United Conservation & Outdoor Association

United Conservation & Outdoor Association (UCOA) operates rifle and pistol ranges, trap and skeet fields, and a pond facility in Findlay, Ohio. The rifle/pistol ranges open daily at 8:00 AM for members, with seasonal closing times tied to sunset.

UCOA runs regular education programs:

• •6-Week Firearms Fundamentals Course (starting January 2026)
• •Meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM for 1.5 hours
• •Open to anyone—no membership required
• •Cost: $20/person ($5 additional for spouses/youth under 21)
• •Topics include firearm selection, safety, holster techniques, malfunction clearing, situational awareness, shooting skills, AR-15 function, self-defense law in Ohio, and guest speakers from law enforcement and legal

Concealed Carry Training - $75 per session - Contact Jon Nelson: 419-889-9930

• •Steel Challenge matches
• •IDPA competitions
• •Trap and skeet practice sessions (typically Thursdays at 4 PM)
• •Young Guns program for youth development

Rifle/pistol ranges and the pond are members-only. Membership costs $100/year. Members can bring up to two guests per visit (advance authorization required via [email protected]).

• •New member training: Available monthly at 9:30 AM—see membership page for dates.

Effective immediately: All variants of the Sig Sauer P320 pistol are temporarily banned from UCOA ranges due to ongoing safety concerns (unintended discharge without trigger press).

Membership renewals are now handled online via email ([email protected]) with credit card payment. Update your contact information through the website to stay current on schedules and announcements.