Jamestown Rifle Club
Jamestown Rifle Club incorporated in 1936 and moved into its current facility in 1951, then spent decades expanding. Today it's one of the most active shooting clubs in Western New York, hosting everything from competitive leagues to youth development programs. The club operates: 50-foot indoor rang...
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Jamestown Rifle Club incorporated in 1936 and moved into its current facility in 1951, then spent decades expanding. Today it's one of the most active shooting clubs in Western New York, hosting everything from competitive leagues to youth development programs.
The club operates: - 50-foot indoor range for pistol and small-caliber rifle use only - 50-yard outdoor rifle range with covered firing points - 100-yard outdoor rifle range with covered firing points - 15-yard IDPA pistol range (uncovered, pistol only) - Meeting room for members and events
Local law enforcement occasionally uses the ranges too, so members should check the club calendar for availability before heading out.
The club runs year-round programs:
| Program | Schedule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Position Smallbore Rifle | Nov-Mar, Tuesday evenings | NRA 40-shot course of fire in prone, standing, kneeling, sitting positions; 1st relay 7pm, 2nd relay 8pm |
| Pistol League | Oct-Mar | Western NY/PA Postal League; .22 and centerfire pistols; NRA B2/B3 targets |
| IDPA | Outdoor shoots | Competitive pistol matches |
| Ladies IDPA | Outdoor shoots | Dedicated women's IDPA competition |
| Two Gun | Outdoor shoots | Multi-discipline shooting |
| .22 Benchrest | Outdoor shoots | Precision .22 rifle competition |
| .22 Silhouette | Outdoor shoots | Silhouette target shooting |
| Vermont Winter Postal League | Jan-Feb | National competition with clubs from NY, PA, OH, VT, CT, FL, and Canada |
- •USA Shooting Junior Olympic Matches - The club hosts regional competitions for smallbore rifle and standing air rifle events, typically drawing 20+ competitors.
- •Youth Target Rifle - Instruction and competition for young shooters.
- •Junior Club - Indoor and outdoor shooting opportunities specifically designed for developing shooters.
- •4H Youth Program - New initiative starting in 2025.
NYS Pistol Permit Classes - Taught by NRA & Chautauqua County Certified instructors (all volunteer) - $80 course fee; all proceeds support the club - For "Possess on Premises Only" permits (home storage + range transport) - Prerequisites: Must be 21+ (or turning 21 within a year); Chautauqua County resident or PA resident working in Chautauqua County; photo ID required - 5-hour class, 1:00pm start time - Indoors regardless of weather - Note: NYS requires separate 16-hour + 2-hour course for concealed carry permits
Hunter Education Course - NYS DEC certified rifle and bow courses - Offered twice yearly (spring and fall); next sessions August 17 (rifle) and August 23 (bow) - 8am-5pm, all-day format - For ages 11+; ages 11-16 need parental permission form - Topics: firearm handling & safety, parts & ammunition, marksmanship, laws & regulations, wildlife management, hunting ethics - Students must pre-register on NYS DEC website and complete homework before attending
- •Monday-Wednesday-Thursday Group - Meets 9am three days a week for informal target shooting with rimfire and centerfire rifles and pistols, indoors or outdoors depending on weather.
This is a private club accepting new members. All new members must be current NRA members or join at the club's discounted rate. Contact Dave Allen, Membership Chairman: (716) 763-5000 or [email protected]
- •Important club rule: Tannerite is prohibited on club property. Violations result in membership suspension or revocation.
"As we are a 100% NRA Club, all New Members must either already be current members of the NRA, or will be asked to join NRA (at our discounted rate) upon joining the Jamestown Rifle Club."
Contact methods: - General: (716) 487-1504 - Pistol permit classes: [email protected] or Michael Healy (716) 499-4899 - Hunter education: Charlie Cardinale (716) 665-5928 - 4-Position league: Dave Allen, [email protected] (subject: "JRC 4P League") - Pistol league: Shawn Slagle (814) 730-3904 - Mon-Wed-Thurs group: [email protected] (subject: "Mon-Wed-Thurs Group") - Facebook: @JamestownRifleClub
2882 Busti-Stillwater Road (County Route 380) Jamestown, NY 14701 Mailing: PO Box 591, Frewsburg, NY 14738
The club is affiliated with NYSRPA (New York State Rifle & Pistol Association), USA Shooting, and IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association).
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only (private club, accepting new members)
- •NRA membership required
- •TANNERITE PROHIBITED — use will result in membership suspension or revocation
- •Both indoor and outdoor ranges close during scheduled classes
- •Local law enforcement may use ranges — check club calendar for availability
- •Eye and ear protection required
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