NEW Driving Directions to the Putnam Co. Gun Club Range: 

From Charleston, take I-64W to the Nitro Exit and turn right.  Take WV-25 to WV-62N.  Make left and follow WV-62N to the town of Eleanor.  Turn right on Eleanor Circle (Rite- Aid will be on your left).   See last paragraph…

From Huntington, take I-64 to the Teays Valley exit, turn left and follow WV-34N to US-35 (new 4 lane road).  Take US-35 to the Lower Buffalo Bridge. Cross the bridge and follow WV- 62S to the town of Eleanor.  Turn left on Eleanor Circle (Rite Aid will be on your right). 

From Eleanor Circle: Turn right on Park Road and continue thru the Park (the pool will be on your left), make a right by the old school house, crossing over a small concrete bridge.  Make another right onto the dirt/gravel road, continuing thru two gates (the first is the park gate and the second is the range gate), until you reach the “Buffalo Flats” Cowboy Range which will be to the right of the Pistol Range.

All matches are governed by SASS rules, and utilize traditional "Old West" style guns (i.e.- single-action revolvers, lever action rifles of pistol caliber, and shotguns- either double barreled, non-automatic ejector, with or without hammers; or exposed hammer pump or lever action shotguns made prior to 1899. Any modern replica equivalent of any of the above are acceptable.) See SASS rules for more specific details about basic matches, categories, and other types of side matches- available on their web site sassnet.com. The emphasis in Cowboy Action Shooting is on having fun. This is especially true at our club. We all enjoy the shooting, but many particularly enjoy the dressing in period costume or appearing "B-Western" style for each monthly shoot. The Cowboys and Cowgirls can really show their stuff! At our matches, targets are mostly big and close (there are varying levels so that there is something for everyone), and while we do declare a monthly category winner, the atmosphere is one of relaxation and enjoyment among friends, rather than a "win or lose" competition. Stages are usually designed to depict an historical event, movie scene, or fictional situation created by one of our Range Officers.
 

Beginning shooters are welcome as well as seasoned veterans of any shooting discipline. Experienced Cowboy Action Shooters are REQUIRED to be "in costume" and use their alias (rather than their real name) as per SASS regulations. Beginners are, however, allowed some latitude until they get themselves "organized". If possible (more times than not) many members may even allow you to use their weapons and ammo should you find yourself lacking in some fashion. Such is the camaraderie of our membership!
 

Spectators are welcome as well. We particularly like to involve whole families in whatever fashion they choose or are comfortable with (shooter, spotter, waddy, or spectator.)
When all is said and done- we have fun! But above even that important objective- we are safe. That is the way everything is handled and conducted. We want to make sure that everyone who came to enjoy our friendly competition leaves just a little more enthusiastic about returning again. So we expect every individual attending to conduct their person accordingly. Think Safety- First, Last, Always.
 

THANK YOU for contacting our web site. Please continue to view the various other portions of our site. If you require more information, you may contact one of the following:

Fred Theierl  CLUB  PRESIDENT (304) 925-9342
David Boyd  VICE PRESIDENT  (304) 776-4703

 ROGER WEIR (304) 429-2199 HUNTINGTON AREA