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         (See bottom of this page for a link to Events of the recent
          past.)
          
         
          Upcoming Events
         
         
         
          Irregularly Scheduled EventsDeer Rifle Sight-in Day
           
            - - -Notice: The shotgun range and pistol pit will be
           closed during this event.Date:  Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location:  PLSC Clubhouse and Covered Rifle/Pistol
             range. 
Time:  9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. (Show up anytime
             during this period.)             
            Public is welcome. Club grounds will be open to both members and
             non-members. Bring a friend! Spouses and children are welcome too!
             Inexperienced hunters/shooters are also welcome.
            No fees.
Coffee and pots of chili will be provided.
            Assistance and use of sighting-in equipment will be available
             until 12:30 PM.
Volunteers will be available to help answer questions you may
             have about shooting or firearm deer hunting.
            View the Sight-in Day Announcement(pdf).
            
 
Hands-On 2025 Range Safety Briefing
           
            >Notice: During Range Safety Briefings,
           the covered line rifle range will be closed to shooting.Date:  Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location: PLSC Clubhouse and ranges
Time: 12:30 PM to about 1:15 PM EDT
Briefing is described below under Irregularly Scheduled Events
            
 
Grounds Closure - Opening Day
           
            Date:  Saturday, November 15, 2025
Location:  PLSC Club Grounds
Time:  12:01 AM  to 11:59 PM EST.
The entire club property will be closed to members and
             non-members for opening day of Michigan Firearms Deer Season.
Do not plan to sight-in or otherwise use your rifle or any
             other firearm at theclub ranges on opening day.
            
 
 These two events will be scheduled as needed for new and renewing
          members to meet requirements of member orientation.
 
          Regular Weekly EventsRange 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).
            
 
 
          PLSC Events of the Recent PastShotgun Five-Stand Shooting - Suspended for season.
 
            Five-stand shooting activities have been discontinued for the
             fall and winter, 2025-26. They will resume in spring 2026 as soon
             as the facility is accessible and functional.
            For information contact John D. (Club
             contact information).
            
Weekly Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA) - Suspended for
           season.
 
            Practical Pistol shooting on club ranges has been discontinued
             for the fall, winter, and part of spring, 2025-26.Sessions will resume in spring 2026 when range conditions
             permit.
For more information, including winter opportunities for
             organized shooting elsewhere, please contact Scott
             (Club contact information page).
            
 
 
         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.
         
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