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Cardinal Shooting Center - Pyramyd AIR Cup Venue

Marengo, Ohio
Public rangeOutdoor

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH hosts the Pyramyd AIR Cup — one of the largest annual airgun events in the United States. Cup events include Gunslynger, Field Target, and Benchrest competitions, with manufacturer demo bays and competitor sight-in. Pyramyd AIR's flagship event venue, drawing airgun shooters from across North America annually. Multi-discipline shooting facility with significant airgun community presence during Cup weeks.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): ODNR ranges open to weapons permitted for hunting — airguns included. Pyramyd AIR Cup events include Gunslynger, Field Target, and Benchrest competitions. Manufacturer guidance references demo bays and competitor sight-in, and Pyramyd/Cup pages identify the Cardinal Shooting Center location. [VENUE-LEVEL: club website explicitly mentions airgun.]
Restrictions / notes Airgun-friendly status is verified for the Pyramyd AIR Cup event context, not as a routine year-round public airgun range. Confirm annual event dates, registration, spectator access, and range-specific rules through Pyramyd AIR Cup and Cardinal Center before travel.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Field TargetBenchrestPest control / Hunting

Field Target; Benchrest; airgun, field target (AAFTA)

Venue type

About the venue

Major airgun event venue; not verified as routine public airgun range

Ohio state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

ODNR ranges open to weapons permitted for hunting — airguns included

Evidence OH Administrative Code 1501:3-6-04(H): "Persons shall use or fire on ranges only those weapons permitted for legal hunting in Ohio." Airguns are permitted for OH hunting (small game, big game with airbow). Therefore airguns permitted at OH state forest target ranges.

State-level restrictions No centerfire on ranges <50 yards. Range Permit required (Class A/B/C ranges).

This describes Ohio state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

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Last verified 2026-05-02
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.