Indiana Ordnance

01/13/2026

We just had to share!

Happy New Year IOI Members!

Brett, Sargent, George and I thank you all for a great 2025! We had strong membership growth and guests all year long. Special thanks to our continuing members from 2024, a new relationship with the Elk Hunters Foundation and the Boy Scout troops learning new skills on the range with bitter cold winter camping! This is the third year the scouts have returned!
Every member and guest helped us maintain an excellent safety record which is paramount to the success of this business. We count on your teamwork serving as excellent examples to our community and the industry. During the year we improved range steel targets, shifted some containers around, improved buildings and equipment, improved the lodge, set up RV hookups and removed some entrance eyesores!
For 2026, the IOI Team is focused on bringing new benefits to our members. Our SWAG page and website is certainly improved! We will continue improving our facilities and Brett has a special project he is working on in the assembly building. Part of our mission is to serve as an incubator for industry innovators...so bring your ideas forward for training, products and services...we are the #1 place to make it happen!
May you each be blessed in your endeavors and visit us often in the year ahead!
Jeffrey Mertens, CEO Indiana Ordnance Innovations LLC

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07/03/2025

Announcing our New and Improved Website!

ioirange.com (http://www.ioirange.com)

Please see the awesome changes we made to our website including; separate guest/member access, new tabs for our Gunshop, Combat Training, Gear and the Lodge! You can easily select, submit your interest, order products and BOOK RANGE time. We hope you love it! Thank you Brett and Sean for making this happen!

Mark you calendars - big legacy item auction here on Saturday July 12th! Cool ordnance stuff from R&D.

06/22/2025

Indiana Ordnance Innovations - Legacy Auction!

Online NOW and in-person July 12th - save the date!

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Some fascinating legacy items from the ordnance industry up for auction - grab your piece of history now! Your investment in our history will launch us into the next phase of growth!

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06/19/2025

Indiana Ordnance Innovations - Legacy Auction!

Online NOW and in-person July 12th - save the date!

hibid.com/catalog/652761/in--ord-munitions-mfg-plant-liquidation-auction

Some fascinating legacy items from the ordnance industry up for auction - grab your piece of history now! Your investment in our history will launch us into the next phase of growth!

02/25/2025

Great opportunity to experience F-Class Style Shooting from IOI Member Baron Osterman.
Baron has been a competitive shooter for a number of years, shot PRS for about 7 years then transitioned to F-Class about 3 years ago. He retired from the Cincinnati Police Department 1-1/2 years ago and now runs a small business from his house building F-Class stocks.
Baron is offering an informational class on F-Class shooting at no cost for club members. Based on the number of attendees, this will include time on the range. He will bring all the equipment for “show and tell”, go over course of fire, scoring, basic rules for f class shooting. Anyone who is interested please contact Baron at (513)276-9330.

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09/27/2024

Member Appreciation Day - Thanks for your support!

The inclement weather requires us to cancel the member appreciation day planned for Saturday 09/28/2024 and chili cookoff! We will reschedule...and we do appreciate you! I WILL open up Saturday morning for shooters who want to REALLY CHALLENGE themselves under the Christian Farner Memorial deck. Scheduled shooters may also come out the next day, Sunday to make up their time - open at NOON.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday December 14th, 2024, the entire RANGE is RESERVED for a Scout Troop...in keeping with our mission to teach responsible youth.
For Members, remember we can often set up a special time for your clients or guests. Note all of our new services offered - especially prior to your hunting excursions!
Also, note we are now offering 30-amp hookups for RVs. Water, toilet, shower (soon) offered - 3 spots. Tent Camping offered too.
Thank you members for promoting our great location - the word is getting out!
Jeffrey Mertens [email protected]

09/27/2024

Due to the inbound inclement weather we are forced to cancel the members appreciation Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday September 28th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Stay tuned and we will propose a new date in the future.

09/05/2024

Thanks for your support!

Member Appreciation Day - Saturday Sept 28th - 9AM-5PM. Inviting all former and current members to attend our Chili Cookoff and BBQ. Bring your award winning chili and let's see who is the IOI champion! Bring a pie or side dish....IOI will provide the BBQ, condiments and sodas, plates etc... Shooting is open - but reserve your spot. Great chance to bring a friend, hang out and learn something. RSVP so we know our count! Looking forward to seeing you! Jeffrey and Brett.

07/08/2024

Just letting our current members (2024) and future members know - MEMBERSHIP is now ANNUAL - based on the date you joined....

Jeffrey Mertens, Manager

01/30/2024

Looking for NRA certified instructors who want to run classes this year at our place. Send me a note...