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PO Box 56
Chassell, MI 49916


Upcoming & Regular Events
(See bottom of page for link to Events of the recent past.)


  • Range Familiarization & Safety 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 on the Club Calendar, and also in Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend a scheduled session, convenient times may usually be arranged by contacting the Club Secretary. (Club contact information).


Regularly Scheduled PLSC Events
  • Shotgun Five-Stand Shooting - Twice-Weekly
    The 2024 season of 5-stand shotgunning is underway.
    • Schedule:
          6:00 PM Wednesdays
          1:00 PM Sundays
    • Location: 5-Stand Facility at PLSC grounds.
    • Cost: $5 per round of 25 clay targets. There is a surcharge for non-members.
    • Use of the Clays Range is covered in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • In mid-September five-stand activities will be suspended for the fall hunting season and winter snow season.
    • For information contact John or Chris, the 5-stand coordinators. (Club contact information page).
    - - - Notice: The members' clays thower cannot be used during the scheduled five-stand sessions.

  • Weekly Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA)
    The 2024 summer schedule is now in effect.
    • Time: 6:30 PM Tuesdays unless orherwise announced on the home page.
    • Location: Depending on range conditions, either the multipurpose range (pistol pit) or the 50-yard portion of the rifle range.
    • Cost: $5 per session. There may be a surcharge for non-members.
    • Guidelines for using the pistol pit are included in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • Sessions are usually suspended in the fall when weather conditions deteriorate.
    • For information contact Scott Gruenberg. (Club contact information page
    - - - Notice: Either the Multipurpose Range (pistol pit) or the rifle range will be closed to other users during the weekly sessions.

  • Weekly Dynamic Carbine Shooting
    A regular summer schedule is now in effect for the 2024 weekly sessions of dynamic carbine shooting:
    • Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM Fridays
    • Location: Depending on range conditions, either the multipurpose range (pistol pit) or the 50-yard portion of the rifle range.
    • Cost: $5 per session. There may be a surcharge for non-members.
    • Please bring a suitable case for your firearm and a barrel flag.
    • Guidelines for using the pistol pit are included in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • Sessions are usually suspended sometime in the fall when weather conditions deteriorate.
    • For information contact Dan LaBeske (Club contact information page
    - - - Notice: Either the Multipurpose Range (pistol pit) or the rifle range will be closed to other users during the weekly sessions.



PLSC Events of the Recent Past

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.
Link to List


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