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.

Pistol will be hosting another CT/UT/AZ concealed carry permit course on Saturday 10/17 with Defensorfirearmsllc. Class will be 8AM - 5PM and the cost for Hamilton members is $165. Link to sign up here -

https://defensorfirearms.com/course-%2Fclass-schedual

What to bring to the course:

• Your every day carry firearm in good working serviceable condition unloaded and in a case prior to entering the range
• Cleaning kit for your firearm
• 100 rounds of ammunition
• Eye protection (prescription are acceptable)
• Ear protection
• Closed-toe shoes
• Hat with a brim
• A beverage and light snack, no meals please

This is at an outdoor range. If you do not have a gun or ammunition they can be provided at an additional cost. You must have a home state permit to carry.

The Fall Kickoff event at Pioneer Arms LLC has been RESCHEDULED due to this weekend's incoming weather. Rescheduled date as follows:

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10th from 10AM - 2PM

Hamilton will have a table set up at the event, so come join us on Saturday 10/10 for a fun fall day!

We’re excited to announce that the annual HRGC Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 6:30 PM.

If you’re attending without a decorated trunk, please bring one large bag of candy (50+ pieces) for each child in your party.

Anyone who would like to decorate a car and participate in the Viewer’s Choice award is welcome! Please plan your power needs carefully, as electrical outlets are limited. Battery powered lights, battery banks, and inverter generators are all good options.

As always, we’re looking for volunteers to help make this public event a success. If you’re interested in lending a hand (or decorating a trunk!), please email us at thenieuwenhoffs@gmail.com to sign up. We hope to see many of you there!

Vote "No" to Repeal Chapter 135 in this year's election on November 3, 2026! Chapter 135 was a passed law back in 2024 that dramatically changed firearm regulations in Massachusetts. The law significantly imposed restrictions on law-abiding citizens while not addressing violent crimes.

Become educated and protect your community's 2A Rights!

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.

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! 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!

We have installed a key card access on Shed B to access Target Stands!

First and foremost, we'd like to thank Mark Corriveau for installing the new RFID reader on Pistol Shed B. With this new system, Pistol will still be selling access to the shed for the target program and we will be able to easily manage the pistol shed access electronically. This will be an effective way to enable your key card to enter the pistol house and now the target shed. We also added all the people who have already paid into the key card access for shed B. If  you have issues getting into the shed, please send Zach Martins, Pistol Co-Chair, a message and he will address the issue. 

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!