Mystic Rod and Gun Club
Mystic Rod and Gun Club operates two locations serving competitive and recreational shooters across Connecticut. The Griswold property houses outdoor rifle, pistol, and shotgun facilities. The Stonington clubhouse hosts indoor archery and pistol ranges. Griswold Ranges (outdoor) Rifle range with upg...
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Mystic Rod and Gun Club operates two locations serving competitive and recreational shooters across Connecticut. The Griswold property houses outdoor rifle, pistol, and shotgun facilities. The Stonington clubhouse hosts indoor archery and pistol ranges.
Griswold Ranges (outdoor) - Rifle range with upgraded target berms at 25, 50, and 100 yards - Pistol range - Shotgun range - Open 6 days a week (closed Saturdays during pheasant season)
Stonington Clubhouse (indoor) - Archery range (open Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM for weekly sessions) - Indoor pistol range
| Program | Details |
|---|---|
| Pistol Team | Shoots Mondays Sept-March, 7-9 PM. NRA National Match Course format. Ages 17+. |
| Rimfire Challenges | .22 caliber competitive matches |
| Steel Challenge | USPSA-sanctioned matches |
| Revolver Matches | ICORE format competitions |
| Benchrest Rifle | .22 rimfire and centerfire matches |
All matches register through PractiScore and fill up fast—registration opens on the 1st of each month.
- •Monthly Dinner & Meeting: Last Thursday, 6 PM dinner ($25 suggested), 7:30 PM meeting
- •Open House: Sundays 6-8 PM at Stonington (guests welcome)
- •New Member Orientation: 4th Sunday of each month at 6 PM
- •Scholarship Program: MRGC awards annual scholarships to local high school seniors (children/grandchildren of members)
Prospective members can visit Open House nights to tour facilities. Membership interviews held 4th Sunday at 6 PM. Contact Membership Director Timothy Hausler at 860-961-2991 or [email protected].
Recent rifle range improvements include upgraded target berms and permanent cover roof expansion. The club actively seeks member volunteers with carpentry/building skills for ongoing facility upgrades. Range rules emphasize target stand usage and proper berm clearance.
The club publishes a monthly newsletter covering events, scholarship deadlines, and range updates. Junior members welcome (must be accompanied by responsible adult).
Restrictions
- •Members and their guests only - private club
- •Ranges closed Saturdays during pheasant hunting season
- •Pistol Team shoots Monday evenings (September-March)
- •Indoor archery Wednesday evenings (6:00-7:30 PM)
- •Targets must be mounted on stands or holders on berms
- •Do not place targets directly on berms or walking areas
- •Eye and ear protection required
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