Chambersburg Rod and Gun

What Chambersburg Rod and Gun does

Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-incorporated 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization founded on May 5, 1933 and headquartered at 3725 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA. It operates a consolidated recreational facility serving approximately 700 members, offering outdoor shooting ranges (50/100/200-yard rifle, multi-distance pistol, rimfire, trap, 13-station sporting clays, archery), a 50-foot indoor range for .22 caliber and airguns, a catch-and-release fishing pond, and a clubhouse available for private rentals including weddings, reunions, and company retreats. The club also hosts the Franklin County Fair annually and runs the fifth-largest cooperative trout nursery in Pennsylvania in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, producing roughly 23,000 trout per year.

The business model is anchored by annual membership dues across four tiers — Basic ($55, no range access), Full Access ($70, RFID-enabled access to all ranges and grounds), Junior (free for ages 8-18), and Life Membership (granted at 10 consecutive years of service). New members must be sponsored by a current member in good standing and approved by the Board of Directors, which functions as a community-led gatekeeping mechanism. Secondary revenue is generated through facility rentals, public and community shooting events (sporting clays, 5-Stand, trap, wobble trap), supervised steel target shoots, and third-party-conducted training courses including USCCA Basic Pistol / Maryland CCW HQL ($225) and Stop the Bleed ($36).

Underlying technology is intentionally minimal: an RFID key card access control system tied to membership records, a Drupal website managed by the Secretary role, and Facebook/Instagram accounts for outreach. Governance is executed by a five-officer Executive Committee (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer) and a nine-member elected Board of Directors, supported by operational committees covering grounds, building, ranges, indoor range, sporting clays, steel targets, fish and game, and fair liaison. The club reports no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no external ownership, consistent with its member-controlled non-profit structure.

Name

Chambersburg Rod and Gun

Legal name

Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club, Inc.

Website

https://chambersburgrodandgun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization founded in 1933 in Chambersburg, PA, serving approximately 700 members with indoor/outdoor shooting ranges, trap and sporting clays, fishing, and facility rentals for private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Shooting and Outdoor Sports Club Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Shooting range facility
• Membership club
• Outdoor recreation
• Firearms training
• Trout stocking program

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to club facilities, shooting ranges, and fishing. Two tiers: Basic ($55/year) for non-range access, and Full Access ($70/year) with RFID card for all ranges, clubhouse, and grounds.
2. Facility Rental: Clubhouse, pavilion, and grounds available for rental to members and non-members for private events including birthdays, weddings, reunions, and company retreats. Arena available for tractor pulls and rodeos.
3. Sporting Clays Events: Public sporting clays events with 50-round ($25) and 100-round ($40) courses. Royal United Company manages the course.
4. Community Clays Events: Thursday night community clays events open to public with 5-Stand ($8), Trap ($6), and Wobble Trap ($5).
5. Initiation and Processing Fees: One-time $25 initiation fee for new adult members, $25 prorated fee from September to December, and $5 RFID key card fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club is a private, membership-based non-profit recreational organization that provides safe shooting facilities in both indoor and outdoor environments. It operates multiple shooting ranges (rifle, pistol, archery, trap, sporting clays, indoor .22 caliber), a catch-and-release fishing pond, a cooperative trout nursery program, and rents its clubhouse and grounds for private events. The club offers multiple membership tiers and supplementary training courses for members and the public.

