Bend of The River Conservation Club

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Great turnout and Great weather for this last weekend Long Gong match. Check out the pictures!!!

05/25/2026

These are pictures from our first May Gun Show...

05/24/2026

Check out these pictures from Saturday's USPSA Match at Bend of The River

05/22/2026

Tomorrow Saturday the 23rd we will be hosting our second Gun Show of this year. There is a lot to see, buy, trade and sell. The show starts at 9am and ends at 3pm, there will be food and drink available and this is open to the Public.

05/11/2026

Intro to IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association https://www.idpa.com )

Bend of the River Conservation Club, Niles Michigan

Sunday May 31, 2026 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

(Pre Registration Mandatory)

Do you feel there is another level to shooting than just standing at the range and throwing lead at a paper target?

Are you interested in getting started in competition shooting?

Do you carry a gun when your not at the range?

Have you ever wondered if your choice of gun , holster, gear and plan will work when you need it most.

Would you be interested in "Testing your skills with your carry gun while competing in simulated self-defense scenarios"

Then you may consider shooting IDPA

Bend of the River is offering an intro to IDPA to help you get started in shooting the IDPA game, Sunday May 31, 2026 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Space is limited,
Cost is $5.00

Note:
Because space is limited, Pre Registration is Mandatory - note
If you register and don't show up or cancel in advance you promise to pay us $25.00

Additional details or to register e-mail [email protected]

Minimum Skills for this class are listed below

IDPA Matches (even club-level) are not an appropriate venue for teaching basic shooting skills to a new shooter. Shooters must have the following basic knowledge and practical skills in order to safely shoot in our matches or to participate in this class:

Loading and unloading the weapon

Drawing from the holster and re-holstering (with one hand…sweeping any part of your body with a firearm is unsafe)

Gripping and firing the firearm with strong hand, weak hand, and both hands

Sight picture

Trigger control

Muzzle control

Clearing malfunctions (basic)

Matches are held virtually every weekend of the year. Many ranges will also hold matches during the week. Browse matches and find one near you.

05/05/2026

Here are some pictures from this last weekends IDPA shoot at Bend of The River