Special Announcements
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.     Stay to the far-left when at the 300-yard berm.     A guest may shoot only once, thereafter must become a member.     New membership policies, view on our Membership page.     Annual dues were due by November 1, 2007 for calendar year 2008 membership.
Recent & Upcoming Matches:     2007-2008 ENYRL Smallbore Match Schedule     NYS Palma Registered Championship held June 14-15, 2008.     Regional Long Range match to be held July 19-20, 2008.     Vintage Military match to be held August 23, 2008.
Other Events & Items of Interest:     New Member Range Orientations - 2nd Saturdays of the month @ 10:00, meet at range.     Next Quarterly Meetings - 7:30PM Thursday, July 17th, Oct. 16th, 2008 @ Colonie VFW.     Click here for information about a special opportunity for those interested in Salt Water Fishing and Boating.

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.

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

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