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📅**Upcoming Meetings & Special Events at the Club**

**Lions Shoot for Sight**
Sunday, November 1 — 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Trap Field

**General Membership Meeting**
Thursday, November 5 — 7:00 PM Tan Building

**Hunter Trapper Education**
Sunday, November 8 — 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Green Building

**Club Wide Work Party**
Saturday, November 14 — 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

**Sight In Day**
Saturday, November 14 — 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Long Range (Big Bore Range)

**4H Meeting & Shooting**
Sunday, November 15 — Noon to 2:00 PM Tan Building & Short Range

**Fish & Game Committee Meeting**
Wednesday, November 18 — 7:00 PM Green Building

**Mailing Committee**
Thursday, November 19 — 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Tan Building

**Red Cross Blood Drive**
Saturday, November 21 — 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Tan Building

**Turkey Shoot**
Sunday, November 22 — 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Long Range (Big Bore Range) & Archery Range

**Board of Trustees Meeting**
Tuesday, November 24 — 7:00 PM Green Building

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⭐ **November 2026 Club Calendar**

by Vince Sullivan

Event dates and times may change for various reasons. Please check the calendar on the website for last minute changes.

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⭐ **From President John Terrell**

Greetings LRGC Members,

We have a very busy month ahead in November, but first, a couple of updates from October.

Electrical cable was installed for the storage containers, thanks to the efforts of Ray and Frank.

Scott Griffin and the Trap crew upgraded the lighting at the Trap Field, and the improvement is remarkable! It’s almost like daylight now. Great job, guys, and thank you!

We have a lot of events coming up at LRGC, but first and foremost, we will begin taking nominations for club officers and multiple committee positions at the General Meeting on November 5.

Nominations for the upcoming club elections will be accepted at the November and December General Membership Meetings. Both the member making the nomination and the member being nominated must be present at the same meeting when the nomination is made. Candidates must have at least three years of club membership to qualify for officer positions and five years for positions on the Board of Trustees and Rules Committee. The election will take place at the January 2027 General Membership Meeting, and members must be present to vote. Scroll down just below this message to see the election announcement and the complete list of positions and eligibility requirements.

Also, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Please take the time to vote! This is an incredibly important election. The races for the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives have the potential to bring significant changes to the freedoms we enjoy and sometimes take for granted. As a community, our participation in this year’s election is extremely important.

November also brings several upcoming club events:

• Sunday, November 1: Shoot for Sight, supporting the Langhorne Lions Club.
• Sunday, November 8: Hunter-Trapper Education.
• Saturday, November 14: Sight-In Day at the Long Range.
• Saturday, November 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive. Please consider signing up for this lifesaving event!
• Sunday, November 22: Annual Turkey Shoot. Great fun for everyone!

Looking ahead to December, please plan to join us for the LRGC Annual Food Drive and Action Pistol Shoot on Saturday, December 5, at the Short Range. This is a wonderful event, with all food and monetary donations benefiting the Jesus Focus Food Pantry. Please contact Ron Fortunato for additional information.

Also in December, Santa Claus will once again be visiting the club! Please contact Scott Russell for additional details.

Many thanks to everyone who helps organize, support, and run these events. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated!

And while I’m at it, a special thank you to the Wednesday crew for their continued dedication to maintaining and improving our club. Your weekly efforts make a real difference, and we appreciate everything you do.

With so many great events coming up, I encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the fall season, and take part in the activities at your club.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours!

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📢 **Special Announcements & Upcoming Events**

LRGC Annual Club Elections — Important Information

Nominations for LRGC club officers and committee positions will be accepted at the November and December General Membership Meetings.

Both the member making the nomination and the member being nominated must be present at the meeting when the nomination is made.

The following positions are up for election:

Position	Minimum Membership	Term
President	3 years	1 year
Vice President	3 years	1 year
Financial Secretary	3 years	1 year
Assistant Financial Secretary	3 years	1 year
Treasurer	3 years	1 year
Recording Secretary	3 years	1 year
Board of Trustees (1 seat)	5 years	5 years
Rules Committee (3 Seats)	5 years	5 years

The election will take place at the January 2027 General Membership Meeting. Members must be present at the meeting to vote.

