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Eastern Field Target Competitors Club (EFTCC) at Dutchess County Pistol Association

Wappingers Falls (host venue: Dutchess County Pistol Association), New York
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Address Dutchess County Pistol Association, Wappingers Falls, NY (Hudson Valley) Website dcpistol.org/field-target.html

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

Eastern Field Target Competitors Club (EFTCC) is a historic AAFTA-affiliated Field Target club listed on the 2002 canonical AAFTA roster — one of the longest continuously active FT clubs in the Northeast. The club is run by Ray and Hans Apelles, known nationwide in AAFTA Field Target as 'the A-Team' for their ballistics expertise and competitive results. The club operates at Dutchess County (Hudson Valley region) and runs scheduled matches with a multi-decade community presence. Direct contact through AAFTA member channels recommended for current match schedule.

Airgun policy at this range Historic AAFTA-affiliated Field Target club (2002 AAFTA roster). Run by Ray and Hans Apelles (the "A-Team" — known nationwide in AAFTA FT for ballistic programs and scope/regulator products). Hosts at Dutchess County Pistol Association in Wappingers Falls NY (Hudson Valley). Innovative scoring formats including risk/reward systems (2x points for standing shots). 7-55 yd targets with 0.25"-1.875" kill zones. NY Tier A airgun-friendly state. Operating status active per multiple AAFTA references.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Field Target10m / Precision

air rifle, air pistol, field target

Venue type

About the venue

AAFTA-affiliated airgun Field Target club; hosted at Dutchess County Pistol Association

New York state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier A

Restrictive — confirm rules carefully

STATUTORILY airgun = firearm — DEC ranges apply firearm rules to airguns

Evidence NY DEC hunting regulations explicitly define: "Firearm - all guns, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, BB and pellet guns." "Air gun - a firearm that uses spring or compressed air... .17 caliber or larger and produces a muzzle velocity of at least 600 fps." DEC ranges operate under firearm rules — airguns included.

State-level restrictions NYC has separate licensing requirements (NYC Administrative Code § 10-131) — outside NYC, DEC framework applies.

This describes New York 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 2026-05-03
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Important

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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.