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Holley Rod And Gun Club

4189 Pumping Station Road

1919: Holley Rod and Gun Club was founded and trap shooting began at Garrand's Quarry, in the village of Holley.

1923: The club purchased its present site, at 4189 Pumping Station Road, across from the Farnsworth Quarry. The deed for the land was from the estate of William H. Farrand, to the trustees of the Holley Rod and Gun Club. One of the prime developers of the club was Dr. Charles E. Padelford, who became the club's first president.

1941 to 1951: Jasper Robinson, club president for ten years, paid the taxes on the club property for this ten year period. Thanks to generosity, the club still remains at it's present site.

1953: The original red wooden clubhouse was replaced by a cement building.

1954: The club was incorporated.

1973 to 1975: Floodlights were installed and night time shooting began. Additional land was purchased from the village and a second range was constructed. The clubhouse was enlarged to accommodate a kitchen, lounge area,meeting room and storage space.

1993: An outdoor pavilion was erected adjacent to the side of the clubhouse.

2000: New trap machines were installed, with voice activated releases.

2005: Three sided shooting buildings were constructed  at the 50 foot and 100 foot ranges; featuring  bench rests with rifle supports, sandbags, and target holders.

2009: Many new improvements were made to the club house; including new windows and doors. New 50 foot and 100 foot berms were created for the pistol and rifle ranges.