Membership
If you are interested in joining BWSA, please review our Application for Membership and send it in with your membership dues to our P.O. Box address.  You'll be glad you did!  If you have questions about membership, please direct them to our Administrative Assistant.  If you need a Membership Renewal form or Outdoor Range Key Renewal form, visit our Forms page.

Directions
4866 Ravenswood Road, Kimball, MI 48074.
Click here for a map!
INTERSTATE-94
From Detroit area:
Exit at the Marysville/Gratiot Avenue exit #266.

You will make a RIGHT TURN at the end of the ramp and proceed to the left hand turn lane so you can make a LEFT TURN, north onto Range Road. There is a light at this intersection along with a Pacific Pride gas station. You should also be able to see a Lumber Jack lumber yard on the northwest corner of the intersection.

Travel north on Range Road until you come to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT. This should be about 1 3/4 miles. You will TURN LEFT at this light. This is Ravenswood Road. There is a yellow house on the northwest corner of the intersection.

Ravenswood Road will cross the interstate and from the light the clubhouse is about 3/4 mile on the RIGHT SIDE. Prior to the clubhouse you will have passed the dirt road leading to our outdoor facilities. Unless you are a member (and bought a range key) you may only use the outdoor ranges during a scheduled, publicized event.

If you are coming from the north on I-94, exit at number 269, Range Road. TURN LEFT and travel to Ravenswood Road, just more than 1 mile. TURN RIGHT on to Ravenswood for about 3/4 miles.

INTERSTATE-69
From Flint area
Exit at Wadhams Road exit #196. TURN SOUTH on Wadhams for about 3 miles. Ravenswood is after the second set of railroad tracks. TURN LEFT on Ravenswood for about 1 1/2 miles. The club is the last building on the left before the overpass.

Contact Us
Blue Water Sportsman's Association
P.O. Box 610464
Port Huron, MI 48061-0464
(810) 364-9894
or send us an e-mail...click here.

Archery Division

Manager: Mike Webb, (810) 982-5689
The Archery Division uses toys that go 'TWANG' instead of 'BANG'.  During the winter months they are sharpening their target skills on the indoor range, or competing against one of several other local clubs for a traveling trophy.  Summer finds the local 'William Tells' out in the woods on the north side of the property, stalking many 3D targets on a two-mile trail.

Artillery Division


Manager: Brian Haack, (810) 395-3535
The Artillery Division is a fun group of people that like things that go "BOOM"!

Bull's Eye Pistol Division

Manager: Don Pearson, (810) 364-9258; or Gerry Boettner, (810) 364-9763
Shooting Wednesday nights on the indoor range in the winter, the Bull's Eye guys have a small but devoted following.  Indoor distances are 25 yards and outdoor up to 50 yards.  This is one demanding discipline of pistol shooting.  Join them at 6:30pm for informal practice.  Targets are included in the range fee.

Combat Division

Manager: David Bryan, (519) 336-1690, codeeagle@hotmail.com
Evolving from Police Pistol Competition, and a derivative of International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), the Combat Division shoots an action style of shooting that utilizes movement, cover, tactical reloading and situational awareness.  Indoors in the winter, outdoors in the summer.  Always Thursday nights at 6:45pm.  If you are unsure of this type of shooting, come out and watch.  You are sure to be shooting with them the next week.  Winter months brings the challenge of bowling pins the last Friday of each month.  At 8:00pm the range is configured for casual plinking and target shooting.  Targets are included in the range fee.

The Combat Division also holds several 3-gun matches during the summer.  These action packed events are filled with pistols, rifles and shotguns, sometimes fired in combination on the same stage of fire.  It's an exciting and fun time for all shooters and spectators.  For more information on 3-gun combat matches, visit: www.Michigan3GunCombat.com.

Cowboy Action Shooting Division

Manager: David Bryan, (519) 336-1690, codeeagle@hotmail.com
Several times during the year, this division holds Cowboy matches complete with Colt six-shooters, lever action rifles, boots, buscadero rigs and side by side shotguns.  It's a hootin', hollerin', foot stompin' good time for all.  Watch our calendar page or visit www.WolverineRangers.org for more information.

