Safety First
All participants had to register and attend a basic safety review before they could visit the firing lines.
Safety First
All participants had to register and attend a basic safety review before they could visit the firing lines.
A group of people standing and talking in a room with wood floors and a sign that says 'The Leander B. Nichols Hall', with a banner displaying an eagle insignia on the wall.
Older man wearing orange 'NRA Day' hat, black sunglasses, yellow shirt, beige jacket, and gray pants, holding a black briefcase in one hand and yellow earmuffs in the other, standing outdoors in front of a parking lot with cars, trees in the background, and other people in the distance.
A man standing outdoors in a wooded area, wearing a blue polo shirt with a Coast Guard logo, an orange cap with hearing protection, and a lanyard with an ID badge. There are parked trucks and cars behind him.
Two men wearing orange caps, sunglasses, and headsets standing outside near a building, engaged in conversation. One is in a blue shirt with a logo, the other in a dark gray shirt. Green trees in the background.
Volunteers
The life blood of OCSA is it’s volunteers. We could not do what we do without them.
A group of people participating in an archery activity outdoors among trees and a few buildings, with one person aiming a blue bow while others observe.
A young girl in a pink hoodie is practicing archery with a green bow in a forested outdoor setting, guided by an older man wearing an orange cap and a blue t-shirt. Another man in the background is also in the woods, wearing sunglasses and a bandana.
A young girl practicing archery outdoors with an instructor behind her, in a wooded area. The girl is wearing a pink hoodie and sunglasses, aiming a bow and arrow at a target on a white stand.
A young girl in a pink jacket and dark pants aiming a green and black compound bow with the help of an older man in a gray T-shirt and orange cap, outdoors in a wooded area with other people in the background.
A girl in a pink hoodie practicing archery at an outdoor range, with a woman and an instructor observing, set in a wooded area.
Compound Bow
Here on of our instructors gives tips on the proper body alignment when drawing back a compound bow.
Archery
Recently returning to OCSA, archery participated showing off their new facilities.
A man and a young boy practicing archery outdoors in a wooded area, with the boy holding a green bow and aiming an arrow.
A young boy in a blue shirt and black shorts practicing archery with a green bow outdoors, guided by an adult man in a gray shirt and orange cap.
Woman in pink shirt aiming a bow and arrow in a wooded outdoor area with several people watching, some taking photos.
A woman in a pink jacket is practicing archery, aiming an arrow with a bow, while a man in a green t-shirt and orange cap watches and guides her. They are outdoors in a forested area.
A woman in a pink jacket and pink cap is aiming a blue bow and arrow at a target, with a man in an orange cap and checkered shirt watching her. There are trees and parked cars in the background.
A young girl with a pink face mask on, wearing a blue t-shirt and black shorts, is aiming a blue bow and arrow in an outdoor archery range. Several adults and children are present, some wearing orange caps, amidst trees and a dirt ground.
Group of five people, three wearing orange caps, gathered outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, participating in a clay shooting activity, with a person aiming a shotgun.
Two women outdoors on a grassy field, one handing a shotgun to the other, with trees in the background.
Trap
The shotgun sports at OCSA have three sections. Here someone tries out the sport of trap.
Getting some tips
Here, one of our instructors provides some basics for someone trying handgun.
Two people standing outdoors in front of trees, smiling at the camera. The person on the left is a woman with short dark hair, wearing glasses and a black jacket. The person on the right is a man with light hair, wearing sunglasses, an orange cap with text, a beige jacket, and a yellow shirt, with event badges hanging around his neck.
More Instruction
Here one of our instructors reviews a handguns operation prior to them trying it out.
Two men in orange hats and glasses standing outdoors in a forest with tall trees and green foliage, smiling at the camera.
Airgun
Here a participant tries an air pistol under the supervision of an instructor.
People at an outdoor shooting range with a rifle on a wooden table, engaged in a firearms training or practice session.
Trying out Rifles
Here we see a participant trying out one of the rifles available.
People at an outdoor shooting range, with one woman and a man in a blue shirt and orange hat observing, and others in the background preparing to shoot or watching. Firearms and ammunition are visible on the table.
Two men at an outdoor shooting range: one sitting at a wooden table looking through a telescope, the other standing nearby wearing ear protection and observing. Target with black and orange circles is visible downrange.
Two men smiling outdoors in front of a house with shingle siding. One man wears safety headphones, yellow glasses, and a cap, while the other wears a light blue polo shirt.
