OfficerObie59
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I wanted to start a thread I hope to be used as a sticky that would contain basic information about all the clubs in the state, broken down by region. I was thinking something along the lines of the Color Licensing Guide thread where I could update the OP and few following posts (in the event of character limits) as the master list.
The main purpose of this thread isn't to provide an end-all-be-all list of MA gun clubs, but to provide an at-a-glace view for shooters considering the facilities they want as a potential members. This helps in trying to find this info in what are often hard to navigate club websites that may or may not have that info to begin with.
The clubs are broken down by region as best as possible. I've done my best to make judgements as to the best regions to place clubs in. For example, if you're up along Route 2, your potential clubs split between Metrowest/Worcester County and the North Shore. Try checking both categories.
To add to that, clubs are listed by alphabetical order of the municipality of the region they located in. Note that many clubs are named after particular municipalities but are not actually located in that city or town. For example, Southborough Rod and Gun Club is in Hopkinton, and The Rod and Gun Club of New Bedford is in Dartmouth. It is recommended you use "Ctrl+F" and use your browser's search function to locate clubs cities and towns near you.
More in-dept info for gun clubs can also be found here using these additional links:
Listing by Alphabetical Order and County: http://www.massgunclubs.org/mass_gun_clubs.htm
National Shooting Sports Foundation Range Lookup: http://wheretoshoot.org/Find_Range/index.asp
MA Sportsmen's Club Guide: http://www.directoryma.com/MAAssociations-And-Organizations/MassachusettsRodAndGunClubs.html
Massachusetts Sportsmen's Council Website: http://www.masportsmen.org/
Google Earth Map of MA gun clubs: http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/3971-Google-Earth-Map-of-MA-gun-clubs
I like working off this list here, but I find members tend to have a bit more insight than can often be found on the websites. Plus, some are outdated.
Example:
Plymouth Rod and Gun Club
Plymouth, MA
Website: http://www.plymouthrodandgun.org/
- Dues: $125/yr
- Initiation: $250 initiation + 4 Hours Work
- Sponsor Required? Yes.
- Other Membership Requirements? 2 hours work/year. Valid FID or LTC.
- Indoor Range? 50 feet; All ammo types, .22LR and Pistol Caliber Only
- Outdoor Range? 200 yards
- Shotgun Sports? Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays
- Notes: Shooting from benches only. Max loading and rapid fire limitations. Separate range fees to shoot. Archery and fishing facilities.
Template:
[Club Name]
[City/Town Where Located]
Website: [URL, if one exists]
- Dues: [Amount]
- Initiation: $ plus any work up and above usual requirements
- Sponsor Required? Yes/No
- Other Membership Requirements? [e.g., volunteer time, NRA/GOAL membership, FID/LTC, etc.]
- Indoor Range? Yes/No, Max Distance [Special Ammo Requirements? e.g., pistol only, non-jacketed, etc.]
- Outdoor Range? Yes/No, Max Distance [Special Ammo Requirements? e.g., no steel jacket, etc.]
- Shotgun Sports? [e.g., Skeet, Trap, Clays?]
- Notes: [Any other important but brief notes. Archery or fishing facilities?]
If anyone would like to submit their clubs info, just post it and I'll add it in. If there's so info you either don't know or aren't sure of, just write "unknown" and we can add stuff as we find out.
Obes
The main purpose of this thread isn't to provide an end-all-be-all list of MA gun clubs, but to provide an at-a-glace view for shooters considering the facilities they want as a potential members. This helps in trying to find this info in what are often hard to navigate club websites that may or may not have that info to begin with.
The clubs are broken down by region as best as possible. I've done my best to make judgements as to the best regions to place clubs in. For example, if you're up along Route 2, your potential clubs split between Metrowest/Worcester County and the North Shore. Try checking both categories.
To add to that, clubs are listed by alphabetical order of the municipality of the region they located in. Note that many clubs are named after particular municipalities but are not actually located in that city or town. For example, Southborough Rod and Gun Club is in Hopkinton, and The Rod and Gun Club of New Bedford is in Dartmouth. It is recommended you use "Ctrl+F" and use your browser's search function to locate clubs cities and towns near you.
More in-dept info for gun clubs can also be found here using these additional links:
Listing by Alphabetical Order and County: http://www.massgunclubs.org/mass_gun_clubs.htm
National Shooting Sports Foundation Range Lookup: http://wheretoshoot.org/Find_Range/index.asp
MA Sportsmen's Club Guide: http://www.directoryma.com/MAAssociations-And-Organizations/MassachusettsRodAndGunClubs.html
Massachusetts Sportsmen's Council Website: http://www.masportsmen.org/
Google Earth Map of MA gun clubs: http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/3971-Google-Earth-Map-of-MA-gun-clubs
I like working off this list here, but I find members tend to have a bit more insight than can often be found on the websites. Plus, some are outdated.
Example:
Plymouth Rod and Gun Club
Plymouth, MA
Website: http://www.plymouthrodandgun.org/
- Dues: $125/yr
- Initiation: $250 initiation + 4 Hours Work
- Sponsor Required? Yes.
- Other Membership Requirements? 2 hours work/year. Valid FID or LTC.
- Indoor Range? 50 feet; All ammo types, .22LR and Pistol Caliber Only
- Outdoor Range? 200 yards
- Shotgun Sports? Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays
- Notes: Shooting from benches only. Max loading and rapid fire limitations. Separate range fees to shoot. Archery and fishing facilities.
Template:
[Club Name]
[City/Town Where Located]
Website: [URL, if one exists]
- Dues: [Amount]
- Initiation: $ plus any work up and above usual requirements
- Sponsor Required? Yes/No
- Other Membership Requirements? [e.g., volunteer time, NRA/GOAL membership, FID/LTC, etc.]
- Indoor Range? Yes/No, Max Distance [Special Ammo Requirements? e.g., pistol only, non-jacketed, etc.]
- Outdoor Range? Yes/No, Max Distance [Special Ammo Requirements? e.g., no steel jacket, etc.]
- Shotgun Sports? [e.g., Skeet, Trap, Clays?]
- Notes: [Any other important but brief notes. Archery or fishing facilities?]
If anyone would like to submit their clubs info, just post it and I'll add it in. If there's so info you either don't know or aren't sure of, just write "unknown" and we can add stuff as we find out.
Obes
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