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

Entrance: Late-April 2024
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Member Access to Club Driveway, Ranges, and Club House
  • The club driveway is now open to vehicular traffic.
  • The lock on the entry gate is now set to the combination provided to members for the 2023-24 membership year.
  • The combination to the locks on the gate and member's clay thrower are scheduled to be changed to a new combination on 11 May 2024.
  • The clubhouse is currently closed to member use. It will be opened when water service is restored, and the lock will be set to the membership combination.
  • For range closures due to club-sponsored activities, check the list of Upcoming Events below.
  • The club's ranges may be soggy.
  • Unless the Rifle Range Access Road is completely firm and dry its entire length, no motor-powered vehicles of any type are to be used on it. (The access road is the two-track located on the east edge of the covered rifle range.)

Upcoming Events
  • 30 April 2024, Tuesday
    Annual Memberships of 2023-24 Expire - See Membership Page for renewal procedure.

  • 5 May 2024, Sunday
    Range Familiarization & Safety Session - 11 AM. See Events Page for details.

  • 11 May 2024, Saturday
    Range Familiarization & Safety Session - 8:30 AM. See Events Page for details.

  • 11 May 2024, Saturday
    PLSC Work Bee & Garand Shoot - 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
    Free work! Free food! Free ammo!   See Events Page.
    >Note: All shooting ranges will be closed during the Work Bee. (9 AM - 1:00 PM)

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


Regularly Scheduled Events
  • Five-Stand Shotgun Shooting - Opening Soon
    The twice-weekly 5-stand sessions have been suspended for the fall hunting seasons and the almost interminable winter snow season. Check the Events Page for further information.

  • Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA) - Opening Soon
    The summer weekly practice sessions of IDPA shooting have been suspended for the fall and winter seasons. See the Events Page for more information.

  • Dynamic Carbine Shooting - Suspended
    The summer weekly sessions of carbine shooting have been suspended for the fall and winter seasons. See the Events Page for more information.



PLSC Announcements
  • Steel Targets for 22 LR
    [img:22steel] 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!

  • Membership
    If you are not a member of the PLSC and wish to join, see the Membership Page. If you were a member last year (May 2023 thru April 2024) and have not yet received information about renewing your membership, you should contact the club Secretary. Link: (Club contact information)

  • Range Familiarization & Safety Sessions
    New applicants for membership must attend a Range Familiarization & Safety Session. All club members (annual, student, life, senior) 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.
      Range Familiarization & Safety Sessions may be shown on the list above of Upcoming Events, and on the Club Calendar. If you cannot attend a scheduled session, convenient times can usually be arranged by contacting the Club Secretary. (Club contact information)

  • 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
        [img:joinNRA]  LINK



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