Andover Sportsmen's Club

The Andover Sportsmen's Club, incorporated in 1934, by sportsmen from the local communities, was formed to conserve, restore and manage wildlife; to seek to procure and maintain friendly relations with sportsmen; to cooperate in obtaining proper respect for and observation of the fish and game laws; to spread knowledge of wildlife and to encourage and promote good fellowship.

The Club was incorporated as a Massachusetts Not-For-Profit Corporation, which exempts the Club from payment of taxes on all member related income.   In order to maintain its not-for-profit status, the Club endeavors to promote educational, charitable and benevolent activities in the Andover communities and its environs. The tax savings is substantial and is used to fund operations, range events and maintenance, insurance, utililities and community relations. 

For example, the Club is a proud supporter of the Aleppo Shrinners Hospitals for Children which seeks to provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs by providing exceptional healthcare through innovative research, in a patient and family-centered environment.

Most Commonly Abused Club/Range Rules:

•  Not Wearing your badge while on Club property.
•  Not Wearing the required Eye Protection while on the Ranges.
•  Not wearing the required Ear Protection while on the Ranges.
•  Using multiple bays when accompanied by guests while on the Rifle and Pistol Ranges.
•  Not keeping the proper distances with guests while on the Ranges.
•  Shooting at “Human Form” targets.
• Shooting on the two outer bays on the Indoor Pistol Range with larger than 22 caliber ammunition.
• Members not removing targets after shooting on the Outdoor Rifle Range.
• Shooting with the blowers “off” on the Indoor Pistol Range.
• Relocating the Dueling Trees on the Outdoor Rifle/Pistol Range.
•  Relocating Targets on the Archery Field and 3D Course.
• Shooting with more than 10 rounds in a magazine.

 If you are doing any of the things listed above, you are breaking the Club’s Rules. All of these infractions are listed in the Clubs Rules on the website and on the Ranges. Penalties for violations of any of the Range Rules listed or posted shall vary from a warning to suspension and may even include expulsion which is clearly stated in the Club’s Range Rules and Bylaws. Please familiarize yourself with the Range Rules and follow them. You and your fellow members and guests’ safety depend on it.
 
Inquiries can be made to the Secretary at: secretary@andoversportsmensclub.org