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8/25/08
Twin County Pistol League, 2008-2009 Season
Tuesday night Twin County Pistol League matches resume starting September 16, 2008. We are always looking for new shooters for these matches which are open to all active club members. If you think you might like to compete, come down to the indoor range any Tuesday night and check it out.
For Red and Blue team schedules, go to the MEMBER INFO page.
8/14/08
Basic Safety Course Cancelled
The Basic Safety Course, scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2008, has been cancelled. The next course will be held Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 9am. If you have any questions, please contact Lance Goldstein at: 1vp@tauntonrifleandpistol.org
7/23/08
Thursday Evening Trap Cancelled
Due to a lack of participation, we will be discontinuing Thursday evening trap for the time being. Sunday morning shoots will continue as usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused.
6/28/08
Trap Fee Increase
Like everything else, the cost of clay targets has increased of late forcing us to raise the cost of a round of trap from $2.50 to $3.00. This will take effect on July 1. The price is the same for members and non members and does not include the cost of ammunition. This is still a great deal. Where else can you get so much bang for 3 bucks? Everyone, members and non members alike, are invited to come down and shoot with us on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings.
5/20/08
Twin County Pistol League Annual Banquet
The Twin County Pistol League annual banquet for the 07-08 season was held Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Century House in Acushnet. At this gathering, the league presents its yearly awards. This seasons high gun award went to Dan Allen of the New Bedford team for his 289 average. Linda Hamilton from the Satucket team was high woman winner with an average of 268.57. High senior was awarded to Pete Remillard, also from the New Bedford team. Dan Allen had the highest match score at 296 11x. The Jim Whithers match was won by Manny Bethany from the Taunton Red Team. The Al Pond match award went to Gary Osborne, who also shoots for the Taunton Red Team. These awards are given to the shooter who shoots the highest over their average for that match.
For the Taunton Red Team the high five shooter awards went to: Dave Levesque, Len Bonner, Eric Dewhirst, Len Vintro and Don Annis. Taunton Blue Team high five are: Ted Beavers, Jack Barton, Dick DeBalsi, John Womack and Mike Costa. Most improved on the Red Team was Jim Richardi and the Blue Team winner was Dick DeBalsi.
The Collins award is given each year to the league member who has done the most for the furtherance of the shooting sports. This years award was presented to Jack Barton of the Taunton Blue Team. Jack has coached the Taunton Junior Rifle Team for many years devoting countless hours to his juniors. Jack’s guidance has built the team into a very competitive unit, teaching marksmanship and most importantly, sportsmanship, to young adult shooters.
Congratulations to Jack and all of this years award winners and thank you to all of those who participated, making this another successful shooting season!
5/14/08
Sunday Trap Shooting Is Back For Spring
Trap shooting has returned to Sundays at the outdoor range. Squads start at 9:00AM each Sunday, weather permitting. Cost is $3.00 for 25 rounds, not including ammo. The shoots are open to everyone. For directions to the outdoor range, click here: RANGES
5/14/08
Rim Fire Rifle Fun Matches
We will be holding rim fire rifle fun matches every other Tuesday night starting May 27, 2008. These matches will take place at 8:00PM after the handicap pistol match at the indoor range. The matches are open to everyone and are fired using the 50' gallery match course for pistol. 30 rounds: 10 rounds fired in 10 minuets, 10 rounds in 40 seconds and 10 rounds fired in 20 seconds. Targets will be the 50' pistol target. Entry fee is $1. This is an ad hoc match and the rules are a bit flexible. The point is to come down and have a good time and meet some of the members of your club.
4/24/08
Twin County Pistol League Concludes For 2007-2008 Season
The Twin County Tuesday night pistol league has concluded its 2007-2008 season. Thank you to all who participated and assisted with the week to week operations. The League will conduct its year end banquet at the Century House in Acushnet on May 17th. Tickets are still available. Contact one of the team captains or E mail webmaster@tauntonrifleandpistol.org if you are interested in attending.
