ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT 2024 FALL AT THE FALMOUTH ROD AND GUN CLUB
a trap shooting Turkey Shoot on Sunday November 24, 2024.
We hosted 37 shooters who collectively shot 75 rounds of trap or 1875 targets.
We awarded more than 300 punds of frozen turkey.
Our own Merv Keller was the highest scoring shooter of the day with a total of 47 x 50, which included one 25 straight.
Youth Archery coordinated by George Spino: events are updated and detailed on Youth Archery page and calendar.
During any activities or events in the Indoor Range, all Falmouth Rod and Gun Safety and Range Rules are in effect.
Please follow all protocols to the on-site member-coordinators require to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for all. Be courteous and cooperative.
For more details or to sign up, please contact George Spino george.spino@frandg.org
Falmouth Rod and Gun Club is accepting new applications for membership. We encourage you to join as a member and support our club. We have re-opened all activities and events to the Public.
Your membership and support mean so much to building an active and invaluable community!
Currently the yearly dues and application fee for a new member is $250 and our annual renewal fee is $175. You can download an application on our website. Feel free to contact us with any questions or come check us out during one of our public events.
Our Social Meeting is held on the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Come meet some of our members, board directors, and committee chairs while enjoying an event, presentation, and community.
Look for our Indoor Archery events on Tuesday evenings, and Airgun on Wednesday winter evenings. See our posts, pages, and calendar for details.
Please join us Sundays for TRAP or during the week for one of our other events/activities.
See TRAP page for additional opportunities: every third Saturday of every month 10:00 AM TO 1:00PM we will update the calendar for those events.
Check our calendar for other days and times to participate. Our social event is the second MONDAY of each month and all are welcome.
All Falmouth Rod and Gun Safety and Range Rules are in effect. Please follow all protocols to the on-site member-coordinators require to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for all. Be courteous and cooperative.
- TRAP: Please bring the correct change which is $6.00 per round for members, $8.00 non-members.
All new members are required to attend a Safety Orientation Meeting before being issued a membership badge.
Our activities and events are open to members, their guests, and the public. Any event that is not public will be listed as such.
We host a Social Meeting on the second Monday of the month 6:30 pm.
Our Business Meetings are now in-person the third Monday of every month starting at 7pm. All are welcome! Please check schedule. New members: bring your application with a check and sponsor to join!
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Our Archery Ranges are ready and open. We will post activities on the Archery page.
If have any questions call Joe at 207 272-4389.
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The Indoor Range to the Public will offer events and regular times; please stay tuned for further details and dates. For information about Youth Activities and Youth Archery, please contact George Spino or check the Indoor Page and Posts.
We look forward to seeing you, and hope you will bring young folks with you to enjoy the fun. (no fire arms permitted: airgun and archery ONLY.) We will have a few members on hand to facilitate and keep activities fun and safe for all. Please contact George Spino for inquiries about Indoor Youth Archery at george.spino@frandg.org.
Please check our calendar and the various activities pages for more details about time, protocols, cost if any, etc.
Safety and range rules are always in effect and enforced. Please cooperate with the members running any event, ROS’s and other Club coordinators to ensure a safe and pleasant shooting experience for all.
Shooters and guests are required to sign log book as matter of safety. We thank you for your participation and cooperation. Our main objective is to provide community, access to our ranges, events, activities, and share and enjoyable season ahead with you.
This is our annual Falling Plate Championship, where participants knock over steel plates on the racks installed on the upper pistol range.
Please arrive at the range with ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED and FIREARMS & AMMO PACKED IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS. Then await instructions from the Range Safety Officers (R.S.Os), prior to handling your firearms or ammo. Also See Safety Rules Below On This Page.
Registration for the event will start at 8:15 am. The safety briefing will start at 9 am. The Championship will last until the final shooter completes the match (Typically 2-3PM).
The cost is $20.00 for the first entry and $10.00 for the second entry.
Hats will be available for an additional $10 fee (On a first come first serve basis).
You will need to bring at least 96 rounds of ammunition for each match entry:
See Caliber restrictions below):
All Ammunition used will be straight walled “pistol calibers”, without magnum in the caliber name. Other high powered pistol calibers (Such as 50 A.E.) may be denied entry by the decision of the event organizers, to protect our plate racks from damage. Also ONLY 22LR will be used for the Rimfire Pistol class. All ammunition is to be supplied by the participants (The FR&G doesn’t sell ammo).
You may enter twice if desired (for an additional entry fee), for a total of 8 runs & 192 shots.
