This is my first post so let me just start by saying hello to everyone and by posting a bit about myself! I'm an MA native and while I've had an interest in firearms for a while I've not had as much opportunity to shoot as I would like. I'm mostly interested in casual rifle/pistol shooting and at this point I own a CZ-75B and a Savage MK II. I'm 23 years old and am currently a meat cutter's apprentice, which I very much enjoy.
Now, I am looking for a range around Hubbardston Mass, but looking around it seems like many ranges in the area either don't offer much as far as facilities go, or require sponsorship from a member. At this point I'm only a very casual shooter, so I haven't really met many people who shoot yet.
For the time being, I just really want somewhere I can legally shoot rifle/pistol. I don't have much preference on indoor or outdoor, but I would like ranges at or beyond 25 yards so my ideal club would probably be outdoor. Trap/skeet is not a requirement, but options are always nice. I'm not adverse to putting in work time at a club, but I do work full time and most weekends so I am looking for some flexibility on that point.
Basically I'm looking for a club that is newbie/casual shooter friendly. I went to the GOAL site and saw the Eight Point Sportsmen's Club in Sterling that seemed to fit what I was looking for, but I'm not sure how they decide who becomes a member and who does not. It seems like they don't require new members to attend a meeting or have a sponsor or anything, so I don't know if they essentially just let anyone in who will pay and weed problems out afterwards? I will probably email them and check before I apply, but if anyone here has some experience with them let me know.
Anyways, thanks for any help you can provide! I'm glad to finally be posting here! I registered right about the same time I started to get busy with work and I've never had the opportunity to spend much time here!![[rolleyes]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/042.gif "Roll Eyes [rolleyes]")
Now, I am looking for a range around Hubbardston Mass, but looking around it seems like many ranges in the area either don't offer much as far as facilities go, or require sponsorship from a member. At this point I'm only a very casual shooter, so I haven't really met many people who shoot yet.
For the time being, I just really want somewhere I can legally shoot rifle/pistol. I don't have much preference on indoor or outdoor, but I would like ranges at or beyond 25 yards so my ideal club would probably be outdoor. Trap/skeet is not a requirement, but options are always nice. I'm not adverse to putting in work time at a club, but I do work full time and most weekends so I am looking for some flexibility on that point.
Basically I'm looking for a club that is newbie/casual shooter friendly. I went to the GOAL site and saw the Eight Point Sportsmen's Club in Sterling that seemed to fit what I was looking for, but I'm not sure how they decide who becomes a member and who does not. It seems like they don't require new members to attend a meeting or have a sponsor or anything, so I don't know if they essentially just let anyone in who will pay and weed problems out afterwards? I will probably email them and check before I apply, but if anyone here has some experience with them let me know.
Anyways, thanks for any help you can provide! I'm glad to finally be posting here! I registered right about the same time I started to get busy with work and I've never had the opportunity to spend much time here!
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
I would also check out Barre Sportsman's Club as well.
