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

Entrance: End of May 2025
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                Entrance: Mid-October 2025 [img:fallgate09-small]
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Upcoming Events
  • Check the Calendar page (menu at left page margin) for unlisted upcoming events


Member Access to Club Driveway, Ranges, and Club House
  • The club driveway may be used by vehicles.
  • The lock on the entry gate has been set to the combination provided to members for the 2025-26 membership year.
  • The clubhouse is closed. It has been winterized - water shut off, pipes drained, etc. The combination to the lock on the door has been changed. So, there are no restroom facilities available at the range until next spring.
  • The lock combination for the membership clay thrower is set to the gate combination for the 2025-26 membership year.
  • The club's ranges may be soggy.
  • For range closures due to club-sponsored activities, check the list of Upcoming Events aabove.


Access to PLSC Liability Waiver Forms
  • A clipboard with waiver forms for guests that you may bring out to the range has been placed at the covered range in the green deck box.
  • Here's a couple pictures of the clipboard location:
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  • There are a few pens with the clipboard. The ink will probably freeze, so you may need to bring your own pen.
  • In case you want to fill out a waiver form before going to the range, here is a link to a printable PDF copy of the 1-page form.
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        Open Waiver Form
  • PLEASE leave the completed forms inside the clipboard case.


Regularly Scheduled Events
  • Five-Stand Shotgun Shooting - Suspended
    The 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 until spring 2026. See the Events Page for more information.


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).

  • Hanging-Swinging Targets for Rimfire Cartridges
    [img:50-yard tgts] For rimfire shooters, steel & poly swinging targets are in place in front of the 50-yard berm of the covered rifle range.

    Please use ONLY 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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