Quaker Hill Rod & Gun Club

Quaker Hill Rod & Gun Club has been a fixture in eastern Connecticut for over 75 years. What started as a community shooting club has evolved into a full-service facility with nine distinct ranges and year-round competitive events. The club is family-oriented, with active programs for juniors and women, plus regular hunting opportunities for members.

Membership Requirements: - Must be 18 years or older - Good character (application required) - $100 application fee - Apply online at their website

• •Tom Carroll Indoor Pistol Range — Climate-controlled year-round shooting with 8 lanes capable of handling .22 rifles and pistols. The range extends to 50 feet and accepts most paper targets. Lead bullets only (no jacketed ammunition). Hosts winter pistol and rifle leagues, high school rifle leagues, and junior rifle competitions.

• •Abe Rocketto Outdoor Pistol Range — Two distance options (25 and 50 yards) for paper target shooting. Accommodates 20 shooters. Hosts CMP precision pistol matches including the annual Abe and Hap Rocketto Memorial and John Lucas Memorial competitions. Breakfast and lunch available at the clubhouse.

The outdoor rifle range handles the heavy hitters with three distance options: 50, 100, and 200 yards. Covered shooting area accommodates 8 shooters. Any non-exploding, non-incendiary rifle round accepted (armor piercing rounds prohibited on steel gongs). Runs service rifle matches, running deer competitions, and silhouette matches.

Two distinct areas with flexibility: - Bowling pin tables — .22 rimfire, medium bore, and large bore options with resettable steel plate racks at 50 feet - Open range — Freestanding targets for cardboard and paper shooting

No jacketed ammo restrictions. Weekly bowling pin matches (Monday evenings April–September, Saturday afternoons October–December). Monthly rimfire plate matches (last Sunday of month, April–October). Weekly USPSA-style matches every Saturday morning year-round — 4-stage format, max 100 rounds, all skill levels welcome. Setup at 8:30am, first shot at 10am, typically done by 2pm. Contact Bob Young at 860.235.7846 to register.

Bow-focused facility with 6 ground positions and an elevated platform for skill development.

• •Skeet Range — Two skeet fields and one trap field. Trap field is ATA (Amateur Trap Association) registered and sanctioned with auto Pat-Trap and voice-activated Canterbury caller.

"Be safe, and happy shooting."

The club is family-oriented and maintains strict safety standards. Important restrictions: - No alcohol anywhere on property - No drawing from holster (unless part of club-sanctioned activity under certified range safety officer supervision) - Lead ammunition only on indoor ranges - All members expected to maintain facility as if it were their own

Oakdale, CT 06370 PO Box 80

Email through website contact form or call to reach club officers and range managers.

Currently led by President Ed Welch with a full officer board and active trustees committed to promoting hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation, and shooting sports in eastern Connecticut.