Members interested in serving the club are encouraged to review the available positions and participate in the nomination and election process.

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Put the 24th Annual Lions Shoot for Sight on your Calendar.

A great time Trap shooting, supporting a really great cause.

Grab some raffle tickets for a Beretta A300 while you’re there and grab some awesome food too.

For information call: Paul Shanahan @ 215-801-5525 or EMAIL: paul.shanahan@verizon.net

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November Blood Drive – Saturday November 21

Saturday November 21 will be a busy day at LRGC!

Multigun, Steel Challenge and a Blood Drive on the same day.

Match Directors are supporting our Blood Drive with a FAST PASS option.

Grab one of the open Blood Drive spots & get bumped to the front of the line at our public events occurring on the same morning.

Earliest options are after 10 am for Steel Challenge Shooters, and 11am for Multigun Shooters.

See the banner below for more information and details.

In addition, anyone who signs up & donates will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card from the Red Cross.

Use the link below ahead of the match to make your appointment now.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LRGC

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Hunter Trapper Education

by Frank Homer

Why Teach Hunter-Trapper Education?

Since 1959, hunting-related shooting incidents have declined drastically. Hunting is safe and getting safer, thanks to hunter education. By law, all first-time hunters and trappers, regardless of age, must successfully complete a six-hour hunter-trapper education training before they can buy a Pennsylvania hunting or trapping license. Individuals may take hunter-trapper education either through an in-person class or by completing an online class.

Legacy and Tradition!

During the last 16 years, Langhorne Rod & Gun Club has held more than 50 classes and has graduated over 1,235 students. The most recent class at LRGC held on July 12 graduated 26 students! We are actively seeking new Certified Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) Instructors to continue leading this important tradition of educating our future hunters and trappers. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for knowledgeable and experienced hunters and trappers to teach both basic and advanced programs. Volunteer instructors receive certification training, all necessary teaching aids, and materials including the easy-to-use, standardized curriculum.
Instructors must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. If leaving a legacy of safe, responsible, ethical hunting is important to you, please consider becoming a Certified HTE Instructor. All applicants must pass a criminal background check and child abuse clearance check. Contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission HTE Team at 717-787-7015, or at pgchuntereducation@pa.gov for questions.

For more information about becoming a HTE instructor, click here.

In-Person Class Option
LRGC is hosting In-person classes this year When: November 8 Where: Green Building Time: 8am to 3pm

For more information about In-Person classes and locations, click here.

Online Class Option
The PGC makes available several online Hunter Trapper Education courses for students who prefer to learn through an online format.

The following links provide more information:

Basic Hunter-Trapper Education Online Course
Online Hunter-Trapper Education for Ages 16 & Older in Spanish
NRA Hunter Education

Contact Frank Homer at 215-968-4202 x7052 or HTE@langhornerodandgunclub.com with questions or for additional information about Hunter Trapper Education at LRGC.

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Important Information About Membership Renewal

LRGC members are required to pay membership dues annually. Your renewal month is based on the month you were accepted as a member of the club.

You can easily determine your renewal month by looking at your membership/access badge. The last four digits of your membership number on your badge indicate the month and year you were accepted as a member. In the badge example below, the last four digits are 0319, meaning this member’s anniversary month is March, and the member joined in 2019. In this example, renewal payment is due each year in March.

Every LRGC member is mailed a membership renewal form by USPS approximately one to two months before payment is due. As a real-world example, my membership anniversary is in August, and I became a member in 2017. The last four digits of my membership number are 0817. Last year, I received my renewal letter toward the end of June.

Annual dues can be paid through the club’s online renewal website. PayPal is the preferred method of payment. The membership renewal and payment link appears each month in the email announcing publication of the newsletter and is also included in the newsletter on the club website. Follow the link below to access the renewal website:

https://www.langhornerodandgun.com/lrgc.club/online-renewal-payment.html

Because renewal notices are sent by USPS mail, it is extremely important that the club has your current and accurate contact information, including your home address, email address, and phone number. If you have recently moved or changed your email address or phone number, please contact Christina Stone at christina.stone@lrgc.club with your updated information.

