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Ashland Lake Gun Club
206 US-42, West Salem, OH
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•Ashland Lake Gun Club sits on U.S. Route 42, about 4.5 miles south of West Salem in Ashland County. The club operates on 148 wooded acres and caters to pistol shooters, shotgunners, and rifle shooters with dedicated facilities for each discipline.
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Ashland Lake Gun Club sits on U.S. Route 42, about 4.5 miles south of West Salem in Ashland County. The club operates on 148 wooded acres and caters to pistol shooters, shotgunners, and rifle shooters with dedicated facilities for each discipline.
Pistol Ranges
5 pistol bays accommodate bowling pin shooting, target shooting, and IDPA matches. The club runs an active IDPA program with monthly matches using Practiscore for online registration and scoring.
Shotgun Ranges
Separate trap and skeet ranges with regularly scheduled matches. The club welcomes both experienced shooters and beginners. Rounds take about 25 minutes for skeet, slightly less for trap. Shotguns must be 12, 20, 28, or .410 gauge capable of holding 2 rounds (semi-auto, over/under, or tactical shotguns allowed). Shell loads limited to #9, #8, or #7-1/2 shot. A 12 gauge semiautomatic is available if you don't have your own.
Rifle Ranges
Multiple ranges at 300, 200, 100, and 50 yards—all capable of simultaneous operation. The club hosts CMP-type high power rifle matches, silhouette matches, antique arms matches, and Garand matches.
The club offers something for practically every firearm caliber and type. Beginner-friendly instruction is available at most events.
| Program | Details | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| IDPA | Practiscore registration, 75 shooter max per match, ~100 round count, 5 courses of fire | Monthly Saturdays, 9:00 AM sign-in |
| Trap & Skeet | $7 members / $8 non-members per round (25 birds), both welcome, instruction available | Saturdays 9:30 AM–1:00 PM |
| Bowling Pins | $3 per three 5-pin tables, multiple classes for handguns and shotguns | Sundays 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (monthly) |
| High Power Rifle | CMP-type matches, silhouette, antique arms, Garand matches | Varies by season |
| Tactical Rifle & Shotgun | Active program with dedicated course work | Contact [email protected] |
| Silhouette | Long-range competition format | Varies |
| PPC Pistol | Precision pistol competition | Varies |
Bowling pin competitions are fast-paced and time-based. Stand 25 feet from a table with five pins, fire on command, and knock them all off as fast as possible. Three attempts per shooter—the slowest time is thrown out, and the fastest two are averaged for your final score.
Categories cover virtually any handgun caliber and shotgun gauge: - Auto and pump shotguns (12 & 16 gauge) - Limited and unlimited semi-auto pistols - Limited and unlimited revolvers - Single action revolvers (cowboy category) - .22 rimfire (limited and unlimited) - 9mm/.40 S&W duty-style guns - .410–20 gauge shotguns
Eye protection is required at all times. Tickets sold until 2:00 PM (or later if turnout is light). Gate opens 11:30 AM for non-members. New shooters encouraged to arrive early for orientation and coaching.
Beyond competitive shooting, ALGC includes:
- •Private lake on property
- •Pavilion for events
- •Social events throughout the year
- •Over 30 permanent campsites
- •Membership Pricing (varies by program)
- •IDPA members: $15 per match
- •Non-member guests: $20 per match
- •Trap/skeet members: $7 per round
- •Trap/skeet non-members: $8 per round
- •Bowling pin: $3 per three tables
Bird House Bistro
Cold bottled water (25 cents), hot coffee or tea (75-cent donation), free hot dogs around lunchtime (though donations of $1 per dog appreciated). Cash only—change isn't always available, so bring exact amount.
All shooters must: - Complete and bring a liability waiver form - Familiarize yourself with range rules - Bring proper eye and ear protection - Follow all safety directions from range officers
Walk-ins are welcome at most events if capacity hasn't been reached. Check the club calendar for upcoming matches and schedules.
Physical Location 206 US Route 42, West Salem, OH 44287
Mailing Address PO Box 26328, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Email Contacts - General inquiries: [email protected] - Tactical Rifle: [email protected] - High Power Rifle: [email protected] - IDPA: [email protected] - Membership: [email protected] / [email protected]