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Lime Lake Sportsman Club

Machias, New York
Address 9586 Sisson Rd, Machias, NY 14101-9726 Phone (716) 353-8817

Airgun policy unconfirmed — call ahead

This range hasn’t confirmed airgun acceptance to us directly. Their inclusion is based on state-law inference: the state framework permits airguns at this type of venue, but the venue itself hasn’t published a specific airgun policy. Always confirm by phone before traveling. Indoor ranges in particular may decline airguns for insurance or backstop reasons.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER A: STATUTORILY airgun = firearm — DEC ranges apply firearm rules to airguns. Airgun status not confirmed at venue level.
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.

Last verified 2026-05-11
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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.