payment - Application voted on at monthly board meeting (2nd Monday)

Cost: - Dues: $150/year - Work Fee: $60/year (waived if you provide 4 hours of club work in the previous year) - Electronic gate key card: $10 one-time - Total: $210/year for active members

Renewal is faster by mail: Send check, filled-out waiver (required annually), self-addressed stamped envelope, and work credit claims to:

Renewal 3581 92nd St. SE Caledonia, MI 49316

Payment: Checks or cash only (no credit cards). Mail renewal usually beats in-person (2-3 week delays).

This is a shooter's club, not a commercial operation. Board sponsors special events (church leagues, veteran group shoots) during non-public hours. Members can bring guests under direct supervision. The facility has strict safety guidelines—violations can result in membership revocation.

Address: 2536 140th Ave. Dorr, MI 49323

Contact: - General: [email protected] - Membership: [email protected] - Phone: 616-681-2495 (when club manager on duty)

Club Manager Hours: - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Directions from US-131: Exit 68 (Dorr) → Head west on 142 Ave for 2.5 miles → Continue west 3.0 miles to 24th Street → Turn left (south) 1.0 mile to 140 Ave → Turn right (west) 0.7 miles to entrance on left.

SKSC is member-run. The board meets monthly (2nd Monday) to approve events, special requests, and memberships. Want to hold an event? Download the Event Notification Form, get a board sponsor, and go through the approval process.