Taunton Rifle and Pistol Club

In no particular order:

Pretty please - if you haven't sent your renewal in quite yet, do so now. It just needs a postmark prior to January 1.

The Club invested in a cell phone booster. If you have experienced a lack of signal due to walking into the Farraday cage, that should no longer be the case.
 
New member looking to start using the outdoor range and also get into trap shooting. For trap I only have a semi cz 1012, will I be good with a rubber band over the ejection port as to not be "that guy." Is just showing up on a Sunday morning and making it known I'm new to the club and trap be the best bet?
 
If you show up to the trap field with eye & ear protection and a good attitude, you'll be in excellent shape. You will almost certainly make some new friends.

Your shotgun will be fine. Just remember that the trapfield has an ammo limitation - shot size 7.5 or smaller diameter / larger number - which is what you really want for clays anyway.

Have fun. EDIT: There should be trap this Sunday, weather dependent. Hard rain usually washes things out.
 
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Bender said:
Unpaid cards were turned off at the end of last week. Anyone who hasn't quite availed one's self of the 123 days since dues hit the mail can still pay until January 31.
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So is it $25 or $50 for the late fee? The letter is contradictory. We’re getting into 33% knee cap territory here :confused:

Also are electronic payments being considered any time soon or are we waiting for .gov to ban fiat?
 
Hardwired said:
So is it $25 or $50 for the late fee? The letter is contradictory. We’re getting into 33% knee cap territory here :confused:

Also are electronic payments being considered any time soon or are we waiting for .gov to ban fiat?
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The members voted to set the "late" fee at $50.

The last dues notices were mailed out in the front half of September. I did the math and had the exact figure in an earlier, recent post.

You had more than a fiscal quarter to settle up. GO FSCK YOURSELF.

Pay your dues, on time.
 
Bender said:
The members voted to set the "late" fee at $50.

The last dues notices were mailed out in the front half of September. I did the math and had the exact figure in an earlier, recent post.

You had more than a fiscal quarter to settle up. GO FSCK YOURSELF.

Pay your dues, on time.
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Just WOW Bender. Eric never would have addressed a member with such a remark. No forum Admin rep either.

Absolutely my mea culpa. Between the demands of the workplace, the house, and taking care of the seniors in the family with dimensia and Parkinson’s its not a walk in the park.

I haven’t used the facilities in over two years but have continued to support the club.

Your letter calls out $25 fee and then tallies up $50. Whatever, held off sending the 200 beans to just get confirmation. I’m just doing the math.
And I assume by “members” voting for the higher fee it was board members only.

Really disappointed this response is coming from my club.
 
Question for the regulars as haven’t been there since well before the renovations.

What are the changes to the indoor West range? This used to be semi-verboten and seemed almost dedicated to youth .22 kids . Never used it once over 10years even when the East was crowded or some idiot in a hole over there.

What is the club membership count now that there is a long waitlist for new members?

Why do they call the board an “E-board”?

Any changes to the outdoor ranges? How busy does it get these days and how often and how long is the wait to get a bench?

Any changes to target stands availability for members or are we still shooting up wood pallets?

What are members using for steel plates outdoors. Any limitations with others shooting paper beside you?
 
Hardwired said:
Question for the regulars as haven’t been there since well before the renovations.

What are the changes to the indoor West range? This used to be semi-verboten and seemed almost dedicated to youth .22 kids . Never used it once over 10years even when the East was crowded or some idiot in a hole over there.

What is the club membership count now that there is a long waitlist for new members?

Why do they call the board an “E-board”?

Any changes to the outdoor ranges? How busy does it get these days and how often and how long is the wait to get a bench?

Any changes to target stands availability for members or are we still shooting up wood pallets?

What are members using for steel plates outdoors. Any limitations with others shooting paper beside you?
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I haven’t noticed it being any busier with new members and haven’t had to wait for a bench; however I tend to go more when it’s cold because I generally hate people and I really don’t want an RO up my ass. They did put some stone down, but mud is mud. You can still do a Seal Reveal in some of the puddles on the small 50 yd.

There’s nothing wrong with pallets and I appreciate them being there. Sometimes I’ll bring steel and hang it on the 100yd.

It’s a pretty relaxed club, as it’s always been. Don’t do anything dumb and everyone leaves you alone.
 
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Hardwired said:
Question for the regulars as haven’t been there since well before the renovations.

What are the changes to the indoor West range? This used to be semi-verboten and seemed almost dedicated to youth .22 kids . Never used it once over 10years even when the East was crowded or some idiot in a hole over there.

