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The Massachusetts Rifle Association (MRA) was founded on November 4,
1875 and has been the home to many pioneers and innovators in the area
of the shooting sports. Harry M. Pope, the world famous maker of
the precision rifle barrels, E.E. Partridge, the inventor of the sights
that bear his name and the author Corbin Gould who, in 1885, published
"The Rifle", the forerunner to the NRA's "The
Rifleman" all were early members of the MRA who used the
club's facilities to put their theories on shooting to the test.
From 1875, with thirty members and horse drawn carriages bringing
shooting enthusiasts and Civil War veterans, to the over 1,000 Members
that the MRA has today, we have promoted the safety, education,
discipline and yes, the fun that can be had while enjoying the shooting
sports.
We welcome new shooters as well as "old hands" as
members and offer 24 hour card key access to our two indoor ranges (50
and 87 feet) as well as the availability of several outdoor ranges
including: a 100 and 200 yard rifle range; a 50 yard rifle/pistol
range; 30 foot pistol range; trap field; sporting clays field and
archery range. Our members have gone to the National Matches and
many participate on our rifle and pistol teams (beginners welcome and
mentoring available at no extra cost) and in various levels of
competition. We also have a very active junior's program to teach
young adults the shooting disciplines in a safe and educational environment.
Our welcome to you today is as cordial as that extended by our
founders over 125 years ago. Please feel free to visit us on the
web or stop by our offices on Sunday mornings from 9am to 12 noon or
Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm where one of our volunteers will be
happy to give you a tour.
The future of the Massachusetts Rifle Association...
Will it include YOU?
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