Pine Tree Rifle Club

Pine Tree Rifle Club was organized in spring 1937, starting with meetings at member homes before leasing land for a 100-yard range and trap shooting in 1938. The clubhouse went up that fall and winter. In 1942, they bought the full 30-acre property outright—the same grounds they operate today.

Since the 1940s, the club has maintained two main rifle ranges, added a 25-yard range near the clubhouse, and developed dedicated pistol and shotgun areas. They've got bench rests, proper target frames, parking for shooters who drive straight to the line, and a scenic backdrop of pine trees and woods.

Rifle Shooting - 100-yard rifle range with bench rests - 25-yard rifle range near clubhouse - 250-yard rifle range programs - ENYRL matches (Eastern New York Rifle League) - Bench Rest matches - Monday night league shooting (40+ regular members) - Small Bore travel team

Pistol & Handgun - 25-yard pistol range - 50-yard pistol range - Bullseye Pistol League (competitive scoring) - Matches held regularly throughout the year

Shotgun - Trap shooting at 11 AM on most Saturdays - Skeet shooting at 9 AM on most Saturdays - Thursday night trap sessions

Archery - 3D archery program - Seasonal 3D shoots

The club runs consistent certification courses:

• •NYS Pistol License Classes (6-9 PM weekday sessions, 8 AM-5 PM weekend intensives)
• •NRA Basic Pistol Class (full-day Saturdays)
• •NRA Basic Shotgun Class
• •NRA Pistol: In-Home Defense (6-9 PM and full-day options)
• •NRA Pistol: Outside the Home Defense
• •NRA Women on Target (WOT program)
• •DEC Hunter Education (rifle and bow courses, 8 AM-4 PM)

Instructors include rifle, shotgun, pistol, and concealed carry certified trainers. The club emphasizes safe handling and proper marksmanship as part of its founding mission.

Board of Directors and active committees handle everything from range maintenance to education to conservation work. Wednesday evening volunteer crews maintain the 100-yard range—those volunteers are specifically thanked in club communications for making it "one of the best in the State."

2026-2027 Leadership: - President: Paul Catucci (518-224-1720) - Vice President: Rob Hutchins (518-848-0234) - Treasurer: Corry Goodspeed (518-775-3656) - Membership Secretary: Kevin Capobianco - Recording Secretary: Mark Wendt

• •Monthly club dinners (prime rib, pulled pork, chili—regular events with 80+ attendees)
• •Annual Prime Rib Dinner (December)
• •Chili Challenge competition (February)
• •Steak Bakes and Chicken Barbecues
• •K9 Bike Run fundraiser (June)
• •Swap Shop (April)
• •Hall rentals available for member events

Beyond the ranges, Pine Tree focuses on fish and game propagation, reforestation, forest fire prevention, and sound conservation measures. Youth members get instruction in firearms safety and sportsmanship. The club supports 2nd Amendment rights and sound firearms legislation.

Over 800 members currently (grown from 350+ in previous decades). General membership meetings held monthly. Board meetings held regularly. Website maintained by Steven H. Riach ([email protected]).

"It has to be for the good of the club and membership" — Club philosophy that has made Pine Tree "a financially sound and growing organization that is the envy of many rifle clubs in the area."