Season's Greetings

2013 has been a very productive year for our club as we celebrated our 65th year of being an integral part of both the sportsmen's community and Putnam County.  Several projects were completed thanks to the efforts of many members, some who went above and beyond to always lend a helping hand when needed.  The same goes for those who make every effort to come out and support club events.  Participation is what keeps the Kent Rod and Gun Club moving forward and I thank everyone involved for their support.

 

Our first General Membership Meeting of 2014 will be on Friday, January 3rd at 8 p.m.; as usual, Jim Chenevey will be at the club early to update photos for member ID's and Red Mastrobuono will be scoring racks from all registered members for our Big Buck Contest....winners will be announced, prizes awarded at our February meeting.

 

Please take a look at our 2014 Calendar of Events here on the club's website; there have been a few updates and copies will be available at our meetings. 

 

As another year draws to a close, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish the members, families and friends of the Kent Rod and Gun Club, a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

 

Kevin McGuinness, President

Club Update

Gun hunting season is in full swing and prospects look good for those competing in our Annual Big Buck Contest!  Bring your best rack to our next General Membership Meeting on Friday, December 6th...Red Mastrobuono will be up at the club early to score all the entries!  We wish all our hunters good luck and stay safe!

We continue to update photos for all member ID's at each monthly meeting; Jim Chenevey is also at the club before each meeting to get the job done!

Project ChildSafe

A few simple words of great importance regarding gun responsibility.....

                               Own it?  Respect it. Secure it. 


The Kent Rod & Gun Club has partnered with the NSSF's Project ChildSafe in order to spread the word that our organization, made up of proud gun owners,  feels it is our responsibility in helping to prevent accidents by keeping our firearms out of the hands of children and at-risk individuals.

Here in our community, the Kent Police Department, a PCS partner, have firearm safety kits which include a cable-style gun lock; these are provided as a community service at no charge.

There are simple precautions every gun owner can take to prevent accidents,
like safe handling and safe storage practices. 

Go to Project ChildSafe and take the pledge...

commit, as we have, to practicing gun safety today.

 

NRA Pistol Safety Course-Sunday, November 3, 2013

Pistol Safety Course - Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 8 a.m.  

This is an intensive, 8 hour course of instruction for first-time pistol license applicants as well as for those needing to do an upgrade to an existing license. 

The course fee is $95.00.  

Our club offers refreshments and lunch items for sale during these courses. 

 Pass this along to anyone who might be interested...seating fills up fast!  Contact John Sparano here at....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Annual Turkey Shoot - Sunday, October 6th, 2013

 

KR&G ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT

Sunday, October 6, 2013

All Members and Guests Welcome!

Admission:  $20.00

Time:  10:00 a.m.

Admission includes:

1 Raffle Ticket for a $150.00 Cash Prize

Light Breakfast, Lunch and 1 free round of shooting

Additional Rounds:  $3.00

Additional Raffles:  $5.00

Slug Guns (bring your own Sabots if you wish) and Muzzleloaders.

Please...NO Rim fire!!

The day will start with a light breakfast followed by the start of shooting at 11 a.m.  Everyone will stop to enjoy a hearty lunch with a few game dishes on the menu.  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 Monday, September 30th if planning to attend to event Chairman, John Sparano at:

kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

 

A Day for the Ladies!

It has been a special year for the Kent Rod & Gun Club as we celebrate 65 years of being part of the Putnam County community.  In addition to our regularly scheduled club events, we were proud to feature, for the first-time,  a Ladies Day at the Range on Sunday, September 15th, prouder still that it was a huge success!

Thanks to the teamwork from club members, all who attended enjoyed a great day of sporting activities and...a fabulous luncheon.    Support, in the way of brochures, catalogs and more, from Kimber, Glock, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson and  Designer Concealed Carry Handbags helped to send each lady home with a gift bag full of goodies.  

The ladies excelled in each phase of the day's activities which included target shooting, skeet and some impressive archery thanks to Flying Arrow Sports who generously provided Bows for the event.


Taking some time out from their hectic schedules to join us were Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Kent Town Supervisor Kathy Doherty, Former Congresswoman Nan Hayworth (who is running again), Kent Town Council Candidate Janis Bolbrock and Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith.

It was a very good day and we look forward to doing it again, next year!

The clubhouse was all decked-out for the event!

The Back Range Shooters

Think I'll shoot this one!

Sorry, Ladies Only today!

Club President, Kevin McGuinness, speaks to the ladies

Rob Firriolo gave an overview on his NRA Personal Protection Courses

and then...Rob demonstrated a Designer Concealed Carry Handbag!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nan Nayworth was another welcome guest!

Sheriff Don Smith shares a few words

Archery was a popular event of the day!

The target shooters kept Jim Chenevey busy!

At the end of the day, a lucky lady went home with the door prize!

NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Training Course

NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Training Course

 

WHEN:

Sunday, October 20, 2013 -  8:00 a.m.

WHERE:

Kent Rod & Gun Club

223 Richardsville Road, Kent Cliffs, NY

 

WHO:

Robert P. Firriolo

NRA Certified Instructor and Attorney at Law

WHAT:

In this full-day course, students will learn basic defensive shooting

skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent
confrontation; laws concerning firearms and self-defense; dealing with
the aftermath of a self-defense shooting; and how to choose a
handgun for self-defense.

LESSONS INCLUDE:

Using a firearm responsibly and ethically; developing the proper mindset;
understanding your state of mental awareness; mental preparation and physical
training for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter.

Live-fire exercises including fundamentals of defensive marksmanship; understanding
defensive accuracy; cover and concealment; sighted, flash-sight and point shooting;
standing and kneeling positions; time-distance exercise.

Understanding laws and regulations concerning purchase, transfer and possession ofhandguns; the law pertaining to the use of deadly force; potential criminal and civil legal  actions following a defensive encounter.

Strategies and methods to protect your personal safety at home and in public, and for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter; mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation; methods for safely storing a personal protection pistol.

 

Cost:

$165 ($15 NRA Member Discount) – $30 Deposit due by Oct. 11

Valid NYS pistol license & prior shooting experience* are required to take this course. * One of the following is required: NRA Basic Pistol certificate; NRA FIRST Steps (pistol) certificate; NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card; NRA pistol instructor credentials; military DD-214 with pistol qualification; or passing the Pre-Course Assessment

 

For Registration:

Contact Rob Firriolo by e-mail: ny19evc@yahoo.com or by phone at:  516.526.8595

                                 Seating is limited; register ASAP.