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or sportspeople, the lure of striving valiantly against nature’s most formidable tests is bested only by the opportunity to pursue these challenges with a coterie of like-minded souls.

Founded in 2011, the Duquesne Club’s Rod & Gun Society organizes and embarks on the noble sports of shooting and casting through events like its annual spring and fall sporting clay shoots, whose proceeds are donated to the Camille Mauclair/ Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund, and the wildly popular Game Dinner, which is an evening of haute game cuisine and a multi-course culinary event beyond compare. Even absent any outdoor grounds of its own, the Rod & Gun Society of the citycentric Duquesne Club is as active — and possibly more diverse — than its rural counterparts. Well, you’d be surprised the amount of wear and tear that goes on out there in the field.

– James Bond

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The Rod & Gun Society has scheduled an adventurous lineup of events to fulfill its mission of bolstering camaraderie among members who share a common interest in shooting, fishing, hunting and sporting activities. Upcoming highlights include the Pike Run Shoot and Dinner on August 28 and the Spruce Creek Fishing Trip in central Pennsylvania over the weekend of September 11 through 13. Previous calendars have featured prominent speakers, competitive shoots, and hunting and fishing trips to exotic locations.

The society goes even farther afield than the expected activities by hosting specialty vendor presentations, wildlife art exhibitions and cocktail parties. All of these pursuits venture beyond the purview of a traditional rod and gun club to celebrate every angle of outdoor culture while embracing inclusivity.

An Enviable Arsenal

The Ninth Annual Sportsman’s Dinner hosted by the Duquesne Club’s Rod & Gun Society this past March displayed an enviable arsenal from Griffin & Howe and London’s distinguished gun and rifle makers Purdey.

Here, the Walther PPK – James Bond’s signature piece in the upcoming No Time To Die film – was designed for police but made famous by the world’s most famous fictional spy.

For your own shot at James Bond-level firearm instruction, head to Anthony Arms in West Mifflin or Keystone Shooting Center, a worldclass shooting range in Mars, Butler County. Both offer private training courses and full walk-in access to an unforgettable experience.