Oranco Bowmen Archery Range — Local services in Chino

I had my kids attend a youth lesson. Afterwards, I was making chit chat with the instructor, Vernie. I had mentioned that I do archery in my backyard for the past 3 years. When I mentioned this, she immediately interrupted me and proceeded to diminish me by telling me that backyard archery is unsafe and unprofessional. Oddly enough, her mannerisms changed an I can feel a palpable sense of arrogance towards me. She basically rolled her eyes when I mentioned backyard archery. Touting that backyard archery is done by amateurs and no one would follow safety rules. As if safety protocols can only come from paid professionals like herself. She assumed that because I've not had professional instruction, that I'd automatically be unsafe. I just wanted to end the conversation, so I refrained from telling her that I've been a range instructor at a indoor pistol range. I understand safety and I carry those same principles into my backyard hobby.

My intent on my Oranco visit was to hone our skills and possibly find a community with like minded individuals. All she did was trivialize the hobby I share with my children and insult me with her assumptions. If they're looking for new members for their club, it's not a good approach.

I suggest building a few targets from scratch, by buying a bow from Amazon, watch lessons on YouTube and start your new hobby in your backyard.

Oranco was a waste of our time.

An update I'm writing in 2024. I've not visited this place since my first visit. It was such a poor experience I still remember 3 years later and felt a need to add to my...

The range is meticulously maintained and the members are very friendly and helpful if you are new to the sport this is a great place to start. If you are an old pro you'll feel right at home as this club has some of the best archers in the sport. It's a great place to majke new friends or to just be alone and tune your bow. We all know it's never operator error when we miss the bullseye it has to be the bow at Oranco you can experience quiet serious practice or enjoy the company of others or both its a big place. Just a word of caution don't camp out on a target ( shoot more than 3 arrows per target ) you gotta keep moving you wouldn't do it on a golf course, don't do it here, so enjoy or...

This ia awesome place to shoot. Would highly recommend. Everyone that works at this club are volunteers, not one person is paid. They upkeep the range on their spare time. All the targets, target faces, mowing, repair, etc. My suggestion to some of the negative reviews, volunteer your time, maybe you can make...