If you have not received your membership renewal notice by mail, an issue with your contact information should be one of the first things to check.

Please be aware that if you miss your renewal due date, you will receive a late notice by mail. If your renewal payment is more than 60 days late, your membership is terminated. You would then need to reapply for membership as a new applicant, following the same process as someone applying for the first time. The club would also need to be accepting new applicants at that time.

Please be proactive with your membership renewal. The club is in a constant cycle of membership expirations and renewals, and some members choose to let their memberships expire. As a result, a missed renewal payment does not stand out as anything unusual.

Please take a moment to look at your badge so you know which month your renewal is due, and watch for your renewal letter in the mail. If you believe your contact information may not be current or accurate in the club’s records, please contact Christina Stone as soon as possible.

Questions about membership renewal should be directed to Christina Stone at christ

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⭐ **Monthly Columns & Member Submissions**

LRGC Trap Nights – Part 3

Submitted by Mark Lambdin

A Look Back at the People and Traditions That Keep Trap Shooting Alive

Over the past few months, we’ve taken a closer look at LRGC’s Thursday Night Trap program, from the volunteers who prepare the range each week to the equipment and technology that make it all possible. For this final installment, I wanted to take a look back at how the program has evolved over the years, revisit a few interesting milestones in our club’s history, and recognize some of the people whose dedication has kept this longstanding tradition alive.

Throughout this series, I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with Charlie Miller and Paul Shanahan, two longtime LRGC members whose involvement with the club spans several decades. Charlie joined LRGC in 1981, followed by Paul in 1987. Between them, they’ve witnessed quite a few changes, both in the sport of trap shooting and in the facilities that support it.

And as it turns out, Thursday Night Trap wasn’t always on Thursdays—or even at night!

From Sunday Afternoons to Thursday Nights

In its earlier years, trap shooting at LRGC was a Sunday activity. That began to change around 1982, thanks to a generous contribution from fellow club member George Stockberger.

George owned Stockberger Chevrolet, a dealership located on State Street in Newtown. When he decided to upgrade the lighting in one of his dealership’s parking lots, he offered the old lights to LRGC for use at the trap range.

It was a relatively simple gesture, but one that would have a lasting impact on the program. With lighting now available, the club could offer evening shooting, and a new chapter in LRGC’s trap shooting history began.

Those lights helped make possible the evening program we enjoy today, a tradition that has continued for more than four decades.

When “Pull!” Meant Someone Had to Pull

The lighting wasn’t the only thing that changed over the years. The equipment itself has undergone a remarkable transformation.

During the 1970s and 1980s, trap targets were launched manually. Unlike today’s automated equipment, someone actually had to remain inside the trap house, listen for the shooter’s call of “Pull!” and manually release each clay target.

Imagine spending an entire evening inside one of those small trap houses, listening for each call and launching targets one at a time!

By the early 1990s, LRGC had upgraded its trap houses with automatic launchers, eliminating the need for someone to remain inside operating the machines during a shoot.

Today, as we explored in Part 2 of this series, our four trap houses use automated launchers and Canterbury wireless voice-release systems. A shooter’s call is detected electronically, transmitted to the trap house, and used to trigger the launcher.

What once required a person sitting inside a trap house is now handled by modern electronics. Of course, as Charlie and Paul have demonstrated, keeping all that equipment working properly still requires plenty of human effort.

The Busy Years—and the Traditions That Remain

Charlie and Paul also recalled a time when trap shooting drew especially large crowds.

During the 1990s, the club hosted more organized large shoots, and around 25 years ago, it wasn’t unusual for a trap night to continue until 10:00 or even 11:00 p.m.!

Today, most Thursday evening shoots wrap up around 7:00 or 8:00 p.m., but the enthusiasm for the sport remains. As we learned earlier in this series, a busy Thursday can still bring dozens of shooters to the range, many of whom return week after week.

