News & Updates

Ballou Award

In any organization, there are those things that define and illustrate commitment to the organization, and in the process, have a multiple benefit for all of us.  A number of years back, the HRC established its service award, in the name and memory of Don Ballou.  It is awarded annually to that member whose participation and volunteer efforts, are not only important, but by simply being “a person to count on”, makes the work of all of us part ...

Bylaw Change

A bylaw change has been proposed by the Board of Officers and is scheduled for a vote in front of the scheduled membership meeting to be held on September 4, 2019 at the Holyoke Revolver Club, Inc., 431 West Cherry St. Holyoke, MA 01040 at 7:00 PM.
The bylaw change involves two sections and will not affect the status of our members.  They are related to general housekeeping and orientation for prospective members.
Further information is posted at the club ...

Junior Team Goes to the Nationals

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Matches are being held in Ohio this month and members of the HRC Junior Shooting Program are competing in several classes.  After running many fundraisers and receiving a grant from the Friends of NRA, the HRC juniors, accompanied by coaches and parents, are once again testing their speed and accuracy against high school and college shooters from across the country.
There will be a picnic barbecue and fun ...

Junior Team Grant & the Friends of the NRA.

The Pioneer Valley chapter of the Friends of NRA held their annual dinner on Friday evening, May 3.  The event was a great success. George Apgar announced that the Holyoke Revolver Club Junior Pistol team was awarded a grant of $10,506.83 which will allow them to attend the National SASP competition in Ohio this year.  The Easthampton Fish & Game Club’s Junior Shootgun team was also awarded $6,440.00.  A big Thank ...

Cleanup Day

This Sunday, April 14 will be the day of the annual outdoor cleanup at the club, with April 28 the rain date.  HRC members are asked to bring rakes and other tools. Volunteers are needed.

Volunteers Run the Club

Virtually everything that happens at the club is the work of volunteers who donate their time.  Club members are encouraged to contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Burgess to sign up for club projects and events.

Friends of NRA Banquet

The ...

GOAL Course at HRC in March

The Gun Owners’ Action League will hold a BFS course for registered instructors on March 30 at the club.  Topics Include:

• Applicable Laws regarding the possession, transportation and storage of guns within the Commonwealth
• Suicide prevention and emotional health resources
• Instructor Requirements under 5.15 CMR 3.05 and Chapter 140 § 131P(b)
• LEOSA Requirements under 515 CMR 6.00
• LEOSA Requirements under 515 CMR 6.00

Tuition is $20 for GOAL members and $60 for non-members, payable on the GOAL website.

RSO Course

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New AED

The club has recently installed an AED (automated external defibrillator) to be used in a case of sudden cardiac arrest.  CPR and AED training is available through the Red Cross and other agencies, but the Phillips HeartStart AED is designed to be used even by untrained personnel, with voice prompts directing the user at each stage.  More information may be found at: https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/product/HCNOCTN200/philips-heartstart-home-defibrillator.

Volunteers Run the Club

Virtually everything that happens at the club is the ...

President’s Year-End Report

Club President, Joe Knapik recently thanked club members for their continued support of the organization, and cited the highlights and the improvements that had taken place during the year. 

Among these were the completion of the earthen berm on the 50-yard line, the installation of upgraded CCTV equipment to improve security, the acquisition of a club FFL to improve the security of ownership of its training firearms and the development of an online payment portal for membership ...