Unfortunately mother nature is having her way with us yet again. We are regrettably canceling the CMP match that was scheduled for this Saturday October 7th, due to rain. This was the last match of the 2023 season and it will not be rescheduled. We hope everyone stays dry.
The Tewksbury Rod and Gun Club will be holding a Youth Shooting Sports Open House on Saturday September 30 from noon to 3:00PM. Come learn about our exciting youth programs including our Junior Rifle program and Scholastic Clay Target Program Trap Team. Both programs are open to girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 18. All programs are overseen by certified instructors and coaches. No prior experience with firearms is required and health and safety is our primary concern in all of our programs. A parent or legal guardian must be present. Come on out and break some clays and test your rifle marksmanship!
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will hold a NRA/MA certified Basic Firearms Safety course on September 23, 2023. If you are interested in taking the course, please contact us at firearmsafety@tewksburyrodandgun.org.
In order to obtain a License to Carry (LTC) a Firearm in the state of Massachusetts, you are required to attend a basic firearms training course. This course is accepted by the state and a certificate will be issued to you as proof of completion.
Instructors will provide hands on learning in the following areas:
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.
Maximum Enrollment: 10 (note: your check will not be deposited until the date of the class and will be returned to you if you cannot attend)
The cost of the course, which includes training materials and the use of club provided firearms, is $125. If you are club member, the fee is reduced to $85. Coffee & donuts, along with a hot dog lunch will be provided.
Enrollment will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. In order to obtain a License to Carry (LTC) a Firearm in the state of Massachusetts, you are required to attend a basic firearms training course. This course is accepted by the state and a certificate will be issued to you as proof of completion.
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is dedicated to promote firearm safety.
Please come down and join us on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 9:00 AM – Noon (weather permitting) for our monthly CMP Match Clinic.
These match clinics allow people the opportunity to shoot M1 Garand or AR-15 rifles in a structured but fun setting. M1 Garand or AR-15 rifles can be provided. If you have your own favorite centerfire rifle please bring it.
The event is conducted in a match format (5 rounds for practice, 10 rounds prone, 10 rounds sitting or kneeling, and 10 rounds standing), but the competition is secondary to the experience of firing these two iconic military firearms.
We will be practicing social distancing and disinfecting club provided rifles between shooters in order to ensure the health and safety of all.
The cost for each match is $20 for ammunition (.30-06 or .223) and there is no cost if you bring your own ammunition. Minors must have a parent or guardian present.
Come down and shoot a piece of history!
The outdoor high bore and trap fields have been reopened. We thank all our members for their patience and hope that mother nature gives us a bit of a break from the heavy rain.
MassWildLife continues to offer Basic Hunter Education courses free* of charge. They have recently begun offering a blended course format, in which students complete the online MA hunter study guide before attending in-person portion. Several instructors are also members of TRGC and BRC. If you wish to take this blended format, please check out: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/basic-hunter-education-courses. There is an upcoming class to be held at BRC on September 18 and 20. Students MUST complete the online portion BEFORE attending, and students MUST attend both classes in order to compete the course.
Walk-ins will not be allowed for this course.
* Funding for the program is derived from the sale of hunting and sporting licenses, and from federal excise taxes on firearms and archery equipment.
The Board of Directors and all the TRG members would like to congratulate Anthony Drillio for making the Lowell Sun Sport’s section. Anthony, Edward Doyle, Jake Metcalfe, Andrew Wong and Keilah McConnell all competed at Bay State Summer Games recently. The Club is so proud of how these athletes represented the sport of trap, being polite, respectful and safe. Please share this great article with your friends and family: https://www.lowellsun.com/2023/08/11/tewksburys-anthony-drillio-targets-bay-state-summer-games-bronze-in-trap-shooting/
The Junior Rifle Program has started their 2020 season. On October 24th the coaches held a new shooter introduction class, with 11 kids and their parents.
Open to all youth (male & female) ages 12 to 18. Starting on November 7th at 6:30 PM to 9 PM, and then continue on the first and third Saturday nights of each month until May.
All youths must have parental consent, and have at least one parent attending the first night of participation for the rifle safety section of the course. Parents are not required to attend after the first session.
Any Boy Scout attending the course can earn (or complete) their Rifle Shooting Merit Badge. All instructors are NRA Certified and Licensed by the State of Massachusetts. All Safety equipment (eye and ear protection) and rifles are supplied by The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club.
The cost of the course is a one time fee of $10, followed by $5.00 per night which includes range fee, all safety equipment, rifle and ammunition. For additional information please check our Junior Rifle Program page.
Membership Secretary Patty Blute or membership assistants will be at the club starting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday evenings.
There are 5 categories
You can pay in person, by mail, or by drop box in the clubhouse front door.
The Board of Directors is currently seeking to fill our vacant archery chairperson position. In years past,
the club has had a vibrant archery program with youth programs and hosting competitions. The club
has several archery butts, a raised platform, many 3D targets including deer, a
bear, boars and a turkey.
There are approximately 200 arrows as well as about 25 bows in both adult and youth sizes, including both compound and recurve.
There are also an array of paper targets and learning materials left over from past programs and competitions. All we need is someone to be willing to take the reins! Our archery field is one of our most underutilized club resources and it would be great to see archery thrive again at the club. If you are interested in helping your club with revitalizing this untapped potential, please contact President Jeff Blute (president@TewksburyRodandGun .org) or Vice-President Rich Sorrentino (vicepresident@TewksburyRodandGun.org).