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Bass River Rod & Gun Club November Newsletter |
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Good Things Are Happening
This Saturday, the Club resumed its Women’s Programs. The Education Committee, led by Brian McCormack, hosted a Woman Only “Firearms Instructional Shooting Clinic”. The Clinic was designed as an introductory class for any woman, regardless of skill level.
Morning classroom instruction was provided by Jon Green of GOAL, with afternoon breakouts to safely handle, load, and fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns, down at the ranges. The clinic also qualified as the MA LTC Class, earning the certificate that allows filing for a License to Carry in MA. We had 20 participants, at least half of whom were not connected with the Club. As a Club we have committed to increasing our outreach to the community, and especially to Women and Youth and this is a great start. Look for more days like this as we grow these programs, and as always, if you see a way you can help in any way, please let us know. Dan Paige Sr., President |
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2025 Holiday Giving Challenge |
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Vet Shoot 20th Anniversary T-Shirt |
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Order your commemorative 20th anniversary Vet Shoot t-shirt. Own a piece of BRRGC history for only $20. Order by clicking the link below and include your name, phone number, and shirt size - orders will close on November 24th.
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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!
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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Saturday Mornings from 9:00am-11:00am and Wednesday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30PM at the Clubhouse / Indoor Range: - Boys and Girls - Ages 9 years to 19 years old - Cost: $15 Initial Fee then $5 per 20 shot string - All equipment is provided - Parents are welcome to join on range to watch
On the first morning of attendance, new shooters will attend a 10 minute introductory safety briefing. Safety and mechanics of shooting are stressed. The child will shoot on his/her first attendance.
For information, contact:
Greg Gniadek Email : JRRifle@bassriverrodandgun.com Phone: 508-564-0517
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Looking For Left-Handers!
We have had 2 new, young, left hand shooters recently join the Junior Rifle Program. We currently only have one left hand bolt action rifle, which is too large and heavy for a child. We have placed an order for 2 rifles, but are still about 12 weeks out from delivery.
In the meantime, we are wondering if anyone has a .22 left hand bolt action single shot rifle that is small and light enough for a 10-11 year old to handle, and would be willing to loan or donate to the Junior Rifle program.
If you have one (or two), please reach out to Greg Gniadek at the e-mail address above |
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2025 USPSA Schedule
NO MATCH November 2nd, 12/7
Set up for each match is the Sat afternoon before from 2:30-sunset.
Matches run from 10-1:30. Check in is at 9:15
First shots at 10am
2025 IDPA Schedule
11/16, 12/21
Set up for each match is the Sat afternoon before from 2:30-sunset.
Matches run from 10-1:30. Check in is at 9:15 First shots at 10am
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2025 IDPA New England Regional Championship Several members of our Club recently competed in the 2025 New England Regional International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Championship. This 12-stage Tier III Level match brings together some of the best shooters in the region every October. Club Member Dario Lilli placed 36th out of 92 competitors, Member Chris McCoy placed 58th, Member Jim Curtiss placed 60th and Member Leroy Walker placed 90th. Congratulations to all of the competitors! |
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Archery Volunteers Needed |
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We'd like to restart indoor archery this winter.
It would probably need to be evenings either Sunday, Tuesday or Friday, with juniors from 6-7 and adults from 7-8.
If there is interest in making this a JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) program, an assistant is needed who is willing to complete the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor program.
An assistant will be needed for whatever program we offer.
Please contact Bill DiNatale with input or for more infomation on assisting by clicking HERE.
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Volunteering is at the very core of being human. No one has made it through life without someone else's help. - Heather French Henry |
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.
We need your help in filling the following positions:
Newsletter Chair: we're looking for a person who is willing to be trained and coached on doing the club newsletter - contact Kevin York by clicking HERE.
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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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.
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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 12-4 PM
Saturday/Sunday 10-4 PM*
*Note: ranges closed Saturday at 2:30 PM before Sun matches
Indoor Range
Open 24 Hours Daily
Key Fob Access Only |
We'd like to welcome and thank the clubs newest Rifle/Pistol range RSO’s that have finished their shadowing and are now taking shifts - Dan Geller, Skip Martin, Brian Piteo, and Evan Tutunjian.
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Club Dinner - November 21st London Broil, Mashed, Green Beans, Dessert 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 desert, 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 - November 21st - 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. 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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