Hamilton Rod & Gun Club News

  • September 19, 2023 11:40 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Hamilton Rod & Gun Club will be celebrating our annual Trunk or Treat on October 14th! 

    Festivities will be held at the Pavilion starting at 6:30pm. As is customary with this event, the public is welcome so invite your friends and family. We will be having an outdoor Trunk or Treat and an indoor Haunted House for the youngsters. For those adults who may be partaking, there will be an outdoor bar. 

    Those who will have children attending are asked to please bring one UNOPENED bag of candy per child. Any open bags will need to be discarded prior to distributing to the kids, so please unopened bags only. To ensure ALL children are able to partake in the trunk or treat, please bring a large (50 piece or larger) bag of candy. 

    We encourage first timers to join us, as well as Club members to help out and volunteer! Come on down and enjoy the fun!


  • September 19, 2023 7:27 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Time is Running Out to Make Your Rally Bus Reservation! 

    Click here to make your reservation on one of the regional buses going to the rally!

    Everyone in the 2A community needs to attend the Bring Bruen to Boston Rally! We can't allow the well funded anti-civil rights groups to have a louder voice than us. Please make whatever arrangements you can to attend this historic event!

    State House & Boston Common Rally

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Starts 11:00 AM, Go in the State House 1:00 PM Parkman Bandstand

  • September 15, 2023 9:39 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Please be advised that our weed treatment contractor is scheduled for a weed treatment in ponds # 1, 2, 3 to be done on Thursday September 21st, 2023.

    They will be putting up postings around the ponds the day of the treatment. It is suggested that there be no swimming, boating, canoeing/kayaking the day of the treatment. Fishing is allowed.


  • September 15, 2023 11:16 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    September 16, 2023 

    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 24 Hamilton Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

    New applicants are required to attend this course. Applications will be available at the meeting. Payment will be collected at the meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards are accepted.

    Please RSVP so we know to expect you.

    Class Format

    • Clubhouse will open at 9:00 am for coffee and donuts.
    • Orientation starts promptly at 9:30 a.m., please do not be late.
    • Orientation will include tour of the ranges, Club safety rules review, overview of sub-clubs and member benefits, and tour of other club facilities.
    • Orientation will end between 12:30 and 1:30 depending on class size.

      Kids are welcome to attend with you. 

      NOTE: Part of the class involves visiting our outdoor ranges please dress appropriately for spending time outside.

       

      Fee Schedule

      Membership Class Annual Membership Rate Due at Orientation
      Annual + Initiation Fee*
      Adult $120.00 $170.00
      Family $150.00 $200.00
      Senior Adult $80.00 $130.00
      Senior Family $100.00 $150.00


      *Initiation Fee =$50.00

      A $10.00 dues increase was approved at the December 2022 General Membership meeting.  The rate was increased by $5.00 on January 1, 2023 and there will be a second $5.00 increase on January 1, 2024.

      Membership Classes

      Adult ~ Person who is between the age of eighteen (18) and sixty-four (64) at the time of application or renewal. 
      Family~ Two (2) Adults (between the age of eighteen (18) and sixty-four (64)), and all Children under the age fifteen (15), within that household at the time of application or renewal.
      Senior Adult~ Available to those persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
      Senior Family~ Two (2) Adults, one (1) of whom is sixty-five (65) or older and all children under the age eighteen (18) within that household at the time of application or renewal.


    • September 12, 2023 10:29 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

      For those of you who are not aware, Massachusetts politicians put forth HD 4420, “an act modernizing firearm laws.” This massive piece of legislation re-writes gun laws in the Commonwealth and imposes unprecedented gun-control. This far overreaching bill has created a massive public outcry from gun-owners and civil rights groups throughout Massachusetts.

      The below bullet points are just some of the numerous provisions anti-gun politicians are proposing in this new bill:

      • Mandates registration of all guns and feeding devices
      • Mandates reporting of any modifications or new parts to a gun
      • Mandates serializing all firearm parts
      • Bans anyone under 21 from acquiring or carrying any semi-automatic rifle or shotgun
      • Bans anyone under 15 taking part in shooting sports and training
      •Bans all federally legally tax-stamped automatic firearms
      • Gun bans on possessing any gun, loaded, or unloaded at any private property unless the owner has provided express consent or has posted signage allowing firearms on their property

      Despite politicians hoping to quickly ram this legislation through, they have hit a procedural snag: lawmakers cannot agree which committee should be assigned to this terrible bill. This procedural issue will likely force them to wait until later this year to hold a hearing on the bill.

      While this issue will likely slow down the bill’s progress, it is critical to remain in constant contact with lawmakers and request that they oppose this bill. Please become educated and spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors as this proposed bill is a direct infringement of our 2nd amendment. https://www.goal.org/gunban We must voice our concerns regarding HD 4420!

    • September 12, 2023 10:18 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

      Mark your calendars for the annual HRGC Trunk or Treat! Festivites will be held in October 14th at 6:30pm. The public is welcome so feel free to invite your friends and family. 

      We are asking for Club volunteers to help set up and tear down, participate in the haunted house and general help during the event. Volunteers are encouraged to dress in costume. 

      We are also looking for folks who want to decorate their vehicles. There will be a $50 cash prize for the most popular "trunk" as voted on by attendees. 

    • September 12, 2023 10:09 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

      The Pistol House will be hosting another Friday night Ladies Shoot on September 29th at 6pm. Ladies, please contact Kevin Menard if you are interested in this event. This will be held at the Pistol House at the same price of $5.00. Please bring the pistol you are most comfortable shooting, as well as at least 100 round of ammunition. 

    • July 24, 2023 3:10 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


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    Hamilton Rod & Gun is a private club for the benefit of its members and guests. The club does host a number of activities where the public is invited, i.e. Archery and Trap, and other events open to the public can be found on the Club’s calendar.

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    'The Footpath of Sportsmen since 1921'
    24 Hamilton Road – PO Box 954
    Sturbridge, MA 01566-0954
    508-347-3389

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