RULE UPDATES
The Board of Directors has approved changes to the Rulebook. Why are the Rules changing? We seek to constantly improve the rulebook so that it’s easy to remember and follow. Our Range Safety Officers makes…
Rocky Rod and Gun is a membership club featuring Canada’s longest public rifle range (1612m) plus ten other ranges offering rifle, pistol, automated shotgun and 3D archery.
Guests are welcome when accompanied by a member or registered in an event.
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⚠️ SEA CAN PAINTING
On Aug 24-25, our sea cans are getting a much needed paint job. Please avoid the work areas and be sure to park your vehicles well away from the spray areas.
SHOTGUN INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC & RANGE ORIENTATION
CLICK HERE This article is also published as a forum topic here »
GENERAL CAMPSITE TRIAL
The Club is conducting an open campsite trial over the summer. For the remainder of the summer. members may camp onsite for up to three days at a time. The results of the trial will…
VOLUNTEER WORK DAY ON SKEET/TRAP FIELD
Despite the busy schedule on Range K during the spring Trap League, a determined group of volunteers continue to build significant improvements. Big thanks to Lee, Shaun and James for getting this done.
REMINDER: LEVEL 1 CLUB IPSC MATCHES
Club Level 1 IPSC matches have started for the summer. Check the website calendar to find the next match and practice on a regulation course of fire. Did you Know? IPSC props are available to…
POSTPONED: PROJECT MAPLESEED
Unfortunately, due to low interest at this time, our Mapleseed event originally scheduled for Sunday May 3 will be rescheduled to Sunday August 9. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for updates on…
RANGE L 800m COMPLETE…UPDATE: NOW OPEN!!
The 800m berm (including steel and ShotMarker) is now complete. UPDATED April 21st. We have received approval from the CFO and the range is now available to members.
2026 OFFICER ELECTIONS
The new Board has elected its officers for 2026. Please welcome the following members in their new roles: President – Kevin Gagne Vice-President – Tim Duffin All others remain in their prior roles. View the…
AGM RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to Shaun Barrett upon winning the beautiful Henry Golden Boy .22LR at this year’s annual general meeting. This draw was made possible with a kind donation from Canadian Tire Rocky Mountain House.
⚠️ ICY CONDITIONS
We have experienced several days of daytime melting and nightly freezes. Be aware that our parking lots, trails and range floors are very icy. Do not handle firearms in unsafe conditions. Consider using cleats from…
POLL: IPSC TARGETS FOR PURCHASE
Pistol shooters, we are gauging interest to stock targets in our online store for members to purchase. When responding, please scroll down to press “SUBMIT:
UPDATED: SHOTMARKER BACK IN SERVICE
The Shotmarker system is back in service and all targets are operational. For the cold weather months (November-March): The first shooter on the range brings the Access Point to the firing line and places it…
FROST BUILDUP ON GATE SENSORS
Members have reported the gate sometimes does not close. The most recent incidents are due to frost build-up on the sensors. Before calling the office, try wiping the reflector (the end without the LEDs) to…
CLOTHING AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME
Club-branded clothing can be ordered until January 30th Orders can be placed in our Merchandise Shop or added at check-out when you renew you membership. Items may be picked up at the end of February…
RANGE RULES & ORIENTATION UPDATED FOR 2026
The Board of Directors has approved the 2026 Range Rules. There are two minor changes: Archers may sign in at a new kiosk to be constructed at Range H, eliminating the need to bring hearing…
NEW VIDEOS: SHOTMARKER AND BOOKING SYSTEM WALKTHROUGH
These walkthrough videos cover the basics of reserving a bench on Range L and using the electronic Shotmarker target system. Play Play This article is also published as a forum topic here »
RANGE K WINTERIZED
Trap Machine voice call was taken down October 4th and will be put back up in the spring. Reminder that Member’s can continue to utilize the trap machine using the handheld remote controls for the…
RANGE L UPDATE: SHOTMARKER NOW IN SERVICE
The Shotmarker electronic target system is now calibrated and in-service for members. This article is also published as a forum topic here »
NEW ARCHERY MEMBERSHIP COMING IN 2026
At the September general meeting, the membership approved a brand-new Archery membership tier. Starting in 2026 we will be offering a new membership with the following key differences: No firearms license requirement An archery-only safety…
LONG RANGE “SOFT OPENING”
The new Long Range “L” has reached substantial completion and has been certified by the Alberta Chief Firearms Office. Members who have completed the online orientation may now use the range. The electronic target systems…
RANGE K TRAP MACHINE SET TO THROW DOUBLES
The Shotgun Committee calibrated the Trap Machine for Doubles Throwing for its Shoot on August 23rd, and has decided to leave it set to doubles throw until the end of August (be advised, this timeline…
UPDATED: BADGES HAVE A NEW LOOK
You will soon see a new-style member’s badge on the range. The new design combines multiple cards for improved visibility. Five categories will be used this year: A green stripe means a member is authorized…