The program has evolved, the equipment has improved, and the schedule may be a little shorter, but the basic appeal remains much the same: an opportunity to enjoy a challenging sport, spend time with friends, and share an evening with fellow shooting enthusiasts.

The Story Behind the Green Building

While discussing the history of the trap program, I also learned something interesting about a building most of us probably walk past without giving much thought.

The Green Building, which serves as an important storage and support facility for the trap range, wasn’t always there. The building we see today was constructed in 2005, following a fire that destroyed its predecessor.

The original structure was known as the Brown Building, but not because of its color.

It was named in honor of Dr. Brown, a longtime LRGC member who generously contributed both his time and financial support to help the club grow and improve its facilities.

His commitment to LRGC extended beyond his lifetime. Following his passing, his estate provided additional funds to the club to support future programs and development.

It’s a reminder that many of the facilities and opportunities we enjoy today exist because earlier generations of members were willing to invest their time, resources, and energy into making LRGC a better place.

That same spirit of volunteerism continues today through the work of our Trap Committee and the many others who support club activities throughout the year.

A Tradition Worth Preserving

One thing that has become especially clear to me while putting this series together is just how much work goes into making Thursday Night Trap possible.

Most of us see the finished product: a well-maintained range, equipment ready to go, targets flying through the air, and a scorekeeper keeping track of the action.

What we don’t always see are the hours spent preparing the range, maintaining the launchers, setting up the wireless equipment, ordering thousands of clay targets, making repairs, and keeping everything running smoothly throughout the year.

And much of that work is performed by volunteers who simply enjoy the sport and want to make sure others have the opportunity to enjoy it as well.

Over the past several decades, LRGC’s trap program has benefited from members who have contributed in different ways. Some, like George Stockberger and Dr. Brown, helped provide the resources and facilities that allowed the club to grow. Others have devoted countless hours to maintaining those facilities and keeping the program operating.

It’s a tradition of members helping members—and one that deserves recognition.

A Personal Thank You

As I wrap up this three-part series, I’d like to personally thank Charlie Miller and Paul Shanahan for the time they’ve shared with me over the past few months.

They’ve patiently answered my questions, allowed me to follow them around the range, take photographs, observe their work, and listen in on conversations so I could better understand both the history and day-to-day operation of our trap program.

Their dedication to LRGC is evident, and it’s equally clear that the success of Thursday Night Trap—and our other trap shooting events—depends heavily on the efforts of people like them.

I’d also like to recognize Scott Griffin, Tom Weed, Matt Hornberger, and the many other volunteers and participating shooters who regularly pitch in to help make these events successful.

As club members, we sometimes take for granted the facilities and activities available to us. But behind nearly every successful club program is a group of dedicated people who give generously of their time, often with little recognition and no expectation of anything in return.

So the next time you find yourself at LRGC on a Thursday afternoon or evening, consider stopping by the trap range. Watch a few rounds, introduce yourself, or perhaps even give the sport a try.

And if you happen to see Charlie, Paul, or any of the other volunteers hard at work, take a moment to thank them.

After all, the equipment may have changed dramatically over the years, but one thing hasn’t: it’s the people who make Thursday Night Trap possible.

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Buffalo Rifle Shoot

Submitted by Les Trzesniowski

The Buffalo Rifle Shoot at LRGC is an event in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used by the early westerners in the Buffalo hunts of the 1800’s. The rifles used are big bore rifles of the period, typically consisting of the Sharps Model 1874, Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor and Remington Number 1 Rolling Block.  These rifles are heavy, weighing 10-14 lbs. 

The targets are 1/3 size black buffalo silhouettes with a 9” white paper plate affixed at the kill zone.   The buffalo targets are placed at 100 and 200 yards, simulating animals at 300 and 600 yards respectively.  Shooting positions are typically standing, sitting with cross-sticks, and supported from the bench.  The match consists of firing 40 rounds total, 20 at the 100 yard and 20 at the 200 yard targets.   Each hit scores 1 point at 100 and 2 points at 200 yards for a 60 point maximum score.

