Holyoke Revolver Club

Upcoming events

    • 01/03/2024
    • 12/02/2026
    • 35 sessions


    HRC Members Meeting 7:00 – 8:30

    New members joining HRC should show up at 6:30 for application processing.

    Indoor Range is CLOSED from 6:30 – 8:30

     

    • 01/17/2024
    • 12/16/2026
    • 36 sessions
    • Board Room


    Monthly Board of Officers Meeting.

    The HRC Board meets at the Clubhouse once a month.

    All members are encouraged and welcome to attend the monthly meetings.

    NOTE:  If you would like to attend and speak, please contact the Club President at:  president@holyokerevolverclub.com  so that you can be put on the Agenda.


    All ranges are open

     


    • 04/09/2024
    • 09/23/2025
    • 26 sessions

    Holyoke Revolver Club 

    Fun Shoots


    Fun Shoots at the Holyoke Revolver Club are held bi-weekly and brought to you by

    our “Director of Fun”, Dave Sparko.

    The shoots are held at either the Indoor Range or behind the Clubhouse at the 50yd. Covered Line.

     

    During the winter months, (October, November, December, January, February, and March) The Shoots take place at the Indoor Range.

    Participants may use handguns chambered in .22LR only.

    The course of fire is a head to head competition, using two sets of falling steel plates and one dueling tree.

    Objective: Have FUN while you knock down your 5 falling plates and send your two dueling tree targets to your opponent’s side before he or she has a chance to send them back.

    Scoring is done in the round robin format.

    Suggested equipment: A .22LR, rimfire, semi-automatic pistol with two magazines or a revolver with one speedloader can certainly be successfully used as well. (No centerfire)

    Approximately 125 rounds of ammunition.

    Setup is at 6:30, FUN begins promptly at 7:00 and will run to completion, usually around 8:30-9:00. Due to the scoring format participants must be signed up and ready to shoot at 7:00.

    If you don’t have all the equipment just bring plenty of 22 ammo and someone will be more than willing to loan you theirs.

     

    During the summer months, (April, May, June, July, August, and September) The shoots are held outdoors at the 50 yd Covered Line.

    Summer event times:

    April – Setup at 5:30 shoot till 7:00

    May, June, July, August – Setup at 5:30 shoot till 7:30

    September – Setup at 5:30 shoot till 7:00

    Participants may use rimfire or centerfire handguns, rimfire rifles, and pistol caliber carbines.

    The course of fire is generally two of the Steel Challenge stages, consisting of 5 steel plates varying in size and location.

    Objective: Have FUN while shooting all five plates as fast as you can, in any order as long as you shoot the designated stop plate last.

    Each “turn” consists of 5 strings or “tries”.

    Scoring is total time registered on an electronic shot timer.

    Suggested equipment: Any rimfire or centerfire pistol or revolver, rifle chambered .22LR, or a pistol caliber carbine. Five magazines or speed loaders would be optimal but 3 will do.

    Approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. NO magnum ammunition.

    Setup is at 5:00, FUN begins immediately after, if you show up a little late that’s fine but the signup sheet is by order of arrival.

    If you don’t have all the equipment just bring plenty of ammo and someone will be more than willing to loan you theirs.

    Any questions or concerns with the calendar or ranges
    please contact our Club Governor at:
     Governor@holyokerevolverclub.com

    • 04/21/2024
    • 04/19/2026
    • 3 sessions

    DUE TO WEATHER OUR

    Annual Spring Cleanup

    Sunday April 13th

    Has been Canceled 



    Our Club Will Be Having Our
    Annual Spring Cleanup
    Sunday April 13th

    Please consider joining your fellow Club members for a general cleaning of our ranges and clubhouse. If you can, bring a blower, a tarp for dragging leaves, a rake, or a trimmer that would be great.

    The start time is 9:00am and we generally finish up around 1:00pm

    There will be complementary coffee and doughnuts served in the morning,
    as well as pizza being served for lunch. 

    A perfect opportunity to support our Club,
    help keep our overhead down, and earn yourself some
    Volunteer Reward Points

    Reward points can be obtained in several ways and used towards everything from your membership dues, Club events and activities, Club courses, targets, Club hats, T-shirts, hoodies, at specific times we even have ammo available to redeem. The points you earn can be transferred to another member. Or to family and friends looking to attend our 
    Basic Pistol Safety Course

    If you can’t make it, we understand there is no need to reply.
    But if you have questions about the Spring Cleanup

    please contact our Clubs Vice President – Jeremy Carriere at 
    VicePresident@HolyokeRevolverClub.com 

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    For questions on the Volunteer Reward Program please contact-HRCRewardsPoints@holyokerevolverclub.com
    _________________________________________________________

    **All Ranges Are Closed During The Cleanup**

    • 04/25/2024
    • 08/21/2025
    • 17 sessions

     

    Junior Shooters Practice.

