Sharon Gun Club’s roots go back to the post-war era, when what is now our club was still open farmland. In the 1950s, the Canadian Army began using the property—then a farmland—to establish a shooting range. That early use laid the foundation for what would become a permanent home for organized shooting sports in the region. In 1953, the club became officially registered as a gun club, owned at the time by the farmer who owned the land, Lorn March.
For members who were there in the early days, the club felt smaller and simpler, yet full of character. One longtime member recalls its operations in the 1970s, when there were only four trap ranges on the hill behind the clubhouse. Shooters would buy a ticket and wait their turn, while a employees stayed inside each bunker, loading clay birds for the day’s shooting.
In 1972, tragedy struck. Lorn March was killed in a bulldozer accident on the hill in front of the clubhouse. In the wake of his passing, the shooting community rallied to raise money to purchase the club. With the help of committed members and dedicated enthusiasts, Sharon Gun Club was saved and began to expand as more shooters learned the club would continue.
Those early years weren’t just about facilities—they were about people, tradition, and learning by doing.
One member remembers the early days of IPSC practice, sometimes waiting until it was dark to train—shooting while holding a flashlight. There were unforgettable local competitions too, like a friendly precision challenge on the 100-yard range: shooters would put $5 in, and whoever “shot the X out” won a Butterball turkey to take home.
And the club wasn’t only a place to shoot. It was a gathering place. There were campfires, songs, and community nights—memories that still connect generations of members today. Many of the club’s historic photos remain displayed on the main floor of the clubhouse as a reminder of how far Sharon has come.
Over the decades, Sharon Gun Club continued to evolve—adding new capabilities, improving safety and range design, and supporting more shooting disciplines.
Key milestones
• 2002: Sharon Gun Club hosted the National Canadian IPSC Competition, a major moment in the club’s competitive history.
• 2008 expansion: A major facility expansion added new ranges, including Range #0 and Range #9, significantly increasing capacity and options for members.
• 2024 reconstruction: A full reconstruction of the ranges was completed, representing a major investment in the club’s long-term quality, safety, and member experience.
Today, Sharon Gun Club is the result of decades of dedication—by members who protected its future, volunteers who built community, and competitors who raised the standards.
The club continues to host regional and provincial competitions across multiple shooting disciplines. It is proud to have members who are national-level champions, raising the bar in both women’s and men’s competitions. Sharon Gun Club’s instructors help members refine and advance their skills, and the club also brings in world champions to run specialized workshops.
That mix of tradition, mentorship, and camaraderie remains at the heart of Sharon Gun Club—where history isn’t just remembered; it’s lived, every weekend.
