ROYAL RIVER ROD & GUN CLUB

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About the Royal River & Gun Club

The Royal River Rod & Gun Club was first organized as a non-profit in 1949. Land was purchased in 1958 that created the space for the clubhouse and outdoor ranges. The club owns 8.52 acres.

The Purpose of the club is as follows:

  • To foster the spirit of fellowship among the sportsment of Gray, New Gloucester, and surrounding communities

  • To initiate or support activities and programs intended to emphasize the responsibilities inherent in any propler pursuit of sporting activities including, but not limited to: Hunting with firearms or bow, competition with firearms or bow, fishing, boating or similar interests

  • To encourage, by education, training and demonstration, the support of appropriate legislation or activities. A high level of sportsmanship, ethics and safety in any activities directly related to the interests of the club

  • To promote field sports, shooting sports, wildlife conservation and scientific wildlife management practices through cooperation with organizations having similar interests

  • To support the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and Article 1, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Maine.

  • To defend and protect the right of individuals to keep and Bare Arms

Royal River Rod & Gun Club Facilities

The club has 2 shooting ranges and 1 archery range. The heated and air conditioned club house pictureed below is a comfortable place for our gatherings and to use while shooting.

The club hosts annual events for club members, families and friends.

The club house
Beyond the parking lot and clubhouse are 2 shooting ranges.

Bukers Bluff pistol range and lower down is Mount Saint Howe'srifle range.

Buker's Bluff (30 yard range)

The 30 yard pistol range utilizes movable target stands so all shooting is from the Shack. There are 4 shooting stations with comfortable chairs in each. The pistol range has been enclosed with sliding windows and doors to block rain and snow.

Mount Saint Howe (100 yard range)

Recent improvements (2019): A large berm was built along the left side of the rifle range to protect adjoining properties and bring the range up to NRA guidlines. This allowed the removal of restricting tubes that limited the shooting angle. The view is much more open and easy to see the 100 yard target. Halfway, a 50 yard target backstop has been added. Closer still is a backstop for shotgun patterning.

This year (2025) a camera system was installed to see a close up view of the target.

Further improvements as come as time and money permit.

The archery range and large firepit used in the past for out August cookout and pig roast.