Lima Gun Club

Lima Gun Club is a New York state-incorporated non-profit that's been supporting trap and rifle shooting for its membership. Located just off Route 15A north of Lima village—about 30 minutes from downtown Rochester and 5 minutes from I-390 Exit 10—the club provides facilities and organization for competitive and casual shooting.

The club operates:

• •2 trap fields for shotgun shooting
• •Rifle range with 25, 50, and 100-yard shooting benches
• •Pistol range at 25 yards
• •Clubhouse with kitchen and restrooms
• •Handicapped accessible facilities throughout

All ranges are members-only. The club maintains cease-fire warning lights, gun racks, and target mounting systems for organized competitions.

• •Wednesday Practice Sessions (April–October, weather permitting) run 3–6 p.m. These are open to both members and potential new members who want to try trap. You don't need to own a gun—experienced members sometimes loan equipment. Just bring eye and ear protection.

Lima Gun Club participates in: - Livingston County Trap League (full schedule) - Inland Waters Trap League (full schedule)

The club hosts several trap meets throughout the year and publishes the Livingston County Trap League schedule on their website.

Spring through fall, the club runs casual monthly competitions (usually Thursday evenings) with bragging rights rather than prizes. Currently limited to rimfire calibers:

• •.22 caliber rifles and pistols
• •.17 HM2 and HMR

Competitions use club-designed targets and in-house games. The club is developing centerfire and pistol competitions for 2026 and is actively recruiting event planners and coordinators.

Shooters sign in, pick targets, and note their gun specifications. Here's the basic process:

1. Shooters warm up on practice targets at the 50-yard berm 2. Groups of three shooters mount their official targets and shoot when the range is clear 3. Shooters collect targets, call cease-fire, and the next group rotates in 4. Bolts stay open and unloaded during cease-fire; guns go in racks between groups

Range rules for competitions: - Guns always pointed downrange or in racks - Cease-fire light system mandatory (no exceptions) - Single point of support under barrel only (no bags at butt) - All targets must be in-line and within 3 yards of berm face - 10–15 minute time limit per shooter on benches - No alcohol on the 24/7 facility

Food and beverages are donation-funded by participants.

New members start at $80 for year one and earn a $40 credit toward renewal after completing 4 hours of service. A $15 processing fee applies unless you apply online. Members aged 18–21 are required to complete 4 hours of service annually to maintain their discounted rate.

Renewals are due by December 1st. Late renewals after that date add a $15 fee.

1. Online application + PayPal payment – No processing fee, fastest option 2. Mail-in application + check – Includes $15 processing fee 3. Mail application + PayPal payment – $1 fee

You must be sponsored by a current member, but if you don't know anyone, contact the club and they'll help find a sponsor. All new members are required to attend orientation training. You're not officially a member until you're voted in at a monthly membership meeting and complete full orientation.

The club's membership has invested in ongoing upgrades:

• •2025: Deck staining
• •2024: Electronic punch code locks on clubhouse and range house doors (using membership card code)
• •2023: Online membership application and renewal system
• •2019: New metal roof on clubhouse
• •2017: Archery range built by member volunteers
• •2016: Complete rifle range house rebuild—new concrete floor, framing, roof, sheathing, roll-up windows, lighting, and handicapped accessible parking with stone driveway
• •2014: Concrete floor pour for range facilities

The club publishes a full calendar of trap league shoots, monthly competitions, membership meetings, and special events. Livingston County Trap Shoot is one of the major annual events (held February 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., with food available). Volunteers are always needed for scoring, operations, kitchen, and cleanup.

New Member Orientations (NMOs) are held in-person, and all new members must attend before gaining full facility access.

Lima Gun Club North of Lima, NY (Route 15A)

Email: [email protected]

Follow the club on Facebook and Instagram for event announcements and news updates.

Members have turned this facility into what it is through years of volunteer work, donations of time and money, and organized shooting programs. It's a working club, not a commercial range.