First Shots (sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF) for all beginning shooters.

In 2020, it is estimated that 6.5 million Americans purchased their first firearm.  The first half of 2021 was also record setting for firearms sales in the United States.  In recognition of these facts, NSSF started the First Shots program to help the new shooters get started in the sports that we enjoy.  This program is open to men and women and our program consists of three segments:  SAFETY first and foremost, Shooting Techniques and Range Ettiquite. 

Hudson Rod, Gun, and Archery Club offers this class on one Sunday afternoon per month.  Registration and payment is handled by EventBrite.  There is a charge of $50.00 plus a $4.67 processing fee.  Students receive a firearm safety booklet and a shooting diary, safety glasses and ear protection, a target, limited ammuntion and instruction.  After class, if the student completes a brief survey from NSSF they will receive an electronic $25.00 gift card sent to their phone which can be used at the club for anything the club sells or they can apply it toward a club membership.

Upcoming class dates / links to additional information & Registration:

NRA Women on Target

I highly recommend the Women on Target class to any woman that has always wanted to try shooting as a sport but found their spouse or significant other was not the most patient teacher.  This is designed for beginners to help them get started on the basics in a safe environment.  Women are the fastest growing segment in the shooting sports.   Also the most enthusiastic segment.  It's very fun to watch the transformations that happen as they develop the skills and gain confidence in such a short period of time.   I love this program!!   

This program was not offered in 2020 or 2021 due to Covid.  The program will resume in the spring of 2022.  If you know ladies that may be interested, please have them send me an email and I will notify them when the plans and dates are announced.                                                      

Hudson Rod, Gun & Archery Club Presents

Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics create more opportunities for women to learn all about firearms, and to gain confidence in their newly- acquired shooting skill

• Learn safe firearms handling.
• Learn how to store your firearms safely.                                                           • Learn a sport you'll enjoy for a lifetime.    

What are you waiting for?
Come join the fun!

Please note that both programs (Pistol / Rifle and Trap / Skeet) run on the same dates so you can choose between one program or the other but not both on the same dates.  Both programs are offered each year.

We've completed the 2022 class.  

2023 class date should be announced in early, 2023

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