| Oak Hills Gun Club Blue Grass, IA |
Originally know as the Coon Hunters Association, the Oak Hills Gun Club was formed in 1934
and purchased the land it now uses the same year. The purpose was to run coon dogs and
participate in coon hunting. Most of the members were also hunters and they used the
grounds for rifle shooting as well as coon dog trials. Members used it for themselves and their
friends, but not on a commercial basis. Trap shooting also was a common activity of the
members and their guests on the grounds.
Sometime in 1949 a large number of club members became interested in affiliating with the
National Rifle Association and sometime in 1951 those members did so affiliate. Sometime
thereafter the club changed their name to a rifle club and later to the present name of Oak Hill
Gun Club. Interest in coon hunting and coon dog trials died out.
Things stayed the same for many years until 1964 or 1965 the National Guard did
considerable work building the backstops now is use today. In the mid 80's the covered firing
point on the pistol range was built. In the mid 90's the covered firing point on the rifle range
was built. In the early 2000's many improvements were made to the rifle range. Including
extended covered firing point and improved parking. 2003 has seen many improvements
made at the club. One of the largest improvements was to the rifle range. Raising the 100yd.
and 200yd. backstops. Improving the target area drainage and safety.
The firing point has a concrete deck, concrete shooting benches and improved CMP Match
firing points. Bench rest is a very active part of the schedule as is the CMP and Black powder
shooting. Last year saw the addition of Springfield matches to our schedule. They have proven
to be of interest and have been included in the current year’s schedule.
The Trap shooting has been very active, with shooting every Wednesday and going into dark.
There has been new lighting installed to aid in the night shooting. A new trap machine has
been installed recently to prevent breakdowns.
This year’s projected area of improvements will include, much needed work on the pistol
range, to benefit pistol shooters and the JR. CMP activities.
The Oak Hills Gun Club is affiliated with the Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Association, the NRA
and the CMP.
and purchased the land it now uses the same year. The purpose was to run coon dogs and
participate in coon hunting. Most of the members were also hunters and they used the
grounds for rifle shooting as well as coon dog trials. Members used it for themselves and their
friends, but not on a commercial basis. Trap shooting also was a common activity of the
members and their guests on the grounds.
Sometime in 1949 a large number of club members became interested in affiliating with the
National Rifle Association and sometime in 1951 those members did so affiliate. Sometime
thereafter the club changed their name to a rifle club and later to the present name of Oak Hill
Gun Club. Interest in coon hunting and coon dog trials died out.
Things stayed the same for many years until 1964 or 1965 the National Guard did
considerable work building the backstops now is use today. In the mid 80's the covered firing
point on the pistol range was built. In the mid 90's the covered firing point on the rifle range
was built. In the early 2000's many improvements were made to the rifle range. Including
extended covered firing point and improved parking. 2003 has seen many improvements
made at the club. One of the largest improvements was to the rifle range. Raising the 100yd.
and 200yd. backstops. Improving the target area drainage and safety.
The firing point has a concrete deck, concrete shooting benches and improved CMP Match
firing points. Bench rest is a very active part of the schedule as is the CMP and Black powder
shooting. Last year saw the addition of Springfield matches to our schedule. They have proven
to be of interest and have been included in the current year’s schedule.
The Trap shooting has been very active, with shooting every Wednesday and going into dark.
There has been new lighting installed to aid in the night shooting. A new trap machine has
been installed recently to prevent breakdowns.
This year’s projected area of improvements will include, much needed work on the pistol
range, to benefit pistol shooters and the JR. CMP activities.
The Oak Hills Gun Club is affiliated with the Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Association, the NRA
and the CMP.
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