Gallery .22 bullseye match, WMPL teams only.
Open to the public. Front gate will be open at 8:30 AM. Match will start between 9:00 - 9:30 AM. Match will be shot standing off hand. Rifles can be any action, lever, single shot etc, with iron sights. 30 caliber rifles will have a bullet diameter of .300-.399. 40 caliber rifles will have a bullet diameter .400 and bigger. Target will be a B-100 Buffalo target. 5 shots for sighters and 20 shots for score per gun. cost: members $5 dollars for first gun and $1 for second gun. non members $8 for first gun and $1 for second gun. More info at more details. Any questions contact jayerssmgc@gmail.com
The ladies' shoot will be held in the Indoor Range at SMGC. To register email cassynewt@gmail.com. The Women's SIG at SMGC is dedicated to offering introductory to advanced knowledge and techniques in the safe handling and use of all firearms. We are dedicated to encouraging women to join and enjoy more of the shooting sports. ** Some firearms will be available to try out to find what fits and works best for new shooters. **Ammunition will be provided for new shooters additional shooters will need to follow the SMGC IDR Ammunition Restrictions. **Non-members $15, members $10. These range fees help to offset the cost of maintaining the range, target holders and targets. More information on the Ladies Shoot- All events start with a safety meeting and then the ladies are joined by their personal instructors, to learn the proper method of the safe handling and use of firearms. After the initial introduction to the shooting sports, the ladies are given a choice to try different styles of firearms, to find the type that fits their needs best. The skills learned will enable you to actively participate in all the shooting activities that SMGC offers. We encourage all our ladies to return often, to build their skills. During the season we endeavor to hold diverse events to provide a chance for our ladies to understand all the different types of firearms and events available in the shooting sports. Firearms are provided by our volunteer Range Safety Officers, and the ammunition is supplied, but you may elect to bring your own firearm and ammunition. A portion of the ammunition used is provided by the NRA Foundation/Friends of the NRA via a grant to the Women's Division of SMGC
22 rimfire rifles only. Range opens at 4:00. Match begins at 4:30, or when the line is full. $5 first target; $1 each subsequent target. Questions? Contact johnceglarek@att.net
Week 1 - 1st match: Rapid-fire timed match on B3 target. Two five shot strings timed for bolt or semi auto. 10 shots per target, repeated 3 times (total of 30 shots). Classes are semi-automatic rifles, and everything else...scopes vs iron sights are not classed separarately. 2nd match: A Buffalo target scaled down to 50-feet is used; 20 shots in 20 minutes. Classes are iron sights and scopes/dot sights. Both matches are shot standing/off-hand.
Week 2- slow fire off-hand match on 6 bull A-32 target. 5 shots per bull on 5 scoring bulls. The 6th bull is for sighters. Total of 25 shots in 20 minutes. Iron sights and scopes are scored separately.
Week 3 - slow fire silhouette target match on TQ-14 target. 20 bulls per target broken into two 10 shot strings. We will shoot 2 targets for a total of 40 shots. You can choose to shoot off-hand or with the rifle supported.
Week 4 - Black death challenge match. 5 shots per target on any of the bulls. Higher scores achieved on smaller bulls but be careful not to hit white! We shoot 4 cards for a total of 20 shots. You can shoot off-hand or with the rifle supported.
Week 5 - practice night on any target.
This course satisfies the classroom/range requirements to obtain your Michigan Concealed Pistol License. The course is designed around basic firearms safety and use with a focus on legal requirements and laws surrounding firearms.
The class will begin at 8am and run until 5pm.
Pre-registration is required through cragoconcealed.com
Pre-payment is required unless prior arrangements have been made. Cost is $120 for non-SMGC members and $100 for members of SMGC.
We will be holding a “working lunch” so please bring your own food. There is a lot of information to cover so your presence is required.
For the range portion of the class. Please let me know what firearm you are bringing to the course. Please bring firearm, ear protection, eye protection, billed cap (baseball cap), 50 rounds of ammunition, and weather appropriate clothing. We will be holding the live fire portion of the class OUTDOORS we will shoot in the rain or snow.
Please contact Cass Crago with any questions or accommodation you will need.
Cass has many years of experience as a shooter and instructor. She leads SMGC's Women's Special Interest Group, she is the club's Recording Secretary. She holds instructor credentials through the NRA, Rangemaster, MCRGO, The Complete Combatant, AG&AG, MI DNR_LED, and is working on more. She has trained with many of the top instructors throughout the country. She is a life-long learner and wants to share what she can with our club members.
