How much does it cost to join?
The 2008 annual fee structure is as follows:
Adult Memberships: $100.00
Senior Memberships (age 65+): $70.00
Junior Membership (ages 7-17): $20.00
Full payment is due at the time of application. Adult and Senior membership fees include a one-time non-refundable $20 orientation/initiation fee. No orientation fee is charged for Junior Memberships. Members who join in 2008 will not be charged an orientation/initiation fee when they renew in 2009.
I want to join. Do I need to be sponsored by a member?
No! Membership at MRGC is NOT based on who you know, how you look or what you shoot. Just submit your application and applicable fees and the process begins there.
How does the membership process work?
The membership application process is primarily designed to help keep our range safe and to ensure members receive key information about the club's policies. Here's how the process works:
1. Download and complete an application (see "membership application" tab).
2. Handcarry or mail the fully completed application with appropriate photo ID and fees to the club office at 744 Walnut Street in Macon (see map) between 8AM and 4PM, Monday through Thursday (closed Fridays). The club will review the application and request a criminal background check on the applicant (juniors exempt from background check). A current Georgia Firearms License and government-issued photo ID may be presented in lieu of undergoing a background check but the $20 orientation fee still applies. When the results of the background check come back (if applicable), the club will notify the applicant and either 3a or 3b below will occur.
NOTE
The club neither requests nor receives detailed background criminal information. The club only receives notice of "positive" or "negative" findings. If the findings are positive, we are only informed of the nature of the incident(s), not specific details concerning the reported positive findings.
3a. If the background check comes back "negative", the applicant is asked to an attend an orientation session at the range and have an ID card photo taken at the same time. Check the calendar for orientation/photo session dates and times.
3b. If the background check comes back "positive", the applicant is informed and the application denied at that time. Any application fees paid will be refunded less $20 to cover the cost of the background check. In such cases, the applicant may want to verify results with law enforcement authorities if he/she believes a discrepancy exists. A new application may be submitted once the discrepancy is resolved. The club plays no role in the discrepancy resolution process.
Do you offer membership discounts?
Yes!
Senior applicants aged 65 and over receive $30.00 off the normal membership fee.
Junior applicants (ages 7-17) receive $60.00 off the normal membership fee.
How long does a membership last?
Memberships run from 1 January to 31 December each year, regardless of when the membership was initiated. Memberships are not pro-rated and expire on 31 December. For example, if you join on April 12th, your membership expires on 31 December.
How much does it cost per visit?
Our club does not charge on a per visit basis. Once your membership fees are paid, you could visit the range all day, every day, from sun up to sun down. No activity is allowed on the range during hours of darkness.
Can I just buy a junior membership for my child?
No. Since junior members (7 to 17) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, the parent or guardian would need a membership.
My child is less than 7 years old. Can he or she visit the range with me?
No. No one under age 7 is allowed on the range at any time.
What shooting facilities are available at the range?
Our range complex has four separate areas:
200 yard covered rifle range with seated benches
100 yard covered rifle range with seated benches
100 yard covered black powder / shotgun / general purpose range
50 yard covered pistol range with benches (seating for benches is available)
Members must use the range that is designated for the firearm being used. Do not use pistols on the rifle ranges or rifles on the pistol ranges. The only exception is that long range target or hunting pistols may be used on the 100 yard rifle range. Also, any firearm may be used on the general purpose range.
How do I gain access to the range?
Members are provided a gate combination and will be notified prior to combination changes.
Are there any restrictions on the types of firearms allowed on the range?
No. Any safe firearm may be used. However, tracer, armor piercing, incendiary, or exploding ammunition is NOT allowed. Full-auto firing is not allowed on the 200 yard range.
Does the club hold organized matches?
Yes. Several matches occur each month. Most matches take place at 10AM on Saturday mornings (check club calendar). We offer Vintage Service Rifle, Bullseye Pistol, Pistol Silhouette, Lever Action, AR15 and Black Powder rifle matches. See the "Match Information" tab for details.
If you want to the club to offer other kinds of matches, please send an email to vicepresident@marionroad.com.
Are club matches open to non-members?
Yes!
Member's guests pay $2.00 per firearm, per match. Guests must also display a dated guest badge (badges are provided by members). Guests may participate in any range activity as long as they are accompanied by the sponsoring member.
Visitors pay $8.00 per firearm, per match. A visitor is a person who is not a member and is not a member's guest. Visitors may only participate in club-sponsored matches. Visitors are not allowed to use the range after the match is over. Visitors may participate in all matches as long as the appropriate fee is paid.
Note: Members may bring up to 2 guests per visit. Guests may only attend the range twice as guests. Guests who want to continue to access the range beyond 2 visits should consider joining. Guests and visitors will sign a disclaimer prior to participating in a match.
As always, members pay $2.00 per firearm, per match.
Please email any questions to vicepresident@marionroad.com
When will the next orientation session be held?
Check the club's calendar for future orientation sessions. Check back often as sessions may be rescheduled or cancelled.
