Pistol Safety Course - Sunday, April 30th

Registration is now open for our next Pistol Safety Course on Sunday, April 30th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Our team of Club Instructors take great pride in offering this extensive, 8-hour course of important instruction, necessary for those applying for their first-time pistol license and for those seeking to do an upgrade to their existing license.

We cannot stress enough that the importance of safe gun handling and the responsibility in being a law-abiding gun owner and user cannot be properly taught in any type of "condensed" 3 or 4 hour method of instruction; an important factor for everyone to keep in mind!

During our courses, our clubhouse kitchen offers coffee and refreshments plus homemade lunch items for sale to accommodate our students.

For more information, and to register, please e-mail our club at:  kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

2017 St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Saturday, March 11th - ANNUAL CORNED BEEF DINNER, 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome... members, family and friends!   Please get your reservations in NOW as seating will be limited.   

 

Please note that reservations will only be accepted either by e-mailing the club with your head count or...sign-up at our next membership meeting on Friday, March 3rd which is the deadline for ALL reservations!  

 

                                 There will be no walk-ins the night of the dinner!

                   Price:  Adults-$25.00 each.....Children/12 and Under-$5.00 each.

Our club serves up one of the best Corned Beef & Cabbage dinners in Putnam County thanks to our Chef Lou "McTaro" and his crew.  Aside from the basics, there will be Colcannon (Buttery Mashed Potatoes/Cabbage & Irish Bacon), loaves of homemade Irish Soda Bread and we'll have Hot Dogs for any kiddies in attendance!  Anyone wishing to donate a few desserts..all will be greatly appreciated.  BYOB and, of course, there will be plenty of soda and other refreshments!

Welcome January!

After a controversial, jam-packed of a whirlwind past year, we are all looking forward to much positive change on all levels, especially in the government of our country.  


Here at the Kent Rod & Gun Club, we have been fortunate to look back on a productive year where members enjoyed club facilities, especially several social events that were well-attended. We thank all of our members, families and friends, who participated and lent their support...great teamwork!


Our first big event of 2017 is our Officer's Installation Dinner on Saturday, January 28th. Seating will be limited and the reservations have been flowing-in.   Since we've been holding this dinner at our clubhouse, the response has been outstanding!  Gino's Trattoria of Mahopac handles the catering and, as with all club events, there is no shortage of terrific food!  The deadline for ALL reservations is January 21st or...when we have reached maximum seating! Send us an email at....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com...and get your reservations in now!


We're looking forward to announcing the winners of our Annual Big Buck Contest at our February meeting.  Several of our hunter's signed-up for the competition and we've seen some impressive racks brought in for scoring.


Everyone has been advised on the re-certification process for all pistol licenses by our Putnam County Clerk's Office and it's important that we continue to share this information from that office:

Please be advised that the New York State Police mailed an important notice to all Pistol Permit holders whose permit was issued prior to January 15, 2013.

Please read and follow the instructions regarding this re-certification.  Please keep in mind that, as per the SAFE Act, you MUST re-certify to the New York State Police PRIOR to January 31, 2018.

Please follow the link below to re-certify online; download the hard copy form and access some frequently asked questions.

https://www.troopers.ny.gov/Firearms

Again, we wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous, Healthy 2017!!

The Right Choices-Election Day 2016

A reminder that Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day, 2016 and, as members of The Kent Rod & Gun Club, we all need to exercise our right to VOTE!  As citizens of the United States of America, we must exercise that right to VOTE!

There has never been a more critical time to protect our 2nd Amendment Right to "keep and bear arms" than NOW!

The reality of Hillary Clinton becoming our next president is UNTHINKABLE!!

The NRA has endorsed Donald Trump, as stated in their two most recent magazine issues; the November issue contains a special insert which outlines their endorsed candidates for all national and state races. Since we are a "single issue" club, all members are urged to use that as a guide on Election Day.

WE NEED TO SUPPORT THOSE CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS!!