Please note the time change. The door used to open at 9:30. Now it opens at 10:00.
This is a 50-foot match at the Indoor Range @ 809 East Crosstown Parkway. The range will open at 10:00 and after getting set up we will probably start shooting sometime between 10:30 and 11:00. Bring your air rifle, a rest, and ammo. We supply the bench if you don't have one. We also have quite a few sandbags that you can use. We will shoot two 30 shot matches for a grand total of 60 shots plus unlimited sighters. After counting all of our X's, if you want to hang out, we can chip in and get pizza from Little Caesars, which is just around the corner and opens at noon. We have the range reserved until 2:00. So, after the match/lunch you can practice if you'd like. Cost for the match is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Note: pellets only. No BBs.
Who: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Shot Size: 7.5 to 9 REQUIRED
Fee:
$5 per Round for Members
$7 for Non-Members
$3 for Juniors (w/ Jr or Sr High Student ID)
What: Scrap, Skeet and International Skeet Shooting
$5.50 per Round for Members
Intro to Holster Skills is a 4-hour class focused on introducing safe practices and the foundational draw stroke using an outside-the-waistband holster. This is an excellent first step for those who want to build confidence and competence working from a holster in a range environment.
Students will:
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Eye Protection & Hearing Protection
A functional semi-automatic handgun in .22lr, 380 or 9mm
Two magazines
Hard Sided, Outside the Waistband Holster (No bra holsters, purse carry, IWB, push button retention, fabric or soft sided holsters allowed.)
Two Magazine Pouches
Gun Belt
100 rounds of factory ammunition
Note-pad and pen strongly recommended
RECOMMENDED ATTIRE:
Climate appropriate: short sleeve or long sleeve shirt and ball cap
High collar or neckline shirt. No low-cut/V-neck tops!
Pants with BELT LOOPS
Pre-registration required email Cass Crago at cassynewt@gmail.com or 269-297-0071
Cost: $75 for SMGC or AG&AG members. $100 for non-members (PayPal/Venmo @CassCrago).
Open practice is a fantastic time for members that have not introduced themselves to "all things Pit". We will have static shooting at steel plates/targets and also usually setup an action stage (similar to what you might see at an IDPA match). When you enter the Action Pit, you must have eye protection and a brimmed hat on at all times as we are in a shot fall area. There is a comprehensive Action Pit SOP available to download under the Resources tab at the SMGC website. In order to draw from the holster and shoot on the move, you must first show that you can do this safely and competently. Questions? Email tim@ssinspect.com. Come out and see what you've been missing in life :)
The Action Pit is reserved to setup the stages in all 3 bays for tomorrows Action Match. More hands make for light work. If time (and energy) allows, we will shoot through the stages for test/evaluation purposes. If you are new to SMGC, Action shooting, or the Action Pit, this is a great way to get a basic understanding of what a match is like. In order to be eligible to participate in Action events, you must have proven competency in drawing from the holster and shooting on the move. Gear requirements are in place. Questions? Email tim@ssinspect.com
Action Pit Gate opens at 4PM for final set up. Registration and sign in 5-5:45, Safety Brief at 5:45. Action Match starts at 6PM. If you are not there for the 5:45pm safety brief you will not be allowed to compete. Match goes until completion or 8:59. This match is for members and their guests that have action pistol experience and proven competency. The Action Pit SOP can be downloaded/printed from the Resources tab at the SMGC website. Questions? Email tim@ssinspect.com
Reserved for a private CPL course. For more information, please contact Sunday Speer at sundaymspeer@gmail.com.
Gear check and sign in 1:00 – 1:45 pm, safety brief at 1:45, first rounds down range at 2:00 pm. If you are not there for the safety brief, you will not be allowed to compete.
Please review the Standard Operating Procedures and the Tactical Games Clearing Procedures and Chamber Flags video attached for more information about activities and required equipment for participation.
