Special Announcements
Range will be closed from December 1st until March 1st!
In Memorium:     It is with deep regret that we forward this information to you. Our dear friend 1 Sgt. Julian B. Alfonso (Ret) passed away Sunday, March 20th, after a brief illness. Many of you throughout our shooting community already know this, but some of you might not. The shooting community will not be the same without Julie. He was the foundation that kept the Hudson Valley High Power Rifle League together for so many years at Camp Smith. He was so supportive of all shooters and did so much to promote the SAFS for so many years. He will be missed by all. Arrangements and donation information can be found here .
Quarterly Membership Meeting:     The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at the Colonie VFW Post. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The Post is reached by going east on Rifle Range Road (opposite the entrance to Forbes’ Range) to the end and turning right. The Post is on the left immediately after making the turn.
Club & Range Rules:     Shooting hours are from 8:00AM through dusk.     Actions must remain open until firearm is shouldered and aimed at target!     Never park or drive on top of berms.     300-yard practice is Tuesday 8-10AM and 4-6PM.     Firing points 1-5 are the ONLY firing points that should be used for 300-yard practice.         All cars must be behind points 1-5 as well.         Thursday 600-yard practice is single load, slow fire only.     A guest may shoot only once, thereafter must apply for membership.
Club Membership:     New membership policies, view on our Membership page.     Annual dues are due by November 1, 2011 for calendar year 2012 membership.     Renewal dues remain at $40; you do not need to purchase another gate key if you already have one.     Please include your clearly-written e-mail address and phone number to help your club reduce costs.     If you are a life member and have not received your membership card for 2011, please phone the Membership Director, Mike McGill, at 518-355-5475.
Recent & Upcoming Matches:     2011-2012 ENYRL Smallbore Match Schedule
Other Events & Items of Interest:

Club Description

Located in Colonie, NY the Forbes club has a 1000 yard range (with positions at 200, 300, 600, 800, 900 & 1000 yards) and a 200 yard covered range. Forbes sponsors High Power, Long Range High Power, Palma and Smallbore matches throughout the year.

The “Long View” – 1000 yard line – photo courtesy of John DeBrita – 2001 Long Range Regional

Welcome to the Forbes Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. web-site.

If competitive shooting interests you, further information, as well as an application, can be found at ourMembership page.

At the June 2007 Long Range match, a national record for a Palma Match was set. Details will follow.

Forbes is an affiliated club of the Civilian Marksmanship Program, entitling our members to the benefits of this great organization.
Forbes' Club ID # is 973.