Tioga County Sportsmen's Association

Tioga County Sportsmen's Association started as The Owego Rod and Gun Club back in July 1907. The club was officially renamed on February 10, 1925, and earned its NRA certification on April 22, 1991. They're also a member of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association and an affiliate of the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

The Harry W. Reeves Perpetual Trophy—dating back to the 1950s—awards honors to High Average Teams of the Interstate Pistol Association, representing 66 years of continuous tradition.

The range currently runs nearly 700 members, including individuals, couples, families, and lifetime members.

• •Trap
• •Skeet
• •5-Stand
• •One lighted trap field for evening shoots until 9:00 PM (supervised by range officer)

• •Sporter Rifle
• •NRA High Power (small bore and pistol cartridge silhouettes)
• •22 NRL

• •Bullseye Pistol
• •International Pistol
• •Action Handgun

• •Cowboy Action
• •Rimfire Steel Challenge

Range also available (details on main site)

Hours: - Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM to sunset - Sunday: 9:00 AM to sunset - (Extended hours for lighted trap field during scheduled events)

• •GPS Coordinates: N 42° 07.902' W 76° 15.227'

• •Membership Year: September 1 – August 31 (no prorated memberships)

• •Life Membership (must be yearly member in good standing for 5+ years):
• •Ages 23–49: $700
• •Ages 50–64: $500
• •Ages 65+: $300

• •Guest Policy: Non-members must be accompanied by a current member throughout their stay. One guest per member allowed. Guest day fee: $5.00 (waiver required at kiosk).

• •New Member Requirement: Safety orientation mandatory (first Tuesday of month, 5:45 PM). Must complete within 2 months or membership cancels.

• •NYS Pistol Permit Course - Approved for Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, Monroe, Cortland, Chenango, Erie, Steuben, and Broome Counties

Hunter Education Programs: - NYS Hunter Education - NYS Bow Hunter Education

NRA Classes Offered: - NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun - NRA Gun Safety Seminar - NRA First Steps Orientations (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) - NRA Women on Target Clinic - NRA Personal Protection in the Home / Outside the Home - NRA Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) - NRA Defensive Pistol - NRA Range Safety Officer - Shotguns for Home Defense 1 & 2 - NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminars

• •Contact instructors at [email protected] for scheduling (minimum class sizes apply)

• •Online: Digital membership application with PayPal payment (1-2 weeks delivery)

• •By Mail: Download application form, send with check to TCSA Treasurer, P.O. Box 598, Owego, NY 13827 (up to 3 weeks)

• •In Person: TCSA clubhouse (by appointment or at monthly meeting) or Nick's Garage, 1429 Main St., Apalachin, NY 13732 (cash/check only)

• •Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM at clubhouse (members and public welcome)

TCSA enforces strict firearm safety protocols: - Muzzle always pointed in safe direction - All participants act as peer safety officers - Paper targets only on most ranges (no rocks, steel, electronics, or exploding targets) - Separate zones for shotgun, rifle, and pistol activities—no crossfiring - High Power Range has designated 25, 50, 100, and 200-yard stations - All target holders and brass/shells must be removed after shooting - Cease-fire protocol required when moving downrange

Detailed SOPs available for each discipline.

• •From Route 17/I-86 (Exit 64): Take Route 96 North toward Owego, turn right onto Carmichael Road, turn left into TCSA

• •From Ithaca: Follow Route 96 South to Owego, turn left onto Carmichael Road, turn left into TCSA

• •From Newark Valley: Follow Route 38 South to Owego, merge onto Route 96 South, turn left onto Carmichael Road, turn left into TCSA

• •Phone: (607) 687-3168

• •Mailing Address: P.O. Box 598, Owego, NY 13827

• •Email: [email protected] (membership inquiries) or [email protected] (training)

• •Community: TCSA maintains a Discord server for member communication

• •Special Programs: Free youth shooter programs available