Painted Post Field and Stream

Painted Post Field and Stream (PPFS) has been serving Steuben County shooters for over a decade. The club maintains dedicated ranges for rifle, pistol, shotgun sports, and black powder shooting, all accessible to members during scheduled hours.

Members can access:

• •Rifle Range – Open most days, closed during designated maintenance and NYS deer season (mid-November through late November)
• •Shotgun Facilities – Sporting clays, 5-stand, skeet, and wobble trap. Club equipment available Wednesday and Sunday during scheduled hours only
• •Indoor Pistol Range – Evening sessions available most weeks (typically 7-9 PM)
• •Black Powder Range – For traditional muzzleloaders with open iron sights
• •Archery Range – Youth and adult programs, still under development with regular Saturday work-bees

PPFS runs a full calendar of shooting events:

• •Sporting Clays – Most Fridays (12-4 PM) and weekends (9 AM-1 PM)
• •Black Powder Silhouette Shoots – Monthly competitions, typically first Sunday
• •NYS Practical Pistol Competition (PPC) – Indoor and outdoor sanctioned matches
• •Muzzleloader Winter League – 8-week series with 600-point scoring (off-hand shooting with open iron sights)
• •Youth-fest – Free annual event in August, kids under 18 welcome, hands-on introduction to shooting sports

The club emphasizes youth development:

• •Youth Archery Program – Ages 8-18, instructed sessions (contact David Bentley for enrollment)
• •Youth-fest – Free public event with instruction and supervised shooting
• •Junior Entry Fees – Reduced pricing for silhouette shoots and tournaments

PPFS operates on a membership model with annual renewal applications. Members receive:

• •Access to all ranges during designated hours
• •Ability to participate in club tournaments
• •Eligibility for special events and programs
• •Membership newsletters with monthly calendars

The club enforces strict range rules:

• •Eye and ear protection mandatory
• •Target practice only in designated areas—no shooting in woods, trails, or pond areas
• •Clubhouse access during scheduled hours (typically 8-9 AM for maintenance)
• •Club clay equipment use restricted to Wednesday and Sunday during open hours

Beyond shooting, PPFS hosts monthly member and board meetings (typically first Thursday, 7-9:30 PM). The club also organizes regular "work-bees"—volunteer maintenance days where members help improve facilities. Recent projects include expanding and improving the archery range.

"The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a place for constructive recreation for all our Members and to promote in the community good sportsmanship whether by membership or educational programs, shooting and outdoor recreation."

For current schedules, event details, and to request membership information, contact the club through their website or call for the latest newsletter.