For final league and individual standings, click on this link: TWIN COUNTY PISTOL LEAGUE 07-08 FINAL STANDINGS
4/24/08
Tuesday Night Handicap Matches Have Begun
With the end of the Twin County matches, Tuesday night handicap matches have started. These matches follow the same gallery format as the Twin County League without the team competition. They are open to all members and we encourage all interested pistol shooters to come down and check it out. Shooting starts each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. If you ever thought about participating, this is a great time to get into this demanding shooting discipline.
4/9/08
Black Light Pistol Matches To Resume
After a long absence, the black light pistol matches will be resuming on April 20, 2008 starting at 7pm with qualifications starting at 6:30pm. For those of you who have not participated, these shoots are fired in low light conditions with the combat silhouette targets illuminated with a black light. The courses are fired using a center fire handgun, .32 caliber or larger. Pistol or revolvers may be used. Shooters must qualify prior to the match by shooting 10 rounds on the silhouette target in lighted conditions. The course requires 48 rounds in addition to the 10 rounds used for qualification. Black light matches have always been a popular activity at the club and we are hoping that they will continue where they left off. So if this type of shooting appeals to you, come on down on the 20th and try your skill. If you have questions, please feel free to e mail us.
3/3/08
WiFi Service Comes To The Club
What do Starbucks and the Gun Club have in common? WiFi service of course! We now have wireless internet service available at our clubhouse. For those members who have a hard time getting away from their computer, you can come on down and surf the web on your lap top during your club visits. We do not however, offer Caramel Macchiatos at this time. (But we're working on it!)
1/27/08
2008 Dues
If you have not yet paid your dues for 2008, you are now in arrears. Please contact us as soon as possible so as to avoid having your card deactivated. If you have not paid by February 1st, you will be required to reapply and pay another initiation fee to continue your membership. Remember that you must contact us for e board approval if you wish to take a leave of absence.
10/27/07
ATTENTION...Changes To Approved Calibers List For The Indoor Range
Members are reminded that only the calibers listed on the "APPROVED CALIBERS" list are approved for use on the indoor range. If a caliber is not listed, it CAN NOT BE USED on the indoor range. The only long guns approved for use indoors are .22 and .17 rim fire ONLY. All other rifles, including those chambered for common handgun calibers, are prohibited. Shotguns, and shot shells which can be used in a handgun, are also prohibited at all times. The following list of calibers, although they may be chambered in a handgun, are specifically prohibited:
.454 Casull
.460 S&W Mag.
.475 Wildey Mag.
.475 Linebaugh
.500 Linebaugh
.500 S&W Mag.
.223 Rem (5.56x45mm) Nato
Please remember that just because a caliber is not on the above list does not mean that it is approved for the range. Only the calibers which appear on the Approved Calibers list may be used.
It is up to each individual member to be sure that the caliber you are using is approved. Members who violate this range rule will forfeit their membership and may be responsible for any damages incurred by the club.
Click on this link for the list of calibers: APPROVED CALIBERS
10/14/07
Approved Calibers For Indoor Range
For a list of the approved calibers for indoor range use, please go to the Member Info page. This regulation will be strictly enforced. If you are in doubt about using a certain caliber or type of firearm, don't use it. Check with someone from the E board. There is no room for error for violations of this regulation. If you are caught using a non approved caliber or firearm, you will be dismissed from the club.
9/20/07
Club E Mail Data Base Update
There is a space on your dues invoice for including your E mail address. Please take the time to include it when returning your dues. You may also E mail us with your address if you prefer. E mail your name and address to: webmaster@tauntonrifleandpistiol.org
6/2/07
Basic Firearm Safety Course
The basic firearms safety course will be held on the first Sunday of each month. The cost is now $75.00 for members and $100.00 for non members. Classes are limited to 15 people and will only be held if 5 people sign up. This course satisfies the state requirement for LTC's. A $25 deposit will be required at the time of enrolment. You can sign up at the clubhouse any Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday night.
5/28/07
Web News
A Photo Gallery section has been added on the "Member Info" page. There you will find links to photos of club activities. Check back often.
4/4/07
Monthly Business Meetings
Regular monthly business meetings are held the first Sunday of every month, 10am at the clubhouse. All interested members are welcome.