Due to the predicted weather this weekend, the outdoor portion of the Club clean up day has been cancelled.
The indoor clean up will continue.
We will still be looking for help to clean up the indoor range. We have the lead pit to clean out, along with buckets of brass and lead to be moved into our recycling dumpster.
Start time will be at 8:00am. This can be a dirty job, so dress accordingly.
Please come down and join us on Saturday May 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM – Noon (weather permitting) for our 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.
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!
Every Monday, starting on May 5th through the middle of September The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will be holding a Bullseye competition at our 50 foot indoor range. These matches are open to the public, membership is not required.
This semi-formal setting is a great way to become accustomed to the calls used on the firing line, and to learn how to score targets.
This competition is intended to get new shooters involved in the sport, as well as maintaining the edge during the long summer break for the experienced Bullseye competitor.
Shooters may compete in rimfire (.22 cal), centerfire, or both. There is a nominal fee of $2.00 for one match or $3.00 for both matches. The shooter competes against his/her own average, so everyone has a chance to win. The League will provide the targets, however the shooter must bring their own ammunition.
Each shooter gets one point for shooting each night, and additional points are awarded for first through fourth place for each night. At the end of the season an awards banquet is held to honor those who persevered.
The Ranger Officer calling the match will enforce all range and safety rules. These matches typically start around 6:00 pm and the last relay typically goes off around 7:45 pm (depending on the number of shooters who show up on a given night).
It’s that time of year again, for us to all get together and clean up around the club. Please come down with gloves, rakes, leaf blowers, shovels, wheelbarrows. etc on May 3rd at 8:00am.
The more help the less time it will take! Work off those hours!! Please note all ranges (indoor and outdoor) will be closed during the clean up, as there is work to be done on each range.
We have plenty of projects to be worked on around the clubhouse, indoor range, hi-bore, trap and archery fields.
Indoor Range we will be looking to have a crew to clean up the lead pit, haul brass, as well as other projects.
On Saturday, April 26th, we’ll be hosting The TRG Spring Trap Shoot from 9am to about noon. Come down and kick off spring with a BANG! The ham raffle will held after the Adios.
This is a great time for all, if you would like to try shooting trap, this is a great no pressure fun event. The fee is $5 per round, each round is a total of 15 targets. 3 shots per station, 5 stations. Ammo is NOT supplied.
The Rules
1.) Every entry gets one ticket in turkey raffle.
2.) Yellow targets hit earn an extra ticket in turkey raffle.
3.) targets per station (15 targets total per round).
4.) “Backup” format – two shooters mount guns, the first shooter calls for the target and if they miss the target, the “backup” shooter can shoot at the
target. If the second shooter fires, that is his/her shot for the round regardless of whether or not the target is hit.
5.) Shooting out of turn is a lost target regardless of the actual target result.
The following By-Law changes have been approved by the body and confirmed by the Board of Directors of April 1, 2025. Note the two additions highlighted in Yellow.
The full set of updated By-Laws can be found here: http://tewksburyrodandgun.org/wp/about-2/by-laws/
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will hold a NRA/MA certified Basic Firearms Safety course on April 12, 2025. 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.
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday March 16, 2025 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:
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
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will hold a NRA/MA certified Basic Firearms Safety course on March 15, 2025. 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.
The next scheduled Range Safety Officer Class will be held on February 23, 2025, from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Requirements of becoming a range safety officer for Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club are to pass the NRA Range Safety Officer Class with a score of 90% or better and to commit to opening the high bore range at least (2) four hour shifts on a Saturday or (4) four hour shifts during the week each season.
The class is conducted by Mike Hebert (Chief Range Safety Officer) and the cost is $35. This covers the class materials and a pizza lunch. No profit is made by the club and all instructors are volunteers. This is a national NRA certification.
Anyone interested in the taking the class should sign up at the link below:
https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=865383
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mike Hebert at >coach_mike@tewksburyrodandgun.org or 978-604-0745.