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 " A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep & bear arms shall not be infringed "

 

 

YOUTH SHOOTING PROGRAM INFO

The Marlboro Fish & Game Junior Rifle Program provides firearms safety & marksmanship training to young adults ages 12-18.  10 & 11-year olds may be allowed in the program at the discretion of the instructors. The program is free to all participants.  Neither the shooters nor their parents need to be members of the Marlboro Fish & Game.  Participation in our program does not preclude membership or participation in other clubs, programs or leagues.  This program roughly coincides with the school year.  Practices are every Thursday night, from 7pm-9pm.  Shooters also have the opportunity to shoot in four interclub matches (Maspenock League) per season.  (see the detailed schedule below)  Marlboro Fish & Game provides the equipment & ammunition for the program and matches.  Shooters are welcome to use their own equipment.  Instructors may reject equipment that appears to be unsafe or unsuitable for target shooting.   

Contact information for the program: 

Marlboro Fish & Game general number – 508-485-9739

mtessier@marlborofishandgame.com, 508-932-0145 (Mark Tessier, coach)

vamatucci@marlborofishandgame.com, (Vinnie Amatucci, coach) 

Detailed program description 

The program is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of shooters; from the person seeking to learn basic safety & marksmanship skills to the avid shooter seeking competitive success.  The NRA “smallbore 4-position qualification course” forms the basis for this program.  All new participants begin with an orientation covering safety and firearms basics.  The shooter then proceeds to shooting exercises that permit instructors to evaluate their grasp of shooting fundamentals and make the necessary adjustments. This typically occurs at the shooter’s first visit.  Once shooters have demonstrated an adequate grasp of fundamentals they may begin earning NRA certificates & badges.  Instructors continuously reinforce safety. Program participants may start at any time during the season.  Participants may come as frequently or infrequently as they desire.  Those who have been away for an extended time may be asked to repeat the safety orientation.  Parents or guardians are welcome to observe the shooters at any time – space permitting - without advance notice.  They will be asked to adhere to range safety rules.  Shooters who are club members may shoot at other times besides scheduled practice sessions however they will not have access to Marlboro Fish & Game equipment. 

Maspenock League Match  & Banquet Schedule 

3 December 2011 @ Southboro Rod & Gun Club

7 January 2012 @ Harvard Sportsmens’ Association

4 February 2012 @ Southboro Rod & Gun Club

3 March 2012 @ Harvard Sportmens’ Association

21 April 2012, 6-9pm @ Marlboro Fish & Game – Banquet & Awards  

Any Marlboro shooter who has been assigned a number by the coaches and consistently handles firearms safely with minimal supervision is eligible to shoot in these matches.    

Marlboro Practice Schedule 

Every Thursday evening until 10 May 2012, 7pm-9pm  except:  29 December 2011, 23 February 2012, 19 April 2012 

Coaching Staff & Coverage 

Typically there are four coaches at each practice.  Marlboro currently has seven coaches available to insure adequate supervision and instruction.  Coaching credentials include NRA coach, basic pistol, safety and MA state police certification.  Firearms experience includes law enforcement, military, hunting, and competition. 

Funding   

This program is funded by club income, from voluntary individual member & non-member contributions, from adult firearms safety courses, and from the NRA Foundation Grant Program.  Feel free to make a donation at any time! 

Members of the Marlboro Fish & Game Association's Smallbore Rifle Team

 at a Maspenock match held at Harvard Sportsman's Club


Photos of our indoor range