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Tusco Rifle Club & Jr Div
2132 Midvale Mine Rd SE, Dennison, OH
•Tusco Rifle Club has been operating since 1934, starting as a merger of three local rifle clubs and evolving into one of Ohio's most respected shooting facilities. What began in the basement of the Ohio Savings & Trust building in New Philadelphia has grown into a 360-acre complex hosting competitiv...
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Tusco Rifle Club has been operating since 1934, starting as a merger of three local rifle clubs and evolving into one of Ohio's most respected shooting facilities. What began in the basement of the Ohio Savings & Trust building in New Philadelphia has grown into a 360-acre complex hosting competitive matches almost every weekend.
The facility includes:
- •300 Yard Utility Range - General rifle shooting and machine gun use
- •600 Yard Practice Range - The "Matthews Range" for long-distance precision work
- •300 Meter Main Range - IHMSA sanctioned silhouette targets (40 stations: 20 Big Bore, 20 Small Bore, plus Field Pistol)
- •50 Foot Indoor Range - 22 caliber only, available year-round
- •Trap Range - Shotgun sports
- •50 Yard Practice Range - Pistol work
- •100 Yard Practice Range - Rifle training
- •100 Yard Rimfire Range - 22 caliber dedicated range
- •Archery Range - Dedicated archery area
Matches run practically every weekend from May through November, plus evening shoots. Open to the public with nominal fees:
- •IHMSA International Championships - Tusco hosts the IHMSA Eastern Permanent Range (international silhouette competition)
- •IHMSA Ohio State & Region 3 Championships - Annual events held first weekend of each month (May-November)
- •600 Yard Benchrest Shoots - Long-range precision competition
- •Buffalo Shoots - Black powder single-shot rifles using cast bullets (March-October)
- •3-Gun Shoots - Multi-discipline competition
- •Project Appleseed - NRA marksmanship program
- •Tusco Long Riders - Cowboy action shooting events
- •Revere's Riders - Mounted shooting
Shoot directors provide firearms and equipment for first-time participants to try. No special gear required to get started.
The club emphasizes family participation and beginner instruction:
- •Women On Target - Two clinics per year focused on women's firearm safety and shooting skills
- •Kids On Target - Youth introduction to shooting sports
- •Hunter Safety Courses - Multiple offerings annually
- •Boy Scout Campover & Merit Badge - Certified instruction for scouts
- •Youth Trap Shoots - Competitive shotgun events for young shooters
- •4-H Events - Organized shooting disciplines for 4-H members
- •Youth Deer Hunting Programs - Hunting education
The Von Allman Youth Trust (funded by member donations) supports youth activities directly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Dues | $100/year (family membership) |
| First-Year Initiation Fee | $50 (waived if you volunteer 10 hours) |
| Current Membership | 1,066 members and families |
| Application Process | In-person only at monthly meetings or Wednesday office hours |
| Background Check | Required for all new applicants |
| Sponsorship | New members must be sponsored by current member in good standing |
How to Join: - Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM (monthly club meeting) - First and third Wednesday of each month, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Call 740-229-1322 (Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm) to schedule an appointment - Complete application in person - Background check performed - Voted on at next club meeting; approval confirmed at second meeting
2008 NRA Club of the Year - Recognized for 150+ public matches annually, international silhouette competition, five youth event programs, two Women On Target clinics, and support for five law enforcement departments
Tusco has earned NRA Achievement Awards in most years since the awards began. The club has been affiliated with the NRA since 1934.
The facility is made available to: - Local, state, and federal law enforcement for training and qualification - Ohio Police & Fire Games (held bi-annually on Tusco ranges) - Buckeye Career Center law enforcement training programs
The club has produced numerous record-holders and national champions: - Kimberly Hobart: 7 national records (45 cal), 3 national records (22 cal), 5-time High Woman Overall National Champion, USA Mayleigh International Team Gold Medal (2002) - Tom Paumier: 1987 World Champion (Paralympics), multiple gold/bronze medals - Bill & Jill Caldwell: Shooting scholarship recipients to Xavier College, Olympic trial qualifiers - Sam Bond (founder): 1934 National Short Range Champion, perfect 400 world record (never broken)
- •Location: Outside Midvale, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
- •Size: 360 acres (originally purchased for $15,000 in 1973, funded by member bonds)
- •Clubhouses: Two buildings for meetings and events
- •Development: Built almost entirely by volunteer labor and member donations since 1973
Tusco Rifle Club P.O. Box 631 New Philadelphia, OH 44663
- •General Club Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
- •Trustee Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM (members welcome)
- •Office Hours (application/general questions): First & third Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All NRA safety rules enforced at all times on all ranges: 1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction downrange 2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot 3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
- •Note: Members must sign in at each range and show membership ID upon request.