Category: General Announcements

Pistol Marksmanship

October 2, 2023

The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday October 15, 2023 from 8:30am to 10:30am.  This class is open to all club members.  Students are encouraged to bring a pistol they already own or have access to a pistol they can legally use during the class.  Students are expected to be familiar with safe handling and operation of any pistol that is brought to class.

This class will introduce and reinforce current club members to the fundamentals that will help you become a more accurate pistol target shooter.

The following topics will be covered: Stance, Grip, Sight alignment, Breath control, Trigger squeeze and Follow through.

Instructors will also be available to discuss the pistol team and competitive shooting leagues for those who might be interested. The lead instructor will be Mark Tenant.

If you are interested in attending this clinic, please reach out to Mark Tennant at marksmanship@tewksburyrodandgun.org or call 978-277-3050.  There will be a maximum of 8 students allowed, on a first come, first serve basis.  You must be on the list prior to class in order to attend.  A walk-in list will be held, however a maximum of 8 students will be enforced.

The class will start promptly at 8:30am, downstairs at the indoor pistol range.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in.

Once all shooters have arrived, we will start by each student shooting 5 rounds at a target. From there we will discuss the fundamentals of pistol shooting.  We will then return to the range for a hands-on practice sessions. At the end of the class, each student will be able to compare their more recent targets to their first target in order to gauge improvement.

Students are encouraged to bring the following with them to the class:

  1. Pistol (must be chambered in a caliber acceptable for use in the indoor range)
  2. Ammunition for your pistol (at least 100 rounds)
  3. Eye protection
  4. Ear protection

The club will provide any and all the above items, on an availability basis.

Summary

Class starts 8:30 am
Class ends 10:00 am
Limited to 8 students (Must contact Mark Tennant)
Targets will be provided by the club
Safety is imperative, any student in violation of pistol safety best practices will be asked to leave the class

CANCELLED (Due to weather): CMP – Match Clinic

October 2, 2023

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.

Open House

Youth Shooting Sports Open House

September 19, 2023

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!

Basic Firearms Safety Course

September 10, 2023

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:

  • safe firearm handling
  • firearm parts and operation
  • ammunition and its function
  • shooting fundamentals
  • how to select, clean and store a firearm
  • live fire practical in the club’s indoor range

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.

CMP – Match Clinic

September 4, 2023

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!

Basic Hunter Education Course

August 21, 2023

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.

Congrats Anthony Drillio

August 15, 2023

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/

Annual Membership Dues

July 5, 2023

Membership Secretary Patty Blute or membership assistants will be at the club starting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday evenings.

There are 5 categories

  1. Standard Members owe = $125.00
  2. Reduced Members owe = (10 hours documented volunteer club work) = $60.00
  3. Senior Members owe = (62+ as of June 30, 2018) = $25.00
  4. Junior Members owe = (12 years old to 21 years old) = $20.00
  5. Life Members owe their Insurance Fee = $4.50

You can pay in person, by mail, or by drop box in the clubhouse front door.

Archery Chairperson Wanted!

July 4, 2023


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).