SAFETY TEST CHANGE FOR RENEWING MEMBERS
Effective for 2026, renewing members will not be required to re-take the entire safety test. We will be producing a condensed version that will only include safety topics that are new, changed or specifically selected…
MID YEAR RULEBOOK UPDATE
The rulebook has been updated for mid-year. Here’s what’s changed: References to paper guest passes have been removed. Effective January 1st passes will be available online only. Range L information added. Rifles must be cased/uncased…
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WELCOME VIDEO
Check out and share this video….with thanks to Eugene, Lori, Jane, Shaun and Tim and the great production work from our sponsor 911 Supply
UPDATED: CLUBHOUSE CLOSED FOR REPAINTING JUL 14-23
The clubhouse will be closed for painting July 14-23rd inclusive. The sign-in book and guest pass box will be re-located to the Range A back bench during this time. Yellow benches 13,14 and 15 will…
NEW SHOTGUN OPERATIONAL VIDEOS
The shotgun committee has been hard at work (again) and has created four new how-to videos for members! Please check them out and leave comments in their subforum, Range K – Shotgun This article…
RANGE I (ARCHERY TRAIL) REALIGNED AND REOPENED
The archery trail has been realigned away from new Range L access road, and is ready for use: Wider trail has been cleared. Use care walking over the freshly mulched areas. A long loop and…
CAMPING REGULATIONS
A limited number of camping permits are available during select events. For the safety and comfort of members and guests, campers must observe following conditions and rules: Permit Holder Conditions: Each permit is valid from…
TRAP LEAGUE & SHOTGUN ORIENTATION DAYS RUNNING TWICE WEEKLY BETWEEN MAY 1st AND JUNE 21st
Not sure how to use Range K equipment? Need a refresher? Have other Range K questions? League Hours WILL ALSO DOUBLE AS RANGE K ORIENTATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS – while not servicing League Registrants…
BOLO: FIREARMS STOLEN FROM CAROLINE SUPPLIES
Although the suspects from this week’s Caroline Supplies break-in have been arrested, only two rifles have been recovered as of April 20th. Be on the lookout for the following list of stolen property: This…
RANGE J/K REOPENED
Range J (Multigun) and K (Shotgun) are reopened. Range I (archery trail) is still closed for reconfiguration. There is still some gravel truck movement for Range L so remain cautious on the access road. The…
MEDIA RELEASE: ROCKY ROD AND GUN CLUB BUILDING 1612m RIFLE RANGE
CLEARWATER COUNTY, ALBERTA – The membership of Rocky Rod and Gun Club has approved the construction of a 1612m (one mile) rifle range at a meeting held January 5th. “We are grateful for the support…
Poll of the Month
This month’s question: Based on your gear, experience and skill level, what is your maximum shooting range from a bench position? Vote Here
Website Issue Resolved
UPDATED: Our vendor advises this has now been resolved. Members may now reinstate normally. WHO’S AFFECTED? Expired members who are trying to renew online. This currently represents about 20% of our membership. WHO’S NOT AFFECTED:…
2025 Renewals are now open
The annual renewal has begun for 2025 and with all the challenges of a new website now in our rearview mirror, we’re anticipating a streamlined experience for our members. Of course, there’s always some bumps…
How to Ensure You Always Get Club Emails
As we update our processes for the online era, one of the challenges we face is email spam filters. Here’s some tips to ensure you always get emails from @rockygunclub.com and our service partner @membeemail.com add our…
Shotgun Five Stand Equipment Notice
It was brought to our attention that the 5-Stand Handset was not functioning today (Sep 14). After troubleshooting it was discovered that on the long extension the wires pulled out or shorted the connection. We…
Email Updates
The rockygunclub@gmail.com address will be retired at the end of 2024. Members should use member.services@rockygunclub.com and non-members can contact the club at info@rockygunclub.com We have also updated the emails for the Board of Directors on…
Open House & Informational Event
Committees and the Board of Directors have been hard at work on the growth strategy presented at the past Annual General Meeting. Part of this process involves engaging our neighbours and stakeholders. On Tuesday, July…
Fall Member’s Meeting
All members are invited to the Fall General meeting on September 8th. The key agenda items are: Committee reports New long range budget and timelines Archery only memberships Raffle Draw. Meeting will be held at…
Shotgun Fun Shoot Report
On July 6th, the Shotgun Committee put on our first Shotgun Range Fun Shoot of 2024 and it was a great success. We had 14 shooters come out, who each shot a round of Trap,…
2024 Maintenance Day
Our 2024 summer maintenance occurred on June 28th, and we we have pictures to share. Thanks to Shane Muyers on the equipment and Dom Couve, Norman Merlo , Kevin Gagne and Eugene Gervais for their…
New Member Orientations
With the busy first half of the membership year behind us, orientation sessions for new members will be scheduled once per month. This article is also published as a forum topic here »
Range Rules Mid-Year Update