    The Holyoke Revolver Club Steel Shooters – the only sub collegiate pistol team in Massachusetts.

    Weekly practices are held at our Club and the team participates in as many matches as possible around New England competing against other collegiate and non collegiate teams. The team travels to at least once a year to a new destination in the U.S.


    Any questions, comments, or concerns with the calendar or ranges
    please contact our Club Governor at:
     Governor@holyokerevolverclub.com

    • 11/04/2024
    • 12/28/2026
    • 113 sessions

    Every Monday morning routine maintenance is performed on the Indoor Range and throughout the Club.

    Volunteers are always welcome to help with basic maintenance of our Club, Please consider volunteering.

    Any questions or concerns with the calendar please contact our Club Governor at: Governor@holyokerevolverclub.com

    • 04/19/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
    • HRC Clubhouse, 431 West Cherry St., Holyoke, MA
    • 9

    This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot handguns.  The class runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., please arrive 20 minutes early to register.  Students will receive the NRA handbook for the Basic Pistol Shooting Course.  A NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Certificate (required in Connecticut), and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (required in Massachusetts) will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.  This course meets all the requirements for getting a License To Carry  (LTC) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

    STUDENTS:

     Please arrive 20 minutes early to register.

    • 04/26/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)


    Benchrest Open House

    Attention all HRC Members, Guests, and Juniors!

    Get ready to unleash your competitive spirit because we are thrilled to invite you—and a guest, including our enthusiastic juniors—to the highly anticipated ‘PULL THE TRIGGER’ PRECISION BENCHREST OPEN HOUSE!

    This is a unique opportunity for you to sit behind and shoot an impressive array of rifles, ranging from factory models to custom made, while you get to shoot at precision targets. Witness in real time why precision rimfire benchrest shooting has become one of the fastest growing shooting discipline in the USA and the world.

    Are you ready to ‘hit the • dot’? Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the HRC 50-yard covered range. Don’t forget to bring your eye and ear protection for you and your guests—safety first, folks! Just a quick note: while our esteemed HRC members can unleash their shooting prowess, guests are encouraged to come-but will not be allowed to shoot.

    Now, let's talk about the delicious part—delight in HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS, all on the house, courtesy of HRC! Plus, who doesn’t love FREE Door Prizes?

    But why should you come, you ask? Because this is not just about pulling a trigger; it’s about embracing the exhilarating challenge and witnessing the extraordinary journey of a .22 LR bullet as it boldly navigates the elements to hit its mark. This event promises to be an inspiring adventure that will not only enhance your marksmanship skills but also deepen your appreciation for the remarkable art of precision shooting. So, come on up and join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and tasty treats!

    Perfect for beginners and advanced shooters, you’ll see just how accessible and fun Benchrest Precision shooting can be by checking out our NEW dedicated "Factory" class division, sparking enthusiasm among owners of popular rifles like the 10/22, Savage Mark IV, and many other basic .22 LR rifles that you may have in your safe or that can be purchased at gun shops anywhere.

    For more details about our Benchrest Program or the OPEN HOUSE, reach out to Madeline at mdd1257@gmail.com or Whit at bullguy@charter.net.


    Any questions, comments, or concerns with the calendar or ranges
    please contact our Club Governor at:
     Governor@holyokerevolverclub.com

    • 04/27/2025
    • 05/04/2025
    • 2 sessions


    Benchrest Open House
    RAIN DATE

    Attention all HRC Members, Guests, and Juniors!

    Get ready to unleash your competitive spirit because we are thrilled to invite you—and a guest, including our enthusiastic juniors—to the highly anticipated ‘PULL THE TRIGGER’ PRECISION BENCHREST OPEN HOUSE!

    This is a unique opportunity for you to sit behind and shoot an impressive array of rifles, ranging from factory models to custom made, while you get to shoot at precision targets. Witness in real time why precision rimfire benchrest shooting has become one of the fastest growing shooting discipline in the USA and the world.

    Are you ready to ‘hit the • dot’? Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the HRC 50-yard covered range. Don’t forget to bring your eye and ear protection for you and your guests—safety first, folks! Just a quick note: while our esteemed HRC members can unleash their shooting prowess, guests are encouraged to come-but will not be allowed to shoot.

    Now, let's talk about the delicious part—delight in HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS, all on the house, courtesy of HRC! Plus, who doesn’t love FREE Door Prizes?

    But why should you come, you ask? Because this is not just about pulling a trigger; it’s about embracing the exhilarating challenge and witnessing the extraordinary journey of a .22 LR bullet as it boldly navigates the elements to hit its mark. This event promises to be an inspiring adventure that will not only enhance your marksmanship skills but also deepen your appreciation for the remarkable art of precision shooting. So, come on up and join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and tasty treats!

    Perfect for beginners and advanced shooters, you’ll see just how accessible and fun Benchrest Precision shooting can be by checking out our NEW dedicated "Factory" class division, sparking enthusiasm among owners of popular rifles like the 10/22, Savage Mark IV, and many other basic .22 LR rifles that you may have in your safe or that can be purchased at gun shops anywhere.

