📢 Notice: Club Grounds Closed This Saturday 📢
Please be advised that the Gem City Outdoorsmen Club grounds will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 16th to accommodate the Boy Scout Jamboree taking place on-site.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we help foster the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Thank you!
— Gem City Outdoorsmen Club
Pistol/Rifle Range Closure Notice for 2025
The following are the planned closures for the Gem City Outdoorsmen Club Pistol/Rifle Range due to the scheduled trap season and various competitions. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of all participants and to accommodate club events such as the GCOC Memorial Shoot and Fun Shoot.
Please refer to the posted schedule for specific dates and times of closures. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to provide a safe and organized environment for all shooting activities.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the club administration.
Message from the President
5/8/2025
GCOC Member:
4/29/2025
Message from the President
GCOC Members
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th. We will be holding our annual grounds cleanup and repair program beginning at 8 AM on that day.
This is YOUR club and we all need to keep it in good repair. Your annual dues of only $50 per year is extremely reasonable and that money is earmarked for maintaining the grounds,
repairing the roadways, backstops, fishing ponds and archery butts. It has also been used to develop better shooting facilities such as the 50 yard covered pavilion that was installed last summer.
There will be a list of actions that need to be addressed located in the clubhouse. Again, as per last year, please sign up in the clubhouse and choose an activity that you feel comfortable working on. Assign your name to that activity so that we know it is being worked on. If you have special skills such as carpentry, concrete finishing or painting, let me know ahead of time. We will provide all of the materials necessary to complete an activity but there are not enough
tools to be able to cover the many activities concurrently, so please do bring your own tools. Some of the activities include weed trimming, range cleanup, painting, mowing, repairs and
replacements. There is plenty of work for all ages and skill levels.
Gem City will provide lunch.
Let’s make this an enjoyable day when we get the grounds back into a condition that we are all proud of. I look forward to seeing all of you who can make it.
Dave Karle
President GCOC
3/21/2025
It has been reported that one or more of our members has abused the rifle range by shooting at trees on the perimeter of the range. This is a very dangerous action. There are people who walk the roads that are parallel to the range for various reasons and at different times of the day. Whoever is doing this is putting others in potential danger.
There is to be absolutely NO firing of weapons outside of the safe boundaries of the range. There is to be NO cross-firing from one range to another, such as shooting from the pistol range to the 50 yard or hundred yard range.
Anyone found abusing these rules will be dismissed from Gem City immediately.
As members of this club, you are responsible for the safe use of it. Should you encounter someone who is acting carelessly, simply record their license plate number and turn it in to one of the directors. We will take the appropriate actions.
Please remember that this club belongs to all of us and we, as members, are responsible for the safe use of it. Enjoy it and follow the rules.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dave Karle
President GCOC
Update: 5/2/2025
Long Range open for the Season
The long range is now open, weather permitting. If the gate is open, the range is open for use. Please use discretion when accessing the area, as conditions can become muddy and vehicles may get stuck. Do not drive past the end of the road under any circumstances.
Update: 4/23/2025
Pistol Range Gate Install
With the arrival of warmer weather, we’re excited to kick off several upgrades and projects around the club grounds. A new gate has been installed at the pistol/rifle range, allowing us to close it off as needed for maintenance or special events. We’ve also received final approval for the renovation of the last trap field, which has now been scheduled. Multiple building repairs are lined up, and we’re actively planning continued improvements to the long-range shooting area throughout the year. Additionally, a new shelter has been approved for the trap field to help accommodate more members and guests during events.
UPDATE: 03/31/2025
Exciting Facility Upgrades Coming to GCOC!
We’re thrilled to announce that the GCOC Directors have approved a significant upgrade plan for our facility! This plan includes much-needed repairs to existing buildings and ranges, as well as continued improvements to the long-range area to complete previously approved upgrades.
Right now, the Trustees are hard at work identifying priority repairs and upgrades to ensure we maximize the impact of these improvements. We’re committed to evolving and growing GCOC to better serve our members and community.
Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward—we can’t wait to see these enhancements take shape!
UPDATE: 10/17/24
LONG RANGE CONSTRUCTION HAS PAUSED FOR THE YEAR DUE TO WEATHER!
Please be advised that construction has halted for the year due to weather conditions. Once this project resumes in the spring will we provide necessary updates.
Important Notice:
- Steel Targets: The use of steel targets is not allowed until further notice. Improvements are being made for noise reduction and safety.
Thank you,
Gem City Outdoorsmen Club Management
Announcement from the Gem City Outdoorsmen’s Club
Dear Members,
We are pleased to announce that the new by-laws for the Gem City Outdoorsmen’s Club were officially voted on and approved during last night’s meeting. This marks the culmination of months of hard work and collaboration among our directors, members, and legal representatives.
These updated by-laws will guide the governance of our club and ensure that we continue to operate with the best interests of our members and our mission at heart.
We appreciate the input and participation of all members throughout this process. The newly approved by-laws will be distributed shortly for your records.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our club.
Best regards,
The Board of Directors
Gem City Outdoorsmen’s Club
