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Bass River Rod & Gun Club July 2026 Newsletter |
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Four Months To Go
November 3rd, 2026 is Election Day
Make Sure you are Registered to Vote
Please Vote “NO” to Repeal Chapter 135
Chapter 135 is now law, but on November 3rd, we can vote to repeal this law.
The Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum is on the ballot
- The referendum will ask you whether Massachusetts should keep or repeal House Bill 4885.
- A “yes” vote keeps the new firearm rules in effect.
- A “no” vote removes those rules
- The law includes changes to firearm rules, such as an electronic registration system, limits on certain assault-style firearms, safety certificate requirements, serial number rules, and expanded court authority to order firearms surrendered.
Check your voter registration status at the Secretary of State’s office:
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
Sincerely,
Dan Paige Sr.
Club President
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July Schedule Updates: - Wednesday July 1 - Indoor range closed until 3:00pm for maintenance.
- The Pistol League will have home matches and practice every Thursday at 6:00pm on the indoor range.
- Wednesday Night Steel - Every Wednesday from 5pm to Sunset. Set up at 4:30pm. Arrive by 6:30pm and you will have time to shoot.
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2026 Scholarship Winners Congratulations! |
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President Dan Paige introduced this year’s scholarship winners,
”We started the scholarship program many years ago. It was designed to foster interest in conservation and wildlife preservation.
Over the years, it has grown from one school to two to three as our membership is comprised of members from many towns. We allow the schools to choose the students on a number of criteria, including their interests, their planned continuing education and need. Need is especially crucial today with the costs of college. Our recipients, representing towns across the Cape, need our help. And as a club, which prides itself on looking out for our neighbors, we are in a position of providing a small measure of assistance. We are truly proud to do so.”
Kayla O’Connell, Dennis-Yarmouth High School
Kallyn Greaney, Cape Cod Technical High School
Matt Breda, Nauset High School |
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Building / House Update Thank you Mike! |
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Thank you to Mike Cerbone who will be stepping down from his roles as Building/House and Wednesday Workers Chairs. We appreciate his coordination and facilitation of keeping the clubhouse and grounds in fantastic shape! |
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Come out to the clubhouse on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am and continue the great work that Mike's done with the Wednesday Workers! |
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Our scholastic shotgun team annual raffle is in full swing and you can give and get raffle tickets by donating directly to our endowment fund by clicking this link: https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/team-profile/?id=R30323
You can contribute without tickets, or you can take a phone photo of your donation, send that photo to Kevin York at fivestand@comcast.net, and tickets equal to your donation ($20.00 each) will be entered into the raffle hopper in your name.
As our endowment grows, we can insure that a Bass River youth shotgun team can exist and be funded in perpetuity. Please give today!
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- Two (2) half-day fishing trips with Eidolon Sport Fishing — each trip will be drawn separately. Provided by member Captain Shaun Ruge. Value: $500 per trip.
- You and two of your friends will play 18 holes at Ocean Edge golf club in Brewster, at a mutually agreed upon date, with Ocean Edge member and BRRGC member, David Lanci. Value: $550.
- Two (2) wooden Ring-necked hunting duck decoys. These decoys are hollow hand carved from Northern Basswood, and hand painted with artist oil paints by member John Mulak, and ready to be hunted or displayed. Value: $500.
- Two (2) cases of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition and 20 free rounds of your favorite shotgun sport. Provided by Treasurer Paul Heslinga. Value: $250.
- Benchmade Adira folding fishing knife. Provided by Shark Shooters. Value: $225.
- Ten (10) pounds of live lobster. Provided by member Bob Tolley, Windswept Charters. Value: $150.
- Twenty (20) free rounds of your favorite shotgun sport. Provided by Bass River Rod & Gun Club. Value: $100.
- Loaded Gear RX200 45.5” Tactical Rifle Bag. Value: $100.
Our drawing will be held July 25th.
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Outdoor beginners archery on Sundays from 9:00am to 11:00am is going strong! We are at times overwhelmed with the turnout. The more eyes we have on people, the safer we can be, especially when we have young archers.
Give me a shout if you can come by!
Thanks
Bill DiNatale
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Matthew's Pond Fish Ladder |
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Thanks to all that have helped in the pre-season restoration of the Fish Ladder and volunteers that took the time to check the Herring count. Also I am pleased to say that the Ladder will be replaced over the next several months by an Eagle Scout candidate. Also I would like to thank Andrew Hoyer who has built and set in place several Duck boxes at the end of our club pond. As a student at the University of Maine Orono campus he took time out of his busy schedule to do this. Bryan Howes
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Volunteers are still needed to offer instruction for a couple of mini clinics for the ladies of our club. Many have requested private time to gain instruction and/or brush up on their basic skills in shotgun and handguns. Please email Erin at womensprogram@bassriverrodandgun.com with your clinic preference and availability.
Thank you!
