Beaver Creek Sportsman's Club

Beaver Creek Sportsman's Club operates at 12131 Quarry Road in Oberlin, Ohio as a nonprofit, membership-based facility that actively hosts public shooting events. Unlike private ranges, they're built around community participation and youth exposure to shooting sports and outdoor activities.

The club hosts a steady calendar of public competitions and training:

• •Turkey Shoots: Every Sunday October-March, 10 AM sign-up, noon start
• •Competitive Action Shoots: 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly (May-October), $15 entry
• •Practical Defense Shoots: Multiple dates monthly (May-September), $10 entry
• •Steel Shooting: 3rd Saturday monthly (May-October), $15 entry
• •USPSA Matches: 3rd Thursday April-September, $20 entry (register on Practiscore)
• •.22 Benchrest Competitions: 2nd and 4th Sunday monthly, $5 entry
• •Concealed Carry Classes: Offered regularly
• •Archery Tournaments: Adult and youth divisions
• •Fishing Derby: Annual youth event

Members get range access outside scheduled events:

Their stated mission covers:

• •Conservation and management of fish and game
• •Instruction in proper firearm handling per NRA guidelines
• •Safe hunting and fishing activities
• •Youth exposure to outdoor shooting sports and camping
• •Community citizenship in Lorain County
• •Nonprofit, nonpolitical operation

They also run Hunter Education Courses through the state system (registration through Ohio licensing website) and offer free events like their Women's Shoot, which supplies all equipment and instruction.

"Family-oriented" isn't just marketing—they run dedicated youth programs including an annual fishing derby and youth archery tournaments.

Range rules and event-specific rules are documented and enforced for all participants. The club maintains Facebook for event updates and cancellations (weather-related shutdowns happen).