Franklin Rod & Gun Club

Franklin Rod & Gun Club operates as a membership-based shooting facility with both indoor and outdoor ranges. Located at 53 Florence Street, the club has been built around hands-on participation—members contribute volunteer hours across shooting events, range maintenance, kitchen operations, and facility upkeep.

Training & Instruction - NRA Personal Protection in the Home course ($150, 8 hours, 100 rounds fired) - Classroom and range instruction combined - Covers defensive fundamentals, home safety strategies, Massachusetts and federal firearms law, and post-incident response - Requires valid LTC and students must bring their own handgun, ammunition, and holster

Public Events (listed in blue on their calendar—all are welcome) - Turkey Shoot (November, starts 7pm) - Fish Derby (June) - Game Dinner (March) - Porketta Suppers (spring and fall) - Super Bowl Party (February) - 4th of July celebration

Member Benefits - Monthly meetings with optional dinner ($7.00, available except July, August, November) - Access to indoor and outdoor ranges - Member-only marketplace for buying/selling - Boy Scout Troop 99 charter organization - Active scholarship program

From Route 495 (exit 16, King Street), head north about 1 mile to Summer Street, turn right 1.2 miles to Florence Street on the left. The club sits at the end of Florence Street with a large unpaved parking area. The facility also manages a public boat landing access.

• •Phone: 508-528-2573
• •Address: 53 Florence Street, Franklin, MA 02038

The club operates through standing committees covering building & grounds, indoor/outdoor ranges, membership, kitchen, finance, and legislative issues. Work hour tracking shows the club runs regular events including Sunday breakfasts, scheduled work parties, and seasonal activities. Multiple vice presidents and a board of trustees handle day-to-day operations, but the club model depends on member participation.