East Bangor Sportsman's Association

East Bangor Sportsman's Association operates a members-only shooting facility on Bangor Vein Road with serious acreage and multiple range setups. This isn't a walk-in public range—membership is required, but the setup gives you access to dedicated shooting infrastructure.

• •100-yard rifle range with 4 covered benches
• •50-yard pistol range with roof coverage
• •25-yard uncovered pistol range
• •Clay pigeon area for shotgun work
• •85 acres open for hunting and trapping (members with valid licenses, in season)

Cost & Timeline: - Renewals: $35 (through Jan 1st). After Jan 1st: $35 + $20 late fee = $55 total - New members: $35 + $20 initiation fee = $55 total - All memberships run October 1st through September 30th, regardless of purchase date

What You Need to Join: - Completed membership application - Copy of driver's license - Copy of either a carry permit, NJ Firearms ID card, OR PA State Police Background Check (PATCH)

New Member Requirements (Starting January 1, 2026):

• •New membership applications are in-person only so ID can be verified
• •90-day probationary period before you can sponsor a guest with a paid pass

Jewell's (251 East Central Ave., East Bangor, PA) Phone: 610-588-9072 Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM

The club runs regular matches and competitions throughout the year:

• •Bowling pin shoots
• •Steel matches
• •Two-gun competitions
• •Rimfire pistol and rifle events
• •Action rifle matches
• •Off-hand centerfire rifle matches
• •Golf ball matches
• •Zombie shoots

Benefit shoots and memorial events are also held. Historical events include matches in 2016-2025 with documented results available through their website.

Effective immediately, the club enforces a zero tolerance policy on poor weapons handling and rule violations. Membership can be confiscated immediately for non-compliance.

Core rules:

1. Members only (children under 16 allowed with adult member 18+) 2. No firearm handling when others are downrange—muzzle always pointed safely 3. Eye and hearing protection REQUIRED on firing line. Hearing protection minimum off the line 4. Paper targets only—no glass, bottles, gas cylinders, electronics, or exploding targets (Tannerite) 5. No automatic firearms, bump fire mechanisms, binary triggers, or .50 BMG rifles 6. Rifles/rifle-caliber pistols (except .22 rimfire) or shotguns prohibited on pistol range. Shot larger than 7½ prohibited on shotgun range 7. No targets above backstop or on berms 8. Clean up spent casings and trash—brass and dud rounds go in designated cans 9. 45-minute time limit when others are waiting 10. Alcohol and drugs strictly prohibited 11. Hunting/trapping allowed in season with valid licenses

"Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy."

Officers: - Jay Dennis - President - Cas Kaditus - Vice President - Nelson Hill - Treasurer - Bill Godshalk - John Jewell

• •Club Meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 PM at Jewell's. New members and input welcome.

152 Bangor Vein Road, Bangor, PA 18013

824 Washington Boulevard, Bangor, PA 18013

For incident reporting or questions, use the contact form at www.ebsportsmansa.org.

The club has been in active construction and improvement mode through 2023-2025, with ongoing facility upgrades documented in their photo gallery.