    For more details about our Benchrest Program or the OPEN HOUSE, reach out to Madeline at mdd1257@gmail.com or Whit at bullguy@charter.net.


    Any questions, comments, or concerns with the calendar or ranges
    please contact our Club Governor at:
     Governor@holyokerevolverclub.com

    • 05/03/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
    • HRC Clubhouse, 431 West Cherry Street, Holyoke

    Joining the Holyoke Revolver Club:

    1. Applicants for membership at HRC must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) or a valid Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card (FID).
    2. All applicants must follow all Federal, State, and Local laws set forth by their specific firearm license type.
    3. Applicants must first sign up and attend the Holyoke Revolver Club (HRC) Range Safety Training and Orientation (RST&O), where the applicant will demonstrate to an HRC Range Safety Officer, with their own firearm, that they have the knowledge, skills, and attitude to safely handle and use their firearm, and be introduced to the HRC’s Range Rules, and facilities.
    4. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $25.00 down payment to attend the RST&O. This down payment will be applied to your administration and key card fee when you join the Holyoke Revolver Club. These fees are a one-time charge separate from the yearly membership dues. 
    5. Applicants that are unable to meet the requirements will be directed to sign up and attend the HRC First Shots Class. Also, if you feel that you need additional training before coming to the RST&O class, you may sign up and take the HRC First Shots Class first. 

    Please bring with you:

    Handgun in a locked case

    Ammunition (50 Rounds)

    Eye and Ear Protection

    • 05/10/2025
    • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
    • HRC Clubhouse in AM; 100yd Range in PM
    • 3

    High Power Rifle Clinic. 

    AM - HRC Clubhouse/ PM - 100 yd Range. 


    The club's annual High Power rifle clinic will be held May 10th.

    Learn to shoot the Garand and other High Power rifles. 


    The morning session includes classroom instruction in the care and use of M1, M1A and other centerfire rifles, as well as an introduction to NRA high-power rifle competition.

    Topics will include:

    • Safety
    • Operation and care of the M1 rifle
    • Shooting from the Standing, Sitting and Prone positions
    • Sight adjustment
    • Trigger control
    • Procedures for firing a High Power Rifle match. 

    Participants move to the 100-yard range in the afternoon to shoot a high-power match. áA few M1 rifles are available to borrow, with prior arrangement, and .30-06 and .308 ammo will be provided.  Other centerfire rifles, including AR15s, may be used, with ammo provided by their owners.


    The use of an M1 rifle and ammunition is included. 

    For more information contact Dave Wallis 413-248-8087/ DFW4159@aol.com


    Course fee is $125.

    Enrollment is limited to 10, and is only open to HRC members.


    Lunch will NOT be provided, so BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. 

    Dave and Rick Wallis are in charge. Contact Dave Wallis at: 

    413-527-2819 / dfw4159@aol.com


    • 05/17/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
    • HRC Clubhouse, 431 West Cherry St., Holyoke, MA
    • 18

    This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot handguns.  The class runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., please arrive 20 minutes early to register.  Students will receive the NRA handbook for the Basic Pistol Shooting Course.  A NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Certificate (required in Connecticut), and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (required in Massachusetts) will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.  This course meets all the requirements for getting a License To Carry  (LTC) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

    STUDENTS:

     Please arrive 20 minutes early to register.

PRACTICAL MATCHES


Practical matches are held on the second Saturday of each month. New shooters should arrive at 9 a.m. for safety instruction. Participants should bring a centerfire pistol or revolver and 100-150 rounds of ammunition, extra magazines and speedloaders, an OWB Holster (outside the waistband), a baseball cap along with eye and ear protection. Dan Jones is in charge. Volunteers are always needed to set up the stages please arrive at 8 a.m.

BENCH REST RIFLE

Bench Rest Rifle shooting season in now underway.
Bench rest shooting is a sport in which very accurate and precise rifles are shot at paper targets from a rest or bench from a sitting position.
Bench-rest competitions are held on the first and second Saturday (and the 5th Saturday if there is one).
Set up time is 9am. Matches start at 10am sharp.
The cost of the competition is $1.00 per target.
Please go to the Bench Rest page for more information. Check the Calendar for the latest dates.

NRA & GOAL AFFILIATIONS

The Holyoke Revolver Club has affiliations with both the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners Action League of Massachusetts. We highly recommend that our members support these two valuable Associations.

Please check Club Info & News for more information.

TUESDAY NIGHT FUN SHOOTS

Dave Sparko conducts fun shoots on Tuesday evenings at the club. Competitors shoot .22 pistols at steel plates and a “Dueling Tree” of spinning targets, trying to move all of the discs to the opponent’s side of the tree. Match schedules will be posted on the club’s website and calenda

"Holyoke Revolver Club" is a 501©4 non-profit organization

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