Hamilton Rod and Gun Club Club News

Downrange Firearms Training - Friday 11/6

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:52:22 GMT

Rifle will be having a low light training course at the rifle range for carbines and pistols on Friday 11/6 starting at 5:30pm. There will be a short class at the range, and then live fire will begin. Cost of the session is $10. Instructors will be Will Munck, Marc French, and Joe Pastier.

For the advanced class at the rifle range, you will need a carbine rifle with sling, a pistol with holster, and at least 150 rounds of ammo and spare magazines for both. You will also need either weapon mounted lights and/or a flashlight.

For the beginners, you will need a pistol, OWB holster, 150 rounds ammo, spare magazine, and either a pistol mounted light or a flashlight. We will move the beginners down to the pistol range for the live fire portion.

What We'll Cover -

Range safety review
Legal and tactical considerations: target identification, awareness of your background, de-escalation options, and the moral obligations that come with use of force
Weapon-mounted lights: switch types, sympathetic reactions, safely mounting a light, and testing light modes
Using light well: backlighting, intermittent vs. continuous light, and avoiding over-saturating an area
Handheld flashlight techniques: Harries, Chapman, Ayoob, Rogers (SureFire), FBI, and Neck Index, including the pros and cons of each
Live-fire practice applying these techniques

What to Bring -

Full duty belt or EDC belt and holster
Handheld flashlight
Eye and ear protection
Handgun and at least 3 magazines, mounted light optional
150 rounds of handgun ammunition

Pitch Tournament - Friday 11/13

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:48:26 GMT

Come join us for a one night Pitch Tournament at the Clubhouse on Friday evening November 13th! It will begin at 7PM.

Friday Bar and Kitchen will also be open during this time, so come down for dinner and drinks and participate in the Pitch Tournament.

Any questions, please call Sheri at 774-219-5933.

Wreath Decorating - Saturday 11/21

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:01:56 GMT

Come join us at Hamilton on Saturday 11/21 for our annual Wreath Decorating Workshop! Cost is $50 per wreath - the class is held by Bemis Farm and all supplies are included to make your wreath. Class begins at 7PM.

Purchase tickets online at https://www.hamiltonrg.org/Store/ or email thenieuwenhoffs@gmail.com.

Meat Raffle - Saturday 11/7

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:35:08 GMT

Youth and Entertainment Committee is hosting a Meat Raffle on Saturday 11/7. Come join us for a good time! Doors open at 1PM.

There will be 6 tables of meat with a bonus table, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets and bar open.

Reminder of Trap Shooting Rules

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:56:45 GMT

Someone has damaged our trap screens, as they were shot through with a slug or rifle while the screens were down. This caused damage to multiple screens. The screens are necessary for safety. Replacement of these screens will be expensive. If you see anyone shooting at the screens, please report it.

Also, please remember, the trap range facing the screens is for sanctioned trap shoots. Please us the old trap field close to the trap house if you are using your own equipment.

Important HRGC Membership Reminders

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:08:47 GMT

Greetings Fellow Hamilton Rod & Gun Club Members,

Just a friendly reminder about membership renewals. To make the process as convenient as possible, we offer several options for submitting your renewal:

Renewals may be submitted:

Online: https://hamiltonrg.org/Renewals
By Mail:
Hamilton Rod & Gun
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 954
Sturbridge, MA 01566-0954
In Person: At any General Membership Meeting or Orientation Presentation
During Drop-In Hours: Scheduled several times a month—dates can be found on the club calendar

Important Notes:

If paying in person, please only make payments directly to a Membership Committee member. Do not leave payments—especially cash—with anyone else, as we cannot ensure they will be properly processed.
The Membership Committee can only accept membership dues. We are not able to process other payments, such as UBC fees, camping fees, target access fees, etc.
For check payments, please be aware that it may take a few weeks for your check to clear. Deposits are made once per month by the treasurer.
As a reminder, we are all volunteers with families, jobs, and other commitments. Please do not attempt to pay your dues during social events, such as Friday nights at the bar—we will not be able to process your payment at those times.

Thank you for your attention and continued membership!

Friday Night Trap is Back!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:19:54 GMT

Friday Night Trap is back! We are starting back up Trap on Friday evenings. Runs on the 2nd & 4th Friday night of each month, starting at 6PM.

As a reminder, Trap is open to the public as well as members so come on down if you're interested!

Campground and Racetrack Gates Reminder

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:01:34 GMT

As a friendly reminder when using the Campground and Race Track gates, please lock them when you are done. The gates are there to protect your club and keep the property use for members only.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!