HISTORY
Incorporated in 1946, Newberg Rod and Gun Club is one of the oldest gun clubs in Oregon, and the only shot gun club in Yamhill County. Like any organization, NRGC has seen the ebb and flow of members and activities over the years. The club was heavily involved with the Newberg Volunteer Fire Department during the early years, and hosted an annual Turkey shoot to benefit the Fire Dept. Clarence Heater, one of the original founders of the club, later became the first paid fire chief for the Newberg Fire Department. During the seventies, the club was some 200 strong and hosted numerous shooting events. Prizes were significant, a Bass boat was even given away at one shoot. During the nineties, membership declined, and the club struggled to maintain its existence. The club has seen renewed interest and participation over the last decade and is currently growing in membership.
TODAY
Today Newberg Rod and Gun Club has about 180 active members. We are a non-profit organization that is ran and operated on a 100% volunteer basis by our members. We provide facilities and coaching to 3 local high school trapshooting teams and host several youth and adult shooting events throughout the year. We offer public shotgun shooting most times that the facility is open, including every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 10:00. Check our calendar for other open times, dates, and shooting events. Membership is open and you can join our club any time during the year. The club has worked hard to improve its facility and to create a family friendly environment. In 2020 we expanded the club for the first time in decades, constructing a third trap range. 2021 saw the club hit an all time record for clay targets thrown at 215,000.
Incorporated in 1946, Newberg Rod and Gun Club is one of the oldest gun clubs in Oregon, and the only shot gun club in Yamhill County. Like any organization, NRGC has seen the ebb and flow of members and activities over the years. The club was heavily involved with the Newberg Volunteer Fire Department during the early years, and hosted an annual Turkey shoot to benefit the Fire Dept. Clarence Heater, one of the original founders of the club, later became the first paid fire chief for the Newberg Fire Department. During the seventies, the club was some 200 strong and hosted numerous shooting events. Prizes were significant, a Bass boat was even given away at one shoot. During the nineties, membership declined, and the club struggled to maintain its existence. The club has seen renewed interest and participation over the last decade and is currently growing in membership.
TODAY
Today Newberg Rod and Gun Club has about 180 active members. We are a non-profit organization that is ran and operated on a 100% volunteer basis by our members. We provide facilities and coaching to 3 local high school trapshooting teams and host several youth and adult shooting events throughout the year. We offer public shotgun shooting most times that the facility is open, including every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 10:00. Check our calendar for other open times, dates, and shooting events. Membership is open and you can join our club any time during the year. The club has worked hard to improve its facility and to create a family friendly environment. In 2020 we expanded the club for the first time in decades, constructing a third trap range. 2021 saw the club hit an all time record for clay targets thrown at 215,000.