Erin Murphy
Women’s Program Chair
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IDPA Members Chris McCoy and Leroy Walker competed in the 2026 Massachusetts State IDPA Championship on June 6. Club Member McCoy competed in the Florida State IDPA in January and in the North Carolina State IDPA last September. As a result, he has qualified for and will be competing in the IDPA Nationals this September. Congratulations Chris! Bass River's monthly IDPA matches continue the third Sunday every month until December, weather permitting. You can register on PractiScore until Friday morning at https://practiscore.com/bass-river-idpa-april-19.../register or you can always register in person at the match. We need you to check in when you arrive at the range. There are 7 stages planned for your shooting pleasure. The first shots go off at 10am so please be at the range by no later than 9:30am . |
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"The world is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker." — Helen Keller
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Bass River Rod & Gun Club thrives with active member participation. Despite an expanding volunteer base, we face a common challenge - 80% of the work is done by 20% of our members. To realize our full potential, members' time, talents, and dues are essential.
Club Dinner
We need volunteers to assist with the monthly club dinner every third Friday of the month from 5 - 7 pm. No cooking required! If you're able to help, please contact Larry Lyford by clicking HERE.
Wednesday Workers
Come to the main clubhouse any Wednesday at 8 am to help with various tasks around the club.
We need your help in filling the following positions:
Archery Instructor & Archery Assistants: If you're an archery instructor, or willing to be trained as an instructor - or, if you are willing to help open and supervise the archery range on an alternating schedule, contact Bill DiNatale by clicking HERE.
Rifle Instructor & Jr. Rifle Assistants: If you're a rifle instructor, or willing to be trained as an instructor to help with the Junior Rifle Program, contact Greg Gnadiek by clicking HERE.
To hear more about these positions, please email us by clicking HERE.
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Members will be notified about additional opportunities that come up via email from the Club's Volunteer Coordinator, Matt Bangert. You can contact Matt by clicking HERE. |
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RANGE OPERATIONS
All outdoor ranges are open with Range Safety Officer supervision. Closings due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances are posted HERE.
SHOTGUN RANGES
Members $5 - Non-Members $6 Per Round
Skeet:
- Tuesday 10-1 PM - Members Only
- Thursday 10-1 PM
- Saturday 10-1 PM
- Sunday 10-1 PM
Five Stand:
- Wednesday 10-1 PM
- Saturday 9-1 PM
- Sunday 10-1 PM
Trap:
- Wednesday 10-1
- Friday 10-1 PM
- Sunday 1-3 PM
Rifle/Pistol Ranges
- Monday - Friday 12-5 PM
- Saturday/Sunday 10-5 PM*
- *Note: ranges closed Saturday at 2:30 PM before Sun matches
Indoor Range
- Open 24 Hours Daily
- Key Fob Access Only
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Friday July 17th - 6:00PM
July's Club Dinner will be a delicious dinner served up by Chef Larry. No matter if you are a new member or old hand, club dinners - held at 6:00PM on the third Friday of each month - are a great way to expand your club experience.
Here are some good reasons to attend:
1. The opportunity to meet other members and officers.
2. A delicious dinner.
3. Getting in some volunteer hours by helping out in the kitchen.
4. A delicious dinner.
5. Sitting in on a directors' meeting afterward and learning for about the workings of the club.
6. And of course, there's always the delicious dinner.
Call the club at 508.375.9395 to make a reservation or to volunteer!
New Members: Meet your social engagement requirement. Come to the dinner after you are voted in and spend a good time with some new friends!
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New picnic tables at Matthews Pond thanks to Eagle Scout candidate JR Cummings and his fellow scouts. |
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View of Matthews Pond thanks to the Wednesday Workers! |
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Not a new 5-Stand station... George W. at Purdey Royal Berkshire Shooting School in the UK seeking to miss birds on different continents. |
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Post your Club Photos on BRRGC Facebook and Instagram! |
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Club Dinner - July 17th, 6:00PM
Dinner starts at 6:00PM sharp, before the Directors’ Meeting. Chef Larry and his volunteer crew whip up scrumptious meals - from pre-dinner nibbles, to dessert, the food is always a hit! Dinner reservations should be made by noon the Wednesday prior to the Friday dinner
Call for reservations: 508.375.9395
Directors’ Meeting - July 17 - 7:00PM
Directors’ meetings are held at 7:00PM, following the club dinners. Members are encouraged to attend and share your views. The more you participate, the better your club becomes.
Merchandise
Contact Bryan Howes to get your BRRGC merchandise. Email Bryan by clicking HERE.
Remembrance
If you know of a member who is struggling with a health issue or has passed, please let us know so that we can send a card to the family and notify our members.
Contact Barrett Foster at 650.766.9105, or e-mail by clicking HERE.
Facebook
In order to minimize intrusive e-mails, we use our Facebook page to provide the most current and diverse information to our members.
Click HERE to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook.
Webpage
Our webpage contains the most comprehensive information on the club - including current hours of operations, orientation requirements and schedule, match times and scores, membership information and forms, key fobs, education, pistol team, archery, and our juniors program.
Visit our webpage by clicking HERE.
How To Reach Us
Click HERE for a directory of Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs
Range Orientation Program
In order to use the Indoor Range and the Outdoor Rifle and Pistol Ranges, Members must complete the Safe Range Orientation Program - it is in two parts. The Program is staffed by NRA Range Safety Officers who have been providing extra help and refresher instruction to our members. In the end, keeping the Bass River firing ranges safe is the best way to ensure the continuation of the Club into the future. Classes are offered each month, weather permitting.
Click HERE for full details on our orientation program.
Key Fobs
Contact Bill Warren by phone or text at (508) 561-1940. Fobs are $15 each - exact change or check. Criteria: Present your membership card and proof of hours worked. |
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