Two people at a shooting range, one sitting and aiming a rifle, the other standing beside him, under a wooden shelter. In the background, a target on a wooden structure.
First Rifle
Here one of our instructors offers suggestions for how the sight alignment should look to the shooter.
Child girl with glasses aiming a rifle at a shooting range under an outdoor shelter, with an instructor or adult guiding behind her.
Man in blue shirt and orange cap and woman with brown hair at shooting range, aiming at targets while under wooden shelter.
A woman and a man are at an outdoor shooting range. The woman is aiming a rifle while the man, wearing an orange hat and sunglasses, assists her. The background shows a wooden shelter with a sign and other individuals, including a person with a firearm.
Two people at a shooting range, one man with orange safety headphones and a blue shirt leaning over a table and a woman with long red hair and white hoodie standing next to him, with wooden walls and shooting targets in the background.
Safety Instruction
Here an instructor introduces a young person to the basics of shooting using an air pistol. OCSA has many private instructors in our membership and several youth activities that stress teamwork and safety.
A young girl with pink earmuffs aiming a rifle at a shooting range under supervision of an instructor in an orange cap and beige shirt.
Two individuals wearing hearing protection at a shooting range, leaning over a table with various firearm accessories and supplies, with a target board in the background.
Black Powder
Black Powder is the oldest form of shooting. Here a participant gets some instructions from one of our memebrs.
Three young men standing under a wooden shelter in a forest, with trees and green foliage in the background. One is looking at his phone, while the other two are looking forward or at each other.
An elderly man with white hair and a gray suit is explaining something to a young boy in a hat and dark clothing in a wooded outdoor setting, with trees and a dirt path in the background.
An older man with glasses and gray hair smiling outdoors under a wooden structure, surrounded by green trees.
Two men working at a woodworking or leather crafting station in a forest, with one man in a beige smock and the other in a cap, surrounded by supplies and tools.
An elderly man with white hair, glasses, and a striped shirt is working with tools at an outdoor workspace under a wooden roof, with a person in historical attire in the background in a forest setting.
A young man and an older man in historical clothing standing in a forest, with the older man adjusting a strap or necklace around the young man's neck.
A man shooting a rifle in a forested area.
A young boy aiming a rifle at a shooting range supervised by an adult man, with a woman standing nearby, inside a wooden shelter.
Two men in a forest, one dressed in a white period-style shirt and the other in a black t-shirt with a snake graphic, exchanging something.
Tips
Here one of our instructors is showing a shooter how the sight alignment should look using some printed graphics.
Two older women sitting outside on a porch in front of a rustic wooden cabin, surrounded by trees. One woman is wearing a gray hoodie and jeans, the other is in a blue hoodie and jeans. Various rustic tools hang on the cabin wall.
Three men at a shooting range practicing with rifles. One man in a blue shirt is aiming a rifle at a target, and two other men, wearing orange caps, are watching.
An elderly man petting a dog outside a wooden cabin in a forested area. Two women sit on the porch of the cabin, one in a rocking chair and the other on the porch steps. A man with headphones stands nearby, and the cabin has a rustic appearance with wooden walls and porch supports.
A man wearing an orange cap, blue shirt, and ear protection, is observing a person aiming a handgun at an outdoor shooting range with several target stands in the background.
People participating in a archery activity in a forest clearing, with target boards and arrows set up in the background.
A man in a blue shirt aiming a rifle at a shooting range under a wooden shelter, with an instructor observing nearby. There is a sign that says 'Position 4' hanging above.
Outdoor archery range in a wooded area with targets, including a deer-shaped target and arrows.
Two people practicing archery outdoors in a wooded area, with targets set up on stands.
A group of people in a forest, with archery equipment, participating in an archery activity or competition.
Three individuals, two boys and one adult man, are outdoors in a wooded area, engaged in an archery activity. The boy on the left is holding a bow and appears to be receiving instructions from the adult man in the middle, while the other boy on the right is observing. There is a target in the background and arrows in a quiver near the group.
Two boys in a wooded outdoor area preparing to launch rockets, with a table of supplies nearby and an adult observing.
People outdoors at a shooting range, aiming shotguns, with a forest and blue sky in the background.
Two people, an older woman with long gray hair and a man wearing an orange cap and plaid shirt, standing outdoors in a wooded area, possibly discussing archery targets in the background. A black pig target is on the ground nearby.