What is the club membership count now that there is a long waitlist for new members?

Why do they call the board an “E-board”?

Any changes to the outdoor ranges? How busy does it get these days and how often and how long is the wait to get a bench?

Any changes to target stands availability for members or are we still shooting up wood pallets?

What are members using for steel plates outdoors. Any limitations with others shooting paper beside you?
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I was there last week, says accepting new members for December 2024. @Grendizer138 answered most of the other questions.

I always bring my own stands and steel.
 
The driveway is now paved. I have a couple, some 1/2” other 1” threaded pipes with 36 or 48” legs I believe. I have it so it breaks down into the trunk of a car.

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Pipe Decor pipe and nipples are genuine Schedule 40 black steel that have been hydrostatically tested and is ASTM and ASME compliant. Each pipe comes pre-threaded, is free of any stickers and comes coated
www.homedepot.com
 
Hardwired said:
What are you using for stands? I need to come up with something I can fit in a sedan.

How bad is the road with the perpetual rain?
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I used to use grading stakes; they fit fine in my old corolla.

The driveway is paved, and the drainage at the range was significantly improved 5-8 years ago. There is a small puddle near the gate immediately after hard rain, or a melt - this is mostly a function of being at a relatively low point.

Right now, the range proper is great.
 
The volunteer from the E-board and the one from the range officers completed the re-plumbing in under 45 minutes. It was fun.


The cutting fluid will be restored shortly.
 
BR636 said:
Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club

Anybody here a member? From there website (Home | TRPC) the club looks very nice.

I need to find a new club to join. My current club does not have a rifle range its mostly a shotgun club and since I just moved to Taunton I figure this place would be good.

Any opinions of this place would be greatly appreciated [smile]


Thanks

Brian
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i was there at the rifle range yesterday very nice looks like 2- 100 yd that can fit 4-5 shooters each plus 2 -50 yd. also 4-5 shooters nicely separated. I did not see the pistol range as it is at another location I was there with a friend as a guest.
 
Steel plate match this Sunday, outdoor range [425 Titicut Road, Raynham], narrow 100 yard bay. Rules have been posted. Show up with a centerfire pistol, ammo, eye & ear protection, and a good attitude if interested.

Low pressure - this is not the Bianchi Cup or the IDPA National Championship. First shots at 10 AM, setup begins ~ 9:20.
 
The main entrance door is being painted tomorrow morning. If you show up prior to 10 AM and see the small red table blocking that entrance with a sign to the effect of "WET PAINT - use other door" and an arrow pointing to the left, please resist the urge to test whether the paint is wet.

Orientation this Sunday starting at 9 sharp. Please try to get there 5+ minutes ahead of time if this is your month. As always, we don't accept plastic - please bring cash, a check, or money order.
 
Cocaine :D

Lime. Ten tons across the property with emphasis on impact areas. It is part of the lead control protocols.


There would have been a notice posted on the website, but the vendor wasn't certain what day they could be here; rain was a concern. They don't want to get the truck stuck.
 
Bender said:
Cocaine :D

Lime. Ten tons across the property with emphasis on impact areas. It is part of the lead control protocols.


There would have been a notice posted on the website, but the vendor wasn't certain what day they could be here; rain was a concern. They don't want to get the truck stuck.
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No wonder why I was doing the bill drill in under 1.25 seconds 🤣.
 
Steel plate shoot tomorrow, outdoor range narrow 100 yard bay. Setup ~9:15 but there are always a few over achievers.
First shots at 10:01. Bring a good attitude, center fire pistol, ammo, and some water.

We will have water, shade, shelter, bad jokes, and match rules posted.
 
Polite heads up - if you're heading to the outdoor range, the speed limit is 20 MPH on white street. It isn't 23. Raynham police are out, and school starts soon.

The plate match went well, and we even let some left handed people shoot.
 

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C-pher said:
So are there any members here that belong to this club that could provide some current information. I might be looking for a new club to join...

I've heard some good things about this club...so it would be good to hear from some current members.
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depicts said:
I went to shoot at Taunton today. I joined in January, but went for the first time today.

It is indeed a nice club with a great facility. The indoor range (which I had to myself) is beautiful, and it's open 24/7

I don't think any of you should join though... I like it empty!!! *S* [smile]
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Yeh been a member for yrs…24 hr indoor range any caliber handgun,no rifles except rimfire indoor…outdoor range is few miles away in raynham…has 50,100.and 300 yd range and shotgun. Sunset to sundown I believe….I believe there is a few month wait to get in and need a sponser……150 per yr plus initiation fees 1st yr…hope this helps
 

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