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Mystic Valley Gun Club is a private club that is accepting new members, by Appointment ONLY, with sponsorship from an existing member in good standing. Walkins will not be accepted under any circumstance.

Due to the large interest in membership applications, kindly send an email to msyticvalleygunclub@gmail.com with your name, email address and cellphone number. A confirmation response will be sent.

New Membership orientation and qualification takes place on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm except in July and August. Please arrive at least 45 minutes early for paperwork. Anyone arriving after orientation begins will not be admitted. The orientation section will cover club and range rules. You will be expected to shoot both a semi automatic and revolver, supplied by the club for observance of safety and score to meet qualification.

Mystic Valley Gun Club is 100% NRA. Bring a copy of NRA membership or sign up during membership orientation. If you are a veteran please bring a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of honorable service.

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership application must be filled out COMPLETELY.
2. Minimum age 18 years. You may be required to produce a birth certificate or an active MA driver’s license to verify age.
3. An active MA license to carry or FID card is required. If you do not have one, clean record check may be accepted. You can get information on obtaining a record check by calling the Department of Public Safety Firearms.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you must also produce an active Alien Registration Card and a clean record check (see above.)
5. All MVGC members are required to be members of the NRA. Bring a copy of your current NRA membership card or the label from a current issue of your NRA magazine. If you are not an NRA member you can join and pay the additional cost for a 1 year membership to the NRA. Membership proof will be required with each year's MVGC renewal. It is the responsibility of each member to keep his / her NRA membership current.
6. An active MVGC member must sponsor all applicants. Contact us for more info on finding a sponsor.
7. Fees: Initiation fee $200.00. First year’s dues $125.00. NRA membership (if needed). Members joining midway through the year will receive a prorated discount.
8. We accept checks, money orders, or major credit cards. Checks should be made payable to MVGC. We do not accept cash.
9. *Graduates of the MVGC Pistol School will receive a $45 discount on their initiation fee.
10. *Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served honorably will receive a $100 discount on their initiation fee with proof.
11. *New members age 65 and over will receive a discount of $200 on their initiation fee.
12. Members in good standing that have attained 20 years of continuous membership (no lapses) and are aged 65 or older are not required to pay annual dues. Eligible members must request this benefit in writing and return dues bill to remain active in the system.
13. Dues run calendar year to calendar year (January 1st to December 31st.)
14. Dues bills are typically mailed in September. Dues payments must be received by December 31st to avoid late fees. Dues received on or after January 1st are subject to a $25.00 late fee. Dues received after Feb 1st, may need to re-apply as a new member and may be subject to the initiation fee.
15. Prospective members must satisfactorily complete a safety evaluation including observation of firearms handling and live fire. MVGC will provide the firearms, ammo, and safety equipment to be used during this evaluation.

*Prospective members are eligible for a maximum of one discount of any kind. There is no “stacking” of discounts allowed under any circumstances. The prospective member will be required to produce documentation to prove eligibility for verification by the membership committee.

If you agree to the stipulations above and wish to be considered for membership, please appear in person at the club on the 3rd Thursday of the month no later than 6:45pm. Bring the first two pages of this application, filled out completely, any supporting documentation (if applicable) and a check, money order, or major credit card. Checks must be made payable to MVGC and in the correct amount based on the table on page 3. An orientation class that covers MVGC’s rules and policies and the safety evaluation described in item 15 above will be held that evening. Both of these are mandatory prerequisites to membership.

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Rules

Remember, all members are responsible for the enforcement of these rules. If you should observe any of these rules being broken, please politely ask the rule breaker to stop. Should they continue to break the rules please try and identify the person if possible, note the time of the infractions and notify a club officer, by phone or email.

1. Loaded guns may not be handled anywhere in the club except on the range in a port.
2. All uncased firearms must have their actions open and muzzles pointing in a safe direction at all times.
3. Eye and ear protection must be worn on the ranges at all times.
4. All shooting must be done on paper or cardboard targets no larger than 24 inches wide by 45 inches tall.
5. No shooting at any target closer than 21 feet from the firing line.
6. No one shall go forward of the firing line without all firearms being made safe, the ceasefire signal being activated, and all shooters having stepped back behind the red safety line.
7. No other rifle may be fired except any .22 or .17 caliber rimfire.
8. No centerfire rifles or shotguns are to be fired except at sanctioned matches.
9. Handguns chambered for rifle cartridges are not allowed.
10. Any pistol or revolver up to .500 S&W caliber may be fired.
11. All armor piercing, tracer, incendiary or shot loads are prohibited.
12. Raised pistol, revolver, or rifle is prohibited.
13. No guest may handle or fire any firearm unless under direct supervision of a member.
14. A member and guest are limited to ONE shared firing port.
15. A member may only have two guests on the range at a time. One in port and one behind the red safety line.
16. Persons under the influence of, or in possession of, intoxicating substances shall not be allowed on the premises.
17. No smoking, food, or beverage allowed on the ranges.
18. Any damage to the premises must be reported to the club officials. Failure to do so will subject a member to disciplinary action.
19. Use "DUD" box for the disposal of unfired or misfired cartridges.
20. The range shall not be used for training persons for personal profit or gain.
21. No drawing from a holster on the ranges (only at approved activities).
22. No black powder firearms of any kind are allowed due to fire hazards.
23. MVGC members must display keycard for identification purposes while in the club.
24. Shooter may only engage a target while in the shooting lane. No cross firing allowed (only at approved activities).

NOTE: As of March 7, 2013 there is no smoking including electronic cigarettes allowed in the club whenever the club is open to non-members. This includes, but is not limited to, pistol school, junior rifle, scouts, GBPL, USPSA, Friday action shooting, static steel, etc. It's still OK to smoke at other times, but please be considerate of your fellow members.

If you have any questions about any of these rules, please ask a board member for clarification.