An update has been made to our rule book. Please take a look at the new version and pay special attention to the changes: Rule 4 (new) Parking for People with Disabilties Rule 5 (updated)…
Range A Wi-Fi Internet
A Wi-Fi hotspot is available on Range A for members’ convenience. Join your device to RRGC-Guest (no password) or scan the code on the clubhouse bulletin board. This article is also published as a forum…
3D Archery Fundraiser in support of Camp He Ho Ha & Albertans with disabilities
Camp He Ho Ha has shared an upcoming fundraiser event: This article is also published as a forum topic here »
RRGC in the news: Soppit qualifies for international shooting competition
The following article is reprinted with permission from The Mountaineer: Soppit qualifies for international shooting competition BY GLEN MAZZA EDITOR THE MOUNTAINEER – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALTA MARCH 27, 2024 West of Rocky, you will…
Membership Cap Information for Renewing Members
At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the membership voted to build a 1700 metre range. Given the appeal of such a facility, they also voted to implement a membership cap of 1200 primary members. A…
RRGC Donates to the local community
Club president Eugene Gervais recently handed out two donations approved at the 2024 Annual General Meeting. RRGC is proud to support our neighbouring communities and our members who compete at the highest levels. This article…
2024 Annual General Meeting
Open to all 2024 members. Doors open at 1:30p President’s Report 2023 Financials 2024 Committee budgets and events to be approved 2024 Range Booking Approval Election of Board Members. The Future Development Committee will be presenting…
UPDATED: Gate Card Status
Member Services has been working hard to ensure that members who have paid their fees for 2024 have active gate cards. As of mid-February, 90% of renewed members have active gate cards. Members can verify…
2024 Raffle Now On-sale
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest fundraising raffle ! This year’s prize package offers 3 striking firearms: Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint Sako S20 Precision CZ 455 Thumbhole To purchase tickets, members…
UPDATED: National Range Day: June 1st, 2024
National Range Day is an annual day set aside to honour and celebrate the people, places and events that shape the legal Canadian firearms community. We will be hosting our inaugural National Range Day on…
Know Before you Go
Before heading out to the range, remember to: check the range info page for any planned events or closures that might impact your visit. check the local weather conditions including the sunset time for the…
Online Guest Passes Now Available
Guest passes may now be purchased online by hosting members or directly by visiting guests. Note that guests must know the name and member# of their hosts at the time of purchase. Please review the…
2024 Memberships Available Online ONLY
2024 Memberships are available online only*. Fountain Tire can no longer process applications. New members may follow the Apply for Membership link from the homepage. Renewing 2023 Members may log into their accounts and follow…
Supporting Membership Available for RPAL Holders
Are you a PAL holder that just requires a membership to a gun club to satisfy the CFO office? Check out our Supporting Memberships that allows for a yearly membership, without range privileges at a discounted…
Membership Certificates and Gift Cards
If you received a Membership Certificate or a Gift Card, please contact member.services@rockygunclub.com for more instructions to redeem it.
Certification Change to Range J
Please note a Certification change to Range J: Shotguns now certified to use. Refer to page 16, sections 48 and 49 of the latest Orientation Manual. This article is also published as a forum topic…
Certification Change for Ranges D-E-F-G
Please note that certification changes for Ranges D-E-F-G are now in effect. Pistol caliber carbines now certified to use. Please refer to page 18, sections 57 and 58 of the latest Orientation Manual. This article…
Youth Guest Changes
At the Fall Meeting the membership voted and accepted that RRGC no longer charges guest fees for anyone under the age of 18. However, Youth Passes must be filled out and waiver signed by the…
Shotgun Range Winterized
Some changes to the shotgun range for the winter. Voice call on Trap has been removed. We do this every winter since the batteries will not survive. Cord and Corded releases will be used and…
Gate Entry Important Changes
Please note the following changes at RRGC for entry. Our electronic gate system to access to property is now in effect. Primary members will be issued a RFID card, with your name and membership #…
Pistol Instruction Classes
For members that have been inquiring on Black Badge and Holster Courses, dates for these courses will be added to the calendar shortly after the AGM. Keep a vigilant watch to book your spot, the…
Summer Raffle 2023
The Raffle Committee wishes to thank all the sellers and purchasers of the Summer Raffle. It was a 100% sell out, realizing over $16,000 in proceeds for your club. Watch for the launching of the…
Shotgun Orientation Dates
Shotgun Orientation Dates will be posted on the calendar in the spring. Come by the Shotgun range any time between times posted on the event calendar for the introduction to the 5 Stand and Trap.…