Shooting Event/Gun Classifications:
10 yd Only Matches:
1. 10 yd Open Semi-Auto Pistol (Optics & Compensators Allowed)
2. 10 yd Production Semi-Auto Pistol (No Muzzle Devices, Iron Sights Only)
10yd – 25 yd Matches (Shooters shoot one run at: 10, 15, 20 & 25 yd):
1. Open Semi-Auto Pistol (Optics & Compensators Allowed)
2. 22LR Pistol (Optics & Compensators Allowed)
3. Revolver Pistol (Optics & Compensators Allowed)
4. Pistol Caliber Carbine or Rifle (PCC) (Optics & Compensators Allowed)
All pistol category shooters will draw their guns from a holster, before firing their first shot.
All pistols used in the “Production” categories CAN’T be equipped with optics OR muzzle devices (such as compensators, muzzle breaks, or suppressors).
Open pistols & revolvers MAY be equipped with optics and/or muzzle devices.
All Pistols must be supported entirely by the shooters hands, NO arm braces, ground supports, slings or shouldering.
Pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) will be shot shouldered, as rifles & MAY be equipped with optics or muzzle devices. However the shooter must safely support the firearm entirely with their body (NO ground supports).
AR style “pistols” with “Arm Braces” or slings my be fired as PCCs in the PCC classification ONLY.
NO “Full Auto” guns, “Binary Triggers” or “Bump Stock” type devices are permitted in this event, in any classification.
There are reloads required after every six shots (In all Classifications), so you will need:
Four magazines for semi-automatic guns or
Four speed-loaders/moon clips (for revolvers).
It is a speed and accuracy challenge, with a timer starting the shooter and timing the shots. Low scores are the goal. We encourage Non-Club members to join in, as this event is “open to the public”.
1. NEVER cover people with your weapon when handling (Regardless of weapon state, be aware of your muzzle & keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times).
2. FR&G is a “Cold Range”, therefore there should be NO loaded firearms, unless instructed to load by the R.S.O. while standing at the firing line.
3. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard until completely up on target & ready to shoot.
4. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard when: holstering, drawing from holster, malfunction clearing & during all reloads.
5. Wear eye and ear protection at all times on the range (with exception of Lunch, when firing line will be closed).
6. All weapon safeties must be engaged when holstering & drawing (including “decocker” safety devices).
7. No handling of firearms anywhere on the range, with the exception of the safe table, or at the firing line when instructed by R.S.O to “load & make ready”.
8. No ammo at the safe table (including loose ammo in pockets or loaded mags on your person).
9. If you aren’t using a holster, transport your pistol, to & from the firing line:
in a case, with a chamber flag installed in the chamber & no ammo in the case or gun.
(All pistol events require shooter to draw from holster, to be eligible to win event)
(shooters who wish to shoot from “Low Ready” may participate, but not win the event)
9a. Pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) must be transported to and from the firing line:
with chamber flags installed & muzzles pointed up.
10. All ammo used should be straight walled, Non-Magnum pistol calibers only.
Procedure:
When it is your turn to shoot:
1. approach the firing line and wait patiently. The R.S.O. will announce that the range is “Going Hot” & will instruct you to “load and make ready”.
2. Draw your gun, with fingers out of the trigger guard & point muzzle toward the target area. Load your gun & engage any safeties the weapon has. (For firearms equipped with a “de-cocker”, point the gun at target area & “de-cock” the weapon prior to holstering the loaded gun).
3. Re-holster your gun & assume the surrender position (wrists above your shoulders). The R.S.O. will then say “shooter ready?…stand by” & start the timer. An audible beep from the timer will signal when to draw & begin firing.
4. Draw your gun; be careful not to put your finger in the trigger guard, or disengage any safeties until “up on target” (Gun pointed at the target area).
5. Shoot six plates; only go as fast as you safely can, being mindful to keep your muzzle pointed down range, at the target area at all times.
6. When you shoot the gun empty (after 6 rounds), remove your finger from the trigger guard & with muzzle always pointed at the target area, reload your gun. Then shoot your next 6 plates. (This step gets repeated 3 times per run) Revolver Note: if the wheel has be swung out of the frame of the gun complexly, you may elevate the muzzle to clear remaining cartridges in the wheel. Then drop muzzle back down to refill wheel. (Never elevate muzzle above target area if wheel is in, or partially in the frame.)
7. When you are done shooting all 24 rounds, drop your last mag or swing revolver wheel out, to show the R.S.O the gun is empty. You & the R.S.O will inspect that: The mag-well & chamber of semi autos are empty, or that the wheel of a revolver is empty. The R.S.O. will verbally announce “Clear” or “The gun is clear”.
8. Before re-holstering the empty gun, the shooter will point the gun back at the target area & pull the trigger, or “de-cock” the gun. (Revolvers are exempt from this step, so long as the hammer is down.)
