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Entrance: Late-March 2025 Larger Image (2400x1700)

Entrance: End of-April 2025 Larger Image (1338x948) Photo: Max Yu

To Club Members:

For more than six decades the Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club had a policy of open access to its ranges for club members. Last fall this was interrupted by a violation of safe range procedurre, resulting in closure of all ranges unless a safety officer was present.

The current goal of the club's board of directors is a prompt return to the practice of open access.

In a letter distributed to all members, the club president described the conditions and actions necessary to reach that goal quickly and successfully. A copy of that letter in pdf format is linked here:

Link to President's Letter
Because new safety procedures will become effecive with the new club membership year, the requirement of a range officer's presence for range use has been discontinued.

Attendance at a once-every-3-years range orientation session will remain a requirement for continuing membership.


Hands-On Safety Brief Schedule

The president's letter describes the need for all new, renewing, and life members to participate in a Hands-On Safety Briefing before being issued membership credentials for the 2025 membership year (1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026). These briefings differ from the club's triennial Range Familiarization & Safety Sessions.

A series of briefings has been planned for early in the membership year to meet initial demand. Contact the club president for further briefing dates. (Club contact information)

• 15 May 2025, Thursday
  Hands-On Safety Briefing - 5:30 to about 6:15 PM.
  See Events Page for details.
  
  

Member Access to Club Driveway, Ranges, and Club House

• ​The club driveway may be used by vehicles.
  
• ​When the gate is closed and locked, walk-in use of club property is not permitted for safety and liability reasons.
  
• ​The lock on the entry gate has been set to the combination provided to members for the 2025-26 membership year.
  
• ​All vehicles on club property should remain on graveled areas.
  
• ​The clubhouse is currently open to member use. The door lock combination has been changed to the combination for the 2025-26 membership year. Water has been turned on; restroom facilities are functional.
  
• ​The lock combinations to the membership clay thrower has been changed to the combination for the 2025-26 membership year.
• ​For range closures due to club-sponsored activities, check the list of Upcoming Events below.
  
• ​The club's ranges may be soggy.
  
  

Upcoming Events

• 15 May 2025, Thursday
  Hands-On Safety Briefing - 5:30 - about 6:25 PM
  See Events Page for details.
  >Note: The covered rifle range will be closed while the course is in session.
  
  
  
• Check the Calendar page (menu at left page margin) for unlisted upcoming events
  

Regularly Scheduled Events

• Five-Stand Shotgun Shooting - Suspended
  The twice-weekly 5-stand sessions have been discontinued for the duration of fall hunting seasons and the almost interminable winter snow season. Check the Events Page for further information.
  
  
• Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA) - Suspended
  The summer weekly practice sessions of IDPA shooting have been discontinued temporarily. For more information see the Events Page.
  
  

PLSC Announcements

• Membership
  The procedures for becoming a member and for renewing membership have been somewhat revised for 2025 by the Board of Directors. Information is on the Membership page (LINK).
  
  
• Steel Targets for 22 LR
  

  For 22 rimfire shooters, steel plinking targets are in place in front of the 50-yard berm on the rifle range. Please use ONLY 22 Rimfire ammo when shooting at these targets!

  
  
• Club Photo Gallery
  The website now includes a photo gallery of club activities and interests. It may be accessed with the "Gallery" link on the menu. If you have a set of photos of club activities or suggestions for additions and improvements, please contact website maintenance (Club contact information)
  
  
• Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club on Facebook
  A Facebook page has now been set up for the club. Here's a link to the page: PLSC on Facebook.  Please contact the Club Secretary with suggestions and constructive comments. (Club contact information)

National Rifle Association:
  • Read NRA Daily Notices (link)

  • Read the NRA Club Connection magazine (link)

  • Join the NRA at a discount through PLSC
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