High-Power Rifle Division

Division Manager: Dave Flanagan, (810) 488-5605, flyingcirclef@hotmail.com
League Manager: Tom Lehotsky, (586) 716-4874 or (586) 871-0757, burnz111@yahoo.com.

Junior Smallbore Division

Manager: Jim Sturdevan, (810) 984-3593 or Jerry Silvas, (810) 364-8406
BWSA has an active Junior's program running Tuesday nights.  Indoors in the winter with Anschutz and Kimber target rifles for loan. Outdoors with the club's National Match AR-15s.  Range fee is nominal and it includes, instruction on safety and position shooting, use of the rifles, targets and all the ammunition the youngsters can shoot.  If you have a teen at home that you want to get into shooting there is no better place to do it than on our supervised ranges with their peers.

The Junior Smallbore Division would like to thank The Friends of the NRA for their help in providing equipment to our Juniors for them to thrive.

Photo Albums:
Click here to view a photo album of the Junior Smallbore shooters in action.

Links to Clubs:
Oakland County Sportsmen's Club
Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress
Multi-Lakes Conservation Association

Links to Vendors:
Champion’s Choice
Champion Shooter’s Supply
Center Shot Sports
Neal Johnson’s Gunsmithing

Other links:
Pilkington Competition Equipment LLC
USA Shooting
Army Marksmanship Unit
Civilian Marksmanship Program
National Rifle Association
Friends of NRA
NRA Competitive Shooting
International Shooting Sport Federation
International Shooting Sport Federation TV
Michigan Rifle & Pistol Association
National Small-bore Rifle Association
NCAA Rifle links
Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association
Michigan Sportsmen’s Clubs
Duncan’s Outdoor shop

Law Enforcement Division

Manager: Lt. Tom Carr, (810) 987-1700 or (810) 985-8115
The Blue Water Sportsman's Association is the home range for several Law Enforcement agencies in the area.  They include, Port Huron City Police, Marysville City Police, St. Clair County Sheriff, Treasury Department Customs, Border Patrol and the United States Coast Guard.

Muzzleloader Division

Manager: Ron Provost, (810) 326-0285; or Pete Galante, (810) 384-6096
If you like the low throaty roar and the billowing clouds of black powder, then our muzzleloader shooters are the gang to hang out with.  With a pavilion on their main range, they are ready to barbeque while they are ramming bullets down the barrel.  The Muzzleloader Division has several big shoots during the year, winter included.  Come on out and shoot that smoke pole.

We have lots of Muzzleloading shooting going on all year long!
   Starting in January, we have a Winter League that shoots twice a month into April. We just bundle up for the weather and shoot in the snow and cold whatever the temperature. We have a wood burning stove out back that sure makes it more fun than in the old days.
   Our Summer League starts around the third Tuesday in May, and we shoot every Tuesday 4 til 8 until the first week in September. Any weeks you miss can be made up on another week. In the summer we shoot at a variety of different paper targets, clangers, woods walks and Novelty Nights with breakables and clangers. It's a fun league and a real challenge. If you don't have time or care to join our league, you still can shoot any week with us. Pick up a schedule any Tuesday night. The league shoots 10 to 12 shots each week, so there's plenty of time for extra plinking, sighting in and practice. The league fee is $20.00, which includes prizes for all. There is a range fee of $3.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members per week.
   We try to have a Traditional Woods Walk once a month with 15 shots at clangers, a hawk and knife throw and fire starting. Once in the spring and fall, we have a Pistol Woods Walk. You can use a cap and ball revolver or single shot muzzleloading pistol.
   Last but not least, we have our Last Blast of the Year shoot. This shoot will have different divisions, modern inline, traditional rifle and smoothebore. This is a woods walk and some novelty shots with breakables. This shoot takes place on the last Sunday of December. We have lots of muzzleloading events all designed to be fun and present a challenge to all, whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter.

