Cheshire County Shooting Sports Education Foundation/Ferry Brook Range
Cheshire County Shooting Sports Education Foundation, operating as Ferry Brook Range, is a Keene-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering indoor and outdoor shooting bays, competitive leagues, and firearms education for a membership community that spans well beyond Cheshire County.
The hits
- Diverse shooting facilities, including a 50-foot indoor range, outdoor pistol and carbine bays, and rifle ranges at 50, 100, and 200 yards.
- Strong educational and safety infrastructure, with mandatory SOP testing, designated training officers, and published conduct policies.
- Community-focused culture characterized by approachable staff and a membership model without mandatory volunteer requirements or hard caps.
- Active programming such as clay pigeon leagues, Steel Challenge, and other competitive events, plus host-range status for Armed Women of America.
- Well-maintained grounds that visitors describe as tidy and professionally kept throughout the year.
The misses
- Peak-period congestion that can strain the availability of benches and target stands.
- Restricted office hours and frequent event-driven schedule changes that require visitors to consult the calendar before arriving.
- Seasonal weather conditions, including snow and mud, that can delay access to outdoor lanes.