9. The R.S.O. will instruct the shooter to holster the gun & will announce “the range is safe”
Scoring: The total score for a run will be the shooters raw time plus 3 seconds for each missed plate.
This event draws lots of shooters from other clubs, we have a lunch time meal (Likely Eddie’s Pizza) on the range & have awards at the conclusion of the match. Check the Club calendar for all scheduled event dates & times.
Please arrive at the range with ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED and FIREARMS & AMMO PACKED IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS. Then await instructions from the Range Safety Officer (R.S.O), prior to handling your firearms or ammo.
Check Club Calendar for Falling Plate Shoot Dates & start times! (Falling Plate shoots MAY BE CANCELED WITHOUT NOTICE in the case of inclement weather or cold temperatures). Matches start after the safety briefing & last until the final shooter completes the match.
The cost is $10.00 per gun for non-members and $5.00 per gun for members. We emphasize firearms safety and precede each match with a reminder talk/demonstration. Check Club Calendar for event start times & arrive early enough to register (we try to have the gate open 1/2 Hr. before event start times). You will need at least 96 rounds of ammunition for each match entry.
You can choose to shoot 4 times all at 10 yards, or once at four distances: 10 yds., 15 yds., 20 yds., and 25 yds., in that order. There are 24 plates to shoot at each distance.
There are reloads required after every six shots, so you need: four magazines for semi-automatics, or four speed-loaders/moon clips (for revolvers).
It is a speed and accuracy challenge, with a timer starting the shooter and timing the shots. Each missed plate costs the shooter 3 seconds. Low scores are the goal. Every registered shooter fires the 24 round stage 4 times. You may enter twice if desired, for a total of 8 runs & 192 plates (then you will need to bring 192 rounds of ammo & pay two entry fees). We encourage Non-Club members to join in, where this event is “open to the public”.
Rules:
1. NEVER cover people with your weapon when handling (Regardless of weapon state be aware of your muzzle & keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times).
2. Absolutely NO loaded firearms, unless standing at the firing line & instructed to load by the R.S.O.
3. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard until completely up on target & ready to shoot.
4. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard when holstering, drawing from holster & during all reloads.
5. Wear eye and ear protection at all times on the range.
6. All weapon safeties must be engaged when holstering or drawing (including “decocker” safety devices).
7. No handling of firearms anywhere but the safe table, or at the firing line when instructed by R.S.O.
8. No ammo at the safe table (including loose ammo in pockets or loaded mags on your person).
9. If you aren’t using a holster, transport your gun in a case, with a chamber flag installed & no ammo in the case or gun.
10. All ammo used should be straight walled, Non-Magnum pistol calibers only. Pistol caliber carbines (PCC) are now permitted in these events. PCCs must be transported to and from the firing line with chamber flags installed.
Procedure:
When it is your turn to shoot:
1. approach the firing line and wait patiently. The R.S.O. will announce that the range is “Going Hot” & will instruct you to load and make ready.
2. Draw your gun, with fingers out of the trigger guard, load your gun & engage any safeties the weapon has. (For firearms equipped with a “de-cocker”, “de-cocking” the weapon IS required prior to holstering).
3. Re-holster your gun & assume the surrender position (wrists above your shoulders). The R.S.O. will then say “shooter ready?…stand by” & start the timer. An audible beep from the timer will signal when to draw & begin firing.
4. Draw your gun; be careful not to put your finger in the trigger guard, or disengage any safeties until “up on target”.
5. Shoot six plates; only go as fast as you safely can, being mindful to keep your muzzle pointed down range at the target area at all times.
6. When you shoot the gun empty (after 6 rounds), remove your finger from the trigger guard & with muzzle pointed at target area reload your gun.
7. At this point you may continue shooting plates (Steps 5 thru 7 are repeated 4 times per run).
8. When you have shot all 24 rounds, drop your mag or swing revolver wheel out, to show the R.S.O the gun is empty. You & the R.S.O will inspect that: the mag well & chamber of semi autos are empty, or that the wheel of a revolver is empty. The R.S.O. will verbally announce “Clear” or “The gun is clear”.
9. Before re-holstering the empty gun, the shooter will point the gun back at the target area & pull the trigger, or
“de-cock” the gun. (Revolvers are exempt from this step, so long as the hammer is down.)
10. The R.S.O. will instruct the shooter to holster the gun & will announce “the range is safe”
Scoring: The total score for a run will be the shooters raw time plus 3 seconds for each missed plate.
There are no prizes awarded, other than the satisfaction of making some smoke & lots of noise.
