Ranges

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 October thru April (Never to exceed sunset)

Monday thru Saturday 9 am - 7 pm, Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

May thru September (Never to exceed sunset)

Monday thru Saturday 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday 9 am - 5

 Updated with Board Approval: 12/23/2019
​Private Property
Piqua Fish and Game Members Only
Violators Will Be Prosecuted

When present, a Piqua Fish and Game Range Safety Officer is the authority on the range and has the responsibility of making the final decision on all range safety matters. All members and guests are to abide with his / her direction as it pertains to range activities. Users of the ranges should make themselves aware of the identity and location of any RSO, so as to report and assist if necessary, in correcting an observed unsafe condition.  All members are to consider themselves to be safety officers. officers in the absence of any assigned RSO.

1. Observe all safety rules. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction; Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it; Know your target and what is behind it.
2. Shooters must carry their guns unloaded in a gun case, gun bag or holster securely attached to a belt on their persons. Shooters carrying their handgun in a holster must have an empty magazine well or an empty cylinder. Firearms may be carried to the range in an open, unloaded condition. Law Enforcement personnel may carry loaded pistols while on duty.
3. Firearms are to be uncased and cased at the firing line only, with the muzzle pointed down range.
4. When using any Range, firearms, when not in use, shall be unloaded and holstered per 13, or unloaded with the action open and pointed down range.
5. All shooting activities shall be conducted on the appropriate Range; Range 1, Rifles and shotguns with slugs only, no shot, Range 2, Pistols only, Range 3, (50-yd range), Pistols, .22 rifles, and shotguns with slugs only, Range 4, Pistols only, Steel Ranges are for Pistols only. All other ranges are for Cowboy Shooting only.
6. Shoot only at AUTHORIZED targets. Do not shoot Cowboy Props. Targets approved by the NRA, IPSC, PPC, SASS, USPSA, SCSA and other recognized organizations are approved. Bottles, cans, fruit and vegetables are strictly prohibited. When in doubt, ask a Range Officer. 
7. Ground level targets are NOT authorized without a proper backstop. Ground level targets such as swinger targets or dueling trees may be used if placed near the backstop(s), in a position that will ensure no projectile goes over the backstop. 
8. No Steel Targets are ever allowed on the Rifle Range.
9. No static steel targets are to be used on any range unless approved and placed by the Steel Challenge Committee. These shall not be moved and will be shot only from the designated shooting box.
10. No tracer, steel jacketed, or armor piercing ammunition is to be used on any of the Ranges.
11. No firearms capable of fully automatic fire shall be fired in that mode, unless under the direct supervision of the Chief Range Officer. This includes “Bump Stocks”, “Binary Triggers”, cranks or other apparatus that enables rapid fire.
12. No uncontrolled rapid fire is permitted, (Each shot must be aimed.). Rapid fire strings must be in accordance with the NRA shooting rules and will not consist of more than a ten-round string. (IPSC and SCSA excepted.) Rapid fire of any weapon is strictly prohibited on the Rifle Range.
13. Everyone involved in shooting and by-standers must wear eye protection. Ear protection is highly recommended.
14. Proper attire to protect the shooter from splatter must be worn.
15. Non-shooters are not allowed on the firing line. Members are responsible for their guests.
16. Shooters under the age of 18, are required to stay within arms-reach of their parent, adult guardian or Range Officer at all times while on the firing line. 
17. Always dispose of live ammunition into the live ammo dump.
18. No firearms or ammunition are allowed in the Clubhouse.  
19. During the use of the Ranges, NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES of any kind are allowed. ANYONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE RANGES.
20. All PF&G Members who wish to shoot on the Ranges, must attend an Orientation Class and sign a copy of the Range Safety Rules and Liability Release before using the Ranges. This provision is waived for events open to the Public.
21. Range hours, except the Trap Range are; October through April, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.; May through September, 8:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., (never to exceed sunset). A Sign-in-Sheet is provided at the Range entrance and must be used by all shooters.
22. The Trap Range may have evening shooting under the lights, but cannot extend past 10:00 p.m. nor start before 9:00 a.m.
23. Only Members may use the Corporation Ranges. Any guests must be accompanied by a member wearing a current Range Badge, unless they are participating in an event open to the public. Guests are limited to once a year, after which they must become members. Active duty military personnel, accompanied by a Range Member, are allowed unlimited visits.
24. The flag, (located in the mailbox), must be flown at all times when shooting. The flag must be taken down and put into the mailbox when finished. 
25. Willful destruction of Corporation property will not be tolerated.
26. There is to be no shooting at wild life. There is no hunting on PF&G property.
27. All animals brought onto the Corporation property are the responsibility of the owner. All animals must be on a leash and must be cleaned up after.
28. Shooters are responsible for policing litter, cartridge cases, used targets and backers and any other debris from around their shooting station. Please put paper, cardboard and wood scrap in the metal burn barrels and plastic and other non-flammable material in the plastic barrels.
29. Any Club Member who knowingly brings a guest to the range for the purpose of recreational shooting who was convicted of a felony or violent misdemeanor which prohibits the possession or use of a firearm will be expelled and banned from the use of the ranges permanently.
30. Club members indicted or charged with a felony, domestic violence or other charges, which could prohibit the possession or use of a firearm shall report the same to a member of the club and will be suspended from the use of the firing ranges until adjudication of these matters.
31. Violations of these rules should be reported to the Chief Range Officer or a Board Member only. Do not try and enforce the rules by yourself unless there is an imminent danger,
32. Violations of these rules can be grounds for immediate removal from the range. Violations will be reviewed by the Executive Board and may result in the loss of membership.