Two people, one young man and one older woman, at a shooting range outdoors. The young man is holding a shotgun, and the woman is pointing and guiding him. They are standing on a grassy field with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
People at an outdoor shooting range with a wooded background, three individuals near a table, one holding a firearm, others observing, with a man on the right holding a control device.
Three people outdoors at a shooting range, with one person aiming a shotgun, and two others observing, amidst a green field and trees under a clear blue sky.
Three people shooting clay targets outdoors with a wooded background.
Group of people at an outdoor shooting range, with a boy aiming a rifle, others standing nearby, wearing protective ear and eye gear, and orange hats.
A young boy in a gray NRA Day t-shirt receiving shooting instructions from an older man at an outdoor shooting range. The boy is wearing ear protection and is seated at a wooden table with a rifle. The setting is covered with a roof, and other people in the background are also participating or observing.
Two adult men and a boy at an outdoor shooting range, all wearing hearing protection. The man on the left has gray hair and is wearing an orange cap backwards and a blue T-shirt with an American flag and a red airplane on it. The man on the right has a beard and is wearing sunglasses and a black T-shirt with a flame Design. The boy, in between, is wearing glasses and black hearing protection.
An instructor and a young boy at a shooting range. The instructor is wearing a blue shirt, orange cap, ear protection, and glasses, showing him instructing the boy. The boy is wearing a blue shirt, glasses, and ear protection, holding a handgun. They are standing at a shooting station with a woodland background.
A woman and three children sitting on a wooden bench inside a rustic wooden structure. The woman and girl in front are smiling, while the two boys in the background have neutral expressions. The girl is holding a doll.
Three men at a shooting range with protective ear gear, one aiming a firearm, another observing, and the third speaking, under a wooden shelter with a sign labeled 'Position 4'.
A woman sitting on a porch smiling, with a large dog tethered nearby. A man stands with his back to the camera, and part of a girl in a yellow shirt and purple leggings is visible to the left.
Older man shooting a rifle at a target in a forest during daytime.
A smiling elderly woman wearing sunglasses and a blue hoodie with white text, and a middle-aged man in a maroon shirt and shorts, sitting outdoors on a wooden bench surrounded by trees, with a water bottle between them.
People gathered at an outdoor wooden pavilion, with one man receiving something from another man, amidst trees and natural surroundings.
A smiling man in sunglasses and camouflage clothing standing outdoors among trees, wearing a beige cap with red ear protection, a watch, and a turquoise wristband.
Tomahawk
Tomahawk throwing skills are also practiced as part of OCSA’s primitive program.
Group of people, including children and adults, gathered outside a rustic wooden cabin in a forest setting. Some are sitting on the porch, others are standing or walking nearby, engaging in conversation and activities.
A young woman and an older man outdoors in a wooded area, with the woman aiming a long gun at a target.
Two men stand outdoors near a wooden building in a wooded area, with one man wearing a blue shirt and black pants facing away and the other wearing a beige shirt and pants with sunglasses standing by the building.
Two children with headphones learning from an older man in an outdoor wooded setting under a wooden shelter.
People standing on a wooden porch of a rustic cabin with tools hanging on the wall and a window with a deer antler above it.
Three people are engaged in conversation outdoors near trees and wooden structures.
A man wearing a fur hat, light purple shirt, and tan pants, standing outside a wooden cabin, holding a leather belt and glasses, with a window and ladders visible on the cabin wall.
Two men standing outdoors in a wooded area, wearing casual t-shirts and hats with crossed arms.
Two men participating in an axe-throwing activity outdoors among trees. One man is mid-throw with his arm extended, while the other observes. There is a wooden target with a log placed on it, set up in a forested area.
An elderly man with white hair and a striped shirt, wearing red gloves, is standing outdoors among trees and greenery, looking down and holding an object.
Two men at a shooting range wearing ear protection and caps, standing side by side and looking at a posted safety rules sheet.
Two men having a conversation at an outdoor shooting range. One man wears a beige NRA shirt and orange NRA day hat, the other man wears a blue shirt and large hearing protection. Shooting equipment and targets are visible in the background.
A man in a blue shirt and orange cap is facing a shooting range, observing a young man aiming a rifle on a wooden table at an outdoor shooting range with wooden fencing.
Man aiming a rifle at a shooting range, wearing headphones, a cap, and sunglasses, sitting at a wooden table with ammunition and safety glasses.
