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Salem Hunting Club
Salem
•128.7 miles from Columbus
The Salem Hunting Club opened in 1945 and has been running sanctioned shooting events and training ever since. Located at 564 North Indiana Avenue, this isn't a commercial range trying to make a quick buck—it's a members-driven club where competitive shooters and hunters actually compete. SHC runs o...
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Overview
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The Salem Hunting Club opened in 1945 and has been running sanctioned shooting events and training ever since. Located at 564 North Indiana Avenue, this isn't a commercial range trying to make a quick buck—it's a members-driven club where competitive shooters and hunters actually compete.
SHC runs organized competitions year-round:
- •Rifle & Pistol Leagues: .22 rifle matches (Saturdays at 6pm), Ladies .22 League (2nd/4th Friday), Pistol League (2nd/4th Thursday), Service Rifle League, and Action Rifle Pistol Shoot (ARPS)
- •Specialized Shoots: Steel plate, bench rest (.22), muzzleloader, trap, and concealed carry shoots
- •Training: CCW certification ($100), hunter education (free), private lessons, and firearm safety instruction
- •Youth Programs: Free Youth Day (ages 8-15), youth rifle team, and Project Appleseed pistol training
- •Archery: Dedicated archery range with expansion plans
Most events are open to the public, not just members. Membership applications waive the application fee January through March.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| First Saturday | All-you-can-eat breakfast ($8 donation, 7am-11am) |
| Membership Meeting | First Thursday of month at 7:30pm |
| CMP Affiliation | Club can issue letters for CMP firearm purchases |
| Youth Scholarship | IDEN Memorial Scholarship open to members' families |
| Buy/Sell/Trade | Club facilitates firearm transfers between members |
"Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a safe environment to use firearms." This is why SHC accepts membership applications and keeps most events public.
They're also part of the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs, connecting local shooting and hunting organizations across the region.
New shooters can take a CCW class ($100, April 18, 2026), sign up for hunter education (free, spring dates TBA), or attend Youth Day (free for ages 8-15, May 16, 2026). Private personalized training available for new gun owners, constitutional carry questions, court-ordered safety instruction, or refresher courses.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only for general range access (many events open to public)
- •Eye and ear protection required
- •Range rules must be followed at all times
- •Firearms must be unloaded when not on firing line
Pro Tips for Visiting
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Specialized Shoots: Steel plate, bench rest (.22), [muzzleloader](/handbook/black-powder), trap, and concealed carry shoots
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Training: CCW certification ($100), [hunter education](/handbook/hunter-education) (free), private lessons, and firearm safety instruction
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Youth Programs: Free Youth Day (ages 8-15), youth rifle team, and Project Appleseed pistol training
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[Archery](/handbook/archery): Dedicated archery range with expansion plans
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