A Girl & A Gun events are fun, social gatherings where you get firearms training and encouragement, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, improve your marksmanship, and make new friends. All AG & AG events are supervised by Certified Firearms Instructors. All Chapter Facilitators are women who can “speak girl” and provide techniques and tips for female shooters. Our goal is to empower, educate, and have fun at the range. AG & AG events have been successful steppingstones for thousands of women since 2011. Please know that we cannot give a formal training class in a casual environment at Girl’s Night Out and that is not our intent; if you are a new shooter, we strongly encourage that you contact Cass Crago. AG & AG is honored to be a resource for you to help find the right instructor and/or classes. GNO is Girls Night Out, a chance to hang with our shooting sisters for supervised practice. At 6:00pm sharp we start the safety brief, which is mandatory for all shooters and observers (so please try to be a couple minutes early if at all possible) and have range time from after the safety brief until 8pm. This is an A Girl & A Gun event held at Southern Michigan Gun Club’s outdoor Range. The fee for participation is $20 for any participants. If you are a member of AG&AG or Southern Michigan Gun Club you can deduct $5 from the price ($15 event fee). If you are a member of both, you can deduct $10 ($10 event fee). This, like always, is a chance to shoot in a friendly environment and push your skills a bit as there is a bit of instruction provided to help make you a better shooter no matter your level! We often times will talk about the Quarterly match or the Pistol Marksmanship Program and give you an opportunity to learn more about competition, in a low-key friendly environment (do NOT be intimidated). For this event and all future GNO’s I recommend that you bring 150 rounds of ammunition if possible. You will go through ammunition quickly and you will be sad when it runs out. Pistol caliber .22-.45 is acceptable as long as the velocity is under 1000fps and no FMJ for the Indoor Range. Outdoor range no restrictions are in place. Contact Cass Crago at 269-297-0071 or cassynewt@gmail.com A few more specifics: You will need to be keyed in if you are not a member of Southern Michigan. This means that the RSVP process is super important so that we know who we need to let into the club. This is not as big of a hurdle as it seems, we just need to make sure you don’t get left outside the gate :) What do I bring? SMGC is a great club, but we need to make sure we are keeping ourselves and others as safe as possible. Eye protection, ear protection, and a ball cap are required. In addition, your firearm and around 150 rds of ammunition (or whatever you can spare right now). If you are new to shooting we recommend that you contact Cass Crago at 269-297-0071 or cassynewt@gmail.com I am super excited about this event and I hope you will be too!!!!
Clubhouse---22471 38th Ave Mattawan, Mi 49071
Join us for our New Member Orientation and discover everything our gun club has to offer! This informative and welcoming event is designed to introduce prospective and new members to our club’s culture, safety standards, and year-round activities.
We’ll cover all club rules and guidelines to ensure a safe, responsible, and enjoyable environment for everyone. You’ll also learn about the wide range of activities we host throughout the year. From organized shoots and competitions to training opportunities and social gatherings that bring our community together.
Whether you’re an experienced enthusiast or just getting started, this orientation is the perfect way to get acquainted, ask questions, and meet fellow members.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you make the most of your membership!
If you have not paid dues online please have a check or exact cash please. We can also take your card at the time of the event.
Here is a link to a virtual tour video of our properties in Mattawan & Kalamazoo. This will show you all of the ranges that we have.
https://youtu.be/FslaiJkodxk
Travis Williamson, Membership Secretary- SMGC
membership@smgc.club
269.271.7883
Gate open at 4PM. Safety brief at 5:45PM. Match starts at 6PM. (Static), Plate match, shooter starts at the podium, pistol loaded and at low ready in podium notch. On signal engage the 6 steel plates as accurately and fast as possible. Reload if needed. This is a static shooting event, no holster required. Head-to-Head competition. Questions? Email tim@ssinspect.com
This is the annual SMGC clean-up day. Please bring gloves, yard and common tools and an appetite. Lunch is catered by Q-it Up, just like last year. No shooting allowed on the property during this event.
25m Bench Rest match at the Outdoor Range (22471 38th Ave., Mattawan, MI) 10:00am - 2:00pm. We'll start the match at 10:00 to allow the rising sun to get somewhat overhead instead of shining right into our eyes. The gate will be open by 9:00 to allow for set-up. These matches will be held the 1st Saturday of the month June through October. The May match is the 1st Sunday due to club clean-up day on the 1st Saturday. It is open to the public: $5 members & $10 guests. This match is sanctioned by United States Air Rifle Bench Rest (https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/rules/). Any .177, .20, or .22 caliber pellet rifle is allowed. No BBs. A match consists of 3 targets, each with 25 bulls for a total of 75 shots for record and unlimited sighters. 20 minute time limit for each target. We will hold 2 matches. You can shoot one,or both.