A man is aiming a rifle at a shooting range, lying on a wooden table, wearing protective ear and eye gear, with shotgun shells and a magazine nearby.
A young man with glasses and ear protection sitting at a shooting range, aiming a rifle with a scope, as an older man in a green polo shirt and orange hearing protection talks to him. The range is outdoors with a wooden structure and targets.
Two people at a shooting range in a forest, one wearing a hoodie and ear protection aiming a firearm, and the other wearing a beige jacket observing with arms crossed, with target boards in the background.
A woman firing a handgun at a shooting range outdoors, with another woman coaching or instructing. The woman shooting has long hair, headphones, a cap, and jeans, while the instructor has white hair, glasses, and a striped shirt.
A man wearing a blue shirt and beige shorts is using black powder firearm in a forested area, emitting a burst of white smoke or flame, with dense green trees and sunlight in the background.
Two men are in a forest, with one aiming a rifle at a target on a shooting stand while the other watches. The man aiming the rifle is wearing a black hoodie, and the other man has white hair, glasses, and is dressed in a light-colored striped shirt and light pants.
A man wearing headphones and dark blue shirt aiming a long rifle in a wooded outdoor setting, with smoke around the barrel.
A man and a young girl smiling outdoors at a wooded area, both wearing protective hearing headphones. The man has a beard, is wearing a black T-shirt with a logo, and a camouflage baseball cap. The girl has curly hair and is wearing a yellow T-shirt with a logo, and appears happy.
Two smiling women in pink shirts and glasses wearing headphones, standing outdoors in a wooded area.
A group of six people, including three children, a woman, and two men, sitting and standing in a forested area with trees and sunlight.
A white sign with red text and arrow, attached to a tree, directs to the IDPA Range through a wooded area.
Man wearing an orange cap, sunglasses, and a gray long-sleeve shirt stands outdoors with a backdrop of stacked bags of tangled cords or ropes, a white object resembling a toilet, and a cardboard target with a silhouette of a hand, all behind a wire fence.
Group of men participating in a shooting event, wearing protective ear and eye gear, with cardboard target cutouts and a backdrop of discarded rubber.
Group of men inspecting a shooting target at an outdoor shooting range. One man is pointing at the target, which is a cardboard cutout shaped like a gun target, with a pile of used gun magazines in the background.
A group of five people at an outdoor shooting range with cardboard targets, ear protection.
Two men standing at a shooting range with targets against a rocky background.
Group of people at an outdoor shooting range, wearing headphones and safety glasses, preparing to shoot at targets in a wooded area.
Two men at a shooting range, one is instructing the other. The shooting range has targets made from cardboard and a large barrel used as cover. The background shows a rocky, blackened area.
Group of people wearing headphones outdoors, standing near trees with some looking towards a speaker and others engaging in conversation.
Two men, one with a gray jacket and orange cap and the other with a blue shirt and beige shorts, at a shooting range with targets and cardboard cutouts, preparing to shoot.
Two individuals at a shooting range, one adjusting rifle targets and another watching, with a large wooden utility pole, and a rocky backdrop with trees.
Two people shooting at a paper target on a shooting range, with a barricade and a plastic barrel behind them, and tall debris piles in the background.
Two men at a shooting range, one aiming a handgun at targets, with a large pile of rubber on the backdrop.
Two men at a shooting range with silhouettes of hands on targets, shooting at clay pigeons with a backdrop of black and green rubber waste.
Two men practicing shooting at outdoor firing range with cardboard targets and rubber material in background.
People shooting at paper targets with handprints on a dirt outdoor range, with a large pile of shredded rubber and tires in the background.
Two young girls embrace each other at an outdoor event, surrounded by other people, with a background of a rocky wall.
Two men wearing safety ear protection and orange caps at a shooting range area outdoors during daytime.
Two men with orange caps and ear protection practicing shooting at a gun range. One man is aiming a handgun, while the other observes.
Two men at a shooting range with barrels and a target behind a fenced area, one with a timer, both wearing headphones.
Two men wearing safety ear protection and gloves at a shooting range near a tall pile of shredded rubber, with one man using a timer.
People shooting at an outdoor shooting range, with barrels and obstacles, in a sunny environment.
Two men at an outdoor shooting range, one wearing an orange hat and headphones, the other bald, overlooking targets and a backdrop of rubber debris.
