Know the Law – Incidents that Shocked Law Enforcement

October 6, 2025

Know the Law series continues on Sunday October 26 from 9am to 12:00pm.

While violence is not new for Law Enforcement Officers there are 3 incidents that captured the nation’s attention.

Join us for a review of The Onion Fields 1963, The Newhall Shooting 1970 and the FBI Miami Firefight 1986. Discover the deadly accounts of what law enforcement officers experienced that resulted in these incidents becoming topics of law enforcement analysis and study.

John McAdam, Ph D will be visiting The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club on Sunday October 26ths from 9am to 12pm.

This session is being offered at a rate of $20 (Cash Only).

To sign up, please contact John directly at KTLknowthelaw@aol.com or 617-312-0452. You must preregister to attend, payment will be collected on the day of class.

Pistol Marksmanship

October 6, 2025

The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday October 19, 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:

  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

Youth Sports Day Open House

September 8, 2025

Tewksbury Rod and Gun is planning its annual Youth Sports Day to be held on October 4th from 12pm to 3pm, at our Club. Families are most welcome, and bring your eligible youth shooter(s) as well. At this event you can meet with the coaching staff members of two of the region’s best- and well-established youth shooting programs, the Tewksbury Junior (.22) Program and the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), for competitive shotgun and clay targets. Information will be provided for each program such as required safety, cost, and personal equipment required to join a team. Both programs are affordable by most families. Stop in to learn and ask as many questions as you may have about our shooting season schedules, staff’s coaching and training qualifications, and more.

We want all boys and girls to better understand their safety responsibilities when competing with firearms. While doing this, we want our kids to enjoy the sport and learn the skills required to succeed at their shooting sports. We hope to see all of you at the open house!

If you would like to help out for SCTP, contact Mike Hebert (978) 604-0745(c).

For the Junior (.22) Program, contact John Ings (978)790-0907(c).

Basic Firearms Safety Course

September 8, 2025

The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will hold a NRA/MA certified Basic Firearms Safety course on September 20, 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:

  • 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 3, 2025

Please come down and join us on Saturday September 6, 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!

Basic Hunter Education Course

September 2, 2025

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 Billerica Rod & Gun Club on September 15 and 17.  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.

Basic Firearms Safety Course

September 1, 2025

The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will hold a NRA/MA certified Basic Firearms Safety course on October 18, 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:

  • 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.

Club clean up day – June 8

June 4, 2025

We are asking all able-bodied members, friends, and family members to turn out and help with the annual ground’s cleanup on Sunday, June 8th. This annual spring cleanup is one way to get your volunteer hours in and at the same time make your club property look its very best for the coming summer season. Please volunteer for part of the day, but the whole day would be even better! Meet at the clubhouse at 8 AM ready for coffee & donuts and individual work assignments. We plan to work from 8 AM to 4 PM on this day. The more people the better. It will take less time to spruce the grounds up. Please bring a pair of gloves, a rake, a shovel, brush cutters and lopping shears, and (if you can) a wheelbarrow or other useful tools with you to the club. We need enough volunteers to include cleanup on the outdoor and indoor ranges as well as around the clubhouse. We would suggest that the junior shooters participate. Many hands make for light work, so please put this activity on your calendar. Mike Barry mentioned that the kitchen really could use a good cleaning too. Please think about getting your hours in by sprucing up the kitchen! Bring gloves and a Mr. Clean eraser pad, if you have some. If someone had a small tractor with grading and grooming tools, the range access road could be improved due to the spring ruts and potholes. Please speak with President Jeff Blute at (978) 973-6109 ahead of time about volunteering your equipment and help with this task. The club would be able to pay for fuel for the task as well.

Lunch will be provided around noon for the crew members. What a great way to begin the outdoor season with all of your friends and families working together to clean-up your gun club.

Annual Membership Dues

June 4, 2025

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.