West Walker Sportsman Club is a member-run, volunteer-operated non-profit that's been a staple of West Michigan shooting sports. Located at O-599 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids, it's just 10 minutes from downtown and operates 7 days a week (excluding some holidays). Rifle & Pistol Ranges: 7-yard pis...
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West Walker Sportsman Club is a member-run, volunteer-operated non-profit that's been a staple of West Michigan shooting sports. Located at O-599 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids, it's just 10 minutes from downtown and operates 7 days a week (excluding some holidays).
Rifle & Pistol Ranges: - 7-yard pistol-only range - 15/25-yard pistol and rifle sighting range - 50-meter rifle range - 100-meter rifle range - 200-meter rifle range - 20-yard indoor pistol range (for special events) - Some outdoor ranges are covered for weather protection - No hourly range fees for members—unlimited use with membership
Shotgun Fields (Open to Public): - 2 trap fields with wobble trap and doubles trap capability - 2 skeet fields - 5-stand with changing target menus (rabbits, midis, battues, standards) - Disabled-accessible with lights for night shooting - Voice activation on trap fields; pullers provided on skeet fields - Handicap trap available with marked cement pathways
Archery & Airgun: - Indoor archery range (open to public during clubhouse hours) - Outdoor archery (members only) - 3D archery course (seasonal) - Walk-through 25-target airgun course
New shooters welcome—staff and regulars typically help newcomers learn the fundamentals at no extra cost.
| Membership Type | Cost | Duration | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $100 | 1 year | You + spouse + kids under 18 |
| Associate | $270 | 3 years | You + spouse + kids under 18 |
| Charter | Varies | 1 year | Enhanced privileges after 6 months as associate |
Shotgun Field Pricing (Open to Public): - Skeet: $5 associate / $3 junior / $9 non-member - Trap: $5 associate / $3 junior / $9 non-member - Trap Doubles (50 targets): $10 associate / $6 junior / $18 non-member - 5-Stand: $6 associate / $6 junior / $10 non-member - Indoor Archery: $4 associate / $2 junior / $8 non-member - 3D Archery: Free for members, league shooting only for non-members
Memberships are valid for 365 days from purchase date and include your spouse and children under 17. Children must be supervised at all times.
Clubhouse Hours: - Wednesday: 9am-12pm, 6pm-10pm - Saturday: 10am-2pm - Sunday: 10am-2pm
Access Requirements: - Members sign in at Range Office with membership card - May be asked to show driver's license or photo ID - Eye and ear protection required - Guests not allowed on outdoor ranges due to insurance/liability regulations - Range monitors on site enforce rules and verify membership
West Walker is run entirely by volunteer Charter Members. It's a 501(c)(3) non-profit with no paid staff. The club actively recruits new members interested in becoming Charter Members to help sustain operations.
Range Maintenance Standards: - Brass and ammo boxes must be picked up by shooters - Spent metallic cases go in red metal containers at each line - Non-metallic trash in barrels by each range - Duds (misfires) never go in trash—they can injure grounds crew
Important Restrictions: - Only target loads with #7½ shot or smaller (8, 9, etc.) allowed on shotgun fields - No ammunition or gun rentals - Club does not sell ammo - Range fees waived for members on outdoor ranges - Members only on outdoor rifle/pistol ranges
Cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted at clubhouse and Range Office.
The club has an associated 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises tax-deductible funds for youth education, women, physically challenged shooters, and conservation programs. 100% of donations go to the mission—board members volunteer without compensation.
Contact for donations: - Jim Rosin (Chair): 616-250-0395 - Rich Vander Meer (Treasurer): 616-292-0681
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