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Range Evaluations
December 2025

Please note that we do not have any Range Evaluations (to obtain your Key FOB) scheduled for December 2025.


Our next scheduled Evaluations will be held in January. If you are a new member and would like to
arrange an evaluation prior to January, please contact training@captainkiddrodandgun.com to
determine if it is possible.

 


You must have and bring your current membership card to participate.
You will need to bring your own equipment (Firearm/Ammo/Eyes/Ears/Targets) to complete the
evaluation. If you do not have your own equipment, we can attempt to make arrangements, however it may delay when you can attend one of these sessions.
Also, please bring $22 ($2 for the range fee and $20 for the FOB).

Organized Practice Sessions
December 2025

Please note that we do not have any organized practice sessions scheduled in December.


We will resume our sessions in January.

Monthly Club Meeting
December 10, 2025

This is a reminder that the regular monthly meeting of the Captain Kidd Rod and Gun Club is Wednesday, December 10th at 8PM. The Board of Directors will be meeting between 7-8PM and the regular meeting will commence at 8PM.  

Our club NEEDS volunteers to be on the board of directors and executives for 2026. There is a special meet and greet at the 7:00 executive meeting for anyone interested in learning more.

Cheers,
Megan 

 

Reminder:

We are now accepting 2026 membership renewal fees.  Membership renewals are due on January 1, 2026 and according to our bylaws, payments received after March 1, 2026 must include a $25.00 late fee in addition to the current annual fee of $100.00.

Membership Fees

Adult Membership dues: $100

Youth Membership dues: $20

Family Membership dues: $185

 

Note: Family membership includes children under 12. Youth between ages 12 to 18 are considered youth members.


Payments can be made via e-transfer to captkiddpayments@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can bring your payment to our monthly meeting or mail a cheque to :

 

Captain Kidd Rod and Gun Club

PO Box 381

Chester, NS B0J 1J0


If you do not intend to renew your membership, please let us know so we can remove you from our database.

For information, you must be a member of a recognized gun club in order to possess a restricted firearm. Once we receive payment we provide notification to the Chief Firearms Office.

Special Meet & Greet
December 10, 2025
 

You are invited to a Meet and Greet of our current Executive and Directors.
 

We need/are looking for additional members to step forward to serve on the Board of Directors and are inviting anyone interested in joining the board for 2026 to attend our December Directors meeting, where you will have time to chat with everyone, ask questions, and see how we manage our club. The meeting is scheduled for December 10th and starts at 7:00 pm.
Our Regular monthly meeting will be held directly after.
 

Volunteering is a great way to ensure that our club is a success within our local community and add to your skills. (It also looks great on your resume!)


We are more than just a gun club, we are also part of the social hub of our community. Each Thursday evening, we host a Cards Party, and are in the final development stages of introducing an Archery Program. If you have an idea that you would like to put forth, please join us at our December 10th meeting.


It is your club and the more involved you are as a volunteer, the better our club is, and the more you will get from being a member.


If you have already put your name forward, we thank you and look forward to working with you.


Nominating Committee

Request for Nominations for Club Executive and Directors

It is that time of year again, where we solicit nominations for Club Executive and Directors.

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Our AGM is held in January and at that tim a new slate of Executives and Directors are voted in for the 2026 Calendar Year.  If you are interested in playing an active role in the operations of our Club, or know another member who would be interested please put your name, or their name, forward to the nominating committee prior to the January meeting.  Nominations will also be taken from the floor at the January Meeting.

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This year we will be holding a Meet and Greet for anyone who may be interested in joining the Board so that they can meet the current Executive and Directors to ask questions.  Please watch for the announcement for date and time.  Also, if you are thinking of joining and would like to see how the Board works, please contact anyone on the Board to join us at a Directors meeting, held the hour prior to each Regular Monthly Club Meeting. 

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The slate of officers include, President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer.  There is a minus 10 and maximu 15 Directors.  Directors are eligible to lead one or more of the following Standing Committees:  Building and Grounds, Facilities Maintenance, Indoor Range, Education/Training, Media/Public Relations, Website, Cards/Entertainment, and Rentals.

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Nominations for all Positions are welcome.

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Directors and Executive are expected to attend at least 60% of the scheduled monthly meetings.  (Minimum 7 per year)

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All nominatins can be forwarded to website@captainkiddordandgun.com

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If you have any questions, they can be forwarded to president@captainkiddrodandgun.com

We are on Social Media!

Dear members,

 

We're excited to announce that Captain Kidd Rod & Gun Club is now on Facebook and Instagram! 

 

Currently, we're using these platforms to keep you up to date on upcoming events - but that's just the beginning! Soon, we'll also be sharing photos and highlights from our events so you can relive the great memories we're creating together.

 

Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop:

 

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we can't wait connect with you online

 

Cheers,

Jacob

PR Director

Captain Kidd Rod & Gun Club

pr@captainkiddrodandgun.com

Card Nights at Captain Kidd Rod and Gun Club

All Welcome

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What - Cards Night - Auction 45's

Where - Captain Kidd Rod and Gun Club - 2915 Highway #3, East Chester

When - Every Thursday Evening - Doors Open at 7:00 for a 7:30 Start

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Cost $3.00

SAFETY NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

December 2023

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CAPTAIN KIDD ROD and GUN CLUB

YEAR END SAFETY REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS

Our year end review of concerns observed on the indoor range security cameras has revealed the following to be the most common safety and legal violations or conduct leading to dangerous situations and/or unnecessary damage to the range and equipment.

 

Safety/Legal Violations:

  • Unlicensed shooters are being allowed to shoot without immediate supervision – this is NOT legal! – a supervising member must be closely behind each unlicensed shooter and in the same bay.

  • People in bays at the firing line while others are down range!

  • People loading magazines at the firing line while others are down range!

  • People handling firearms at the firing line while others are down range!

  • Firing line gate open during firing – it must be closed!

  • People inadvertently pointing firearms at others due to unsafe handling!

  • The above problems occur when nobody acts as Range Safety Officer as required by our licence. Acting RSO must wear the “Acting RSO Vest and ensure compliance with range safety & rules and our operating licence from the CFO.

  • …….   If 2 or more people are inside the range someone must be acting as RSO.

Damage Concerns:

  • Placing multiple targets on target holders at the same time or, in one case, balloons on the edge of target holder frames. A single target should be centred on the target stand at the appropriate height to minimize errant shots damaging the target holder.

  • Members are NOT doing a proper Range In/Out report. Notations of “As above” or “as previous” are not sufficient. All damage is to be noted which ensures the member knows where their shots end up. Also please check the base of the bullet trap behind the curtain for low shots.

 

As a result, the Range Committee and R.S.O.s have been contacting members concerning less serious concerns to correct issues and in more serious cases suspending the unsupervised access of members found to be violating safety rules or conducting themselves in a manner likely to cause damage to the range until they have met and reviewed pertinent concerns with the R.S.O.s.

This past year, we had 9 incidents requiring member contact or a review meeting with the RSOs. 

Any questions regarding legalities, rules or safety may be addressed to the R.S.O.s at rso@captainkiddrodandgun.com and we will endeavor to clarify the same.

 

Thank you to all members, as we work towards a perfect safety record.

President, Range Committee and Range Safety Officers

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