America's Oldest Shooting Club: Newport Rifle Club Turns 150

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April 3, 2026

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The Newport Rifle Club in Newport, Rhode Island, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, making it the oldest continuously-operated shooting club in the US. The club attributes its long-standing success to robust youth outreach programs, including free marksmanship classes for ages 8-18, and offerings like concealed carry courses, which maintain high demand despite restrictive local gun laws.

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