A man wearing a black jacket, khaki pants, and an orange cap is practicing shooting at a shooting range with a person behind a safety barrier, with blue and white barrels and a dirt ground.
Two men at a shooting range, one aiming a firearm and the other with a timer, blue barrels and a wooden fence in the background.
Two men at a shooting range wearing ear protection, with one man aiming a handgun and the other a timer. There are blue barrels, a wooden fence, and a target with handprints in the background.
Two men at an outdoor shooting range, with barrels, orange safety barricades, and a background of debris and natural terrain.
Group of people at a shooting range, wearing hearing protection and safety glasses, standing inside a wooden structure, some focused on something off-camera.
Two men at a shooting range aiming their firearms at paper targets, with large barrels and a wall of trash in the background.
Four people at a shooting range, wearing hearing protection and safety glasses. The person in the foreground is an elderly man with white hair, wearing an orange cap and ear protection. The person in the middle is a man holding a box, wearing a black cap and glasses. Two more individuals are in the background, one leaning against a structure, and the other partially visible on the left side of the image. The scene is outdoors with trees and a wooden fence.
A person aiming a firearm at a shooting range with targets and safety barriers, wearing ear protection and a T-shirt that reads "We Stand Out of Respect For Those Who No Longer Can"
Two men at a shooting range, both wearing protective ear gear, with one wearing a shirt that says 'We Stand Out Of Respect For Those Who No Longer Can.' They are standing near a wooden fence with orange safety netting and large blue barrels and tires in the background.
Two men at a shooting range, one aiming a handgun while the other appears to be giving instructions, both wearing orange caps and hearing protection, with targets and barrels in the background.
Three people participating in a shooting activity at a gun range, wearing protective ear and eye gear, with one person aiming at a target behind orange safety barriers, and a backdrop of debris.
A man involved in a shooting activity at a shooting range, aiming a handgun at a target behind orange safety fencing, with another person holding a timer.
Group of men wearing safety vests and headphones at an outdoor shooting range, with targets and barrels in the background.
A man at an outdoor shooting range aiming a pistol at a target. The man is wearing ear protection and an orange cap. There are orange safety barriers and barrels around. In the background, there's a pile of used rubber and a wooden fence.
Two men engaged in conversation at an outdoor shooting range. One man wears sunglasses, hearing protection, and a black t-shirt, while the other has gray hair, a black shirt, and sunglasses resting on his head. Background includes a pile of scrap, a blue barrel, and a wooden target with handprints.
Group of people at an outdoor shooting range, wearing ear protection, with a large pile of rubber in the background.
Two men practicing combat shooting at an outdoor shooting range with cardboard targets and safety gear.
Two men shooting at a paper target behind a temporary barricade made of wood and orange plastic mesh, outdoors near a pile of scrap rubber and foliage.
A man wearing a black shirt with fire graphics and tan cargo pants, and a headset, shooting at an outdoor shooting range. He is standing behind a safety barrier made of wooden frames and orange safety netting.
Two men practicing shooting at an outdoor gun range with targets and large pile of scrap rubber in the background.
Two men wearing protective ear gear are at a shooting range, aiming a rifle at a target. One man is dressed in a black shirt with a flame logo and tan pants, while the other wears a dark blue shirt and dark pants.
Two men in black T-shirts and khaki shorts, wearing headphones and sunglasses, are at an outdoor shooting range. One man in a dark shirt is standing and talking, while the other is bent over, reviewing something on the ground. The background has a heap of discarded shell casings and a red safety barrier.
Five men standing outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and a large pile of black rubber in the background. They are dressed casually, some wearing sunglasses and hats.
Two men at a shooting range preparing, with noise-canceling earmuffs, in front of a makeshift target with orange mesh and blue barrels.
Five people standing outdoors in front of a large pile of rubber or plastic tubing and a wooden structure, with green trees and blue sky in the background, smiling and posing for the photo.
Two men at an outdoor shooting range, one instructing the other. They are wearing ear protection and casual clothing. The background consists of various colorful target boards and a wooden fence.
Two men at a shooting range, one with a firearm, with a wooden backdrop and a table with equipment.
A man firing a rifle at a shooting range, with a staff member supervising, both standing in front of a wooden backstop, in an outdoor shooting range setting.
Woman at shooting range aiming a rifle with a scope, wearing sunglasses and a light-colored sweatshirt.
A woman aiming a black powder rifle at a shooting range in a wooded outdoor area, with onlookers and trees surrounding her.