Published Date: 2024-09-23 19:09:00

External repairs are needed on the Longbranch, and will be ongoing for the next few weeks. 

During this time construction materials may be stored in the Longbranch and we would ask that you do not move them. 

Starting this week - primed and painted clapboard will be put in the Longbranch to dry before use. 

The Longbranch will remain open but there will be limited seating area. 

Access may become limited as we repair the front wall. Members may always sign in at the main clubhouse. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Published Date: 2024-09-19 22:06:00

1. Range B is fully operational again. Please make sure to sign the log book when you are using the ranges. 

2. Our rules of range use for A, B, and C - require that all rounds fired down range must impact the appropriate backstop at  25m, 50m, 100m, or 200 yards. You cannot use targets that by design will have rounds hitting the range floor. 

3. NO SHOTGUN USE IS ALLOWED ON RANGE A. 

4. We anticipate a short closure of the Ranges A, B, C in late October - early November to allow NL Hydro access to transmission lines. 

Enjoy yourselves and shoot safely!

Published Date: 2024-07-26 13:58:00

On Saturday July 20, Rick Igercich, President and Firearms Education and Training Chairman of the National Firearms Association, gave a Range Safety Course at the club. Rick was joined by Donald Feltham, a club member, who is Secretary of the NFA and Regional Director of Atlantic provinces for the NFA.  

Twelve members of the Club participated in the course and qualified as RSOs. This is a nationally certified course with no expiry date.  Those who participated were: Andrea Bassan, Troy Coldwell, Dave Reddin, Samantha McMullin, Dan Donnelly, Evan Kearley, Christopher Tucker, Christian Winter, Brad Ryan, Doug Bursey, Gerry Carr and Herb Butt.  This group of members includes representatives all of the shooting sport groups at the club. 

Published Date: 2024-07-26 13:54:00

Published Date: 2024-06-18 07:31:00

1) The new Board has been meeting monthly in person and has had one on-line meeting to address an urgent matter. The operations of the Board have changed somewhat as we have adopted a more formal structure for full meetings, based on Robert's Rules. The most significant change is the monthly Treasurer's update. Heads of Committees also report monthly, wherein those who are on the Board report directly, while those not on the Board report via an appointed Board member. These measures were taken to keep all of the Board fully informed and educated in the way all aspects of the Club function.

2) Another change in the management of the club is that all fees collected by the various groups (Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Rifle/Pistol) be paid to the Treasurer at the end of each month. These monies must also include documentation of the number and names of the participants, and if they are club members or guests. For Trap and Sporting Clays there is a significant amount of Club money that must be recovered for clay targets: this year with the Atlantic Trap Championships being held here ~ $45K.

3) The Club website has undergone some changes in structure that are meant to provide information to the user in an easier fashion. We are also going through the existing content and updating or removing material.

4) Orientations continue to be held on the first Sunday of each month. We are trying to ensure that Members of the Board, representing the various groups in the Club, are present. This way our incoming member's get to meet a few of the Board, and the Board members can better explain the intricacies of their own groups.

5) Safety is a of prime importance to us all, so we are updating information and signage in areas where we felt there was a need. We are also updating our first aid kits and AED machines.

6) Based on the Chief Firearms Office inspection of the range last year, we are beginning to start repairs. These repairs impact primarily on Range B, Range C and Range A.  Work on Range B down to 50m will start on June 24th. This involves relocating the backstop at "50" yards, and installation of a new target stand at 50m. Upgrades to drainage and the range floor will be made at the same time. Additional maintenance will also be taking place on the Long Branch and main Clubhouse.

7) We have changed the way we rent the range facilities to outside organizations. These fall into 2 categories: law enforcement groups; and security companies. We are charging on a daily basis now, with the anticipation that the extra income will help us maintain the ranges and keep our membership fees low.

8) The Club continues to co-operate with the Provincial Wildlife division in supporting the BOW and Youth programs. A successful BOW event was held in May, and the Youth event will take place in late August.

9) We have been in contact with our insurer, National Firearms Association, and they will be running an RSO course for us in late July. This has restricted numbers, but we should be able to have some participants in that qualify to offer the course in-house.

10) We are in communication with the NFA about the details of our coverage. This has lead us to hire a legal consultant to rewrite our contracts with external bodies and also advise us on waivers for external users of the range. 

Published Date: 2023-06-01 15:08:00

The ranges at the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club are very busy. There are many groups training on Range C  during the workweek and club members using it if not. With increased usage, our ranges can become cluttered and messy and create a potential safety hazard. Club members spend a considerable amount of time keeping our ranges clean and if we aren’t careful conditions can deteriorate quickly. 

When using any of the ranges, please do the following before leaving the range:

- clean up when you are finished which includes: removing your used targets from the stands; picking up empty hulls/brass; removing your garbage;

- hulls go in the garbage cans, brass in the buckets provided on Range B. Please put your cardboard targets, and coroplast in the white container behind the Longbranch.  

- keep the area around the safety table(s) and gun stands clear;

- no target stands, tables or other materials are to be left forward of the shooting lines, unless it has been permanently installed by the club; and,

- in particular, for Range C, ensure that nothing is left on the Range floor forward of the 25 m signs;

These rules apply to all individual users, groups and corporate/rental users. 

Rental/corporate users can be given designated, temporary storage areas at a range by permission of the club. 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our ranges neat and tidy and ready for the next user.

If you have any questions/concerns about range use contact us. The Range A, B, C issues and concerns contact is Evan Kearley (see contacts page).