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Elverson Rod & Gun Club has been operating for over 80 years on 20 acres of land in northern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The club sits on Highway 23, just east of Highway 82 and west of Highway 345—right in the middle of Chester County's shooting community. This is a private members-only club, but...
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Elverson Rod & Gun Club has been operating for over 80 years on 20 acres of land in northern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The club sits on Highway 23, just east of Highway 82 and west of Highway 345—right in the middle of Chester County's shooting community.
This is a private members-only club, but they host public events regularly:
The club maintains strict shooting guidelines:
Permitted Firearms: - Manually operated and semi-automatic rifles - Handguns (semi-automatic and revolvers) - Shotguns (single projectile only at target boards; shot shells only at patterning board) - Muzzle loaders
Prohibited: - Automatic weapons and devices that simulate automatic fire (Hell Fire triggers) - .50 caliber BMG - Tracer ammunition
Approved Targets: - Paper targets - Clay pigeons (from hand or foot-operated throwers) - Shotgun patterning boards with personal targets
Shooting Hours: - Monday-Saturday: 9am to official sunset - Sunday: 10am to official sunset - Closed during club events and private rentals - Closed first six days of Pennsylvania firearm deer season (typically Monday after Thanksgiving) - Half-hour limit if others are waiting
Vision and hearing protection required for all shooters
Membership is currently full with no waitlist maintained. A small number of slots occasionally open in March. Requirements to apply:
1. US citizen and Pennsylvania resident 2. Sponsored by a current member in good standing 3. Attendance at a monthly members meeting or work night
Application forms are available in December, with submissions accepted starting in January.
| Role | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Dave Holt | 2027 |
| Vice President | Jack Smith | 2027 |
| Treasurer | John Lapic | 2027 |
| Range Officer | Brad Loughin | 2026 |
| Trap Officer | Brad Loughin | 2027 |
Mailing Address: PO Box 86 Elverson, PA 19520
Physical Location: 2877 Ridge Road Elverson, PA 19520
Check their calendar regularly before visiting. Range closures for maintenance and special events are updated frequently.
The club focuses on encouraging organized shooting sports among US citizens with emphasis on safe firearm handling, proper care, and marksmanship improvement. They also promote hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation activities.
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