Massachusetts Rimfire Benchrest Championships

Easthampton Fish & Game will host the United States Rimfire Association IR 50/50 3-Gun Massachusetts State Championships on Saturday, July 27th. Participants are expected from across New England, New York, New Jersey. There are 30 trophies to be taken home by the top performers
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The 3-Gun format consists of Sporter, 10.5 lb. and 13.5 lb. .22 rf rifle classes. The target is 25-bulls for each class, with a 10-ring of .25 inch, shot from a distance of 50 yards and 50 meters. A perfect score is 250-25X.  The 50 yard match will shot in the morning. with the 50 meter match following lunch. Cost is $25.00 per match. Everyone is welcome!

Please see the USRA website for more information; or contact Michael Gallant.

Even if you're not interested in participating, drop by and see what this sport is all about.

June Events at the Range

Tuesday, June 11 - Membership Meeting
This is your club. Your ideas and assistance are welcome. Come to the Membership Meeting and see what's going on.

Saturday, June 15 - USRA IR 50/50 Rimfire Competition
Lower ranges will be closed for the duration of the match.

June 18, 19 and 20 - Lower Ranges closed for training.

Saturday June 22 - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Pistol range will be closed during the "hands-on" training portion of this course.

See the Club Calendar for more information about these events.

Membership Renewal Forms in the Mail

The 2013-2014 Membership renewal forms are in the mail. Please read the "Letter to the Membership" included with the form. It will explain the new rates and improvements at the club.

Also, please make sure that you include your NRA membership number and expiration date. NRA membership is a requirement of membership in Easthampton Fish & Game. This is very important to support the loans that NRA has provided us.

If you are not a current NRA member, contact a Board member and we will get you signed up.

If you are not currently on the EHF&G Email Newsletter list, you can now "opt-in" to receive the newsletter on-line. Go to the bottom of the website Membership page.

Thursday Night Trap and Skeet

Thursday evenings 6 p.m.
We will be shooting Trap and possibly Skeet. You are all welcome to join us in trying these fun-filled shotgun sports.

• Never fired a shotgun at a moving clay target?   No problem - we will show you how.
• Don't own a shotgun?  No problem - use one of ours.  
• Don't have any shotgun ammo?   No problem - purchase some there. 

 So, now that your concerns have been addressed, it would be great to see you Thursday evening.

May Events at the Range

Saturday, May 11 - Spring Range "Clean-Up" Day!
Your help is required for the Annual Spring Clean Up. Bring your tools, especially rakes. There is no heavy lifting involved.
Come on out to the range, meet other members of the Club and help neaten up our shooting facilities.

Saturday, May 11 - USRA IR 50/50 Rimfire Competition
Lower ranges will be closed for the duration of the match.

Tuesday, May 14 - Membership Meeting
7:00 pm at the clubhouse.

Saturday May 18 - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Pistol range will be closed during the "hands-on" training portion of this course.

See the Club Calendar for more information about these events.