Here’s what has happened in the last few months and what’s to come!
This past year, we initiated discussions about expanding our pistol bays, a popular section of our sportsmen’s club. Adding more bays including an enlarged bay would provide additional options for use and create more space during peak times.
During a recent inspection of the 135-Kilovolt line that runs along the north side of our Sportsmen’s Club property, the Redwood Area Power Company discovered multiple areas damaged by bullets lodged in the wiring. We are taking steps to address this issue.
Planning is well underway for the annual member appreciation banquet and we have an exciting update: This year we are hosting it at a brand new venue!
The next session of Hunter Education / Firearm safety has been scheduled, with a new location this year.
We’re busy planning organized activities for the year. Do you have ideas for other activities you’d like to see at the club? Want to take the lead and organize an event?
It’s time to renew your membership! The cost remains $55 for an annual membership.
Power Line Damage
Fortunately the damage was repairable this time, but severing this power line would cause a blackout in Redwood Falls. Whether the damage was caused by ricochets or someone deliberately aiming at the wire or something on the wire, it’s a Federal and State felony to damage property, in addition to being unsafe firearm handling. If it happens again the power company may be forced to take legal action against the club which may result in the ranges being shut down.
We are taking multiple approaches to address this issue, including member education, signage, and installing “no blue sky” baffles on all 3 rifle ranges.
You should have received an email about ricochet prevention and/or seen the postings on our website and facebook page. If you didn’t get it or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, here’s a brief overview. It’s crucial that ALL rounds impact the berms. Shooting at a target without a backstop can cause bullets to leave the range in any direction, which poses a serious safety issue. Place targets directly in front of the berm, not midway down the range. Move closer to the target instead of moving the target closer to you.
It is your responsibility to ensure your projectiles impact a berm.
Pistol Bay Expansion
Last year, we began to explore costs and potential layouts. We purchased an acre of CRP land for the expansion and had the land evaluated. This year, we formed a committee to solidify plans.
We look forward to sharing these plans with you once they are ready to unveil! If everything goes well, we could break ground on the project later this spring.
Defensive Pistol League and Other Activites
Defensive Pistol League will start the last Tuesday of April with a free introduction match and two stages of fire. The following Tuesday will start the season and it will continue until September. The cost is $15 per night or $100 for the season. There will be 3 stages of fire each night with a round count of approximately 80.
Check out the Events Calendar on the website to see the Trap shooting, Coyote Match, and other activity dates. Trap fees will remain $6 adults/$4.00 juniors per round.
Hunter Education/Hunter Safety
Classroom classes will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays March 25th through April 10th at the VFW Post 2553 in Redwood Falls. The Field Day will be May 17th 8:00am-12:00pm at the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club. The alternate field day will be May 31.
Any questions contact Jamie Gegner at 507-430-3043.
Additional Notes
- Our website is undergoing an update and will have a fresh new look soon.
- New club literature with range rules and membership guidance
- An update of the club bylaws will be presented for consideration and vote.
- Monthly membership meetings 7:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion
- The gate code will change April 15th. Renew your membership to get the new code.
- Watch Events section on the Website to stay up to date on all of the activities.
- Volunteers are always needed. Please contact us if interested! [email protected]
- Remember to be safe out at the range and clean up after yourself!
- Thank you to all of our generous Sponsors!
- In our last newsletter, we unintentionally omitted one of our valued sponsors. We sincerely apologize for this oversight and want to ensure that we properly thank Runnings of Redwood Falls for their support.
- The Redwood Falls VFW Post 2553 has been a valued supporter of the club for several years and they never hesitate to step up to the plate to help support the many initatives of the club, especially the youth initatives. At last year’s banquet, they graciously donated air rifles and you can look forward to that at this year’s banquet as well!
Annual Member Appreciation & Banquet
The banquet is Friday April 4, 2025 at the Redwood Area Community Center. Doors open at 6:00pm for you to join us and get in on board games and silent auction bidding. Supper will serve ~6:45pm -7:30pm. Following supper raffle prizes will be given away, more games will be played, and silent auction winners will be announced.
We upped our game again this year with the prizes on the raffle tickets. Even more amazing items will be available through board games and other games. Every child gets a prize again this year. This year there is an extra special giveaway for a lucky Veteran attendee.
Watch the News section on our website for updates about the banquet activities.
We will not be mailing raffle tickets with the newsletter this year. They will be available at Runnings, River Valley Arms & Ammo, or from Committee and Board members. Tickets will be $5 each again this year.
You can also indicate how many raffle tickets you want on your membership renewal form and we will mail them to you. Any remaining tickets will also be available the night of the banquet.
It will be a great evening and we look forward to seeing you there. As always, we appreciate your RSVPs to help us in planning for the event.