Category Archives: Other Events

Concealed Weapons Pistol Class

Saturday, July 13, 2013
CR&GC Rifle Range
Cost: $100

Custer Rod and Gun Club will be holding a class on Sunday March 24th. in Miles City. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class, taught by EDC Training LLC. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun.

This course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques. Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:

  • Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
  • Ammunition 100 rounds.
  • Spare magazines or speedloaders
  • Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
  • Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
  • Ear protection
  • Eye protection
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Cap with a brim
  • Rugged shoes or boots
  • Lunch and hydration fluid(water sports drink etc for the day)

Click here to view a printable CLASS ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

May 2013 Directors Meeting

May 21, 2013
7:00 PM
CR&GC Rifle Range clubhouse

The next Directors Meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2013 and will be held at the CR&GC Rifle Range clubhouse at 7:00 PM. All club members are encouraged to attend these meetings. At this meeting we will be deciding where to build a dedicated pistol range/bay for Cowboy Action Shoots, Action Pistol, Cowboy Mounted Shoots, etc.

Ladies Trap Shoot

Thursday, July 25th 2013
6:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Recreation Area

All ladies 18 years of age and up, are welcome to come out and shoot trap free of charge every Friday evening starting July 25th and running for 5 weeks. Instruction and shotguns (12 or 20 gauge) will be provided to those needing them. Ammunition will be furnished to all ladies who are participating for their first year.

Our instructors are all NRA certified.

For more information please contact:
John Hartwick – (406) 234-0595
Fred Tetschner – (406) 234-7406

Youth Trap Shooting

Thursday, June 6th 2013
6:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Recreation Area
Ages 12-18

Starting at 6:00 PM and running approx. 2 hours per night (depending on the number of kids) this class will be held Thursday night and run for 7 weeks. Youths ages 12-18 years of age will have the opportunity to shoot about 50 rounds per night. We will cover safety in class the room and on the range.

CR&GC will provide 20 ga and 12 ga shotgun’s and ammo will be furnished. If they want to they can bring their own shotgun and we will check it for safety.

We need parents to sign kids up the first night at Spotted Eagle or they wont shoot!

For more information contact:
Fred Tetschner – (406) 234-7406
John Hartwick – (406) 234-0595

March Director’s Meeting

Tuesday, March 19th 2013
6:00 PM

The CR&GC’s Directors will be holding their monthly business meeting at the rifle range club house. We encourage as many club members as possible to attend this meeting in order to stay involved in the direction of our club.

Also, before the meeting starts we will be preforming the final touch-ups, to the cleaning done during the Range Clean-Up Day, in anticipation of the Concealed Handgun Training Class that will be held on the following Sunday, March 24th 2013.

Range Clean Up Day Planed

Saturday, March 16th 2013 10:00 AM
CR&GC Rifle Range

We will be holding a Range Clean UP Day to get the range and facilities spruced up before the Concealed Handgun Training class that will be held there the following weekend (Mar. 24th). We expect the class to draw non-members. This will be a good opportunity to show off our facilities to the public, and probable new members.

If you’re one of the many who have expressed a desire to get more involved in the club, this is a great opportunity to help out, and meet other members. You’re help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Concealed Handgun Training

Sunday, March 24, 2013
CR&GC Rifle Range
Cost: $100

Custer Rod and Gun Club will be holding a class on Sunday March 24th. in Miles City. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class, taught by EDC Training LLC. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun.

This course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques. Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:

  • Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
  • Ammunition 100 rounds.
  • Spare magazines or speedloaders
  • Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
  • Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
  • Ear protection
  • Eye protection
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Cap with a brim
  • Rugged shoes or boots
  • Lunch and hydration fluid(water sports drink etc for the day)

Click here to view a printable CLASS ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

.22 Youth Shoot

Tuesday, June 4th 2013
6:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Recreation Area (first week)
Mile City Police Range (all remaining weeks)

Youth 8 – 18 years of age (or any other new shooters who want to learn) will be taught firearm safety, and improve their marksmanship skills under the supervision of certified instructors.

CR&GC will be holding this annual program the first Tuesday in June, and it will run for 7 weeks. The first week we will meet at the CR&GC clubhouse in the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area for sign-ups and our safety meeting. Parents MUST sign up their child at this meeting the first night, or they will NOT be allowed to shoot!

This program is free of charge. Custer Rod and Gun Club will provide all required materials including .22 cal. rifles, ammunition, targets, eye and ear protection, and instructors.

For more information please contact:
Jim Coleman 874-8892
James Coleman 234-0707

Feb. Club Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Eagles Lounge, 7:00 PM

The Custer Rod and Gun Club will be holding it’s monthly meeting this Tuesday evening, at the Eagles Club at 7:00 PM.

All members are encouraged to attend the meeting and voice their input in directing our club.

With luck we will have more more information to regularly post on the website after this meeting.

See you there!