Methuen Rod & Gun Club

Methuen Rod & Gun Club started in 1925 when a small group of local hunters decided to build a sportsman's club. After incorporating in 1934 and weathering some early setbacks—including a clubhouse fire—the club relocated to its current 42-acre property in Methuen and Dracut, Massachusetts in 1950. It's one of the oldest gun clubs in the area.

• •Trap Range - Recently upgraded and ATA-certified, the trap field runs state-of-the-art equipment including a Pat Trap machine for singles, doubles, and handicaps. The summer league alone launches over 27,000 targets annually. Open trap sessions run Monday nights (April-October) and Saturday mornings year-round.

• •Outdoor Rifle/Pistol (100-yard) - Members-only range with covered shooting stations and containment barriers designed to keep shots on club property. Access available during daylight hours after range orientation.

• •Indoor Pistol Range - Four lanes in the clubhouse basement. Handles pistol caliber cartridges and .22 rifles. Members get 24/7 access after passing qualification.

• •Archery Range - Multiple ground-level and elevated stations with artificial animal targets. Open for members to practice bow skills year-round.

The club operates under the motto "Good Sportsmanship is a Credit to Man." Beyond shooting, there's a full clubhouse with main hall and kitchen, monthly board and membership meetings, social breakfasts, and a raffle program. The facility spans Methuen and Dracut and is structured to keep the shooting community connected.