The Metropolitan Rod & Gun Club (Brooklyn, NY) has over 250 members, representing a cross section of residents of the Greater New York Area. “For nearly three quarters of a century the Metropolitan Rod and Gun Club has been a meeting place for Brooklyn (and New York City) sportsmen (and, more recently, sportswomen). In 1932 a handful of Brooklyn hunting and fishing enthusiasts became the prime movers in the formation of the Club. It was incorporated on December 6, 1934.”

photos { Jason Florio, Portraits and interiors from New York City’s longest running sporting firearms club, 2004/2005 }

Jason Florio was born in London and has been based in New York City since 1996. He trained under some of New York’s top fashion and portrait photographers before launching his own career. His work has been published around the globe and has been acquired by the Brooklyn Museum of Art, as well as by private collectors. { Jason Florio website }

{ Pistol Range Lounge, Meeting Room, Archery Range with 3-D Game Targets | Metropolitan Rod & Gun Club website }

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