 The Piqua Fish & Game has an excellent Rifle Range. This range is a beautiful spot to site in new firearms, test fire your weapons, hold seminars and training programs or to just spend some time doing what you love. This range offers a section set-up and dedicated for the use of rifles or shotguns using deer slugs only—NO BUCKSHOT is to be used on our Rifle Range. Our range allows for targets to be placed from 25 to 135 yards out. We have eight shooters lanes which are covered to keep the elements off our members. Each station has a staging area for all of your shooting needs. Shooters benches, chairs, stools, trash cans, port-o-johns, and buckets for clean-up of brass are all on-site and readily available. We also provide free cardboard targets and there is an abundance of target stands available on site for you to use.

Our Rifle range is open to member's only unless stated otherwise. All members who use The Piqua Fish & Game Ranges must have completed a Range Class, obtained and have their Range Card on their person and all shooters must follow The Club's Range Rules.

If you have any questions about this or any of our other ranges, policies or procedures please contact us.

 The Piqua Fish & Game has an excellent Pistol Range. This range is a wonderful spot to site in new firearms, test fire your weapons, hold seminars and training programs or to just spend some time doing what you love. This range offers a section set-up and dedicated for the use of pistols. We offer four separate ranges with distances varying from 20 to 50 yards there is an area that's just your range. We have eight shooters lanes which are covered to keep the elements off our members. Each station has a staging area for all of your shooting needs. Shooters benches, chairs, stools, trash cans, port-o-johns, and buckets for clean-up of brass are all on-site and readily available. We also provide free cardboard targets and there is an abundance of target stands available on site for you to use.

Our pistol range is open to member's only unless stated otherwise. All members who use The Piqua Fish & Game Ranges must have completed a Range Class, obtained and have their Range Card on their person and all shooters must follow The Club's Range Rules.

If you have any questions about this or any of our other ranges, policies or procedures please contact us.

  Our Cowboy Range, Hard Times is home to The Miami Valley Cowboys and was established in March of 2001 as part of The Piqua Fish & Game Protective Association. Hard Times, is located at the shooting ranges of Piqua Fish & Game. Our site consists of 12 stages and a 135 yard long-rifle range. Hard Times was built under the guidance of the NRA and stresses safety by design. We have themed stages and platforms of all types to enjoy. 

The Miami Valley Cowboys organization is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). SASS is an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™. SASS endorses regional matches conducted by affiliated clubs, stages END of TRAIL—The World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting, promulgates rules and procedures to ensure safety and consistency in Cowboy Action Shooting matches, and seeks to protect its members' 2nd Amendment rights. SASS members share a common interest in preserving the history of the Old West and competitive shooting. 

 Cowboy Action Shooting is a multi-faceted shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West: single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles, and old time shotguns. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized, "Old West" style. It is a timed sport in which shooters compete for prestige on a course of different shooting stages. Each scenario, as they are called, features an array of situations, many based on famous incidents or movies scenes, in which the shooters must test their mettle against steel targets.

One of the unique aspects of SASS approved Cowboy Action Shooting™ is the requirement placed on costuming. Each participant is required to adopt a shooting alias appropriate to a character or profession of the late 19th century, a Hollywood western star, or an appropriate character from fiction. Their costume is then developed accordingly. Many event participants gain more enjoyment from the costuming aspect of our sport than from the shooting competition, itself. Regardless of a SASS member's individual area of interest, SASS events provide regular opportunities for fellowship and fun with like-minded folks and families.  

 The Piqua Fish & Game has an excellent trap shooting area that offers two voice-activated, self-feeding trap houses. Manual throwers are also available for practice. Our trap range is located at the North West corner of our Clubhouse. There is ample parking and overhead lighting available. Trap shoots are conducted every Monday evening at 6pm. Meet at the main trap station behind the PFG Clubhouse the cost for Trapshooting is $3.25 for 25 shells and target. Proceeds benefit the Miami County 4H. You do not need a range card to attend or take part in the shoot.  

 Our Archery range is located at the end of the front Clubhouse parking lot, below and parallels the small Clubhouse pond. The range consists of three target locations: 20, 30, and 40 yards with shooting positions designated by the bow holders.

The Archery Range is open year-round Monday thru Sunday from sunrise to sunset. You do not need to have a Range Card or attend a Range Class to use our Archery Range however you must be a Piqua Fish & Game member in good standing. 

The range is designed for 3D-style targets. The Club has targets that will be available during Club shoots. You may also use your own 3D targets but they must be placed in front of the permanent stands that designate the target locations. Only these areas are too be used. The use of broadheads is prohibited on the range and our targets unless otherwise noted at the target location. You may use block style targets as well, but they must be approved targets that would stop an arrow. There should be no glass in the range area. This range is for archery use only, there are to be absolutely no firearms on this range.

All archers must shoot from behind the same firing line. If there is more than one archer on the line shooting, you must take turns shooting. This will prevent cross firing of arrows.

If someone needs to go down the line to retrieve arrows, the same rules apply as on the gun ranges. The bows must be placed in their holders and no one will handle a bow while people are down range.

There is a fenced off area between the Archery Range and the trail leading to the Campground. This is a safety zone you should only enter or leave the Archery Range at the sheltered entrance at the rear of the front parking lot.