North-South Skirmish Division

Manager: Brian Haack, (810) 395-3535
North-South Skirmish Association with their Civil War uniforms, weaponry and atmosphere.

Shotgun Division

Manager: Mark Burger, (810) 966-4935
Trap or skeet, BWSA has them both.  We currently have 3 skeet fields with high and low houses, and 7 trap fields.  All are lighted so shooting is available later in the evenings all year round.  Our fields are equipped with Canterbury Voice Releases for convenience and accuracy to insure you have a fun round.  Leagues for nearly every conceivable shooter are run year-round; small bore, women's, men's, mixed, junior's.  Open shooting is available as well.  The fields are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Stick around after you shoot and play a game of Euchre while you enjoy a snack, grilled fresh.

The club's Amateur Trap Association (ATA) affiliation allows for many competitive matches through out the season, bringing many shooters from around the Thumb and Southeast Michigan.

Special Matches

There are several specialty matches held at BWSA every year:
  -ATA for the shotgunners runs nearly every month in the summer.
  -The High-Power league for rifle shooters from May to October.
  -3-Gun matches for the Combat crowd nearly year-around.
  -North-South Skirmish Association with their Civil War atmosphere.
  -Michigan State Match for Cowboy Action Shooting.
  -Mini-Palma .22lr match.

Special Training

Hunter Safety Classes
BWSA has several excellent and devoted instructors for youngsters desiring to get their Hunter Safety Certificate.  Classes are held 2-4 times a year.

NRA Basic Pistol Safety
There are several quality trained instructors running the Basic Pistol Class at BWSA.  This class consists of the basics of handguns, maintenance, shooting positions, competition, safe storage and handling and includes live fire exercises.  Pistols and ammunition (.22lr) provided for the live fire exercises.  Limited classes available.  This class is a PRE-REQUISITE to NRA Personal Protection in the Home.

NRA Personal Protection in the Home
This is the required training for Michigan's Concealed Carry Weapon permit.  Classes usually run over the course of 2 nights and include legal instruction, handgun safety, personal protection, shooting positions and live fire exercises.

All classes are taught by NRA or Michigan Department of Equality certified instructors where applicable.  Pre-registration and payment is required for all classes where applicable.  Contact any of the following individuals for more information: Lt. Tom Car (810) 987-7708, or Richard DeShon (810) 364-7853, or David Dell (810) 650-8676.

NRA Benefits
Blue Water Sportsman’s Association does not require its members to join the National Rifle Association (NRA) as a condition of membership. We do however ask you to consider the many benefits available to NRA members.
 • $1,000 Firearms and Archery Equipment theft and Fire Insurance.
 • $10,000 Personal Accident Insurance.
 • Competitive rates on Life, Health, and additional Theft and Accident Insurance plans.
 • Your choice of annual subscription to either American Rifleman, American Hunter, America’s 1stFreedom, or Woman’s Outlook.
 • A no annual fee NRA VISA Card (for qualified individuals).
 • Prescription Eye and Drug Plan.
 • Investment Advisory Service (NRA Personal Portfolio’s).
 • Legislative updates and important voting information on pro-gun candidates.
 • Black and Gold Shooters Cap.
 • Personalized I.D. card and window decal.
 • Discounts from national corporations (car rentals, hotel stays, airline tickets, interstate moves, laser eye surgery, custom framing, paint and wallpaper and other national corporations). Many local businesses also offer discounts to members.

The NRA will give BWSA $10 for every new or $5 for every renewal membership we send in. This commission has been specifically ear-marked by your Board of Directors to go directly into the Educational Wing Building Fund.

BWSA recruiter ID #XCO17456 must appear on your NRA membership application for BWSA to receive proper credit for the membership and the commission.

Click here for the NRA Membership Application to join or renew your membership to the NRA. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery of membership credentials and materials. Call NRA at 1-800-672-3888 for more information about membership programs.

Mail the application and payment to:
  National Rifle Association of America
  Recruiting Programs
  11250 Waples Mill Road
  Fairfax, VA 22030

Visit the NRA website at: www.nra.org