1st Tues - any rifle Standing at 50 yards; buffalo target
2nd Tues - 22 rimfire Bench Rest at 50 yards
3rd Tues - any rifle Standing at 50 yards
4th Tues - any rifle Bench Rest at 100yards
5th Tues - TBD
Members $5, Nonmembers $10
60 Shot Airgun Field Target Match at SMGC Outdoor Airgun Range$5 member, $8 non-member. Targets consist of metal silhouettes of animals, each one with a hole in it. Behind the hole is a paddle. Shoot through the hole and strike the paddle to make the critter fall down. Targets are placed anywhere from 10 yd to 55 yd away. We will have 10 to 15 lanes with 2 - 3 targets in each lane for a total of 30 targets. You'll shoot each one twice for a total of 60 shots. For air rifles up to .22 caliber and no more than 20 foot pounds of power. No BBs. So much fun, they're bound to make it illegal. Questions - contact Greg Vaughan 269-547-7960 or smgcgregv@gmail.com
ABOUT SHOTGUN ESSENTIALS
Student Expectation - *ALL students will possess a basic understanding of the operation and firing of their chosen shotgun in order to participate in this course. Please review the full course description prior to enrollment.
It is commonly accepted that the shotgun represents one of the most powerful defensive tools available. This is our first level course in helping you build the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to employ it.
The focus of this 8-hour course is to assist students in developing the proficiency necessary to operate the shotgun in a home based, defensive context. Topics covered will include:
Segments of the course will be sent in video format to, and viewed by, all participants prior to class day. This allows each student to ensure their chosen shotgun will be properly set up upon arrival, allows students to receive (and keep) the classroom content as a resource to revisit if needed , and allows us to enjoy maximized time on the range to build skills. You will have adequate time to run any questions or concerns by Jonathan prior to class day.
Cost: $225
he ladies' shoot will be held in the Pit at SMGC. Or the clubhouse if weather is unpleasant. To register email cassynewt@gmail.com. The Women's SIG at SMGC is dedicated to offering introductory to advanced knowledge and techniques in the safe handling and use of all firearms. We are dedicated to encouraging women to join and enjoy more of the shooting sports. ** Some firearms will be available to try out to find what fits and works best for new shooters. **Ammunition will be provided for new shooters **Non-members $15, members $10. These range fees help to offset the cost of maintaining the range, target holders and targets. More information on the Ladies Shoot- All events start with a safety meeting and then the ladies are joined by their personal instructors, to learn the proper method of the safe handling and use of firearms. After the initial introduction to the shooting sports, the ladies are given a choice to try different styles of firearms, to find the type that fits their needs best. The skills learned will enable you to actively participate in all the shooting activities that SMGC offers. We encourage all our ladies to return often, to build their skills. During the season we endeavor to hold diverse events to provide a chance for our ladies to understand all the different types of firearms and events available in the shooting sports. Firearms are provided by our volunteer Range Safety Officers, and the ammunition is supplied, but you may elect to bring your own firearm and ammunition. A portion of the ammunition used is provided by the NRA Foundation/Friends of the NRA via a grant to the Women's Division of SMGC
A Girl & A Gun events are fun, social gatherings where you get firearms training and encouragement, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, improve your marksmanship, and make new friends. All AG & AG events are supervised by Certified Firearms Instructors. All Chapter Facilitators are women who can “speak girl” and provide techniques and tips for female shooters. Our goal is to empower, educate, and have fun at the range. AG & AG events have been successful steppingstones for thousands of women since 2011. Please know that we cannot give a formal training class in a casual environment at Breakfast & Bullets and that is not our intent; if you are a new shooter, we strongly encourage that you contact Cass Crago. AG & AG is honored to be a resource for you to help find the right instructor and/or classes. Grab your favorite portable breakfast and head out to the range around 9:00 am. Between 9 and 10 we hang out, talk, laugh and have a blast just creating a shooting community. At 10:00 sharp we start the safety brief for the shooting portion and have range time from 10 to noon. This event is held at Southern Michigan Gun Club’s outdoor location and using their Action Pit to hold this event. The fee for participation is $10 for any SMGC member participants, $20 for any non-members. This, like always, is a chance to shoot steel plates in a semi-competitive environment. What I mean by semi-competitive is that you can race someone else, or you can do your own thing. For this event we recommend that you bring 150 rounds of ammunition if possible. You will go through ammunition quickly and you will be sad when it runs out. Pistol caliber .22-.45 is acceptable. A few more specifics: You will need to be keyed in if you are not a member of Southern Michigan. This means that the RSVP process is super important so that we know who we need to let into the club. This is not as big of a hurdle as it seems, we just need to make sure you don’t get left outside the gate :) Please RSVP to Cass at cassynewt@gmail.com or 269-297-0071 What do I bring? SMGC is a great club, but we need to make sure we are keeping ourselves and others as safe as possible. Eye protection, ear protection, and a ball cap are required. In addition, your firearm and around 150 rds of ammunition (or whatever you can spare right now). If you are new to shooting we recommend that you contact Cass at cassynewt@gmail.com or 269-297-0071 I am super excited about this event and I hope you will be too!!!!
