Membership Application Criteria
- Membership application must be filled out COMPLETELY. 2026-2027_Membership App.pdf
- Minimum age 18 years. You may be required to produce a birth certificate or an active MA driver’s license to verify age.
- 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.
- If you are not a US citizen, you must also produce an active Alien Registration Card and a clean record check (see above.)
- 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 years MVGC renewal. It is the responsibility of each member to keep his / her NRA membership current.
- An active MVGC member must sponsor all applicants. Contact us for more info on finding a sponsor.
- 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 based on the table on page 3 of this application.
- We accept checks, money orders, or major credit cards. Checks should be made payable to MVGC. We do not accept cash.
- *Graduates of the MVGC Pistol School will receive a $45 discount on their initiation fee.
- *Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served honorably will receive a $100 discount on their initiation fee with proof.
- 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.
- Dues run calendar year to calendar year (January 1st to December 31st.)
- 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.
- 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 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. An orientation class that covers MVGC’s rules and policies and the safety evaluation described above will be held that evening. Both of these are mandatory prerequisites to membership.