Lima Sabres Shooting Association & Jr. Division

Established in 1968, Lima SABRES Shooting Association (LSSA) is a private shooting club located just east of Lima, Ohio. While membership-based, they open most of their regularly occurring matches to the public for a nominal fee—making it easy to try different disciplines without joining first.

Director Eric Markley runs the shotgun side. SABRES has three trap houses equipped with current Pat Trap and LaPort machines, plus six additional machines (DoAll and Atlas models) capable of throwing single or double birds with wireless voice calls. Each house features the 27-yard line for handicap shooting and stadium lighting for evening sessions.

What they offer: - Weekly trap leagues and practice sessions (multiple times per week) - Seasonal 5-Stand shooting - Junior trap programs (partially funded by Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Director Anthony Teodoseo manages handgun operations. Shooters can practice year-round outdoors or inside heated, enclosed shooting houses on both the 25-yard and 50-yard firing ranges. The club regularly hosts external training organizations offering CCW classes and professional shooting development.

Modified Practical Pistol Competition (M.P.P.C.): Lima SABRES runs an entry-level practical/tactical pistol match on the second Sunday of each month (May–October). Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., shooting starts at 9:00 a.m. - Semi-auto and revolver divisions - Eight stages maximum, six rounds each (48 rounds total) - Target varieties: standard, no-shoot, hard cover, moving, disappearing cardboard targets, and reactive steel - Minimum requirements: .380 caliber or above, two magazines/speed loaders, ammunition, eye/ear protection

Director Kurt Alexander oversees Steel Challenge matches. Lima SABRES is a SCSA-affiliated club offering multiple divisions:

Match Details: - Cost: $15 first gun, $10 second gun - Two divisions per match maximum - Plan 200 rounds per gun - Register via Practiscore app or walk-in (day-of, subject to availability) - Safety briefing at 8:45 a.m., shooting starts 9:00 a.m. - Arrive by 8:30 a.m. (missing safety meeting = no shooting) - 2025 dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25

Beyond core disciplines, SABRES hosts: - Women On Target – female-focused shooting instruction and competition - GLOCK Sports Shooting Foundation (GSSF) – held August 16–17 annually - 3-Gun Matches - Highpower rifle competitions - Smallbore rifle matches - Primitive weapons events (mentioned but limited details)

General Members Meetings occur monthly (except Nov/Dec) and typically run 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. Agendas include Director Reports, Club News, guest speakers, gun giveaways, raffles, and camaraderie with dinner before the meeting. The monthly Board Meeting follows; all members welcome to attend.

Contact: - Email: [email protected] - Mail: P.O. Box 84, Lima, Ohio 45802 - Social: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@Lima SABRES)

Membership Application: Available as PDF with fees and additional requirements.

They position themselves as a place where marksmanship is promoted and practiced "not only as a clean and wholesome sport, but also as a necessary, essential and vital means of National Defense." With 55+ years in operation, weekly matches in multiple disciplines, well-maintained facilities, and a mix of competitive and social programming, SABRES has built a reputation as the region's primary hub for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and tactical shooting sports.