Lower providence Rod and gun club

[Labman]

Costs seem reasonable...but what is the one time $150 for?

That is an initiation fee. It's a way of helping to pay for all the improvements that have been made to the club over the past years. Things like the improvements that have been made to the rifle range, the new outdoor pistol range, new storage facilities on the ranges etc.

For those who have commented on the dated facilities - this has been recognized and the club is in the planning stages for enlarging and modernizing the club house. This project will also include an expansion of the indoor range with a new ventilation system and new bathrooms. Projects like this take time. A lot of time and money are devoted to getting all the necessary approvals from the various gov't. entities before such a project can begin.

There seems to be some confusion regarding the NRA basic pistol and personal protection courses offered. You only have to take these courses if you wish to shoot with the action pistol group or do action pistol shooting on our ranges. No courses are required for normal pistol shooting on our ranges. Just pass the basic pistol qualification which is 9 out of 10 hits on an approx. 8.5x10 target @ 10yds. and exhibit safe gun handling skills. Not very difficult. If you don't pass this test, you can get free one on one instruction at the monthly pistol clinic. Instructors will work with you to help you get qualified.