Outdoor Sportsmans Club

The Outdoor Sportsman’s Club is a private club located on top of Purdue Mountain in Centre County Pennsylvania between Bellefonte and State College. Our aim is to encourage organized shooting sports, conservation, and other outdoor activities in our community through activities and events that promote better knowledge of the safe handling and proper care of shooting equipment as well as improved marksmanship.

Most shooting events hosted at OSC are open to the public. Check the calendar for upcoming events. Also, check out the Club Events page to learn about the different shooting events that are held throughout the year.

Membership in OSC is limited and requires a process of application. Please use the Contact Form for Membership to l earn more about membership eligibility and the process for applying to become a member or sponsoring a new member.

OSC is a private club that offers its members and guests a wide assortment of well-equipped and maintained ranges for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery. Browse a list of the club's facilities and learn about the club's history.

Members may reserve a range for an event. First consult the calendar, then complete the Range Reservation form and print the event directors packet on the range reservation page. For questions see Q&A below or contact the Scheduling Director   using the Contact Form .

We welcome you to Contact Us if you have any questions about the club or events. Before you do, though, we may be able to provide you with an answer more quickly! Check out the FAQs below.

No, OSC is a private club. Access to the facilities is limited to members only outside of public shooting events. Non-members can also attend as Guests of OSC Members. For all events, participants must bring their own equipment and ammunition. OSC does not rent equipment nor does it permit non-members to reserve ranges for group shooting events.

The cost for members may vary from range to range according to current policies in place. Each event will post the cost per relay or season on the calendar event page. OSC does not rent range time to non-members.  If you are looking to rent a r