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"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

 

 

DESOTO GUN CLUB MEMBERSHIP & RENEWALS FOR THE YEAR 2017

 

Membership Days for Desoto Gun Club will be on the following four (4) days ONLY.

 

Sunday March 19th 2017

Sunday June 18th 2017 (Annual club meeting)

Sunday September 17th 2017

Sunday December 17th 2017

 

Required Range Safety Orientations for ALL new members will start sharp at 10:30 AM on each of these days. Only one Range Safety Orientation will occur each day. Existing members can have their membership renewal needs attended to in person, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ONLY on each membership day. Current DGC members are NOT required to attend a Range Safety Orientation during 2017, but are welcomed to do so.

 

EXISTING DGC MEMBERS: Current DGC members can renew their membership in person on one of the regular scheduled members days ONLY, or via U.S.Mail, if they so choose to. Please see the current renewal information located within the membership information pages of www.desotogunclub.com

 

 

 

EXISTING  DGC  MEMBERS ONLY must have the following items to renew/extend their current DGC membership:

 

#1   A copy of the current membership application. This must be completed in full. Please remember to write/print so others can read it. The membership applications will be available on any regular scheduled membership date at DGC, or they are available for download (here).

 

#2   The last page of the Desoto Gun Club Inc. Membership Handbook must be signed & dated by the member. These handbooks will be available on any regular scheduled membership date. Those who choose to can download this handbook (here). The remainder of the handbook should be kept by each Desoto Gun Club Inc. member for range information. 

 

#3   Each person wishing to renew/extend their DGC membership must show proof of current NRA membership. You may use your NRA membership card or a copy thereof, the label off of a NRA magazine that shows your correct address along with expiration date. Proof of online NRA membership renewals will be accepted as well. Simply stating verbally or written a NRA membership # will not be accepted, proof is needed. 

 

#4   All current members renewing their memberships will be required to complete a Member Waiver and include such in their renewal package. That document is available for download (here).

 

#5   A check made out to Desoto Gun Club Inc. or cash for the amount of $125.00 per year. Those wishing to pay for multiple years may do so for up to a three (3) year period.

 

***** If you mail in a renewal package please understand that no paperwork will be processed and no checks will be processed until the next regular scheduled membership day*****

 

 

Desoto Gun Club Inc. wishes to remind everybody that the responsibility of maintaining a membership belongs solely to the individual. We have not over the past few years & will no longer send out expiration notices. Please take time to record your expiration date. Please take care of this permanent card as anybody needing a new card will be charged a $25.00 replacement fee.  Membership cards with the member’s photo attached are to be worn at all times while on Desoto Gun Club Inc. property.

                                       SAFETY FIRST !!!                 

                                          READ THIS !!!

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                                  COLD LINE INSTRUCTIOINS

 

ALL shooters must maintain safety practices at all times while at the range. Should other shooters utilize the range while you are there, you must establish overall communication between each person (or groups) to control range conditions for advancing off the line of fire. NO ONE IS TO MOVE OR ADVANCE AHEAD OF THE FIRING LINE UNLESS ALL WEAPONS ARE UNLOADED, MAGAZINES ARE REMOVED, BOLTS ARE LOCKED OPEN AND SIGNAL IS GIVEN TO DO SO.
NO alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed on premises. Eye and ear protection are required of shooters AND guests/spectators.
Children MUST be supervised at all times and MUST wear BOTH EYE and EAR protection at all times.
NO shooting of buildings, signs, trash barrels, props or any other club property, except items provided downrange specifically for
attaching targets. NO FULL METAL JACKET BULLETS TO BE USED ON STEEL TARGETS, CONCRETE, GLASS OR BREAKABLE OBJECTS. ABSOLUTELY NO SHOOTING OF ANY TARGET OR OTHER ITEM PLACED ON THE GROUND! ALL TARGETS MUST BE PLACED 36” OFF THE GROUND OR WITHIN 10’ OF A BERM. Berms are the vertical dirt backstops. ALL ROUNDS MUST IMPACT DIRECTLY INTO THE BERMS!
ALL WEAPONS must remain unloaded with bolts open and magazines removed until on an active firing line with range hot.
Aerial targets may only be shot with shotguns on a range provided for that purpose. ALL shots must impact and be contained within the berms. Neighboring homes, livestock and canoers will be at risk if rounds are fired over the berms. ALL SHOTS MUST
IMPACT DIRECTLY INTO A BERM!
Gate combination is only given to paid members. Any member, who gives out the combination without permission, will be responsible for paying the membership fee for that person and may be denied future membership in the club.
It is the responsibility of each shooter to CLEAN UP their targets, stands, brass, hulls, etc. Leave the range in better shape than you found it! If you are noticed leaving trash, you will be reported and may be fined or banned from the club.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE RANGE SAFE FOR EVERYONE! IMPROPER USE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
RANGE OFFICIALS HAVE THE FINAL SAY. OBEY ALL SAFETY RULES. PLACE TARGETS PROPERLY.

Welcome New Members!

Membership Application

Hold Harmless Waiver

Membership Handbook

 

 

Proper target placement is essential!!
LOOK BELOW
36" From the ground and positioned so as projectiles have a direct path to the berm

 

 

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