Product overview

Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club is a membership-based outdoor recreation organization offering a comprehensive suite of shooting and fishing facilities. The club operates multiple outdoor shooting ranges (rifle, pistol, rimfire, trap, sporting clays, archery) and an indoor 50-foot range for .22 caliber firearms and airguns. Membership tiers include Basic ($55/year), Full Access ($70/year with RFID card), Junior (free for ages 8-18), and Life Membership. The club also provides facility rentals for events, hosts shooting programs including sporting clays and trap, maintains a trout nursery program, offers training courses, and operates a clay target team. The facility is located at 3725 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outdoor Shooting Ranges Multiple outdoor ranges including 50, 100, and 200-yard rifle ranges with covered and open shooting positions, a multi-distance pistol range (7-50 yards), rimfire range, trap range, sporting clays course, and archery range. Slug guns and muzzleloaders are permitted on rifle and pistol ranges. Access is restricted to Full Access members.
• Indoor 50-Foot Range Indoor shooting range for .22 caliber handguns and rifles and .177, .20, and .22 caliber airguns. Located in the basement of the clubhouse, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily except during regular monthly club meeting nights and special events. Access via RFID key card for Full Access members.
• Basic Membership Entry-level annual membership priced at $55.00 per year with no access to grounds, bathrooms, or ranges. Annual dues payable by December 31.
• Full Access Membership Premium annual membership priced at $70.00 per year with RFID card access to all ranges, clubhouse, and bathrooms. Annual dues payable by December 31.
• Junior Membership Free annual membership for youth ages 8-18, sponsored by a member in good standing. Does not include an RFID card or range access without parent/guardian supervision.
• Life Membership Awarded to members with 10 consecutive years of service or 10 consecutive years as a club officer. Carries the same rights as a regular paying member without annual dues.
• Facility Rental Rental of clubhouse for private events (birthdays, weddings, family reunions, company retreats) and arena for tractor pulls, rodeos, and other events. Available to both members and non-members; rental inquiries handled by the Vice President.
• Sporting Clays Course 13-station sporting clays course managed by Royal United Company. Open to the public every other Sunday. Costs $25.00 for a 50-round course or $40.00 for a 100-round course (Royal United members pay $20 and $35 respectively).
• Community Clays Events (5-Stand / Wobble / Trap) Thursday-night community clays events open to the public, featuring 5-Stand ($8), Trap ($6), and Wobble Trap ($5) games.
• Supervised Steel Target Shoot Monthly supervised shooting event restricted to members and handguns only. Held on the last Sunday of each month from 11 AM to 2 PM at the 0-25 yard area of the 50-yard range.
• Trout Nursery Program Cooperative nursery program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, raising approximately 23,000 trout annually, including Brown, Rainbow, Golden, and Tiger trout, stocked in Franklin County waters. Fifth-largest trout nursery in the state.
• Stop the Bleed Course Emergency bleeding control training course priced at $36.00 per person, providing skills to provide immediate help in bleeding emergencies.
• USCCA Basic Pistol / MD CCW HQL Course Concealed carry weapons training and Maryland Handgun Qualification License certification course priced at $225.00, conducted by AimPoint Training.
• Club Orientation Two-part class for new members including a Range Tour beginning at 4:45 PM and a Range Safety Presentation at 6:00 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fifth largest trout nursery in Pennsylvania state
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Franklin County FairminorOthersThe club has been a venue for the Franklin County Fair since 1956. The Fair is held on club grounds annually in July, with all ranges closed during fair week.
• Boy ScoutsminorOthersClub hosts Boy Scouts Jamboree and merit badge programs, introducing youth to shooting sports and outdoor activities.
• Special OlympicsminorOthersClub has participated as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectminorOthersClub has been involved in events supporting Wounded Warrior Project.
• Pennsylvania Fish and Boat CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative nursery program partner since 1964. Club operates fifth largest trout nursery in the state, raising approximately 23,000 trout annually for stocking in Franklin County waters. The nursery is located on Franklin Farm Lane on county-owned property.
• Antietam Junior Rifle ClubminorOthersClub has been involved in events for the Antietam Junior Rifle Club.
• Royal United CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the 13-station Sporting Clay course at the club. The course was redesigned and operates every other Sunday. Royal United members receive discounted rates on sporting clays ($20 for 50-bird, $35 for 100-bird course vs $25/$40 for non-members). Royal United membership is $60/year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bass Pro Shops: Major outdoor recreation retailer operating stores and entertainment destinations including shooting ranges and family activities. Comparable as an adjacent outdoor recreation brand serving overlapping customer interests in hunting, fishing, and shooting.
• Cabela's (Bass Pro): Outdoor recreation retailer (now under Bass Pro) selling hunting, fishing, and shooting equipment. Comparable as an adjacent commercial player in the hunting/shooting/fishing ecosystem rather than a direct membership competitor.

Direct peers

• Trout Unlimited: National non-profit conservation organization focused on coldwater fisheries and trout habitat, with strong Pennsylvania chapter presence. Comparable as a membership-based fishing/conservation organization running cooperative habitat and stocking programs.
• Izaak Walton League of America: National conservation non-profit organized around local chapters focused on fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation stewardship. Directly comparable as a federated, membership-driven outdoor recreation and conservation organization.
• Ducks Unlimited: Largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization in North America, structured as a membership non-profit with local chapters. Comparable as a dues-driven, chapter-organized hunting/conservation membership body.
• Ruffed Grouse Society: Membership-driven habitat conservation organization focused on ruffed grouse and upland wildlife, with local chapter banquets and events. Comparable in structure as a hunting/conservation membership non-profit.
• Whitetails Unlimited: National membership non-profit supporting deer hunting and habitat, organized through local chapters and fundraising events. Comparable as a dues-based, chapter-organized hunting/outdoor recreation entity.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Membership-based non-profit dedicated to elk and wildlife habitat conservation, with local chapter events and fundraising dinners. Directly comparable as a hunting-conservation membership organization running events and chapter programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Shooting Sports Foundation: Trade association for the firearms and shooting sports industry, including range operators, manufacturers, and retailers. Comparable as the broader industry body that shooting clubs engage with for advocacy, training, and standards.
• National Rifle Association of America: Large national membership organization focused on firearms education, training, and advocacy, including affiliated clubs and ranges. Comparable as a top-of-funnel membership entity shaping participation in shooting sports, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Chambersburg-Rod-Gun-Club-Inc-699752416779057
• Instagraminstagram.com/chambersburgrodandgunclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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