Each year, normally in September, we hold the Dave Schneider Memorial Championship, in memory of one of our past expert shooters. This event draws lots of entries and families, since we have a lunch time meal on the range & have awards at the conclusion of the match. Check the Club calendar for all scheduled event dates & times.
Please arrive at the range with ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED and FIREARMS & AMMO PACKED IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS. Then await instructions from the Range Safety Officer (R.S.O), prior to handling your firearms or ammo.
These shoots are on the Last Saturday of each month starting at 9:00 am, from mid spring to late fall (with exceptions in the case of inclement weather). Matches start after the safety briefing & last until participant interest wanes or the R.S.O. decides to end the shoot (typical around noon).
The cost is $15.00 per gun for non-members and $5.00 per gun for members. We emphasize firearms safety and precede each match with a reminder talk/demonstration. Registration starts around 8:30 AM, so it is important to get there early enough to register and set up (we try to have the gate open by 8:30 AM). Participants will need to bring at least 125 rounds of ammunition to complete all stages (Non-Magnum, straight walled pistol calibers only).
It is a speed and accuracy challenge, with a timer starting the shooter and timing the shots. Each missed plate costs the shooter 3 seconds, missed plates can however be shot again so long as the “Stop Plate” hasn’t been shot yet. Low scores are the goal. Every registered shooter fires each of the 5 target stages 5 times. So if you don’t miss any plates each stage will require 25 rounds of ammo. We encourage Non-Club members to join in, where this event is “open to the public”.
Rules:
1. NEVER cover people with your weapon (Regardless of weapon state be aware of your muzzle
& keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times).
2. Absolutely NO loaded firearms, unless you are at the firing line & instructed to load by the R.S.O.
3. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard until completely up on target & ready to shoot.
4. Keep finger(s) out of the trigger guard when holstering, drawing from holster & during all reloads.
5. Wear eye and ear protection at all times on the range.
6. All weapon safeties must be engaged when holstering or drawing (including “de-cocker” safety devices).
7. No handling of firearms anywhere but the safe table, or at the firing line when instructed by R.S.O.
8. No ammo at the safe table (including loose ammo in pockets or loaded mags on your person).
9. If you aren’t using a holster, transport your gun in a case, with a chamber flag installed & no ammo in the case or gun.
10. All ammo used should be straight walled, Non-Magnum pistol calibers only. Pistol caliber carbines (PCC) are now permitted in these events. PCCs must be transported to and from the firing line with chamber flags installed.
Procedure:
When it is your turn to shoot:
1. approach the firing line and wait patiently. The R.S.O. will announce that the range is “Going Hot” & will
instruct you to load and make ready.
2. Draw your gun, with fingers out of the trigger guard, load your gun & engage any safeties the weapon has.
(For firearms equipped with a “de-cocker”, “de-cocking” the weapon IS required prior to holstering).
3. Re-holster your gun & assume the surrender position (wrists above your shoulders). The R.S.O. will then say “shooter ready?…stand by” & start the timer. An audible beep from the timer will signal when to draw & begin firing.
4. Draw your gun; be careful not to put your finger in the trigger guard, or disengage any safeties until “up on target”.
5. Shoot the 5 plates remembering to not shoot the stop plate until the other 4 plates have been hit; only go as fast as you safely can, being mindful to keep your muzzle pointed down range at the target area at all times.
6. IF you shoot the gun empty, remove your finger from the trigger guard & with muzzle pointed at target area reload your gun. (remember to reload between each 5 plates “off the clock”, to avoid reloads during a string, to save time & lower your scores!)
7. After you shoot the first string of a stage the timer stops, and you can reload you gun. Where you are off the clock there is no rush, to reload quickly. The score keeper will record the shooters time & any penalties for the string.
8. When the shooter is reloaded and ready to shoot the next string, they they will repeat steps 4 thru 7, 4 more times (once for each of the 5 strings of fire of a given stage).
9. After the stage has been shot all 5 times, the shooter will unload the gun and allow the RSO to inspect the gun is empty.
10. Before re-holstering the empty gun, the shooter will point the gun back at the target area & pull the trigger, or
“de-cock” the gun. (Revolvers are exempt from this step, so long as the hammer is down.)
11. The R.S.O. will instruct the shooter to holster the gun & will announce “the range is safe”
Scoring: The total score for a run will be the shooters raw time plus 3 seconds for each missed plate, not hit prior to hitting the stop plate. Remember for Steel Challenge you may shoot plates you miss until you hit them, so long as you don’t hit the “Stop Plate” first.
There are no prizes awarded, other than the satisfaction of making some smoke & lots of noise, so shoot safely, within you ability & just have fun!
