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  • Women On Target® – A NRA program. July 19, 2025. All ranges closed till 5pm – Encourage your wife/significant other or female friends to attend. It is a day for our members to participate so every women has a buddy for the day!
    Hurry….hurry….hurry and get registered soon if you’re interested in learning about firearms, whether it’s for personal protection or to explore a new hobby! Women on Target® clinics, sponsored by the NRA, offer a great starting point. These educational, informational shooting clinics are specifically designed to teach women about firearm safety …
  • (NSTL) North Suburban Traveling Trap League – Ranges Sign up 3:30 pm Shooting 4:00 pm Ranges close at 2:30 pm
    (NSTL) North Suburban Traveling Trap League. The League travels weekly on Mondays to one of the following clubs: Rosedale, Mars Rod and Gun Club, Millvale and Northside. The next date at our Club is Monday May 12th. The Banquet follows the end of season and is scheduled on Sunday 10/6/2024.  …
  • NRA’s “Refuse To be a Victim” Seminar
    An NRA “Refuse to Be a Victim Seminar” will be offered at Mars Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, June 21st from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.  The NRA “Refuse to Be a Victim” is a nationally recognized award-winning crime prevention program. Cost: $25.00 per person. If a member and spouse attend …
  • NRA’s Range Safety Officer Course
    Mars Rod and Gun Club will host an NRA Range Safety Officer Course on May 31and June 01, 2025. The NRA Range Safety Officer course is a 14-hour course. You must be at least 21 years old to take this course. The NRA encourages active shooters to learn moreand become …
  • (NSTL) North Suburban Traveling Trap League-all ranges closed after 2:30 PM
    North Suburban Traveling Trap League is scheduled to start on Mondays in April and the first shoot at Mars is Monday April 14th, 2025 at 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Shooting will start at 4:00 pm. Help will be needed with set up, loading houses, marking, kitchen, etc. There is …
  • Trap Practice-all ranges remain open!
    PRACTICE: The gate will be open every Tuesday from 5:00 – 8 p.m. for a great time shooting trap! The public is welcome and the gate will be open. Shells are available for $8.00. Cost for members and nonmembers is $11.00/50 birds; Juniors are $6.00/50 birds. Handouts with instructions for …
  • Membership Opportunities
    Thank you for the interest in our Club. Our membership is currently open for New Member opportunities. If you would like, I will put your name on the list for the next New Member orientation session in 2025. The meetings are held one or two days a month based on …
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsman & Conservationists (PFSC)
    Mission: Providing leadership and advocacy for our Outdoor Heritage of Hunting, Trapping, Angling, Boating, the Shooting Sports, Second Amendment and our Natural Resources with a constant presence on Capitol Hill on behalf of sportsmen, sportswomen & conservationists. Priorities – Provide an active presence and strong voice on Capitol Hill and …
  • Mars Precision Rimfire (MPR) 22LR Precision Rimfire Rifle Shoot Sunday 4/6/2025 Ranges closed till 5pm!
    Sunday, April 6th, 2025. This will be the first regular shoot of the year. This is open for members of the Club and also non-members. The gate will be open. Jon Unger is the organizer of these events. This will be the second year for these shoots. Come out and …
  • Penn Christian School Event Saturday, May 17, 2025 8a-4p
    This event is a Trap shooting-fundraising event for Penn Christian School. This event has been held at our Club for several years. The Club’s responsibilities for the day are: We will need the assistance of about 10 people for the day. Its a great way to learn about Trap. It’s a fun …
  • Safety is a #1 priority for the Club!
    The 200-yard range is currently closed while backstop work is being completed. Here’s a fun twist on the rules and guidelines: “Attention, sharpshooters and weekend warriors! We’ve got some ground rules to keep our shindigs safe and sound. So, listen up! Remember, folks, safety ain’t just a slogan, it’s a …
  • Butler County Traveling Trap League (BCTL)-All ranges closed from 3:30pm to Dusk.
    Butler County Traveling Trap League is starting up for the Spring/Summer season! The first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 starting at 4:30 pm @ Evans City Sportsman’s Club. Think about coming out and joining us for the Spring & Summer season! Call Scott Cukovich at …
  • Trap Practice/Learning to shoot trap.
    Join us every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an exciting time. (Starting March 5, 2024, if no one shows by 6PM to shoot, the traps will be shut down for the night). Join us every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an exciting time. (Starting …
  • Calling all Chef Helpers
    We’re in need of hands for all our Tuesday league nights! We’d love to have your assistance, whether it’s cooking and making casseroles, salads, or desserts—or simply helping to serve,, doing dishes and emptying the trash…. please let Mark (724) 679-0204 or Faye (724) 321-2691 know. It’s a great opportunity …
  • Black Powder League
    Welcome the New Year with a bang at the Black Powder League! Connect with MarkCaudill, for any questions: 724-355-0727. League has started and continues every Saturday till February 26th for 8 weeks of fun! Your day will begin with a scrumptious Breakfast and Safety Meeting at 8:00AM,followed by shooting at …
  • SnoBall League
    TRAP NEWS: Don’t miss our SnoBall League every Tuesday starting at 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM throughMarch 2025! The League started on Tuesday Night 9/10 . The gate will be open so the public is welcome. Remember, you don’t have to be there every week as you can shoot ahead …
  • 31st Annual Wild Game Dinner -ranges closed all day
    Chairperson: Brian Felsing (412)480-9729 Past Chairperson: Tom Yeager Committee: (Too Numerous To Count) The Annual Wild Game Dinner, the Club’s biggest event of the year, will be held on Saturday, March 29th 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This is the 31st year for this event. Anyone is welcome to attend, …
  • Welcome to the Mars Rod and Gun Club!
    We are a family friendly, members-only club offering Trap league opportunities and open to the public Trap practice nights on Tuesday nights , 22 LR Precision events , pistol events, and archery events. Welcome to our web site. Anyone who reads the website articles – please leave constructive feedback using …
  • Greetings to Our Members and our Guests
    🌟 Welcome to the Mars Rod and Gun Club – a legendary institution nestled along the picturesque Gun Club Lane in Forward & Adams Township, Butler County. With a rich history spanning nearly seven decades, we stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and camaraderie. Our sprawling …