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


To Club Members:

As you probably know, an unknown user of our rifle range recently ignored basic safety procedures and fired shots that exposed club neighbors to physical hazard and the club to legal hazard.

As a result, no shooting is now allowed at the club unless a Range Officer (RO) is present. This interim measure will enable club members to prepare and practice for hunting season this year while new safety rules are developed.

Volunteer ROs will open the range for blocks of time in coming weeks. The pistol pit is closed unless an RO is specifically covering it. The shotgun clay thrower may be used when the rifle range is open.

If you have questions about this, please contact the club secretary. Link: Club contact information


Scheduled Range Hours

    Range Time Calendar Link

Unless otherwise indicated, the open periods are for three hours.


Member Access to Club Driveway, Ranges, and Club House
  • The club driveway is open to vehicular traffic when the gate is unlocked and open.
  • When the gate is closed and locked, walk-in use of club property is not permitted for safety and liability reasons.
  • All vehicles on club property must remain on graveled areas.
  • The locks on the club house and members' clay thrower are set to the combination supplied to members for the 2024-25 membership year.
  • The club's ranges may be soggy.

Upcoming Events
  • No events are currently scheduled.

  • 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
  • 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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