Gear check and sign in 5:00 – 5:45, safety brief at 5:45, first rounds down range at 6:00 pm. If you are not there for the safety brief, you will not be allowed to compete.
Date: July 25, 2026
Location: Southern Michigan Gun Club 22471 38th Ave, Mattawan, MI 49071
Time: 900am-500pm Fee: $300.00 AGAG members $500.00 if they attend both classes
Train with the Nation’s most experienced female law enforcement firearms instructors who share advanced skills and tactical knowledge in the best training environment imaginable. Building Warriors; one woman at a time.
The purpose of this class is to improve shooting performance through minimal classroom and maximum range time. This class will focus on skill-building drills as it relates to developing the fundamentals of handgun management and marksmanship. Individual assessments will take place as well as homework assigned for continued improvement. This is a low round count with each round fired as a sniper shot. This is a customized course built specifically for AGAG members, but available to all. There will be a specific focus on qualifying for the FBI marksmanship pistol standard.
Requisites
· Outside the waistband holster recommended but not required
About LouKa Tactical: In business since 1999 it is the largest female owned and operated company of its kind with a diverse cadre of instructors with unique talents. Co-owner Lou Ann Hamblin retired from law enforcement, having served 22 years working uniform and training as well as undercover to include a special assignment with the DEA. She holds a master’s degree in performance technology from the University of Michigan. She specializes in training female officers and is a certified firearms and defensive tactics instructor in a variety of disciplines. To date she has trained just over 6500 women in pistol classes alone. She is a Team One Network adjunct instructor and an H & K Master Pistol Instructor. She instructs internationally in the areas of instructor development, training for specialty units and female officers to include presentations at the following conferences: A Girl and A Gun (AGAG), The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), The International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA), and The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI). Lou Ann also serves as the 3rd Vice President for IALEFI. She currently serves on advisory boards for ILEETA and in 2025 Lou Ann was a recipient of ILEETA’s coveted Legacy Award, acknowledging her contribution to enhancing law enforcement training over the last three decades. In 2015 Lou Ann was also awarded “Alumnus of the Year” from the University of Michigan for her contributions to public safety and public safety training.
This 1-day customized class is designed for armed professionals and individuals who may not have immediate access to a long gun while responding to an active killer situation. For situations that require precision at greater distances and crowded environments, engaging targets while moving as a sole respondent and with a partner. The class is applicable to responsibly armed citizens, school resource officers, detectives/plain clothes, probation and parole, armed security and off-duty police officers. Case studies will be reviewed and converted into range exercises. This class is being offered by LouKa Tactical Training and has been delivered in various forms nationwide since 2006 to include TacCon, IALEFI, and the Michigan Tactical Officers’ annual conferences.
Register by going to: www.loukatactical.com *Space is limited to 20 participants
When: July 26, 2026
Time: 0900-1700 Fee: $300.00 AGAG members $500.00 if they attend both classes.
Training goals:
· Improve an individual’s handgun skills with a challenging and safe training environment which allows them to explore their current abilities and to provide opportunities to improve their shooting discipline and operational performance in chaotic environments.
· Reduce liability in deadly force situations through challenging live fire training exercises relative to environments such as school, church, courtroom, parking lot, mall, etc.
Participant requirements:
· Pistol including 3 magazines-minimum
· 400 rounds of pistol ammunition-minimum
· Brimmed hat, ear protection, and wrap around shatter resistant eye protection
To learn more, go to: www.loukatactical.com
New Member Orientation
VFW Post 1527
1920 Kilgore Service Rd.
Portage, Mi. 49002
Gear check and sign in 1:00 – 1:45, safety brief at 1:45, first rounds down range at 2:00 pm. If you are not there for the safety brief, you will not be allowed to compete.
22471 38th Ave Mattawan, Mi 49071
809 East Crosstown Parkway Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Mailing Address
PO Box 398, Mattawan, MI 49071
