Ontario Rod and Gun Club

Ontario Rod & Gun Club sits on rural farmland in the Town of Ontario, just east of Rochester, on the southern edge of Lake Ontario. It's one of Western New York's oldest shooting clubs, with roots dating back to the 1950s and a strong tradition in Civilian Marksmanship Programs, trap, rifle, and fishing.

The club operates as a members-only facility with diverse outdoor ranges:

• •Eagles Range (ER) - Covered shoot house with benches and target stands
• •Rifle Range/Long Range (LR) - 50, 100 & 200 yard distances with covered house, sitting/prone/kneeling positions
• •Trap Fields - Open trap shooting for members and public events
• •Archery Range - 50- and 75-yard targets in the woods
• •Training Range (TR) - Private event space for matches and instruction

All ranges are outdoors with no indoor facilities.

The club hosts the New York State High School Clay Target League, partners with RIT ROTC AF Cadets, and runs the Inland Waters Clay Target League.

Membership is open to shooters of all skill levels and backgrounds. The club maintains a diverse community of men, women, and youth across all professions.

Best times to visit: - Tuesday nights 5-8 p.m. - Open Trap; officers often in clubhouse - Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Most officers present for questions and range tours

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to sunset (8 p.m. latest); Sunday 10 a.m. to sunset. Holiday hours (noon-4 p.m.) on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

ONGC runs an active veterans' fundraiser program with 100% of proceeds supporting local veterans. The club also partners with training organizations and hosts instructional programs for firearm enthusiasts.

Check the website before heading out - specific ranges close during club sanctioned matches and competitions for safety reasons.