PLS logo 18854E Chassell-Painesdale Road
PO Box 56
Chassell, MI 49916

(See bottom of this page for a link to Events of the recent past.)


Upcoming Events
  • Celebration of 250 Years of Freedom
    • Date:  Saturday, July 4, 2026
    • Location: PLSC Clubhouse and rangess
    • Time: "Official" shooting time 10:00 AM to Noon EDT
    • Lunch at Noon. PSLC will supply grilled brats and/or burgers and/or hotdogs.
    • Members are asked to bring a dish to pass.
    • "Gun Show": Members with a unique firearm are invited to bring it, shoot it, and show it off.
    • Ranges will be open all day as usual.


  • Check the Calendar page (menu at left page margin) for unlisted upcoming events.


Irregularly Scheduled Events
These events will be scheduled as needed for new and renewing members to meet requirements of member orientation.

  • Range Familiarization Sessions
    • All new applicants for membership are required to attend a session.
    • All renewing annual members and life members must attend a session at least once every three years.
    • A membership card and gate lock combination will be issued only after timely completion of a session.
    • Sessions are held at the club ranges.
    • Scheduled sessions may be listed above under Upcoming Events, on the Club Calendar, and under Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend any scheduled sessions, convenient times may usually be arranged by contacting the Club Secretary. (Club contact information).

  • Hands-On Safety Briefings
    • All new applicants for membership are required to attend a briefing.
    • All renewing annual members and life members must attend a briefing at least once every three years.
    • A membership card and gate lock combination will be issued only after timely completion of a briefing.
    • Briefings are held at the club ranges.
    • Scheduled briefings may be listed above under Upcoming Events, on the Club Calendar, and under Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend any scheduled briefings, convenient times may usually be arranged by contacting the Club President. (Club contact information).


Regular Weekly Events
  • Shotgun Five-Stand Shooting
    The 2026 summer season of 5-Stand shotgunning is open.
    • Schedule:
          6:00 PM Wednesdays
    • Location: 5-Stand Facility at PLSC grounds.
    • Cost: $5 per round of 25 clay targets. There is a surcharge for non-members.
    • Use of the Clays Range is covered in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • In mid-September 5-Stand activities will be suspended for the fall hunting season and winter snow season.
    • For information contact John or Chris, the 5-Stand coordinators. (Club contact information page).
    - - Notice: The members' clays thower cannot be used during any scheduled 5-Stand session.

  • Weekly Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA)
    The 2026 summer schedule is now in effect.
    • Time: 6:30 PM Tuesdays unless orherwise announced on the home page.
    • Location: Depending on range conditions, either the multipurpose range (pistol pit) or the 50-yard portion of the rifle range.
    • Cost: $5 per session. There may be a surcharge for non-members.
    • Guidelines for using the pistol pit are included in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • Sessions are usually suspended in the fall when weather conditions deteriorate.
    • For information contact Scott Gruenberg. (Club contact information page
    - - - Notice: Either the Multipurpose Range (pistol pit) or the rifle range will be closed to other users during the weekly sessions.


PLSC Events of the Recent Past

In addition to the activities scheduled above, the Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club organizes and sponsors a variety of activities for its members and local communities. The linked list below provides information for club members, prospective club members, and others interested in PLSC activities.
Link to List


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