named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Blackpowder Trap Shoot
Specialty event using blackpowder firearms with exposed hammers; participants shoot at clay targets with safety and loading protocols, paying per target thrown
Cowboy Action Shooting
Themed shooting events requiring period-appropriate attire and firearms, with registration fees and safety briefings, open to the public
Hunting Access Program
Provides members access to over 1,500 acres of leased hunting land in Orange County, including a pheasant preserve and multiple leased properties
PPC (Police Pistol Combat)
Competitive pistol matches held twice monthly during the season, sanctioned by the NY Police Combat Association, with transferable scores
Rifle Matches
Regular outdoor steel and paper target matches held at 100 and 200-yard ranges, open to members and guests with safety and ammunition restrictions
Steel Plate Matches
Shooting events focused on steel targets, held on both pistol and rifle ranges, with strict rules on ammunition and engagement distances
Winter Service Gun League
Winter pistol shooting league from January to April, following PPC rules, open to members and non-members regardless of law enforcement affiliation
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 5 activities
- Host organized shooting matches and leaguesHosts a variety of scheduled shooting events including Cowboy Action, Black Powder, Steel Plate, Police Pistol Combat (twice monthly), and rifle matches on steel and paper targets; also operates the Winter Service Gun League from January through April to support handgun skill development.
- Host public events and maintain clubhouse facilitiesHosts regular public events, including fundraising dinners and shooting events, at its Chester, NY clubhouse and range facilities, which include a main meeting room and dedicated spaces for various shooting disciplines.
- Operate indoor and outdoor pistol shooting rangesOperates an indoor 25-yard pistol range with an 8-point turning target system and an outdoor 50-yard pistol range with 15 firing points and steel targets at 50 yards, available for member and guest use.
- Operate shotgun and sporting clays facilitiesOperates a shotgun range with one trap field, two skeet fields, and a five-stand sporting clays facility, hosting events such as blackpowder trap shooting and scheduled trap matches with flying clay targets.
- Provide archery, crossbow, and rifle shooting facilitiesMaintains dedicated ranges for archery, crossbow, and rifle shooting, supporting organized matches and recreational use during outdoor seasons.
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Membership-Based Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 activity
- Manage hunting grounds and pheasant preserveProvides access to a pheasant preserve and leases over 1,500 acres of hunting land in Orange County for member use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$368K
Contributions & grants$311K84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$47K13%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$271K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$2.96M
Cash$979K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.96M
Liquid reserves43.4 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ALEXANDER ADAMO — TREASURER
- DIANE BRAMICH — VICE PRESIDENT
- DOM DIMARE — SECRETARY
- GUS DIPEIRO — TRUSTEE
- JIM MALKMUS — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN FAITH — TRUSTEE
- LOYD JEFFORDS — TRUSTEE
- PERRY RAGUSA — TRUSTEE
- RALPH CONETTA — TRUSTEE
- ROY ZUCCA — PRESIDENT
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Chester Gun Club Partner — Merged with the Monroe Rifle, Rod & Gun Club in 1971 to form the Monroe Chester Sportsmen’s Club after the Chester Gun Club lost its leased property.
- NY Police Combat Association Partner — Sponsors Police Pistol Combat matches hosted by the club.
- NYPCA Partner — Collaborates with NYPCA by making two scores from the Winter Service Gun League transferable to NYPCA PPC matches.
- SASS Network — Follows rules and standards set by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) in organizing cowboy action events.
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.
- Centralized Hub for Pistol Shooting Sportsmethodology: centralized-competition-hubBy serving as the central hub for Precision Pistol Competition (PPC) and Police Pistol Combat shooting activities in the NYC area, the club standardizes practices and increases participation in pistol shooting sports because centralized coordination fosters consistency, accessibility, and community engagement.
- Member-Driven Infrastructure and Fundraisingmethodology: member-driven fundraisingBy relying on member-built infrastructure and member-hosted fundraising dinners, the club sustains operations and facilities because volunteer labor and peer-organized events reduce costs and strengthen member ownership and commitment.
- Peer-Led Safety Accountability Modelmethodology: peer-led safety accountabilityBy designating the first arriving member as safety officer and using designated Range Officers during matches, the club ensures continuous safety oversight because peer-led responsibility increases vigilance and adherence to protocols during unsupervised and organized range use.