Public Events
General Information
Our primary focus has been and will remain on safety. This includes the safety of the shooters themselves, spectators, the general public and the preservation of property, both on and surrounding the shooting ranges. Once safety concerns have been satisfied, our attention turns to providing the most enjoyable shooting experience for our guests and participants.
As a guest of the Berwyn Rod & Gun Club, you will be asked and expected to follow the rules and guidelines presented to you by the BRGC staff members running the event. Anyone deemed to be disruptive or not following provided guidance will be excused from further participation in the event.
Dates and times for events can be found on the calendar
Maryland DNR Qualifications
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources has established a standardized hunter certification program for selected managed hunts, as well as selected managed hunting programs conducted by other local, state and federal agencies. All hunters wanting to participate in managed hunts or wanting to hunt on land requiring this certification must demonstrate proficiency with the weapon to be used during the hunt(s). The Shooter Qualification Card Program system allows a hunter to satisfy the proficiency testing requirement by qualifying at a single site, even if selected for more than one managed hunting program. Here is the list of required proficiencies which must be demonstrated:
- Archery: 3 out of 5 shots into a 9" circle at 30 yards.
- Shotgun: 3 out of 5 shots into a 9" circle at 40 yards.
- Muzzleloader: 2 out of 3 shots into a 9" circle at 40 yards.
Berwyn Rod & Gun Club participates in the Shooter Qualification Card Program by hosting opportunities for hunters to demonstrate their proficiencies and to acquire the qualification card. There will be three oppportunities in 2011 for hunters to qualify with bows, shotguns, and/or muzzleloaders.
- Sunday, August 21 from 10am to 2pm
- Sunday, September 11 from 10am to 2pm
- Sunday, October 16 from 10am to 2pm
There is a donation of $10 requested for the certification card. A single card can provide proof of proficiency for each of the three disciplines available.
Each participant must provide the necessary equipment and ammunition to complete the proficiency test(s). Marylany DNR requires the equipment and ammunition used to pass the proficiency tests be the same equipment and ammunition used in the hunts.
There is no requirement for advanced scheduling or for making an appointment. Those wishing to participate should simply show up prepared during the scheduled hours at the BRGC ranges.
Public Sight In Event
BRGC will hold in conjunction with the DNR qualification events, an opportunity for hunters to sight in their equipment and prepare for hunting season.
Hunters must supply their own equipment and the proper ammunition for their equipment. BRGC will supply the location and targets.
BRGC members will be on-hand and available to assist participants with the sight-in process.
There is a requested donation of $5 per hunting device to be sighted-in.