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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club March 29th CANCELLED

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club will hold its fifth of six Ham Shoots on March 29th, at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT.

The last Shoot  will be held April 5th when there will be an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters.

They are open to everyone. This is a family event , and children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The Ham Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held subject to weather. If weather conditions are uncertain, call Gene on Shoot morning at (860) 307-1230 to verify that the event is still on.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are awarded after each round.

The 7th and 10th rounds are cash award rounds. The others are ham or turkey rounds depending on availability.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s land improvement program.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at 1 (860) 307-1230.

To learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club March 22nd

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club will hold its fourth of six Ham Shoots on March 22, 2020 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT.

The other Shoots will be held  March 29th and April 5th.

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters during the April 5th event.

They are open to everyone. This is a family event , and children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The Ham Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held subject to weather. If weather conditions are uncertain, call Gene on Shoot morning at (860) 307-1230 to verify that the event is still on.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are awarded after each round.

The 7th and 10th rounds are cash award rounds. The others are ham or turkey rounds depending on availability.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s land improvement program.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at 1 (860) 307-1230.

To learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club March 15th

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club will hold its third of six Ham Shoots on March 15th, at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT.

The other Shoots will be held March 22nd, March 29th and April 5th.

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters during the April 5th event.

They are open to everyone. This is a family event , and children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The Ham Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held subject to weather. If weather conditions are uncertain, call Gene on Shoot morning at (860) 307-1230 to verify that the event is still on.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are awarded after each round.

The 7th and 10th rounds are cash award rounds. The others are ham or turkey rounds depending on availability.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s land improvement program.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at 1 (860) 307-1230.

To learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Ham Shoot March 1

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club will hold six Ham Shoots on consecutive  Sundays beginning March 1, 2020 followed by  March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd, March 29th and April 5th at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT.

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters during the April 5th event.

They are open to everyone. This is a family event , and children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The Ham Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held subject to weather. If weather conditions are uncertain, call Gene on Shoot morning at (860) 307-1230 to verify that the event is still on.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are awarded after each round.

The 7th and 10th rounds are cash award rounds. The others are ham or turkey rounds if supplies are available.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s land improvement program.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at 1 (860) 307-1230.

To learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Nov. 24th Turkey Shoot

 

Before you go today call Gene at 1 860 307 1230. There is a possibility that the Shoot will be canceled for weather reasons.

 

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

No folks, we’re not shootin turkeys here. We are shooting at paper targets where the best marksmen and women can win cash and other prizes. This is a family event – children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The Turkey Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine- only the most extreme weather conditions will cause cancellation.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are  awarded after each round.

This is the sixth and final Turkey Shoot in the series .

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s programs.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

Top learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Nov 17th Turkey Shoot

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

No folks, we’re not shootin turkeys here. We are shooting at paper targets where the best marksmen and women can win cash and other prizes. This is a family event – children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The Turkey Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine- only the most extreme weather conditions will cause cancellation.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are  awarded after each round.

This is the fifth  Turkey Shoot in a six event series held on consecutive Sundays. The next and last event will be Nov. 24th which will include an hour-long shoot for the local Cub Scouts.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s programs.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

Top learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

 

 

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Nov. 10th Turkey Shoot

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

No folks, we’re not shootin turkeys here. We are shooting at paper targets where the best marksmen and women can win cash and other prizes. This is a family event – children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The Turkey Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine- only the most extreme weather conditions will cause cancellation.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are  awarded after each round.

This is the fourth  Turkey Shoot in a six event series held on consecutive Sundays. The next events will be  Nov. 17th and Nov. 24th.

The Nov, 24th Shoot will include an hour-long shoot for the local Cub Scouts.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s programs.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

Top learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Nov. 3rd Turkey Shoot

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

No folks, we’re not shootin turkeys here. We are shooting at paper targets where the best marksmen and women can win cash and other prizes. This is a family event – children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The Turkey Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine- only the most extreme weather conditions will cause cancellation.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are  awarded after each round.

This is the third  Turkey Shoot in a six event series held on consecutive Sundays. The next events will be  Nov. 10th, Nov. 17th and Nov. 24th.

The Nov, 24th Shoot will include an hour-long shoot for the local Cub Scouts.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s programs.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

Top learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

 

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VFW Civilian vs. Military Rifle Match

The VFW Civilian vs. Military Rifle Match will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Road (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

Entry fee is $10 per person.

Rifles must be center-fire.

Rifles are limited to maximum of .308 ( .223 are included).

No steel core bullets

No cross draw holsters

No magnum loads for steel matches

Match uses standard NRA 100 yard targets.

Iron sights only.

The competition will consist of 15 rounds, 5 from standing position, 5 from sitting/kneel position and 5 from prone position. Competitors will have 2 minutes to complete each position. Rifle slings can be used for sitting/kneeling and/or prone positions.

Competition Day Schedule:

9:30 am   Registration

10:00 am  Competition begins

No sign ups after 10:15 am.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the VFW Scholarship Fund.

For more information about the Rifle Match call:

Brian Faedi at  (413) 229-5011

Chris at   (860) 480-1341

Billy West at   (413) 528-2009

or email  nwctrgmatch@gmail.com

To learn more about the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Oct 27th Turkey Shoot

The Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Rd (Route 7), Canaan, CT 06018.

No folks, we’re not shootin turkeys here. We are shooting at paper targets where the best marksmen and women can win cash and other prizes. This is a family event – children can participate if accompanied by an adult.

There is no pre-registration, just show up shoot morning to sign up.

This is a shotgun-only shoot for 410, 20, 16 and 12 gauge shotguns. Participants should bring their own firearms, but there is a “Club 20 gauge shotgun” available.

The entry fee is $3 per person, per round, which includes ammunition. Each shooter gets one shot per round. There will be 10 rounds.

The competition requires shooting at a half dollar-sized paper target from a distance of 90 feet. The shot with a puncture closest to the cross-hairs on the target wins the round.

The Turkey Shoot is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine- only the most extreme weather conditions will cause cancellation.

The shoot day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am   Registration

11:00 am  Shoot begins

Prizes are  awarded after each round.

This is the second  Turkey Shoot in a six event series held on consecutive Sundays. The next events will be Nov. 3rd, Nov. 10th, Nov. 17th and Nov. 24th.

The Nov, 24th Shoot will include an hour-long shoot for the local Cub Scouts.

The shoots are a major fundraiser for the Northwest CT Rod and Gun Club. All proceeds from the events will help fund the Club’s programs.

For more information about the shoots call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

Top learn more about the Rod and Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.

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