Buffalo Rifle and Revolver Club

Buffalo Rifle and Revolver Club, located in West Seneca, NY, boasts of its legacy as one of the oldest and most affordable gun clubs in Western New York, having served firearms enthusiasts since 1930. This safe, family-friendly shooting facility is an ideal space for individuals and families to experience a well-regulated shooting environment.

Key Features:

• Range: The club features a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range with 10 shooting lanes, each 50 feet in length. The range is equipped with automatic target retrieval systems and a new ventilation system.
• Ammunition: The range accommodates any pistol caliber, and rifles that can shoot with a pistol caliber are also welcome. Reloads are permitted.
• Safety: On-site Range Officers and instructors are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in firearm safety, ensuring that members and their guests have a positive experience.
• Training and Programs: The club offers firearms training, shooting competitions, and youth programs. Children aged 12-16 are encouraged to participate and shoot alongside their parents or guardians.
• Membership: While the club currently has reached its membership cap, they maintain a waiting list system. New memberships are considered after existing members have renewed, typically after the first week in April.

Pros:

• Members appreciate the club’s environment, often praising it as a “great place” with a “great group of people.
• The club continuously updates its facilities, as seen when they addressed concerns about range lighting.
• They offer lifetime memberships, subject to management approval.

Cons:

• As a private member club with a cap of 500 members, there can be a wait time for interested individuals to join.
• There have been instances where visitors felt their time was wasted due to miscommunications regarding licenses.
• A few members have noted issues such as poor lighting on the range, although the club has taken steps to rectify this.

Membership Fees:

• New Member Dues & Fee: $90 (Initiation fee $40 + New Member Dues $50)
• Family Member New Dues: $50 (Waived initiation fee for immediate family members of current members)
• Range Fees for Members: $5.00 per visit

Important Note: Foreign visitors, such as those from Canada, are reminded to ensure they have the required New York State permits for handguns and to check for requirements pertaining to long guns.

Features

• Airgun
• Clubhouse/Lounge/ Lodge
• Equipment Rentals
• Hunter Education
• Instruction Available
• Organized Competitions
• Other Options
• Pistol Range
• Practical/Action Pistol
• Rimfire Challenge
• Services Available
• Smallbore
• Women’s Programs
• Youth Programs

Regions

• New York

Location