Iroquois Rod Gun Club

Founded in 1924 as “Mohawk Gun Club”, the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club has been an essential part of the Capital Region’s outdoor community for nearly a century. The club focuses on safely promoting firearm and archery marksmanship, with a rich history that spans back to its origins. As of 2014, they celebrated 90 years of continuous operation.

Facilities: Nestled on expansive grounds, the club boasts:

• A clubhouse
• An indoor pistol range
• An outdoor small bore range
• Facilities for trap and skeet, complete with a warming hut
• An archery target field and course
• A 100-yard rifle range

Please note, this is a private club, catering to members and their guests. The general public must have an invitation to use the facilities.

Safety First: The Iroquois Rod & Gun Club emphasizes a “COLD Club” policy. No loaded firearms are permitted on the premises unless at the firing line, without any exceptions. All firearms should be unloaded unless in the designated shooting position, and safety measures like eye and ear protection are mandatory on all ranges.

Hours & Accessibility: Different ranges have varying hours of operation, mainly from dawn to dusk. However, certain facilities, like the trap and skeet, are available until 10 pm.

Feedback from the Community:

Strengths:

• A broad spectrum of shooting activities available, from trap shooting, even during colder seasons, to indoor and outdoor gun ranges.
• Facilities are well-maintained and in excellent condition.
• Access to indoor pistol shooting is available 24/7.
• Many members have reported a positive environment and praised the training sessions.
• On certain days and times, members can enjoy the facility without much crowd.

Areas of Improvement:

• A few reviewers noted unsatisfactory experiences, although specifics were not detailed.

Extras: Interested in junior archery? The club has been featured in an interview with the Rotterdam Junior Archery League, available for viewing on WNYT Channel 13.