A Short History.

The HCMC was originally founded in April 1980 at the Anson Hinden and Minden Township Gravel Pit. The club operated in that location until 1982.

Pending the establishment of a new site, various members remitted their dues in order to retain our club status.

In 1985, a re-zoning of the current location was approved and the club leased the property until 1992. This site consisted of approximately 2 acres and was approved by the C.F.O. in October of 1985.

Shooting disciplines at the time were Rimfire and Centrefire rifle, single stage shotgun (sporting clays) and Rimfire and Centrefire Bullseye (Handgun).

In 1986 one of our members donated a tractor trailer to the club which is used to store our club’s equipment, i.e. target stands, silhouettes, steel plates, bowling pins, chairs, etc.

In 1990 the process was begun to acquire the property being leased from the Township of Lutterworth. We were successful in closing the deal in 1992.

Progress was being made - in 1992 IPSC was introduced to the club and became an approved discipline. 1993 saw the introduction of handgun silhouette and the steel challenge speed shoot.

Also in 1993, the current structures, shooting position covers, shooting bench and baffles were constructed. This feat was accomplished over a 2 weekend period by diligent members of this club. All supplies, poles, timbers and steel roofing were donated by members as was the use of equipment to accomplish this.

In 1994 we had the option of purchasing an additional 68 acres to increase our holdings to 70 acres. Just a little over 2 acres are in use at this time. The purchase of the additional property was accomplished through a special fundraising fee from existing members.

In 1999 we received a travel trailer from one of our members which was used as an office, a place to warm up in the winter and small storage.

Then in 2005 plans were made to construct a large pole barn style "club house" at the club.  This building was completed in time for the November 2006 Annual General Meeting.

On a continuing basis, our members contribute to the upkeep of the club by physical means, ideas for improvement and monetarily by way of annual dues.

Our club is located 1 mile north of the town of Kinmount, Ontario and 2 miles west of Highway 121. Our shooting times are from 10am until dusk, 7 days a week, summer and winter. The road and part of the range is ploughed in the winter (snowshoes are recommended for target placement).

From April through October, Sunday mornings are reserved for scheduled shoots.