THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING RIFLE CLUB IN THE UNITED STATES
THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING RIFLE CLUB IN THE UNITED STATES
About the Club
Newport Rifle Club is the oldest continuously operating rifle club in the United States of America. The club was founded in 1876 by W. Milton Farrow, said to be the best rifle shot in America during the last quarter of the 19th Century.
Activities & Competitions
Newport Rifle Club hosts several in-house competitions including, muzzleloader and pistol/rifle marksmanship as well as participating in statewide individual and team competitions and leagues. The NRC Junior Team ranks among the most successful in the country.
Education
Newport Rifle Club offers numerous classes on firearms safety, introduction to firearms, gun care and cleaning and marksmanship. NRC also hosts women only basic and advanced pistol safety courses. NRA certified instructors are available for 1-on-1 coaching.
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Upcoming Events
Junior Team Practice (Downstairs Range)
Latest News
COVID Update – Maximum Gathering SIze
In accordance with the most recent RI Executive Order, the maximum size for each gathering [...]
Revised COVID Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines
The RI 2nd Amendment Coalition has negotiated with the RI government that gathering size limitations [...]
Annual Meeting To Be Held Via Teleconference
Due to COVID-19 gathering size limitations, our Annual Meeting will be held at 3:00pm on [...]
Upcoming Events
Junior Team Practice (Downstairs Range)
Junior Team Practice
Practical Pistol Match
Latest News
COVID Update – Maximum Gathering SIze
In accordance with the most recent RI Executive Order, the maximum size for each gathering [...]
Revised COVID Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines
The RI 2nd Amendment Coalition has negotiated with the RI government that gathering size limitations [...]
Annual Meeting To Be Held Via Teleconference
Due to COVID-19 gathering size limitations, our Annual Meeting will be held at 3:00pm on [...]