• Trump-Pence – President/Vice President

• Wendy Long –  US Senate

• Phil Oliva –       US House of Representatives

• Sue Serino –     NYS Senate (41^st District)

• Greg Purdy –    NYS Assembly (95^th District)

• Kevin Byrne -   NYS Assembly (94th District)

• James Reitz –  Putnam County Court Judge

As most of you probably know, there is a federal election on November 8th.  This election will be a very important one for several reasons, including the fact that the balance of the U.S. Supreme Court and our Constitutional Rights could be significantly affected.

We, at the Kent Rod & Gun Club, strongly encourage you to exercise your rights as citizens and participate in the election process.

Here are a few things to consider: 

• If you have not yet done so, please register to vote. We can help get you information on how to get registered.  It’s quick and easy.  Please see the GUNVOTE link below for information and assistance with the Voter Registration process.

• Understand the positions of the candidates.  Informed voters make better decisions for their future and the future of their families.

• If you are a hunter or a shooter, or someone whose livelihood would be affected by anti-gun legislation, please carefully consider the positions that each candidate has taken on the issues of firearms and firearms ownership.  Those positions could have a significant impact on everyone’s ability to exercise the right to hunt and to participate in the shooting sports.

• Please encourage your friends, family members and fellow hunters and shooters to register to vote, to get informed on the issues, and to vote on November 8th.


                                        

For additional information, please go to gunvote.org.

Events...and more!

Summer is slowly winding-down once again and the Kent Rod & Gun Club is pleased to look back on several great events, but...it's not over yet!

Registration for our Annual Big Buck Contest is underway and the deadline for all club members to get their name on the contest list is Friday, October 7th....ALL registration MUST be done, in person, at our membership meeting.  Again, this competition is open to club members only and members must present their own rack!  Don't miss out...we have a lot of people ready to bring their best rack to the judge's table; all prizes will be awarded at our February 2017 membership meeting.

Great fun ahead on Sunday, October 9th when our yearly Turkey Shoot takes place and everyone is welcome! 
Admission will be $20.00 for...1 Raffle Ticket for a $$Cash Prize$$, 1 free round of shooting, a light breakfast and a terrific lunch of Turkey and all the trimmings.  Additional rounds: $3.00, Additional Raffles: $5.00.  Bring along Slug Guns (Sabots if you wish) and Muzzleloaders.  Please...NO Rim fire!!  And...after the shoot is over, there will be some fun pistol shooting so feel free to bring along your favorite firearm!

Please respond no later than September 30th if planning to attend...just "shoot" us an email...
kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

We definitely have plenty of events ahead on the Kent Rod & Gun Club's Calendar and we hope to see our members, family and friends join in as many as possible!

• NRA Pistol Safety Course taking place on Sunday, May 15th - Club Ranges will be closed from 12:00 until 3 p.m.  Our Team of Instructors offer an intensive, 8 hour, course for everyone preparing to get their pistol license or those needing to upgrade their existing license.  We're all about safety and helping our students to become responsible gun owners and users!  Contact us for more information or to register! 

• Annual Spring Raffle/Membership Meeting - Friday, June 3rd.  The more our members sell, the better for the club and, of course, a few people will be lucky winners!   See our club Treasurer for more ticket books!

• Pan Fish Derby - Sunday, June 19th (Father's Day)...Noon Weigh-in here at the club followed by prizes and a light lunch for everyone!   We have sign-up sheets here on the desk or you can just email the club with your head count.  No better way to spend time with the kids than to take them fishing!

• Friday, August 5th - In-person registration for our Annual Big Buck Contest - MEMBERS ONLY!    Pick-up the rules at our General Membership Meeting for this popular contest!

• Family BBQ, Saturday, August 6th - 1:00 to 7 p.m.  Everyone is welcome!!  Adults-$20, Kids (8 and under) $10.    Please get reservations in ASAP - the deadline is July 24th and there will be NO walk-ins the day of the event! 

This is a great, sit-back, eat and relax kind of Summer day!   Our annual club Food Throw-Down this year will be "Jerky"...venison, beef...whatever the Iron Chefs of our club decide to make for the contest.   Donations for our Raffle Table...greatly appreciated!!