Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club

Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club has been a fixture of Massachusetts shooting sports for over 130 years. Incorporated in 1925, the club now maintains approximately 6,000 members across 87 acres of land off Liberty Street in Braintree. The facility combines modern infrastructure with competitive opportunities across multiple disciplines.

The club operates two indoor ranges designed for pistol and .22 rifle shooting:

New State-of-the-Art Indoor Range: - 15 shooting positions - Dedicated handicapped accessible booth - Fully integrated electronic target carriers with variable distance settings - Backstop and baffle system handles all handgun caliber ammunition (including magnum and jacketed loads) plus .22 rimfire - Heating and ventilation systems exceed OSHA and NIOSH lead particle removal standards - Reclaims 80% of waste heat

Original Indoor Range: - 9 shooting positions - Electronically controlled target carriers - Same ventilation standards as new facility

Both ranges require targets placed at or beyond the minimum distance line. Handguns in handgun calibers and .22 rimfire rifles only—no exceptions, or you're out.

The outdoor ranges are all covered and baffled:

• •20-position rifle range for general shooting
• •Competition rifle range for serious work
• •Dedicated pistol range
• •Plinking range for casual shooting
• •NRA regulation trap field (newly expanded—machine installed March 2025)
• •Archery field with 3-D targets and new shooting station with integrated bow hangers

Shoot every Thursday night, 7:30-9:30 PM. All you need is a .22 semiauto pistol with 5-round capacity. Matches structured around Slow Fire (10 rounds, 10 minutes), Timed Fire (5 rounds in 20 seconds, twice), and Rapid Fire (5 rounds in 10 seconds, twice). Shoot standing, one hand at 50 feet. Only top five scores count for league standings—new and rusty shooters welcome without hurting the team.

Winter competition through South Shore Rifle & Pistol League (about 8 clubs). Summer league shoots at home and outdoors as weather permits. 2025-2026 schedule posted, home and away matches scheduled.

Competitive rifle shooting with published schedule. Part of organized league competition.

Newly installed trap machine. Club-run Sundays at noon and Thursday mornings at 10 AM.

(Civilian Marksmanship Program) - Third Saturday of each month. Club supplies rifles (AR-15s or M1 Garands). Cost: $40 per shooter.

Organized competitive events throughout the year.

New Member Orientation Classes: Required before first use. 75-seat capacity classes scheduled throughout 2026: - January 25 (FULL) - February 8 (FULL) - March 15 (Registration opens Feb 24) - April 12, May 24, June 7, July 12, September 13, October 18, November 8

Registration opens 3 weeks before each class. Classes subject to change; additional dates may be added.

Guest Policy: Members allowed one shooting guest per month (exceptions require approval from Chief Range Officer or executive board). Member must directly supervise guest at all times. One shooting station per member and guest. Violation of club rules holds the sponsoring member responsible.

Badge Requirements: Members must wear visible club badges on property. Guests must wear visitor badge/sticker. Non-compliance results in removal.

Parking: Designated spots only. Handicapped spaces enforcement strictly enforced—violations result in discipline.

Beyond shooting, the facility includes: - Fully equipped kitchen - Treasurer's office with computerized phone system and card key security - Executive board room - Clubhouse with restroom facilities

• •Location: Matthews Lane (off Liberty Street), Braintree, MA. Liberty Woods Apartment/Condo Complex area.

• •From Route 3: Exit at Union Street (near Toyota dealer/Best Buy Plaza). Follow Union Street to Middle Street, continue under Route 3 (becomes Liberty Street), go straight through rotary, up the hill. Turn left on Matthews Lane just beyond the DAV Hall. Club entrance at first rotary.

• •GPS: Matthews Lane, Braintree, MA

The club actively recruits Range Officers—no formal qualifications required. All training provided. Volunteers also needed for: - Indoor lighting installation - Roof repairs - Old range bathroom renovations - Indoor range baffle repairs - Data transfer to MS Access system (technical experience required)

Talent Bank maintains list of members interested in volunteering. Email the club with your area of expertise.

• •Best method: Email [email protected] (fastest response)

• •Monthly Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 7 PM (members only). No shooting 15 minutes before or during meetings.

Certified firearms instructors can use the old clubhouse range Monday-Thursday only for qualification and instruction (no classroom instruction). Limited to two students on property at once, one shooting at a time. Must provide instructor certification and insurance policy naming the club as additional insured. Insurance must remain current.

• •2026 Dues: Online payment now available through the club website.