A: North Olmsted Sportsman’s Club (NOSC) is NOT open to the public except for specific events (Junior Training Programs, inter club competitions, etc.). The Club is a private organization requiring membership.

A: Yes, as long as they can legally possess a firearm and are willing to follow club rules.  See the Membership page or the Membership FAQs below for more information.

A: NOSC has no set operating hours. Generally, the indoor range can operate between 10 am and 10 pm depending on scheduled activities and events.  Trap shoots are held on alternating Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm. Check the Calendar for specifics.

A: Yes. The clubhouse, restrooms, and indoor range are handicapped accessible.  However, the Archery range and access to that range are not paved. 

A: Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 8:00 pm.  Meetings are held in the clubhouse.

A: No, we do not rent firearms.  There are however, air guns and .22s available for supervised, junior use as part of the Junior Rifle program (Click on Rifle on the Programs page for information on the Junior program)

A: All new members are required to attend a basic safety training session before using the ranges.  All firearms and archery activities require the presence of trained Range Safety Officer(s).  The RSOs are required to attend a refresher course annually.  Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI) are required.

A: Only handguns, rimfire rifles and center fire rifles firing straight walled pistol cartridges may be used. Prohibitions include:

• No center fire rifle ammunition
• No black powder firearms of any kind
• No shot shells of any type
• No tracers, incendiary or armor-piercing ammunition

A: Only paper/cardboard targets are to be used on the indoor range.  Targets are provided.

A: Proper dress is required, simply because hot brass landing on your skin can create a safety hazard to yourself and others. 

• No open-toed shoes, sandals or open-top boots are permitted on the firing line
• No low-cut or under-cut tops are allowed on the firing line

Smoking , vaping and e-cigarettes are allowed in designated areas only.

All guests under the age of 21 must be supervised by an adult at all times

A: Your firearm with proper ammunition; eye & ear protection; empty chamber indicator (ECI).  Eye & ear protection and ECIs are available for use if needed.

A: Crossbows are permitted.  Broadheads are NOT.

A: Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) target loads only (Maximum 7.5 shot, 1.125 oz).

A: Complete the membership application on the Membership page. Have the application signed by two current club members.  Drop off or mail the application.

A: Yes.  Your spouse and all dependent children are eligible to participate in all club activities.  See the NOSC Rules & Policies for more information.

A: Yes.  You must accompany the guest(s) and are responsible for the safety and conduct of your guest(s).  The guest(s) must sign the NOSC’s Acknowledgement of Risk form.  See the NOSC Rules & Policies for more information.