Vernier type sights are used, with an eyecup having an adjustable aperture adjust for the daylight conditions experienced, a windage screw which moves the sight right and left, and an elevation screw which moves the sight up and down. 

I shot the event that was held on October 25 with my Italian reproduction Sharps Model 1874 in 45-70.  Ammunition is limited to lead bullets, loaded with either black or smokeless powder.  I shot a 350-grain bullet loaded to 1800 fps with smokeless powder.  That load produces a heavy recoil and the bullet still drops 10” from 100 to 200 yards, so accurate sight adjustment is crucial.

Overall, the Buffalo Shoot was a great time.  LRGC Buffalo Events are open to the public, and we invite all who have an interest in this type of shooting to come and take part in the fun. You don’t need to be a member of the club. Spend a morning with us and enjoy the companionship of fellow shooters. 

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Oklahoma City
I recently took a trip down to Oklahoma to attend a wedding ceremony for one of my old friends in college. During this time I was able to attend this museum and wanted to share some photos and most importantly the guns they have there! I am a huge
fan of older firearms and occasionally you will find me at our Lever Action shoot and Cowboy Action, so if you can’t make time to check out this museum I highly recommend you check out our cowboy inspired shoots.

Guns
There were so many guns in this museum it makes your head spin, not to mention the leaps in innovation at this time period for guns and bullets. Muzzleloaders, cartridge guns, rotating barrels, stock fed magazine tubes, revolver rifles, large caliber marksman rifles, tiny pocket pistols, just an immense amount of fun and variety.

Modern American Cowboys
These exhibits highlighted the Hollywood greats as far as Cowboy media went, John Wayne fans you will not be disappointed.

The photos and descriptions really don’t do this museum justice. The sheer size of the grounds and the incredible variety of exhibits and historical information are difficult to describe. I didn’t even have time to see everything, including many of the outdoor exhibits.

If you ever find yourself near Oklahoma City, I can’t recommend this museum highly enough. Do yourself a favor and stop by! While you’re in town, consider visiting Texadelphia, a cheesesteak shop owned by a Philly native. And if time permits, be sure to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Until next time, thanks for reading!

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⭐**Matches and People**

Action Pistol, October 3

Thank you to everyone who came out to Action Pistol. Great time was had by all. The first time shooters even had fun.

Thanks to Don for the stage designs. Trigger time is fun but we can always learn something.

And thank you to all the RSO’s for volunteering your time and I don’t want to forget all the folks that stuck around to help clean up. Thank you everyone!!!

PS… Thanks to all the folks the signed the NO SHOOTS.

Photos Submitted by Les Trzesniowski

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Steel Challenge, October 17

It was a chilly one for the October Steel shoot. Thank you to Ken and the RSO’s for hosting!

Photos Submitted by Les Trzesniowski

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MultiGun, October 17

Thanks to everyone that came out and big thanks to all of those that helped with set up and tear down!

Here’s the scores from the event and also the picture of the no shoot. The NOOO SHOOOOT!!!

Photos Submitted by Les Trzesniowski

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High Power Rifle, October 18

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Basic Handgun, October 25

There were some special appearances at the Halloween Basic Handgun shoot. Guest RSOs included Chris Hansen and his woodchipper, along with a slightly deflated Godzilla who spared Tokyo for the day and brought candy.

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Practical Rifle, October 31

“What a beautiful fall day we had to hunt some zombies! We had an amazing turnout. There’s just something about zombies that people absolutely love.

It was a challenging COF, and unfortunately, not everyone survived the zombie apocalypse. Some of you became zombie food… but we did have a few survivors!

1st Place — Steve K
2nd Place — Eric G
3rd Place — Carl A

Congrats, to all zombie hunters!

Thank you to everyone who came out. Thank you to our RSO. I hope y’all had a great time! Next month, we’re on the short range, which I know is a favorite shoot for many of you.

See you next month!”

Mike

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 ⭐**Monthly Work Party**

Photos Submitted by Rob McHugh

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 ⭐**Membership – Misc**

First Aid Boxes – Keeping Them Stocked

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Range Rules

Membership Renewal

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