Gun clubs are places where gun owners or aspiring gun owners can practice using guns, develop their shooting skills and learn more about their gun characteristics such as recoil and accuracy. A gun club is a great place to share your passion for self-defense, hunting and the 2nd Amendment with others. They come in all shapes and sizes and may have several options for you to choose from in your area. So how do you choose the one that suits your needs? We can explain about knowing what you want from the club and what to look for to find the perfect fit.Why should you join a Gun Club
There are many reasons to join a gun club, whether you are a casual shooter who bought a first gun and would like to be connected to like minded people of highly trained professionals. Many others join gun clubs for different reasons such as becomning a VIP club member, or a way to network and made like minded friends and learn more about shooting. There are lots of firearm clubs out there, so it’s important to find a shooting range that you are comfortable with and suits your interests. They typically offer classes that help you develop your shooting skills with good oportunities to try out new gun models.
Firearm Training
Gun clubs tend to provide many training opportunities and have an expanded arsenal of weapons to train with for their members. Whether your in law enforcement or just want to hone in your shooting skills with your gun to be ready if you get in a situation that you need to defend yourself. They also offer a way develop your skillset with a variety of pistols, rifles, or any other gun they offer to rent.
Some states require firearm owners to take and pass state certified concealed carry classes, and many gun clubs offer these classes to their members. Passing them will help you get your concealed carry permit faster with applications that are typically processed and permits issued, and mailed within fourteen days of receipt. Knowing your state’s conceal carry permit requirements for purchasing a gun is essential, and will often save you time. Joining a gun club is also a great way to talk to others who have been through the process and a way to get tips on becoming certified. The bottom line is that they provide a safe and effective way to get firearm training by learning how to properly and safely handle, discharge and store a firearm. The training can be an extremely helpful opportunity, to get to be comfortable with properly handling and shooting your gun.
Network with Other Gun Owners
There are lots of gun clubs out there that offer services for hunting interests, pistol competition, automatic weapons and causal shooting. Finding the right club for you is a great way to start a conversation to meet like minded gun owners who have similar interests, experiences and a way to make new friends.
Training Skills and Safety
Gun clubs offer a wide range of courses, from the basic beginner courses that cover the basics to advanced technique classes. The training are typically open to adults and some offer classes for youth with a variety of courses to fit each need. The highly skilled and experience instructors generally do a good job teaching firearm safety and demonstrating basic to advanced techniques when handling your weapons.
Types of Gun Clubs and Shooting Ranges
Generally speaking there are typically two types of gun clubs, recreational and luxury clubs. For people new to shooting firearms, the recreational gun clubs may be a good choice and are focused on shooting for enjoyment or hunting. Luxury gun clubs may have more of a clientele that like have access to an expanded arsenal of high powered weapons, environment and may cost more to join.
There are a variety of clubs with different sized shooting ranges depending on the location of the club and square footage. These typically include indoor, outdoor, air rifle, shotgun and luxury clubs that are passionate about firing high priced, quality weapons. To get properly trained for hunting ducks or pheasants you may want to find a club that offers clay piegon shooting to practice on clay discs that are launched into the air to shoot.
Conclusion
Gun clubs offer a variety of services for different needs, but ultimately it comes down to where you can have access to shoot your guns in an envioronment that you are happy with. The other advantage of gun clubs and ranges is that you can sometimes rent a firearm that you are considering purchasing before you buy it. For those who don’t have access to outdoor open free ranges, gun clubs are a great place to learn new skills as a gun owner and network people while not breaking any laws and staying safe.
If you are interested in joining a gun club, check out our gun club directory to see if there any in your area.
Photo credit: Scottsdale Gun Club
By Paul Reed