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Published Date: 2026-09-07 11:20:00

Now that summer is done it is time for our daytime sporting clays (OFCL) to begin. This Wednesday, 9 Sept 2026 is the first of daytime sporting clay shoots. Format will be the same as other years. We will gather at 10 am for setup. Shoot a round of 50 and then break for lunch (BYO). Then shoot another round and clear away. We normally finish around 3 pm. Fees for clays are $10 for 25 OR one card punch. Cards are $100 for twelve punches.

OFCL Comm.

Published Date: 2026-09-01 21:43:00
Join the St. John’s Rod & Gun Club for our Annual Hunters Challenge! This year we will also be incorporating our Memorial Shoot into this event. This will include the sporting clays portion qualifier towards the Elliot Leyton High Gun Trap and Sporting Clays Award (combined score from the separate trap and sporting clays memorial shoot events).
EVENT DETAILS
  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • The Course: 75-target Sporting Clays
  • Cost: $30 cash (JRs half-price) OR 3 shoot card punches for targets + $10 for lunch. Shoot cards are available for purchase.
  • Guests of members are warmly welcome! (Note: Guests must be Canadian residents and pay a $5 guest insurance fee)
PRE-REGISTRATION & GEAR
  • Email sjrgcsportingclays@gmail.com to pre-register and help us plan for lunch.
  • What to Bring: Shooters must supply their own firearms, eye/ear protection, and ammunition (shot size #7.5 shot or smaller permitted).
SCHEDULE
  • 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration and Squading
  • 10:30 AM: Shotgun Start
  • Lunch: Served immediately following completion of shooting
  • Prizes and awards presented during lunch. Award for Hunters Challenge high overall, Lewis class winners (so everyone has a chance) and Top Junior. Award for Sporting Clays Memorial Shoot will be based on participants “First Fifty” targets for the day.
Note: Please check the St. John's Rod & Gun Club website on the day of the shoot for any updates regarding inclement weather.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 22:19:00

Repairs on Range B are complete and the 200 stand is back up. Some other steel plates will also be installed shortly. 

Published Date: 2026-08-24 22:18:00

Steel challenge is moved to Wednesday night this week. 

Published Date: 2026-08-14 09:11:00

Our last evening sporting clays will be on Wednesday, 2 Sept. First daytime clays (OFCL) will be on 9 Sept starting at 10 am. The 2026 Hunters Challenge will be held on Sunday, 13 Sept. The qualifier for the Elliott Layton Sporting Clays-Trap Award will be your score from the Hunters Challenge. The trap qualifier will be held on Sunday, 23 August so if you are interested in competing for this award be sure to attend both events.

Sporting Clays Comm.

Published Date: 2026-07-30 18:30:00
Some good news on Range B. The contractor has finished most of the work. They well be hydroseeding and putting down some sod tomorrow (Friday July 31).  The target stand at 50 is back up. So 50m and 100m are available for use.
It will be another 7-10 days before all the materials are ready to build the target stands at 200. In the meantime please do not use the 200. Do not place steel targets on the ground or on the backstop at 200. This is very dangerous and will not be tolerated. 
There is a selection of 4 different steel plates on the 100. The smallest ones are a good challenge until we get 200 up and running again. 

 

Published Date: 2026-06-22 15:03:00

Range B will be closed Monday June 22 to  about July 17. Updates will be provided. 

NO activity will be permitted on B at all, including weekends. 

Range C may be used on weeknights after 6pm, and on weekends - as long as no work is taking place on Range. B. 


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Contacts for the different groups (Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery) are given on the Contact Us page. Scroll to the bottom. 



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Archery

Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.

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Rifle/Pistol

A 15 stall outdoor rifle range (Range B) provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 meters. Range A is a pistol/small caliber rifle range featuring shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m. Range C is for dynamic shooting, and is meant for use by IDPA, IPSC. Steel Challenge and law enforcement agencies. No target stands are provided.

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Trap Shooting

Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.

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Sporting Clays

Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers


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IDPA

Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.

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IPSC

Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.

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Youth Program

Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.

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Conservation

Our Club's Conservation Mandate


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Archery

Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.


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Rifle/Pistol

A 15 stall outdoor rifle range (Range B) provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 meters. Range A is a pistol/small caliber rifle range featuring shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m. Range C is for dynamic shooting, and is meant for use by IDPA, IPSC. Steel Challenge and law enforcement agencies. No target stands are provided.


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Trap Shooting

Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.


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Sporting Clays

Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers


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IDPA

Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.


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IPSC

Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.


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Youth Program

Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.


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Conservation

Our Club's Conservation Mandate




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