named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Monday Night Outdoor League - Precision Pistol
Weekly outdoor pistol shooting league for members to practice and compete in precision pistol events.
NRA Basic Pistol and Shotgun Courses
Certified training programs in pistol and shotgun safety and handling, taught by NRA-certified instructors.
NYS Hunter, Bow Hunter, and Trapping Education
State-mandated courses required for obtaining hunting and trapping licenses in New York.
NYS Pistol Permit Safety Course
Firearm safety training required for obtaining a pistol permit in Rensselaer County, NY.
Rensselaer County School Trap Championship
Annual trap shooting competition for students in Rensselaer County, promoting youth engagement in shooting sports.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 5 activities
- Deliver outdoor skills training and education programsProvides instruction and skill development in trap shooting, archery, and pistol shooting for members and newcomers, delivered by over 25 NRA-certified pistol instructors and 8 shotgun instructors.
- Host youth and school shooting sports programsSupports youth engagement in shooting sports by hosting the Hoosick Falls Jr/Sr High School Trap Team and the Rensselaer County School Trap Championship, providing facility access and event organization.
- Operate shooting and archery ranges with structured access and safety protocolsManages outdoor pistol and shooting ranges open from 9:00 a.m. to sunset, requiring sign-in via logbooks and adherence to cleanup rules, including collection of spent casings and targets; also operates a 30-target 3D archery course featuring Southern Zone Big Game animals.
- Organize recurring and special shooting eventsHosts a weekly outdoor precision pistol league, an annual spring clean-up event, and special events such as the 2025 Military Fun Shoot to engage members and promote community participation.
- Provide firearm safety and certification coursesOffers NRA-certified and state-required firearm safety education courses, including Basic Pistol, Basic Shotgun, and New York State pistol permit safety courses, serving both permit applicants and current holders seeking to remove restrictions.
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Membership-Based Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 activity
- Promote lawful outdoor sports and hunting activitiesEncourages participation in hunting, trapping, trap shooting, fishing, bait casting, boating, and other lawful outdoor sports through year-round access and programming at its 200-acre facility in Melrose, NY.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Provide emergency medical training programsOffers CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training programs to members and the public as part of its safety education offerings.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Provide facility access and boundary informationOffers year-round membership with no closure periods and provides a .kmz file for Google Earth and Maps to display property boundary lines for member use.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate member firearm and gear transactionsOperates an online trading post where members can list and sell firearms, ammunition, and related gear, with same-day processing of sale requests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$69K66%
Investment income$18K18%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$820K
Cash$666K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$820K
Liquid reserves94.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BUSOLD DEBRA — DIRECTOR
- COLE SARAH — SECRETARY
- EINBINDER ERIC — VICE PRESIDENT
- FARLEY MARK — DIRECTOR
- HARRIS LEN — DIRECTOR
- HEMBDT PHILIP G — TREASURER
- LOCKROW TERRY — DIRECTOR
- MCCARTY JOHN — PRESIDENT
- MCCARTY SEAN — CHAIRMAN
- MILLER MEAGAN — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- WELLS TYLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Capital District of NY Partner — Referenced as a regional benchmark for club operations and membership policies.
- Hoosick Falls Jr/Sr High School Partner — Hosts the school's trap shooting team for practice and competition.
- Joe Kelly Partner — Provided maps of property boundary lines for the organization.
- NEBA Partner — Co-hosts archery events with North Troy Stag Rod and Gun Club Inc.
- NRA Network — Offers NRA-affiliated Basic Pistol training program.
- NRA Network — Utilizes NRA-certified instructors and offers NRA-affiliated training courses in pistol and shotgun safety.
- New York State High School Clay Target League Network — Participates as a host club in the state high school clay target league.
- USA High School Clay Target League Network — Part of the national league network through participation in the New York State chapter.
- YouTube Network — Hosts organizational videos on YouTube to share event content.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Firearm Safety Education as Community Stewardshipmethodology: conservation-through-sportsmanshipBy delivering state-certified firearm safety education and promoting lawful outdoor sports, the club fosters community engagement and responsible resource stewardship, because structured education builds legal compliance, safety awareness, and long-term conservation behavior.
- Member-Led Volunteer Instruction Networkmethodology: member_led_volunteer_instructionBy using a volunteer network of NRA-certified member-instructors, the club expands access to safety training while reinforcing community ownership, because peer-led education leverages trust and shared identity to increase participation and adherence.
- Safety-First Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: safety_first_youth_programmingBy combining classroom instruction with live-fire drills and prioritizing safety over marksmanship in youth programs, the club increases skill retention and responsible behavior, because experiential learning grounded in strict safety protocols creates lasting behavioral norms.