I Need Everyone's Opinion on Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club

[americasarmed]

I would like to get anyone who has ever been to or used Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club Upton, MA to tell me what you think of the club. I would like to know any response from cost, ranges, bar, grounds, people anything that you have to say good or bad.

Thank You.

 

[CapeCodder]

Before I provide any information, I would ask you to state your reasons for this poll. What is your agenda ?

 

[americasarmed]

I have just become president of the club and i would like to see what people think about the club and to find out what should or could change to make the place better.

 

[JoeT]

I live local, moved to the area about 3 years ago. I went to Nipmuc to find out more about the club. I have never felt more "unwelcome" going into a club. I did not join even though it's 5 minutes from my home

I have since shot at a couple archery 3Ds that the club hosted and found the club "grounds" to be very nice and the "archery people" to be friendly.

Hope that helps

 

[RB101]

My OPINION is the same as Joe T's. Just an opinion, but when researching local clubs I went down to see what was what. The 'vibe' I got, if I can put it into words, was something along the line of -we have plenty of current members, new members isn't our focus. Plenty of great members there, I'm sure. I'm not trying to start a "who's club is better", but I joined another local organization that made me feel like my time, effort, and cash were important to them.
3 mandatory meetings in 6 months, 8 mandatory work hours, on top of $175 first year application (from what I read) seemed alot to me.
I'm in your shop regularly, both you guys are great, hopefully you can get something good going. Bottom line recruitment of new members, families etc. needs some work. Haven't seen/used the facilities. Never made it further than a quick tour.

 

[CapeCodder]

My apologies for being suspicious. Had you stated you were club honcho, etc, I would have understood. I used to live in the area, was not a member, but attended numerous archery shoots and other events, those open to the public and as a guest of a member. I was never made to feel unwelcome,
never had a problem, the events were well run, everyone was friendly and helpful. But since I belonged to other local clubs, I did not inquire about membership.

 

[Radio]

I was a member 30 something years ago, lived within walking distance. Won a couple of fishing derbys. Great bar downstairs with pinball machines and a nice hall upstairs. Last time I was in there was probably 1976, not sure if that helps

 

[Chuck]

Not a member. But enjoyed their action pistol shoots. Everyone I met was nice and friendly. If I lived in the area I would look into joining -- especially liked the 200yd range.

 

[H2o-hs]

Fun club so far!

I have recently joined within the last few months. So far, I have had nothing but a good experience. I have been to a few members meetings (was there for your voting in) and everyone I have spoken with has been helpful and kind.
The range is fun and in such a great spot, you feel like you are in the middle of the woods. The kids and I have already spent a few afternoons wasting (and I do mean wasting because I need some work on my shooting through quite a few rounds. We have also used the pond and caught a few fish.
Like any club, it might have a few items that need work- but that is where you need to help. I believe ideas on motivating members to become more active will go a long way. Feel free to message me offline if you'd like to chat.
Allan

 

[the jeff]

I’m currently a member; I don’t spend much time there. When I do go I shoot archery I have never been to the rifle/pistol range. It makes me nervous; it is about 50 feet from the main road. I have never seen anyone shooting there. I have never seen anyone at the clay range either. Nice pond, 3 nice archery targets. I live 20 minutes away, so I go to shoot archery in my spare time.

One problem I did find (Outside of the rifle range) was that a member could not bring non-members with them.

 

[ZapBrannigan]

I'm a new member to Nipmuc. To address some of the comments, they have recently initiated a point system to get members more involved. Also with a new and younger staff, I hope that you guys make things better. This is a good start. I also agree that the range is sketchy, being so close to the street, as well as the swamp, but at this point I don't know what can be done. Planning for a new range somewhere else in the future might be a good thing to start looking into.

Either way its not a bad place. Many of the members are great, and there are always a few that aren't the nicest, but that can be expected. I also have a big issue with not being able to bring guests anywhere except the bar. I have a few friends who would like to come down and shoot with me or go fishing, or even play pool while at the bar, but can't. Who knows if they might even like it enough to join after.

 

[Gath3r]

Old thread, but I am curious if any changes were made to the club since 2008.

I live in Hopedale and the location is great, distance wise, to me.

Any info?

 

[30Mauser]

I'm in Hopedale, too, and have heard that the members at Nipmuc are nice folks (very supportive of the Hopedale Scouts in the past, too)... However, I wanted a 24x7 indoor pistol range for practice through the winter.

 

[drgrant]

Either way its not a bad place. Many of the members are great, and there are always a few that aren't the nicest, but that can be expected. I also have a big issue with not being able to bring guests anywhere except the bar. I have a few friends who would like to come down and shoot with me or go fishing, or even play pool while at the bar, but can't. Who knows if they might even like it enough to join after.

This would probably be why I've never heard of the place. If that's the current guest policy, that's pretty absurd. A lot of people would "black cross" it if that's the case.

-Mike

 

[Bob]

Take a look at <www.hsasports.com> a number of members of the Hopedale Club and the town are members at HSA.

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